19+ hour, 4+ min ago  (273+ words) One of the UK's leading brass bands comes to town on Saturday, offering an alternative to the big orchestral finale. Having just won the European brass band championships in Austria, Flowers Band returns to Newbury Spring Festival with a programme…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (227+ words) The streets of Compton are looking significantly brighter this week thanks to the initiative of one young resident with a passion for the planet. Martha Jackson-Burton, aged eight, successfully brought the village together for a community litter pick on Sunday....

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (1273+ words) I warned council of danger six years ago I am deeply saddened to hear about another crash at the Milkhouse Road/A4 junction. Although I've since moved away, I felt compelled to inform you that I wrote to the council in…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (617+ words) LOGAN WALKER from the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) explains what wildlife to look out for near you in May. The cuckoo's call is an iconic sound of spring, but sadly one that is heard less with each passing…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (180+ words) Hundreds of runners have taken part in this year's Run Silchester 2026. Under the warm May sunshine " described as the "perfect day' by organisers " athletes of all ages took on the three races that make up the annual event. Meanwhile, Silchester…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (361+ 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 dynamic duo Cash and Penny, a deeply bonded pair…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (382+ words) Preparations are under way for one of the region's most popular country fairs. The "fun-filled' Hannington Country Fair is back for another year, organisers have confirmed. Hundreds of visitors are expected to pour into the picturesque North Hampshire village for…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (103+ words) A motorist has ended up with a hefty bill and a driving ban after he was caught speeding on a motorway. David Tait appeared in the dock at Reading Magistrates" Court on Tuesday, April 28. The 65-year-old, of Goldwell Drive, Newbury,…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (361+ words) Newbury Today Loyd Grossman cogitates on Baroque Rome at Newbury Spring Festival Newbury Spring Festival: Loyd Grossman, How Baroque Rome Invented Soft Power in the Long Gallery, Englefield Review by AMANDA HOLLIDAY On Tuesday, Bernini obsessive Sir Loyd Grossman introduced…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (304+ words) Newbury Spring Festival: Rant, at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, May 12. Review by STEPHEN OTTNER Only one offering from the Spring Festival this year that could be categorised as "folk" and that was the fiddle quartet RANT. This was very…...