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Met Office reveals full list of new storm names

Met Office reveals full list of new storm names

The UK storm names for the next year have been revealed. Did your name make the final list?


Residents start petition to save Christmas carnival at Newbury Racecourse

Residents start petition to save Christmas carnival at Newbury Racecourse

Newbury Racecourse residents who are in favour of a Christmas carnival have launched a petition to save it after the plan was rejected by the council.


Council rejects Christmas Winter Wonderland at Newbury Racecourse

Council rejects Christmas Winter Wonderland at Newbury Racecourse

Plans for a Christmas carnival at Newbury Racecourse this year have been rejected by West Berkshire Council.


Newbury publisher on longlist for prestigious Booker Prize

Newbury publisher on longlist for prestigious Booker Prize

Holland House Books' An Island 'a beautifully constructed, profound novel with global relevance'.


Newbury's Louise powers to Para glory in Tokyo

Newbury's Louise powers to Para glory in Tokyo

The former Kennet School pupil won a medal in the women’s weightlifting -86kg category.


HMV to return to town

HMV to return to town

Another high street favourite is preparing to return to Newbury.


Greenham Peace Women gather to remember campaign 40 years on

Greenham Peace Women gather to remember campaign 40 years on

Members of the original Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp hosted a special event marking the historic protest on Saturday.


Political football row over sports provision in Newbury

Political football row over sports provision in Newbury

West Berkshire Council has rejected calls by opposition councillors to open up a wider debate about sports provision in Newbury.


Political football as council is split over use of Farraday Road

Political football as council is split over use of Farraday Road

Efforts to draw the future of sports provision in Newbury into wider debate have been knocked back


Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of September 1, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of September 1, 2021

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire has increased in the past 24 hours.


Drivers remain confused about new petrol roll-out and whether their car is compatible warns RAC

Drivers remain confused about new petrol roll-out and whether their car is compatible warns RAC

More than 600,000 vehicles can't use the new eco-friendly petrol being rolled out this month, causing ongoing confusion for drivers says the RAC.


Arrest warrant for assault charge man

Arrest warrant for assault charge man

A warrant has been issued for the immediate arrest of a man accused of assault.


Beer shortage at Wetherspoon

Beer shortage at Wetherspoon

Wetherspoon pubs across the country are suffering beer supply shortages in the wake of Brexit and Covid.


Vaccinations for 16s and 17s from today at Northcroft Leisure Centre

Vaccinations for 16s and 17s from today at Northcroft Leisure Centre

Starting from today (Wednesday), 16- and 17-year-olds will be able to receive a Covid-19 vaccination at the Northcroft Leisure Centre in Newbury.


Hungerford's game with Braintree postponed after positive coronavirus case

Hungerford's game with Braintree postponed after positive coronavirus case

The Crusaders were due to host their league opponents at Bulpit Lane on Saturday.


Man caught with extreme child porn avoids prison sentence

Man caught with extreme child porn avoids prison sentence

Police who seized a former Thatcham school pupil’s mobile phone were shocked to find images of child sex abuse.


10-year-old boy cycles for NHS

10-year-old boy cycles for NHS

A 10-year-old boy cycled from Yatton, Somerset, to Newbury to raise money for NHS Charities Together.


Englefield 10k makes triumphant return

Englefield 10k makes triumphant return

The Englefield 10k race was held at the Englefield Estate on Sunday, with runners competing in various categories.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of August 31, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of August 31, 2021

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire has increased in the past 24 hours.


The microchip mistake costing dog owners £500

The microchip mistake costing dog owners £500

Outdated microchips are one of the most overlooked pet problems, says an animal charity, and a mistake which could land dog owners with a big fine.


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