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‘Shocking’ 12-month wait for driving tests in Newbury

Newbury has one of the longest waits for a driving test in the country.

Plans revealed for Newbury’s ‘biggest Christmas celebration yet’

Newbury is set to dazzle this festive season with its biggest Christmas celebration yet.

Berkshire has ‘wettest September on record’ – Met Office

Two flood alerts are in place across the district, as the Met Office confirms September was the wettest on record for the county.

Dazzlingly talented vocalist joins Apollo Big Band for toe-tapping weekend

Originally from Hungerford, Steph Richardson returns to guest with the 18-piece band for their Arlington Arts debut.

Have a Happy National Poetry Day!

‘Poetry means a great deal to me, always has,’ says Inkpen writer Nicola Chester - whatever your bag, pick up some poems today.

Man stole lamb from Thatcham store

A man has taken food from a Thatcham store.

Hungerford Town walking footballer receives Ireland call-up

‘Walking football is a great leveller when it comes to skillset’

Sunday League Spotlight: Frilsham FC

‘I believe we have a team that can win leagues, but it takes time’

Car damaged by vandals

Yobs struck in Newbury in the early hours of Sunday morning and now Thames Valley Police are appealing for information in a bid to catch them.

Window of Newbury home smashed by yobs

Vandals struck at a house in Newbury over the weekend and police are appealing for help to catch them

79 households per month approach council in dire need

Nearly half a million pounds more than budgeted will be spent on housing in the district.

Olympians visit school open evening

A Newbury school recently welcomed hundreds of prospective pupils and their families to its annual Year 7 Open Evening.

Newbury MP visits Samaritans to discuss importance of mental health

Newbury MP Lee Dillon paid a visit to the West Berkshire branch of Newbury Samaritans on Monday.

Tasty! Celebrate National Cinnamon Bun Day with free samples

A sweet treat will be found in IKEA this week as the firm celebrates National Cinnamon Bun Day.

The Oak: our beloved national tree in all seasons

Kurt Jackson returns to The Base with a show that considers its place in our ecology, landscape, history, social narratives, literature and culture.

Albert leads the way as Hampshire beat Somerset to seal second place

He hit a mature and confident 77 to keep his side’s innings afloat

Rossiter competing for America’s Cup place as part of Ainslie’s INEOS Britannia

‘When the racing begins it’s incredibly tense’

School holds another successful annual walk

It was boots to the ground for a Compton school as they made an inroad in their plan to raise at least £20,000 over the academic year.

35 goals across four games as Newbury Sunday League welcomes new sides

Full results and scorers from this week’s action

Drink-driver failed to stop after crash

A drink-driver failed to stop after an accident.