Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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News from Newbury Today

My Newbury: Greater stitchwort growing alongside bluebells near Aldworth

This picture of greater stitchwort growing happily alongside bluebells on the Berkshire Downs near Aldworth, was taken by Tracey Godsmark. [...]

Attacker given suspended prison sentence for serious assault.

A man has been given a suspended prison sentence for a serious assault. [...]

‘I will never go there again’: Pensioners ‘appalled’ by bus cancellation to day centre

Elderly residents share their frustration after mini-bus service to day centre is stopped with immediate effect – meaning many can no longer attend. [...]

Family mourns woman whose desperate drug habit led her to abuse kindness of strangers

A woman whose desperate drug habit led her to con people for cash has died. [...]

It all kicks off over Kintbury footpath this week

Pippa Middleton versus the ramblers starts this week (May 14). [...]

New trees help save River Lambourn

Environment teams from West Berkshire Council have created a bank side no mow zone on the River Lambourn. [...]

UK & International News from Radio News Hub

Doctor Strikes Deliberately Timed To Cause Havoc Says NHS Chief

Resident doctor strikes have been “deliberately timed to cause havoc”, the head of the NHS has said.. [...]

Diesel Tops 190p A Litre But US Iran Ceasefire Raises Hopes Of Price Stability

The UK’s average price of diesel has surpassed 190p a litre, having surged by more than a third since the start of the Iran war, new figures show.. [...]

Man 21 Killed In Primrose Hill Stabbing Named By Police

A 21-year-old man killed in one of two double stabbings on Tuesday has been named by police.. [...]

UK Hits Highest Early April Temperature In 80 Years

Wednesday was the hottest day recorded in the first half of April since 1946. [...]

Katie Price Banned From Driving Again Over 80mph Speeding Ticket

Katie Price has been banned from driving for the seventh time after failing to respond to police letters about an 80mph speeding ticket.. [...]

Lebanon Must Be Included In Iran Ceasefire Agreement Yvette Cooper To Say

Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say in a speech to City leaders on Thursday evening.. [...]

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