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The real ale festival through the years

As the Newbury Real Ale Festival prepares to celebrate its 20th birthday, we take a look back at the years gone by.

Thousands greet military convoy to commemorate Armed Forces Day and D-Day

Thousands of people lined the 30 mile route of a military convoy to mark Armed Forces Day.

Back in the day

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.

German-Jewish refugees made Newbury their home

Two German Jews came to Newbury to escape the Nazis in a story echoing modern-day struggles for refugees.

‘D-Day has come’: My anniversary tour of Normandy, featuring Cecil Newton

“D-Day has come,” proclaimed a special BBC broadcast on June 6, 1944.

Last of The Few: D-Day veteran recalls his ordeal

Thousands of troops landed at Gold Beach in Normandy on June 6, 1944.

Last of The Few: WWII veteran recalls her ordeal

The tireless efforts of the Auxiliary Territorial Service and Royal Artillery saved countless Allied lives during the Second World War.

Newbury residents encouraged to lay summer posies at War Memorial

Newbury Town Council is inviting residents to lay summer posies at Newbury War Memorial in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

The event that made a big splash in town

As we all enjoy another bank holiday we take a look through our archives at one of Newbury’s favourite ways to spend a May day.

Back in the day

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.

Back in the day

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.

Who nose what people will get up to this year!

Red Nose Day is back and people across the district are donning their red noses and taking part in a range of fun fund-raisers.

Back in the day

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week

9 Cadbury bars we’ve loved and lost as chocolatier celebrates 200 years

As Cadbury celebrates its 200th birthday we take a look back at some of the popular bars we’ve loved and lost over the years.

RNLI 200: Two centuries of lifesaving history in pictures

The RNLI has been saving lives at sea for 200 years but it’s a story that started miles from the coast and instead inside the walls of a city pub.

Back in the day

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.

MOD confirms national events to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

The 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings takes place in June and the government has begun to unveil plans for national events to commemorate it.

Emlyn bowls ‘em over at Lakeside

It’s been nearly two years since it shut its doors for the final time, but today we’ve been reminiscing about the opening of the Lakeside superbowl.

The changing face of cinema

From first dates to summer holiday fun, Newbury’s cinema holds a special place in many hearts.

Discover the changing face of Newbury’s high street

Look back at how Newbury’s major thoroughfare has changed over the years.

Old Thatcham families enjoy rare reunion

Getting relatives together under the same roof can be difficult — let alone filling a village hall.

Nostalgia

The real ale festival through the years

Thousands greet military convoy to commemorate Armed Forces Day and D-Day

Thousands greet military convoy to commemorate Armed Forces Day and D-Day

Back in the day

Back in the day

German-Jewish refugees made Newbury their home

German-Jewish refugees made Newbury their home

‘D-Day has come’: My anniversary tour of Normandy, featuring Cecil Newton

‘D-Day has come’: My anniversary tour of Normandy, featuring Cecil Newton

Last of The Few: D-Day veteran recalls his ordeal

Last of The Few: D-Day veteran recalls his ordeal

Last of The Few: WWII veteran recalls her ordeal

Last of The Few: WWII veteran recalls her ordeal

Newbury residents encouraged to lay summer posies at War Memorial