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Doctor Who quiz night in Newbury pub next week

Doctor Who quiz night in Newbury pub next week

Fans of the television show Doctor Who will have a chance to showcase their knowledge and help charity at the same time.


Overnight raid sees power tools stolen

Overnight raid sees power tools stolen

Thieves struck in Speen after gaining access to a garage.


Virtual art auction raising funds for performing arts centre built for the needs of autistic young people

Virtual art auction raising funds for performing arts centre built for the needs of autistic young people

Exhibition of remaining works from Prior’s Court’s recent art auction, which raised £1,774 for the charity, can now be seen online.


Woman assaulted by stranger on her canal boat

Woman assaulted by stranger on her canal boat

A woman was assaulted on her canal boat by a stranger.


Woman sentenced for heroin and crack cocaine possession

Woman sentenced for heroin and crack cocaine possession

A woman was caught with both heroin and crack cocaine.


Man dies in house blaze

Man dies in house blaze

A man has died from his injuries, after being rescued from a house fire.


Museum café rejuvenated by renovating and recycling

Museum café rejuvenated by renovating and recycling

Sustainable make-over for Oxford’s Ashmoleum coffee shop in refresh that has its roots in the museum’s collections.


Police ask estate residents to complete survey following months of mayhem

Police ask estate residents to complete survey following months of mayhem

Following months of mayhem and intimidation on a housing estate, residents have been invited to complete a police survey on antisocial behaviour.


Almshouse charity announces flat vacancies

Almshouse charity announces flat vacancies

The Thatcham Parochial Almshouse Charity has announced vacancies for two compact, one-bedroom flats in Chapel Street.


Points make meatballs: IKEA launches update to its Family scheme

Points make meatballs: IKEA launches update to its Family scheme

IKEA, the home of meatballs in West Berkshire, is overhauling its membership scheme later this month and introducing a new benefit.


Back in the day

Back in the day

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


Distinctive bike stolen from Newbury garage

Distinctive bike stolen from Newbury garage

Police are appealing for help to catch a bike thief who struck in Newbury in the early hours.


Male in ‘critical condition’ following M4 incident

Male in ‘critical condition’ following M4 incident

UPDATE - Thames Valley Police has confirmed the male has now been identified and his next of kin informed. They are no longer looking for information.


Ed Walker hoping English Oak will bounce back in Hungerford Stakes

Ed Walker hoping English Oak will bounce back in Hungerford Stakes

‘He looks great, moving well… hopefully we will see his true colours’


Busy route to shut to remove ‘dangerous trees’

Busy route to shut to remove ‘dangerous trees’

A road will be closed near Thatcham next week.


Tenner taken from Audi parked in Newbury street

Tenner taken from Audi parked in Newbury street

Thieves who broke into a parked car took a tenner in their raid.


Businessman awaits sentence for dangerous driving and failing to stop

Businessman awaits sentence for dangerous driving and failing to stop

A well known businessman is awaiting sentence for dangerous driving resulting in an injury accident.


Newbury’s flagship youth facility celebrates third birthday

Newbury’s flagship youth facility celebrates third birthday

The Newbury community gathered on Saturday, August 3, to celebrate the third birthday of Berkshire Youth’s flagship facility, The Waterside Centre.


Residents’ views sought on buses across West Berkshire

Residents’ views sought on buses across West Berkshire

West Berkshire Council is seeking residents’ views on public transport across the borough.


Everything you need to know about Reading Festival 2024

Everything you need to know about Reading Festival 2024

Advice on traffic management, getting to the site, trains and personal safety.


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