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Teenage summer bucket list

Teenage summer bucket list

Anna Couzens looks at some alternative forms of entertainment for teenagers in Newbury this summer.


Ready for Racecourse: Olly Murs interview

Ready for Racecourse: Olly Murs interview

Olly is 'Super excited to be on tour again'.


Former AFC Newbury defender Wiggett signs for Newcastle

Former AFC Newbury defender Wiggett signs for Newcastle

The 18-year-old joins the Magpies from Chelsea after spending a short time in London.


Teenager completes 1,000-mile charity challenge

Teenager completes 1,000-mile charity challenge

A teenager has completed a 1,000-mile charity challenge by running a marathon on one of the hottest days of the year.


Brown Owl retires after more than 50 years

Brown Owl retires after more than 50 years

A Newbury Brownie leader has retired after giving more than 50 years of service to the movement.


Leacock happy with progress being made at Thatcham

Leacock happy with progress being made at Thatcham

The Kingfishers continued their pre-season preparations with friendlies at home.


Weekend closure on the M4

Weekend closure on the M4

Part of the West Berkshire stretch of the M4 will be closed this weekend.


Fallen tree blocking A34

Fallen tree blocking A34

A fallen tree is blocking one lane of the A34 between Didcot and Oxford.


Battaash finishes seventh as Suesa lands King George Stakes at Goodwood

Battaash finishes seventh as Suesa lands King George Stakes at Goodwood

Archie Watson's Dragon Symbol finished second as Battaash drifted in the final furlong.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of July 30, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of July 30, 2021

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


Price of garden and food waste collection service to be reduced

Price of garden and food waste collection service to be reduced

The cost of the garden and food waste collection service will be reduced by £4 for the upcoming year, West Berkshire Council has announced.


Organic eating out award for The Wheatsheaf

Organic eating out award for The Wheatsheaf

The BOOM (Best of the Organic Market) Awards 2021 – the UK’s only organic awards – were held in London on July 8.


Local businesses among winners of regional awards

Local businesses among winners of regional awards

Businesses from across the district have been announced as winners of a number of Muddy Stilettos Awards in this year's edition.


Newbury's Elwes claims Tokyo bronze with men's eight

Newbury's Elwes claims Tokyo bronze with men's eight

The 24-year-old was part of the rowing team to finish third in Tokyo on Friday morning.


Contemporary Art Fair at Racecourse this weekend

Contemporary Art Fair at Racecourse this weekend

Artwork to suit most pockets, ranging from £40 to £4,000.


Sprint superstar Battaash ready for more Goodwood history

Sprint superstar Battaash ready for more Goodwood history

The seven-year-old is chasing a fifth successive win in the King George Stakes on Friday.


Crusaders are showing character in pre-season

Crusaders are showing character in pre-season

Hungerford manager Danny Robinson saw his side return to winning ways against Dorchester on Tuesday.


St Barts student produces his own Dr Who audio series

St Barts student produces his own Dr Who audio series

Sebastian Brown is releasing the second audio series, starring many fellow students from Newbury.


Future of football ground remains uncertain

Future of football ground remains uncertain

Controversial proposals to demolish the clubhouse at the Faraday Road football ground and turn the site into a recreation space have been deferred.


'Obese man' completes 6,000-mile TokyRow

'Obese man' completes 6,000-mile TokyRow

A self-styled 'obese' 63-year-old has rowed the distance of the Tokyo Olympic Stadium from his home in Woolton Hill.


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