There are now just two weeks left to get your tickets for the new-look Newbury Weekly News Best in Business Awards 2026.

A security guard was saved by his stab vest after he tackled a knife-wielding shoplifter. Christmas shoppers fled in panic as ...

A West Berkshire village is to trial opening its own pop-up community ‘coffee stop’ but is seeking volunteers to help make the venture a success.

Newbury MP Lee Dillon has requested government intervention to address the rising cost of heating oil for rural households. The call for action follows comments from the Chancellor regarding potential ...

The original medieval manuscript of Sumer is icumen in, also known as the famed 'Reading Rota' has returned to Reading.

Newbury’s female cycling community took to two wheels on Sunday to celebrate International Women’s Day. Despite a misty start, the event saw riders from Newbury Road Club and Newbury Velo come ...

More traffic lights will be be causing further delays over the next few days. Emergency two-way traffic lights have been put in place on the A4 Bath Road between Thatcham and Midgham. Roadworks on A4 ...

Comedy, art, drama and song… it’s all going on this week.

The future of a prominent roadside landmark pub near Newbury has been secured following the purchase of The Halfway Inn by The Signet Collection.

ON a damp, grey evening the warmth of St John’s Church was welcoming! This was unusual and brave programming of accessible, ‘easy listening’ compositions, entirely written by contemporary composers, ...

West Berkshire Council has now issued an update on the site known as Twin Paddocks in Brimpton Common, following the expiry of the 12-month compliance period linked to an enforcement notice upheld by ...

Multiple arrests over drugs and dispersal orders were made as part of an increased police presence in the area last week.