Newbury1 day agoGB Olympic hopeful aims for bobsleigh medalThe Berkshire athlete had never tried any snow sports before he took up the bobsleigh.1 day agoBerkshire5 Feb 2025Council applies for £16m emergency government loanThe authority says it needs help to boost its reserves and fill a gap in next year's budget.5 Feb 2025Berkshire4 Feb 2025Sex offenders who evaded police for 11 days jailedReece Upton and Adam Hastings went on the run after committing sex offences against a teenage boy. 4 Feb 2025England30 Jan 2025Shopping centre plans aim to preserve heritageDevelopers consult on new plans for Newbury's ageing shopping centre after the council rejected proposals.30 Jan 202524 Jan 2025'Overcrowded' GPs surgery gets permission to moveThe GPs surgery was built 33 years ago but bosses hope it will move to its new site soon.24 Jan 2025Berkshire21 Jan 2025Stretched GP surgery set for new baseA proposed new site was supported by 86% of current patients in a survey taken late last year.21 Jan 2025Berkshire16 Jan 2025Cyclist thought 'this is it' after pothole crashTwo women tell the BBC of the physical, psychological and financial impact of hitting a pothole.16 Jan 2025England13 Jan 2025Ice spike and ribbon ice appear on frosty weekendLocals shared pictures and videos of ice skating over a frozen meadow and unusual ice formations on social media.13 Jan 2025England10 Jan 2025Man arrested on suspicion of arson over house fireThe fire broke out at the house in Skippons Close near Newbury on Thursday night.10 Jan 2025Berkshire