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Change of use proposal for children’s home approved

Change of use proposal for children’s home approved

West Berkshire Council has approved the change of use of a house to a children’s care home in Thatcham.


Man was caught with cannabis

Man was caught with cannabis

A man has been sentenced for cannabis possession.


NWX regain lead in Newbury Sunday League

NWX regain lead in Newbury Sunday League

There was also a win for The Crickets in the cup


Van damaged in Newbury

Van damaged in Newbury

A van has been vandalised in Newbury.

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James Bay announced as final headliner of Party in the Paddock series

James Bay announced as final headliner of Party in the Paddock series

Tickets for Newbury Racecourse end of summer concert go on presale this week.


Super Saturday a smash hit at Newbury

Super Saturday a smash hit at Newbury

There was no shortage of on-track action to excite racegoers


Pensioner’s family ‘shocked’ by adult social care changes

Pensioner’s family ‘shocked’ by adult social care changes

Residents have reacted to West Berkshire Council’s decision to outsource three of its adult social care centres to an external provider.


Soup kitchen given temporary reprieve - but search for new home goes on

Soup kitchen given temporary reprieve - but search for new home goes on

A homeless charity has been given a temporary reprieve - and will not find itself homeless next month as it first thought.


These are the roadworks that could cause you traffic woes this week

These are the roadworks that could cause you traffic woes this week

There are a number of planned roadworks taking place across the district this week.


Baroque to rock Burghclere with Venetian love songs

Baroque to rock Burghclere with Venetian love songs

World-class Ceruleo musicians return to Burghclere’s Church of the Ascension, this time within a larger ensemble, for Voices of Longing.


Readers’ views: ‘Apart from a couple of dossers, Market Place was just an empty void’

Readers’ views: ‘Apart from a couple of dossers, Market Place was just an empty void’

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


Church group contributed £160k worth of volunteer time to community work in 2024

Church group contributed £160k worth of volunteer time to community work in 2024

An organisation comprising all the churches in Tadley said that it contributed over £160k worth of volunteer time to the local community last year.


Rangers reopens in Thatcham!

Rangers reopens in Thatcham!

A new Rangers section has opened for girls aged 14 to 18 in Thatcham.


Prolific shoplifter is caught

Prolific shoplifter is caught

A serial shoplifter caught by a neighbourhood police team is awaiting sentencing.


Hitting the abstract trail

Hitting the abstract trail

We meet three Open Studios abstract artists and find out more about their creative process.


On the money: New Red Arrows 50p ready for take-off

On the money: New Red Arrows 50p ready for take-off

The Royal Mint has just released its latest coin marking a special year for the RAF’s legendary aerobatic team.


Blenheim Palace unlocks never before seen treasures to the public

Blenheim Palace unlocks never before seen treasures to the public

The UNESCO World Heritage Site will feature a unique new visitor route into the Private Apartments


Newbury Jazz pushes the progressive envelope with Tom Ingvorsen & his trio

Newbury Jazz pushes the progressive envelope with Tom Ingvorsen & his trio

Four excellent musicians showcase their skills both individually and together in a highly entertaining gig.


Former PM’s mother who was West Berkshire resident dies at 92

Former PM’s mother who was West Berkshire resident dies at 92

Mary Cameron, the mother of former Prime Minister David Cameron, has died at the age of 92.


Man denies sexual touching

Man denies sexual touching

A man has been locked up while awaiting trial on a charge of sexual assault.


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