A MAN was airlifted to hospital with serious head injuries after a crash at Junction 11 of the M4 this morning (Fri). Emergency services were called shortly…
THE MUSLIM community of West Berkshire laid wreaths at Newbury war memorial on Wednesday in honour of murdered soldier Drummer Lee Rigby. In a moving,…
NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon (pictured) has acknowledged that his party’s wrangling over gay marriage and Europe have been damaging. And he conceded that…
THE revamped skatepark at Dunstan Green will be officially relaunched today (Fri). The improved facilities are thanks to the Jubilee Skate Park Project,…
A MAN found slumped and asleep at the wheel of his car with the engine running failed in his bid to keep his driving licence. Mark George Shepheard, formerly…
PLANS to convert a listed Newbury building into a café have been submitted to West Berkshire Council. The plans submitted by J Hunter Foods Ltd seek to…
PEOPLE in Yattendon and Frilsham enjoyed a day of traditional fun at their annual village fete on Monday. The event saw thousands of people descend on…
NEWBURY BLUES will open their second season in Slough West One East with a home game against fellow fallen ‘giants’ Oxford Harlequins on September 7.…
Hampstead Norreys is holding a new FREE arts festival FreeFest this weekend, starting Friday.FreeFest offers something for all ages – children, teenagers,…
A WOMAN from Tilehurst has been charged with the attempted murder of a 13-year old boy. The 32-year-old woman has been charged following an incident at…
MORE than 40 novice crews will be taking part in ths year’s Goring and Streatley Regatta on July 20. Organised by the Goring Gap Boat Club, the crews…
NEWBURY Volleyball Club is one of sports clubs to sign up to the Get Berkshire Active Week that starts on Saturday in a bid to encourage people to take…
THE Newbury Weekly News is this week supporting Newbury Building Society in its work to help raise funds for the Pink Ribbon Foundation campaign this…
LAMBOURN Sports’ latest Hellenic League stay is ending after the club opted for a return to North Berks League football. Lambourn finished mid-table in…
THATCHAM RFC back Andrew Mitchell has been suspended for seven weeks by thre RFU following na tackle during his side’s 10-9 derby win at Tadley on March…
A THATCHAM man, who helped to con an elderly man out of more than £200,000 over almost two decades, has been spared jail. Clive Smith, aged 36, of Eliot…
HER love of dogs has kept a West Berkshire woman rehoming canine friends for a quarter of a centuary. Jenny Hopkins, aged 43, of East Woodhay, is celebrating…
IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, the Muslim community of West Berkshire have laid wreaths at Newbury War memorial in honour of murdered Drummer Lee…
MORE than 150 swimmers from West Berkshire recently took part in Swimathon Weekend 2013. The swimathon was a national fundraising event run by Parkwood…
MCDONALD'S restaurant at Tot Hill, off the A34, is to appear in an forthcoming advert for the restaurant. McDonald’s spokeswoman, Kate McGown confirmed…
