Katie French

The Hare and Hounds, a charming Georgian coaching inn nestled on Newbury’s historic Bath Road, has been a beloved spot for locals and travelers alike for over 250 years. Having undergone a thoughtful renovation in 2022, this 17th-century gem now offers a beautifully restored setting that retains its old-world charm, complete with a welcoming log fire and authentic, rustic decor that gives the place a distinctly cozy village atmosphere.

Lord Carnarvon has hinted there could be a fourth Downton Abbey film in an interview with the Chronicle.

A classic children’s book that has entertained youngsters for four decades is continuing to delight audiences with its live theatre show.

“She thinks of nothing but the Isle of Wight” - so said literary legend Jane Austen about her love and interest in the Hampshire island.

Labour candidate Olivia Bailey has won Reading West and Mid Berkshire.

GETTING more police back on the beat in Reading and getting tough on water companies were among the pledges of a leading politician on a trip to Tilehurst this week.

A MOTHER whose life was turned upside down after her beloved son was brutally stabbed in the head in a random attack while on holiday in Reading is urging young men not to carry knives.

WALKING through a bustling Broad Street, you would have no idea that it once played host to a deadly important battle which also took part in The Butts and the Market Place.