UPDATE: Thames Valley Police officers searching for missing man Steve Holland recovered the body of a man from the River Kennet in Newbury. Although the body has not yet been identified, sadly it is believed it is that of Steve Holland, who has been missing since 8 December. His next of kin have been informed, […]
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Murder investigation launched following an incident in Thatcham.
Thames Valley Police has launched a murder investigation following an incident in Thatcham. Officers were called this morning (12/12) at 2.05am following reports that a woman had died in Park Lane. They attended, along with the ambulance service. Sadly, a 25-year-old woman was pronounced dead. Her next of kin have been informed. A 32-year-old man […]
Two people arrested in connection with drug offences.
Thames Valley Police has arrested two people in connection with drugs supply offences in Newbury. A 17-year-old boy and a 23-year-old man, both from Newbury, were arrested on Tuesday (5/12). The 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs and the 23-year-old was arrested on suspicion of being concerned […]
Thames Valley Kings Superheroes answer Wonderwheels Challenge
A crack team of 7 Thames Valleys Kings members including Club mascot Uncle Bob pushed 5km around Dorney Lake on Sunday as we take part in the UK’s FIRST festive disability sports event – NPower Winter Wonderwheels. The members all dress as Superheroes including Batman, Spiderman, and Super Girl to mark the occasion. The members […]
Newbury’s new late night venue, The Vault, well and truly sealed.
The Management Team from Newbury’s new late night venue, The Vault have taken to Facebook to announce their postponed opening night. It is with regret that due to circumstances that are outside our control that the opening night advertised for tomorrow night has had to be postponed. There are a number of rumours going around that we […]
Thames Valley Police to hold live webchat on Wednesday to help keep your home safe this Christmas
8 years ago
Tomorrow, Wednesday (6/12), Thames Valley Police will be holding a live webchat with detectives to offer advice on how you can keep your homes safe this Christmas. There is often an increase in burglaries at this time of year and we want residents to think about what security they have in place. In recent months there has […]
Thames Valley Kings Reign Supreme in Thatcham
This afternoons home match saw the Thames Valley Kings up against the Gloucester Blazers. Straight from the tip off the Kings scored a basket to which the Blazers replied almost immediately, from then on it was a game of tit for tat until well into the 3rd quarter. There were some inspired shots from both […]
Kings Juniors perform well in Round one of BWB’s Lord Taverners Junior League
The Thames Valley Kings Junior league team returned to action this past Sunday in the first round matches of the league in Littlehampton. In the first Match of the day, the Kings faced Tornadoes – who until this year joined forces with Kings to field combined Under 15s and under 19s teams however a huge […]
NWN in staff consultation to close printing plant.
8 years ago
The number jobs being affected stacks to Twenty eight as Newbury Weekly News management is in consultation with print staff over the possible closure of its own print plant. Newbury CEO James Gurney told PJNews that it was becoming increasingly difficult to remain competitive with larger group-owned print plants. Added to that, Newsquest will be […]
The dawn of a new era as perpetual Ladbrokes Trophy unveiled
The remarkable anatomy and power of the steeplechaser is the inspiration behind the new winner’s trophy commissioned by the sponsor for Saturday’s £250,000 Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury Racecourse. After 60 years of being known as the Hennessy Gold Cup, Ladbrokes has reinvigorated one of the most iconic and popular contests of the Jump racing season […]