Tough new powers are being given to councils to fine litter bugs up to £500 - but how many people have been punished for littering in West Berkshire?

The female section of the St Nicolas Church bellringers rang for the Evensong service to mark International Women’s Day 2026.

A prolific burglar and thief who committed offences across Berkshire has been sent to live in Newbury. Biondino Fappiano had just been released from prison when he committed his latest offence, ...

Berkshire dog lovers, families and walkers are being invited to pull on their wellies and take part in a charity Welly Walk at Greenham Common.

Nesting swifts have become the latest to fall foul of West Berkshire Council’s budget woes. An attempt to get swift boxes installed on council properties is deemed costly in time and cash. The council ...

Blooming flowers are bringing a splash of colour and optimism to a West Berkshire village as the first phase of a community project takes shape.

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.

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 ...

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 ...