3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (225+ words) There are some great apps available to help you identify what’s in the night sky, writes Tony Hersh from NewburyAstro. On my iPhone you just open the app and hold it up towards the sky and it shows you what’s…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (280+ words) Newbury Choral Society are very pleased to announce the exciting appointment of Tom Edney as their new director of music. This follows the departure of their popular and successful conductor Joe Tobin to take over Harrow Choir. The society are…...

14+ hour, 40+ min ago   (105+ words) A man has been charged with coercively controlling and seriously assaulting a woman. Reading magistrates held a preliminary hearing into the case against Nicholas Parris on August 6. The 50-year-old, of Calcot Court, Calcot, is charged with subjecting Emily Garvey to…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (187+ words) Two lorry drivers have been fined for having too much weight on a road in Aldermaston. It is an offence to drive a vehicle through a restricted area where the vehicle exceeds the weight limit imposed. Routine inspections are undertaken…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (397+ words) A Newbury couple have celebrated a remarkable milestone – and given their advice for a long and successful marriage. James Wright, known as Jim and living at Care UK’s Winchcombe Place on Maple Crescent, and his wife Judy marked their 65th wedding…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (253+ words) Organisers, sponsors and supporters of N-Fest gathered at Newbury Racecourse on Wednesday to raise a glass ahead of the beer festival’s return next month. The special launch event brought together committee members and key stakeholders to mark the final countdown…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (158+ words) “Do come and join our friendly, welcoming choir in our new rehearsal venue from September.” InCantata are on the move, but don’t worry it won’t be a scrum. InCantata is a non-auditioned community women's choir for upper voices (sopranos and…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (460+ words) There’s a lot coming up at Shaw House and West Berkshire Museum who have just unveiled their packed autumn/winter season. Visitors are invited to discover a season of history, heritage and family entertainment. The new programme features dozens of…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (237+ words) People can now check the air quality where they live – and receive text alerts when pollution near them is forecast to be high. While air pollution can impact everyone’s health, asthma patients, people with other lung or cardiovascular conditions as…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (302+ words) Say hello to this week’s Dog of the Week! Every week we shine a light on one of Dogs Trust’s many furry friends that are looking for their forever home. Meet Ragnor, a goofy, lovable two-year-old crossbreed who loves getting…...