News

Please see below a list of news articles of the events planned and that we have covered in Newbury. We will also list here other news articles about our town that we feel you might like to know about.

Insectes

Saturday 16th July 2011

Did you catch the Insectes, from reputed Spanish Company Sarruga? Giant ants, a praying mantis, spider and other huge insects swarmed round the streets of Newbury to a pulsating beat. More than 5000 people watched the spectacle along Northbrook Street and the Market Place. Take a look at the pictures Read more

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Feelgood Fortnight

Saturday 9th April 2011

Over 100 events took place across West Berkshire during a mini heatwave. Most of the activities were free and ranged from Monkey Music sessions for toddlers, to arts and crafts, golf and tennis lessons, to more relaxing pampering sessions. So far we've learned that more than 7000 people took advantage of this fantastic event that puts back a spring in your step. If you missed this year's FGF look out for next year's! Read more

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Best Dressed Shop window competition

Monday 13th December 2010

Congratulations to tis year's Best Dressed Shop window winners: 1st prize: Katherine Jayne, The Market Place 2nd prize: RSPCA, Cheap Street 3rd prize, Bravo Hairdressers Read more

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Halloween Hullabaloo - what a night!

Sunday 31st October 2010

Around 4,000 of you gathered in the Market Place for our Halloween Hullabaloo - Unbelievable! Great costumes and pumpkins - thanks to everyone who took the trouble to carve them and dress up Read more

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Transe Express

Saturday 22nd May 2010

Wonderful Transe Express had the crowds jumping to the beat, then watching transfixed as the drummers took the the skies and whirled 100 ft overhead Read more

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Do you care what happens in Newbury?

Wednesday 10th March 2010

All Newbury residents are invited to join Newbury Town Councillors in the Town Hall, Council Chamber on Monday 29 March commencing at 7.00 pm for the Annual Town Meeting. Read more

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Speak Out

Monday 1st March 2010

Come and tell Newbury whats bothering you! Read more

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Pancakes in the Market Place

Wednesday 17th February 2010

Sixteen teams took part in this Newbury tradition of pancake races in the market place Read more

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Press Release from Newbury Town Council, Working for Newbury Video

Monday 25th January 2010

In conjunction with local company MWS Media, Newbury Town Council has created a short video highlighting what the Town Council does for Newbury. Read more

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Newbury Town Council Budget for 2010/11

Thursday 21st January 2010

Full detailed budget of Newbury Town Council Read more

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Images of 2009

Thursday 31st December 2009

Here are just a few images of our events in 2009 Read more

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Winners announced of Newbury’s Best Dressed Shop window competition

Monday 14th December 2009

With stiff competition, the sandwich shop takes this years first prize slot Read more

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All that Broadway razzmatazz comes to Newbury

Thursday 3rd December 2009

Broadway in Newbury Berkshire comes alive with songs and dance from Broadway! Read more

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Angel on thin ice

Monday 30th November 2009

Ice Sculptures in Newbury Read more

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Newburys Best Christmas Shop Display

Saturday 7th November 2009

Newbury bests Christmas Shop Display. Read more

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Town Centre Partnership Minutes (October)

Tuesday 3rd November 2009

Minutes from the TCP dated 16th October Read more

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Ghostly goings on in Newbury

Wednesday 14th October 2009

Halloween Hullabaloo spooky goings on in Newbury Berkshire. Read more

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SUSTAINABLE NEWBURY – MAKING NEWBURY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE – COMPETITION RESULT

Wednesday 7th October 2009

Over summer, the Sustainable Newbury group within Newbury Town Council joined forces with West Berkshire SPOKES to sponsor a competition – seeking the best ideas on how to make Newbury more environmentally sustainable. Read more

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FRENCH MARKET – NEWBURY MARKET PLACE

Wednesday 7th October 2009

A French Market will be trading in the Market Place, Newbury on Friday 9th & Saturday 10th October 2009 Read more

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Tango round the Market

Wednesday 16th September 2009

Hundreds of people tangoed round town during Saturday’s Latin American Festival in Newbury. Read more

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Pavement Art - August 2009

Friday 28th August 2009

Local Artists helped the children recreate Newbury as it stands today - all on the pavement in chalk! Read more

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Are people in West Berkshire getting a fair deal heating their homes?

Thursday 6th August 2009

Member of Parliament for Newbury, Richard Benyon is today calling on local people who use heating oils and liquid petroleum gas (LPG) to have their say on the problems affecting them in an investigation by Consumer Focus. Read more

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Sustainable Newbury – Making Newbury a better place to live

Thursday 23rd July 2009

The Sustainable Newbury group within Newbury Town Council has joined forces with West Berkshire SPOKES to sponsor a summer competition – seeking the best ideas on how to make Newbury more environmentally sustainable. Read more

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Picnic with your neighbours

Wednesday 15th July 2009

Pack up your lunch, grab your next door neighbour and spend some time with them at the Pavilion in Newbury Race Course Read more

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Open Mic

Monday 29th June 2009

Open Mic was a crown puller Saturday afternoon - watch a video clip here Read more

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Calling Dr Dolittle!

Monday 18th May 2009

Come and talk to the animals, Animal Awareness Day will take place in the Market Square next Tuesday (26th May) between 10am-4pm Read more

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It's all go for Newbury's new event manager

Thursday 14th May 2009

Newbury's Town Centre Partnership has appointed a new Events Manager, Caroline Paus. Read more

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