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My Newbury: Hampstead Norreys pond

My Newbury: Hampstead Norreys pond

This picture of Hampstead Norreys pond was taken on a beautiful autumnal morning by Tracey Godsmark.


23-year-old dies in crash in Englefield

23-year-old dies in crash in Englefield

A 23-year-old man died this morning (Monday) in a road crash in Englefield.


Nominations for Community Champions 2025 Awards now open

Nominations for Community Champions 2025 Awards now open

As of today (Monday, November 3) nominations are officially open for this year’s Community Champions Awards.


Local girl and Newbury eco-group win Berkshire Wildlife Trust awards

Local girl and Newbury eco-group win Berkshire Wildlife Trust awards

A girl from Newbury and a local environmental group have both won awards for their outstanding voluntary work with nature.


Countdown to the Gold Cup begins

Countdown to the Gold Cup begins

A TOTAL of 51 early entries have been received for the Coral Gold Cup, which takes place on November 29 at Newbury Racecourse


Victoria Park hosts first girls football match

Victoria Park hosts first girls football match

CSA 07 FC and Cold Ash Girls FC played out an Under 10s fixture at Victoria Park this weekend.


Judge hears of damage done to body of young ketamine dealer

Judge hears of damage done to body of young ketamine dealer

A judge took sympathy on a drug dealer whose ketamine habit had wrecked his health.


U-turn as postbox returned to normal after threat of automated service leaves village outraged

U-turn as postbox returned to normal after threat of automated service leaves village outraged

People are delighted to see that their regular postbox has been restored to its former glory after it was previously headed for an automated system.


Your guide to Remembrance Services in West Berkshire and North Hampshire for 2025

Your guide to Remembrance Services in West Berkshire and North Hampshire for 2025

Here’s our guide to Remembrance Services in your area this year.


Shoplifter is sentenced

Shoplifter is sentenced

A sweet-toothed shoplifter has been sentenced.


Christmas pop-up shop returns to Newbury

Christmas pop-up shop returns to Newbury

Shoppers buying Christmas essentials such as cards and wrapping paper are being urged to use a Newbury pop-up shop where the proceeds go to charity.


Historical fiction The Long Shadows of War inspired by his local author's wartime service

Historical fiction The Long Shadows of War inspired by his local author's wartime service

Dual timeline novel set against the historical and political events immediately after the war and leading up to the reunification of Germany in 1990.


Readers’ views: ‘Our estate does not need a 20mph limit’

Readers’ views: ‘Our estate does not need a 20mph limit’

Here are a selection of letters to the editor of the Newbury Weekly News.


Spirit of India celebrated at St Bartholomew’s

Spirit of India celebrated at St Bartholomew’s

A Glimpse of India showcase celebrated art and tradition from all different parts of India.


Bella is looking for her forever home

Bella is looking for her forever home

Meet Bella, a 13-year-old Labrador cross Rottweiler who is looking for her forever family.


Home Guard drop by to wet their whistles at The Bell at Alworth

Home Guard drop by to wet their whistles at The Bell at Alworth

Redline Home Guard living history group represent the 1st Berkshire and 5th Oxfordshire Battalions that defended the county border.


Man sent to crown court on stalking charge

Man sent to crown court on stalking charge

A man has been sent to the crown court charged with stalking plus a knife offence.


Deprivation index shows none in West Berkshire

Deprivation index shows none in West Berkshire

West Berkshire has been confirmed as one of the least deprived areas in the country.


Warning to drivers over deer strike risk during rutting season

Warning to drivers over deer strike risk during rutting season

Crashes involving wild deer are rising, says the AA, as it issues a warning to drivers during the animal’s annual rutting season.


Coffee morning to be held to raise funds for accessible travel charity

Coffee morning to be held to raise funds for accessible travel charity

A coffee morning is being held this month to raise money for an accessible travel charity.


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