Newbury2 days agoCases of swans with bird flu rising, charity saysSwan Support says it was first notified of suspected bird flu cases in Berkshire on 8 January.2 days ago4 days agoHistoric crane to be removed and repaired The crane, next to the Kennet and Avon Canal in Newbury, is expected to return in early summer.4 days ago4 days agoSuspected cases of avian flu found in river's swansAt least 23 swans are thought to have died from the highly infectious condition in Newbury. 4 days ago5 Jan 2026In Pictures: Snowy scenes seen across the regionParts of the south of England woke up to a sprinkling of snow on Monday morning.5 Jan 202624 Dec 2025Appeal after car reported driving wrong way on A34A number of vehicles narrowly avoided crashing into the SUV, police say.24 Dec 202524 Dec 2025Farmers' relief over inheritance tax climbdown The government had previously wanted inheritance tax to start on farms worth £1m.24 Dec 202521 Dec 2025Council announces more than 600 EV charge pointsLocations will be confirmed once feasibility studies are completed, says West Berkshire Council.21 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Council says it will be £20m worse off than expectedWest Berkshire Council's leader says he is disappointed with the government's funding agreement. 19 Dec 202515 Dec 2025The town that 'starts Christmas' with lantern paradeNewbury town centre is lit up by the annual Corn Exchange Festival of Light on Sunday.15 Dec 2025...
