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POLL: What is your favourite pub or bar in Newbury town centre?

POLL: What is your favourite pub or bar in Newbury town centre?

Which pub/bar in Newbury town centre do you like the best?


Residents left without power days after Storms Eunice and Franklin hit

Residents left without power days after Storms Eunice and Franklin hit

Many West Berkshire and North Hampshire residents continue to suffer without power after the region felt the full force of three successive storms.


Young peoples charity to hold fancy dress fun run

Young peoples charity to hold fancy dress fun run

The money raised is to go towards upgrading a bathroom at a new charity property.


83-year-old man gives his 141st pint of blood in final donation

83-year-old man gives his 141st pint of blood in final donation

A Newbury man donated his 141st pint of blood on Thursday (February 10) to cap off a remarkable story of generosity and selflessness.


Downe House music showcase returns for Christian Aid

Downe House music showcase returns for Christian Aid

To perform in the excellent acoustics of St John’s Church is a great experience for the musicians.


From nozzle to plug. But how easy is being green with your car in West Berkshire?

From nozzle to plug. But how easy is being green with your car in West Berkshire?

There are people across West Berkshire who would buy an EV tomorrow — if only they had some where to plug it in.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of February 24

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of February 24

The latest number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in the district.


Budget time for West Berkshire Council: How is it spending your money?

Budget time for West Berkshire Council: How is it spending your money?

It is budget setting time for councils across the UK, with West Berkshire looking to up council tax by four per cent.


Robinson: 'I want to keep moving forward'

Robinson: 'I want to keep moving forward'

Sol Wanjau-Smith and Max Ram netted the goals as Hungerford beat Dartford at Bulpit Lane.


Interview with Honesty Group founder Romilla Arber

Interview with Honesty Group founder Romilla Arber

Honesty Group founder Romilla Arber talks about her expanding café and cookery school empire.


'We cannot and will not just look away'

'We cannot and will not just look away'

Boris Johnson has announced further economic sanctions to Russia after troops invaded Ukraine.


Newbury MP visits Dogs Trust Newbury headquarters

Newbury MP visits Dogs Trust Newbury headquarters

Rescue dogs looking for new owners at Dogs Trust Newbury were treated to a visit by Newbury MP Laura Farris on Valentine’s Day.


Anthrax and radioactive waste fears as plans for 160 houses approved

Anthrax and radioactive waste fears as plans for 160 houses approved

Around 160 homes will be built in Compton, amid fears of radioactive and infectious diseases contamination.

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Hampstead Norreys woman calls for mobile donations to displaced refugees in Dunkirk

Hampstead Norreys woman calls for mobile donations to displaced refugees in Dunkirk

She is appealing for communication-based items for those displaced in Northern France.

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Lauren retains Southern Brave spot for The Hundred

Lauren retains Southern Brave spot for The Hundred

The 21-year-old played a pivotal role for Brave in last year’s competition, taking a total of 12 wickets


 Gender, generation and globalisation explored in Oxford two-hander

Gender, generation and globalisation explored in Oxford two-hander

Matthew Xia’s production of Australian playwright Michele Lee’s Rice reviewed by Jon Lewis.


Two Newbury lads complete 24-hour fundraiser challenge

Two Newbury lads complete 24-hour fundraiser challenge

Two Newbury lads have raised nearly £600 for charity after taking part in a 24-hour stay awake challenge.


Archer proud of Newbury's effort after successful charity day

Archer proud of Newbury's effort after successful charity day

On the pitch, Newbury beat Banbury and off the pitch they raised a lot of money for two charities


Forced self-isolation is gone so what's the new advice?

Forced self-isolation is gone so what's the new advice?

You'll no longer face a fine if you leave home with Covid 19 but what's the new advice and how long will you be able to get a free test for?


Compton objects to £3m sports centre development proposal

Compton objects to £3m sports centre development proposal

Residents have some objections to the proposed sports hall development at Downland Sports Centre.


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