Home   Authors   Author

Subscribe Now

Flipping hell, it’s Pancake Day!

04 March 2025
Flipping hell, it’s Pancake Day!

Flipping hell, it’s Pancake Day!

04 March 2025

Our reporter rustles up some pancakes and finds out more about the strange tradition of pancake making on Shrove Tuesday.


Entrepreneur wins award from Dragon’s Den star

03 March 2025
Entrepreneur wins award from Dragon’s Den star

Entrepreneur wins award from Dragon’s Den star

03 March 2025

An entrepreneur from Pangbourne is celebrating after winning an award from former Dragon’s Den star and retail magnate Theo Paphitis.


Two men charged with criminal damage in connection with Paddington statue incident

03 March 2025
Two men charged with criminal damage in connection with Paddington statue incident

Two men charged with criminal damage in connection with Paddington statue incident

03 March 2025

Two 22-year-old men have been charged with criminal damage in connection with the Paddington Bear statue incident.


Popular Newbury market ‘highly unlikely’ to take place

03 March 2025
Popular Newbury market ‘highly unlikely’ to take place

Popular Newbury market ‘highly unlikely’ to take place

03 March 2025

Organisers of a popular Newbury market have said “it is highly unlikely” that their first event planned for 2025 will take place.


THE FOOD REVIEW: Hidden gem for homemade Turkish cuisine in Newbury town centre

03 March 2025
THE FOOD REVIEW: Hidden gem for homemade Turkish cuisine in Newbury town centre

THE FOOD REVIEW: Hidden gem for homemade Turkish cuisine in Newbury town centre

03 March 2025

“The small restaurant might be slightly tucked away from the centre of town, but it’s definitely worth a trip.”


New kitchen unveiled at community centre

02 March 2025
New kitchen unveiled at community centre

New kitchen unveiled at community centre

02 March 2025

A brand new kitchen has been unveiled at a community centre in Tadley.


Creative pupil wins shoebox garden competition

01 March 2025
Creative pupil wins shoebox garden competition

Creative pupil wins shoebox garden competition

01 March 2025

A creative pupil at a Newbury primary school has won a competition to design a garden in a shoebox put on by a housing developer.


Councils paying for external consultants ahead of Government-backed merger

28 February 2025
Councils paying for external consultants ahead of Government-backed merger

Councils paying for external consultants ahead of Government-backed merger

28 February 2025

Councils across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have paid for external consultants to help explore options for mergers ahead of a Government deadline.


MP calls upon Government to protect chalk stream rivers

27 February 2025
MP calls upon Government to protect chalk stream rivers

MP calls upon Government to protect chalk stream rivers

27 February 2025

A local MP has called upon the Government to create policy that provides specific protections for chalk streams.

1

What’s on in West Berkshire this week

26 February 2025
What’s on in West Berkshire this week

What’s on in West Berkshire this week

26 February 2025

A baroque music concert, a drag bingo night and a World Hearing Day advice event are just a few of the things going on in your area this week.


Two 14-year-old girls missing from West Berkshire

26 February 2025
Two 14-year-old girls missing from West Berkshire

Two 14-year-old girls missing from West Berkshire

26 February 2025

Police have launched an appeal for information on the whereabouts of two missing girls.


One of the world’s top providers of wi-fi networking devices opens large distribution centre in Newbury

26 February 2025
One of the world’s top providers of wi-fi networking devices opens large distribution centre in Newbury

One of the world’s top providers of wi-fi networking devices opens large distribution centre in Newbury

26 February 2025

One of the world’s top providers of wi-fi networking devices and accessories has opened its largest UK and Ireland distribution centre in Newbury.


Newbury convenience shop raided overnight

26 February 2025
Newbury convenience shop raided overnight

Newbury convenience shop raided overnight

26 February 2025

A convenience store in Newbury was raided overnight.

2

Is The Clothing Warehouse Newbury’s best kept secret?

26 February 2025
Is The Clothing Warehouse Newbury’s best kept secret?

Is The Clothing Warehouse Newbury’s best kept secret?

26 February 2025

Over 30 years, the second-hand clothing shop in Hambridge Lane has quietly become one of the town’s most stalwart independent retailers.


Cadets visit Norway to undergo winter training programme

26 February 2025
Cadets visit Norway to undergo winter training programme

Cadets visit Norway to undergo winter training programme

26 February 2025

A group of Berkshire Army Cadets visited Scandinavia as part of a unique opportunity to enhance their abilities in an Arctic environment.


Watch the moment wild otters are spotted at a country estate near Newbury

26 February 2025
Watch the moment wild otters are spotted at a country estate near Newbury

Watch the moment wild otters are spotted at a country estate near Newbury

26 February 2025

A pair of otters have been spotted at a county estate in the first confirmed sighting on its grounds for at least 70 years.


Road to close for four months whilst nearly 1km of pipes are replaced

25 February 2025
Road to close for four months whilst nearly 1km of pipes are replaced

Road to close for four months whilst nearly 1km of pipes are replaced

25 February 2025

A stretch of road between Newtown and Burghclere is expected to be closed for four months while nearly 1km of ageing wastewater pipes are replaced.

1

PICTURES: Half term dinosaur fun at prehistoric Parkway

25 February 2025
PICTURES: Half term dinosaur fun at prehistoric Parkway

PICTURES: Half term dinosaur fun at prehistoric Parkway

25 February 2025

Newbury was transported back to prehistoric times last week when a 17-foot-long dinosaur walked the streets of the town centre.


THE FOOD REVIEW: The 1772 Brasserie, The Retreat at Elcot Park

24 February 2025
THE FOOD REVIEW: The 1772 Brasserie, The Retreat at Elcot Park

THE FOOD REVIEW: The 1772 Brasserie, The Retreat at Elcot Park

24 February 2025

“At some restaurants you feel like you’re paying for quality but get let down on quantity. At the 1772 Brasserie, you’re getting both in spades.”


Gladiator star visits Newbury school

21 February 2025
Gladiator star visits Newbury school

Gladiator star visits Newbury school

21 February 2025

One of the stars of the television sports game show Gladiators visited a Newbury school to tell students his inspiring story.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More