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Cameron is a senior reporter at the Newbury Weekly News. He likes to write stories about topical local issues, unique people and cute animals. On his lunch break he enjoys reading novels and eating cheese and pickle sandwiches.

Council proposes closing beloved study centre to make way for specialist children’s home

21 January 2025
Council proposes closing beloved study centre to make way for specialist children’s home

Council proposes closing beloved study centre to make way for specialist children’s home

21 January 2025

Hampshire County Council is proposing to build a new specialist secure welfare children's home on the site of its Stubbington Study Centre.


New Japanese restaurant to offer free sushi and katsu curry for £1 on opening day

21 January 2025
New Japanese restaurant to offer free sushi and katsu curry for £1 on opening day

New Japanese restaurant to offer free sushi and katsu curry for £1 on opening day

21 January 2025

A new Japanese restaurant will be offering free sushi as well as chicken katsu curry for just £1 when it opens in Newbury next month.


Village pub sold to new owners for nearly half a million pounds

21 January 2025
Village pub sold to new owners for nearly half a million pounds

Village pub sold to new owners for nearly half a million pounds

21 January 2025

A village pub has been sold for nearly a half a million pounds, with the new owners planning to make it “a central hub for both locals and visitors”.


Town centre pub looking for its next landlord

20 January 2025
Town centre pub looking for its next landlord

Town centre pub looking for its next landlord

20 January 2025

Do you have what it takes to take over the reins at your local?


Mystery woman becomes millionaire after Lotto win

19 January 2025
Mystery woman becomes millionaire after Lotto win

Mystery woman becomes millionaire after Lotto win

19 January 2025

A mystery woman from Hampshire has become a millionaire after winning big on The National Lottery.


Weapon produced in Newbury altercation

18 January 2025
Weapon produced in Newbury altercation

Weapon produced in Newbury altercation

18 January 2025

Police are appealing for witnesses after a weapon was produced during an altercation in Newbury.


Are we being ripped off at the pumps?

18 January 2025
Are we being ripped off at the pumps?

Are we being ripped off at the pumps?

18 January 2025

Newbury continues to be a hotspot for higher fuel prices, with petrol stations in nearby towns selling petrol nearly 10p less per litre.

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Park House tops West Berkshire leaderboard for academic progress

17 January 2025
Park House tops West Berkshire leaderboard for academic progress

Park House tops West Berkshire leaderboard for academic progress

17 January 2025

New figures from the Government have shown that on average, pupils at Park House School made the most academic progress in West Berkshire last year.


County council could increase its council tax by 15 per cent

17 January 2025
County council could increase its council tax by 15 per cent

County council could increase its council tax by 15 per cent

17 January 2025

Cash-strapped Hampshire County Council could slap its residents with a huge 15 per cent council tax increase if the government agrees to its plans.


What’s on in West Berkshire this week

16 January 2025
What’s on in West Berkshire this week

What’s on in West Berkshire this week

16 January 2025

A live jazz evening, a repair café and a gardening talk are just a few of the things going on in your area this week.


PICTURES: Centuries-old tradition encourages orchard growth for the coming year

16 January 2025
PICTURES: Centuries-old tradition encourages orchard growth for the coming year

PICTURES: Centuries-old tradition encourages orchard growth for the coming year

16 January 2025

Pots were banged, chants were shouted, slices of toast were tacked on branches and cider was poured over tree roots as part of the strange ritual.


Police ‘extremely concerned’ as they search for missing elderly man

15 January 2025
Police ‘extremely concerned’ as they search for missing elderly man

Police ‘extremely concerned’ as they search for missing elderly man

15 January 2025

Police are “extremely concerned” as they search for an elderly man who went missing yesterday lunchtime.


Newbury restaurant makes Michelin Guide following Jay Rayner visit

15 January 2025
Newbury restaurant makes Michelin Guide following Jay Rayner visit

Newbury restaurant makes Michelin Guide following Jay Rayner visit

15 January 2025

After a fantastic year which included a visit from Jay Rayner, a Newbury restaurant has been included within the prestigious Michelin Guide for 2025.


Plans to build three homes on land next to rural pub dismissed on appeal

15 January 2025
Plans to build three homes on land next to rural pub dismissed on appeal

Plans to build three homes on land next to rural pub dismissed on appeal

15 January 2025

Plans to build three homes on land next to a rural pub have been dismissed on appeal.


Supermarket applies for permission to build automatic conveyor car wash

14 January 2025
Supermarket applies for permission to build automatic conveyor car wash

Supermarket applies for permission to build automatic conveyor car wash

14 January 2025

A Newbury supermarket has applied for planning permission to build an automatic conveyor car wash in its car park.

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NHS trust steps down critical incident in two of its hospitals

13 January 2025
NHS trust steps down critical incident in two of its hospitals

NHS trust steps down critical incident in two of its hospitals

13 January 2025

An NHS trust has this morning stepped down the critical incident it declared in two of its hospitals last week.


Town leisure centre unveils new gym as as part of wider £4.6million project

13 January 2025
Town leisure centre unveils new gym as as part of wider £4.6million project

Town leisure centre unveils new gym as as part of wider £4.6million project

13 January 2025

The newly refurbished gym at Northcroft Leisure Centre has been unveiled as part of a wider £4.6million project.

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Veterinary clinic re-opens following refurbishment

12 January 2025
Veterinary clinic re-opens following refurbishment

Veterinary clinic re-opens following refurbishment

12 January 2025

A veterinary clinic has re-opened for business following a period of refurbishment.


Council asks landowners to come forward with sites suitable for future development

11 January 2025
Council asks landowners to come forward with sites suitable for future development

Council asks landowners to come forward with sites suitable for future development

11 January 2025

Landowners are being asked by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council to come forward with sites that may be suitable for future development.


Offensive graffiti re-sprayed by vandal just day after removal

10 January 2025
Offensive graffiti re-sprayed by vandal just day after removal

Offensive graffiti re-sprayed by vandal just day after removal

10 January 2025

A spray paint wielding vandal has seemingly struck again in the exact same spot a day after offensive graffiti they were responsible for was removed.

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