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9,270 more homes for West Berkshire

More details about where new housing developments will happen in West Berkshire have emerged.

Charges raised at town centre car park

Charges at a town centre car park have been raised by West Berkshire Council.

Thatcham woman’s garden flooded with water and sewage, again

A Thatcham pensioner’s property has been flooded yet again after Storm Bert.

Crafty goings on

Newbury’s mayor has opened the first of two craft fair weekends at City Arts.

Greenham Tower Theatre Co to hit the airwaves in new venture for Kennet Radio

Andy Kempe’s new play A Sign of the Times to be broadcast in the new year.

My Newbury: Aldworth

This picture of an autumnal tunnel entering Aldworth was taken by Tracey Godsmark.

Trinity School recognised for its wellbeing efforts

Trinity School has been recognised for its efforts in putting wellbeing at the heart of the school’s learning, teaching and leadership.

What did we make of Bullring Techno Makeout Jamz?

Nathan Queeley-Dennis’ Bruntswood Prize-winning solo play is a contender for the feelgood show of the year.

Luke Humphries retains Players Championship after thrilling Luke Littler clash

‘I'm really, really proud of that one’

Man jailed after pleading guilty to seven counts of racially aggravated public order and one count of assault by beating

A Newbury man has been jailed after pleading guilty to seven counts of racially aggravated public order and one count of assault by beating.

Newbury golfer Max Nicholls ready for Thai adventure

‘I knew that if I worked hard I could make a career out of playing’

Panto dolls could fetch in excess of £2k at auction this week

The 15 dolls, originally the property of the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham, are being auctioned by SAS.

Trains cancelled and flooding at Newbury station

UPDATED: Trains from Newbury have been cancelled this morning (Monday) as the impact of Storm Bert is still felt across the district.

Plans submitted for new classroom block at Falkland Primary School

Plans to build a brand new two-storey, eight-classroom block at a Wash Common primary school have been put forward.

Startling figures from youth justice service

New figures reveal dramatic increases in truancy, school exclusions, use of drugs and antisocial behaviour in West Berkshire.

Council proposes 10p per week council tax increase in 2025 budget

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has encouraged residents, organisations and businesses to have a say on its upcoming budget proposals.

Readers’ views: ‘Kennet Centre is not out-of-date and failing’

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

School remains ‘outstanding’

The Downs School & Sixth Form is celebrating an exceptional Ofsted report.

Were you there for Friday’s fabulous night of great folk music?

Lauren South, darling of the ACE Space crowd.

Flood alerts for West Berks as district feels the force of Storm Bert

Weather warnings and flood alerts remain in place as Storm Bert continues to batter the district.