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Villagers not happy with plans to build two homes in paddock

21 February 2025
Villagers not happy with plans to build two homes in paddock

Villagers not happy with plans to build two homes in paddock

21 February 2025

Several members of the Highclere community are up in arms about a planning application to build two homes on paddock land in the village.

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Community larder to close due to decrease in donations, volunteers and customers

20 February 2025
Community larder to close due to decrease in donations, volunteers and customers

Community larder to close due to decrease in donations, volunteers and customers

20 February 2025

A village community larder has announced that it will be closing at the end of this month due a decrease in donations, volunteers and customers.


What’s on in West Berkshire this week

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

What’s on in West Berkshire this week

20 February 2025

Several live music events are going on in your area this week.


Over 90 per cent of places sold for Newbury 10k

20 February 2025
Over 90 per cent of places sold for Newbury 10k

Over 90 per cent of places sold for Newbury 10k

20 February 2025

Runners are getting prepared for this year’s Newbury 10k with Newbury Athletic Club reporting that 90 per cent of places for the event have been sold.


Car crash gridlocks Newbury

20 February 2025
Car crash gridlocks Newbury

Car crash gridlocks Newbury

20 February 2025

A crash on the A4 London Road has brought part of Newbury to a standstill.


Residents criticise half-term timing of skatepark repairs while skaters want lights installed

20 February 2025
Residents criticise half-term timing of skatepark repairs while skaters want lights installed

Residents criticise half-term timing of skatepark repairs while skaters want lights installed

20 February 2025

Residents have criticised the half-term timing of skatepark repairs while skaters are pleased that work is being done to maintain the facility at all.


Near 200-year-old neglected portrait of vicar and benefactor found beneath altar and restored by church team

20 February 2025
Near 200-year-old neglected portrait of vicar and benefactor found beneath altar and restored by church team

Near 200-year-old neglected portrait of vicar and benefactor found beneath altar and restored by church team

20 February 2025

A portrait thought to be nearly 200 years old that was found neglected beneath a church altar has now been restored.


Incredibly rare ancient coin discovered near Newbury which sold for £88k going under the hammer again

20 February 2025
Incredibly rare ancient coin discovered near Newbury which sold for £88k going under the hammer again

Incredibly rare ancient coin discovered near Newbury which sold for £88k going under the hammer again

20 February 2025

One of the most important ancient coins ever discovered which was found near Newbury is up for auction next month having previously sold for £88,000.


Council’s budget criticised by the opposition for having ‘no vision’

19 February 2025
Council’s budget criticised by the opposition for having ‘no vision’

Council’s budget criticised by the opposition for having ‘no vision’

19 February 2025

Political opponents have hit out at Hampshire County Council’s latest budget – in which council tax will be hiked – saying it has “no vision”.


10-year-old runs 100km in one month to raise money for charity

19 February 2025
10-year-old runs 100km in one month to raise money for charity

10-year-old runs 100km in one month to raise money for charity

19 February 2025

A 10-year-old boy braved rain, wind, snow and ice and ran 100 kilometres in January to raise money for charity.


Community comes together to plant orchard

18 February 2025
Community comes together to plant orchard

Community comes together to plant orchard

18 February 2025

Over 50 residents and friends of Baughurst braved the cold and rain earlier this month to transform a piece of land into a thriving orchard.


Market Place unit for sale as restaurant announces closure

17 February 2025
Market Place unit for sale as restaurant announces closure

Market Place unit for sale as restaurant announces closure

17 February 2025

A Newbury Market Place restaurant has announced its closure, with the unit currently listed for sale online.


PICTURES: School feels the love for fitness at Valentine’s aerobathon

17 February 2025
PICTURES: School feels the love for fitness at Valentine’s aerobathon

PICTURES: School feels the love for fitness at Valentine’s aerobathon

17 February 2025

Students, teachers and parents all pulled up their leg warmers, strapped on their headbands and got moving for charity at a school’s annual aerobathon


Poll suggests Newbury approves of the new Kennet Shopping centre redevelopment plans

17 February 2025
Poll suggests Newbury approves of the new Kennet Shopping centre redevelopment plans

Poll suggests Newbury approves of the new Kennet Shopping centre redevelopment plans

17 February 2025

Newbury is largely in favour of the ‘Old Town’ Kennet Shopping centre redevelopment plans, according to a newburytoday poll.


Do you want to see the town filled with flowers this summer?

16 February 2025
Do you want to see the town filled with flowers this summer?

Do you want to see the town filled with flowers this summer?

16 February 2025

Newbury Town Council has announced the return of its popular summer hanging basket scheme.


Key route in and out of village to close next weekend

15 February 2025
Key route in and out of village to close next weekend

Key route in and out of village to close next weekend

15 February 2025

A key route in and out of a West Berkshire village will be closed next weekend.


Local distillery launches debut whisky in partnership with celebrity chef

14 February 2025
Local distillery launches debut whisky in partnership with celebrity chef

Local distillery launches debut whisky in partnership with celebrity chef

14 February 2025

A Hampstead Norreys-based distilling company has launched its debut whisky in partnership with a celebrity chef.


Council confirms details of near year-long road closure by college

14 February 2025
Council confirms details of near year-long road closure by college

Council confirms details of near year-long road closure by college

14 February 2025

The details of a controversial road closure that will affect a West Berkshire village for nearly a year have been confirmed.


What’s on in West Berkshire

13 February 2025
What’s on in West Berkshire

What’s on in West Berkshire

13 February 2025

A community musical, a holiday kid’s club and a Country and Western concert are just a few of the things happening in your area this week.


Campaigners urge council to halt cuts to bus passes

13 February 2025
Campaigners urge council to halt cuts to bus passes

Campaigners urge council to halt cuts to bus passes

13 February 2025

Campaigners and charities are urging Hampshire County Council to halt cuts to bus passes for disabled and older people.


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