THE annual Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race passed through Newbury at the weekend. Mayor Anthony Pick restarted the second leg of the 125-mile,…
MORE than 400 people turned out to Newbury parkrun on Saturday to pay their respects to a fellow runner who died after completing his first London Marathon.…
AN annual event - the Blessing of Food - was held once again at St Joseph's Church in Newbury on Saturday. The Blessing of Food is of Slavonic origin,…
THE names of 163 children are now embroidered onto a canvas tree at a Thatcham church after a woman last week unveiled a project she has been looking…
RESIDENTS are going to have to wait until October to find out whether Thatcham Town Council will spend more than £55,000 in order that they can spend…
A CREW from Dee Road fire station tackled a car fire in Burghfield yesterday (Sun) evening. The crew were called to the fire in Goring Lane at about 9.40pm.The…
OUT and about in West Berkshire has been the inspiration for this week’s My Newbury. Rakesh Alex took a snap of wildlife at the Nature Discovery Centre…
IF you are looking for something to do today (Sat), there are things to do galore in the area. An afternoon of cream tea is on the agenda at Hethertons…
THE WIFE of the Newbury runner who died after completing his first London Marathon has spoken of her family’s pride at his running achievement. Father-of-two…
In the wake of his death, Newbury parkrun is dedicating tomorrow’s (Sat) run to Rob Berry. As Mr Berry had often taken part in the run, the group decided…
SOUTH Thatcham Children’s Centre has been given a good rating across the board in its first Ofsted inspection. The West Berkshire Council-run centre –…
A MAN was punched and kicked during an attack by a gang in Newbury on Sunday night. Between 6.30pm and 7pm, a 27-year-old man was walking along Bartholemew…
THE long, and hopefully sunny, bank holiday weekend is almost upon us. And here at Newburytoday, we have put together a rather special taster as to what’s…
THE Dogs Trust, Newbury is hoping someone can give this dog a pawfect home. This week’s dog is three year old ex-racing Greyhound, Sasha.Assistant Manager…
A NEWBURY vet is celebrating a milestone 25 years in business in the town. Last Tuesday Carl Gorman, who was marking taking over Falkland Veterinary Clinic…
World Book Day spilled over into a week-long celebration at Parsons Down infant and junior schools earlier this month. Former children’s Laureate Julia…
IT may have ended up being a sunny spring day, but West Berkshire awoke to heavy mist and fog yesterday morning (Thurs). And the weather appeared to prove…
THATCHAM Town Council is planning to borrow £760,000 to renovate The Priory. Members have agreed to seek approval from the Department for Communities…
TWO men are aiming to smash a fundraising target by having their heads and beards shaved for charity and by collecting donations. Dave Quincey from Newbury…
SECONDARY school places, pressure on GP services and congestion were the main concerns of residents about the possibility of a 500-home development in…
