Newbury Weekly News

The Newbury Weekly News is a celebrated local weekly newspaper in England that serves the Newbury and West Berkshire areas. Its online platform is referred to as Newbury Today. The publication is managed by the Newbury Weekly News Group.

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Izzy Fry in ‘probably the best shape of my life’ ahead of distance drop

1 week ago | newburytoday.co.uk | Oliver Haines

Izzy Fry has said she’s in the best shape of her life following a test of endurance in Birmingham. Fry competed at the University of Birmingham Track & Field Festival on Saturday, taking on the 10,000m. Fry was in search of a World Championship qualifying time, and while that didn’t come to fruition she managed a hard fought third place. Fry also broke the Newbury Athletics Club record, setting a time of 31:47.60. “It was always going to be tough, as I had some pretty hefty goals,” Fry explained.
Falkland captain proud of strong start

1 week ago | newburytoday.co.uk | Oliver Haines

Falkland Cricket Club captain James Bird is delighted with his side’s start to the season. The club were promoted to the Home Counties Cricket League Division Two last season. So far they’ve taken to the new division like a duck to water, sitting fourth in the league after six games. Bird has led by example so far, a fact emphasised in Saturday’s win at home to Gerrards Cross. Bird hit 146 from 164 balls to lead his side to a 122 run victory.
Inside AWE Aldermaston: We meet defence secretary John Healey as Britain renews its nuclear deterrent

1 week ago | newburytoday.co.uk | Mirek Gosney

Defence secretary John Healey visited AWE Aldermaston yesterday (Thursday) after the Government committed to renew Britain’s nuclear deterrent. The Government has announced a £15bn investment to expand the nation’s replacement nuclear warhead programme at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) in Aldermaston and Burghfield, due to be completed by the 2030s.
Storytelling, strong characterisation and humour made us all feel more connected at Newbury theatre

1 week ago | newburytoday.co.uk | Trish Lee

New Era Players: Only ConnectAt the New Era Theatre, Wash Commonon June 12 to 14 and 17 to 21Review by AMY TRIGWELL-JONESNEW Era offered an evening of delightful short plays brought together with the title Only Connect which carries two meanings; making a connection between the head and the heart, between thoughts and feelings, but also alludes to the idea that true fulfilment comes when connecting with others. And this couldn’t be truer in the first play we watched.
Newbury’s Bumtickler opens excellent evening of folk fusion from Russia, Germany and the UK

1 week ago | newburytoday.co.uk | Trish Lee

Michell, Pfeiffer and Kulesh with support from Bumticklerat Ace Spaceon Saturday, June 14Review and pictures by BRIAN HARRINGTONLocal traditional folk band, Bumtickler are well known to Ace Space regulars, they bring their own brand of humour, and multiple facetious explanations of their name, as well as some excellent music.
Savers opens in Kingsland Centre in Thatcham

1 week ago | newburytoday.co.uk | Mirek Gosney

A Savers store celebrated its grand opening in Thatcham town centre today (Thursday). Crowds filled the Kingsland Centre as the popular discount chain – known for its wide range of food, household, health and beauty products – opened where House of Cards used to be this morning. Mayor of Thatcham Petra Pemberton said: “This is huge for Thatcham. “I’m looking around and we’ve got queues right from one end of the centre to the other.
South Central Ambulance Service’s campaign to raise awareness of falls and frailty, following significant rise in 999 calls

1 week ago | newburytoday.co.uk | Sarah Bosley

South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) has announced a month-long campaign to raise awareness of falls and frailty in older people, following a significant increase in 999 calls, writes Martha White. John Lloyd, specialist practice manager at SCAS, said that falls often result from a combination of intrinsic factors - such as muscle weakness and poor balance - as well as extrinsic factors, like poor lighting or unsecured rugs.
What’s on this week in the West Berks community

1 week ago | newburytoday.co.uk | Trish Lee

If you are organising a charity or community event and would like to be included in these free listings, please email brief details – type of event, time, venue, date and contact – to [email protected] British Legion, Pelican Lane Newbury, singer Gary, 7.45pm-10.45pm. SATURDAYInternational Yoga Day, by the Victoria Park bandstand, come and join in starting sharp at 9am to 10am, free. Bring your own accessories – yoga mat, water bottle etc.
Jump 4 You charity marathon in memory of Paul Brook-Taylor at The Post Barn to raise money for the Cost of Cancer

1 week ago | newburytoday.co.uk | Sarah Bosley

Hundreds of people will jump into action this weekend in memory of a local chef, a year on from his death. Paul Brook-Taylor, who worked as a chef at Highclere Castle, died on June 20, 2024 after being diagnosed with tonsil cancer in December 2022. He leaves his wife Serena and their two children, Jack and Amelia, who are now marking the first anniversary of his death with “something positive” – a charity jump marathon and raffle.
New Thatcham Town boss Cameron Philbey vows to give local players a chance

1 week ago | newburytoday.co.uk | Oliver Haines

THATCHAM Town have confirmed the appointment of Cameron Philbey as their new manager. The club parted company with former boss Yashwa Romeo earlier this month. Philbey, formerly of Frilsham & Yattendon, will be joined by assistant coach Jason Thomas. The pair will also be supported by youth team coaches James Kaxe, Craig Waters and Keith Campbell. “We’d like to thank the club for showing faith in us and believing in our ideas,” Philbey and Thomas said in an official statement.