Hop along to Newbury’s ‘Giant Easter Bunny Hunt’ taking place between 4th – 14th April. The event brought to you by Visit Newbury in conjunction with Parkway, will take place around the town centre during the School Easter Holidays. Entry forms can be collected from the workshop in Parkway, Rainbows of Newbury, the Kennet Centre […]
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Arrest Made in Newbury in Connection with Rape Investigation
Thames Valley Police has arrested a man in connection with a rape investigation in Newbury. It follows an incident at around 4.30am on Saturday (24/2), in which a 29-year-old woman was raped at an address close to Newbury Town Centre. Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Jonathan Groenen, of Force CID based in Newbury, said: “We are […]
Man Jailed for Drug Dealing in Newbury
A man has been jailed for supplying drugs in Newbury, following a Thames Valley Police investigation. Thomas Chalk, aged 27, of Cromwell Road, Newbury, was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment at Reading Crown Court on 16 February after he pleaded guilty to one count of being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug, […]
Rail from Newbury is going Electric with 9 months of staggered closures.
Great Western Railway (GWR) has announced a series of line closures from Westbury to Theale. The closures (listed below) dictate the course of 9 months disruption to a vital service for the town. GWR said (via their website): Next year promises to be a very important one for train travel, as we deliver greater capacity […]
Park House performance prompts talks with West End Theatres
Earlier this month, Park House School students wowed audiences with a display of singing, dancing and acting talent as they donned their habits for Sister Act, this year’s performance. Every year the Park House School performances are much anticipated and typically deliver outstanding reviews. Previous performances include ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘Fame’ and ‘Our House’. […]
Theft in London Road, Newbury
At 11.10am on 19/02, offender(s) stole a handbag from a person whilst shopping in London Road, Newbury. If anyone has information about this incident please contact the 24 hour Police Enquiry Centre on 101 (Ref 43180052679)
Chinese Dragon on Northbrook Street
Celebrations for the Chinese New Year continued on Northbrook Street this morning as shopping revellers were greeted by a dancing Chinese dragon from Wu Qi Kung Fu and Health Society bought to town by the Newbury BID launching Newbury’s New Dragon Boat Racing. For more information on the race and how to take part contact […]
Newbury Talks Debate Draws a Crowd
On Sunday 4th February, a crowd of more than 50 people squeezed into the coffee bar at Newbury’s Corn Exchange to hear investigative journalist, James Ball, on how the post-truth society developed and what we can do to resist mainstream journalism’s slide away from factual reporting toward bias and opinion. James trained at the Bureau […]
An Award Winning Love Story at the Corn Exchange
On Thursday 1 March, multi award-winning Theatre Ad Infinitum return to the Corn Exchange in Newbury with their critically acclaimed theatre show, Translunar Paradise. A beautiful, life-affirming tale, Translunar Paradise uses intricate and lifelike hand-held masks to take the audience back and forth through time, revealing the loving relationship of two characters, wordlessly conveying a […]
West Berkshire Mencap opens second supported living facility for adults with learning disabilities
Learning disability charity West Berkshire Mencap has opened a new supported living facility in Newbury for young adults with learning disabilities. The house has been named Stella Maris and is based in the former Northcroft Surgery. It houses five young people with learning disabilities – enabling them to live in the community and to enjoy […]