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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 confirms details of near year-long road closure by college

14 February 2025
Council confirms details of near year-long road closure by college

Council confirms details of near year-long road closure by college

14 February 2025

The details of a controversial road closure that will affect a West Berkshire village for nearly a year have been confirmed.


What’s on in West Berkshire

13 February 2025
What’s on in West Berkshire

What’s on in West Berkshire

13 February 2025

A community musical, a holiday kid’s club and a Country and Western concert are just a few of the things happening in your area this week.


Campaigners urge council to halt cuts to bus passes

13 February 2025
Campaigners urge council to halt cuts to bus passes

Campaigners urge council to halt cuts to bus passes

13 February 2025

Campaigners and charities are urging Hampshire County Council to halt cuts to bus passes for disabled and older people.


VIDEO: Councillor asks ‘Will it take a death before the authorities take action?’ after A34 closure causes village traffic chaos

13 February 2025
VIDEO: Councillor asks ‘Will it take a death before the authorities take action?’ after A34 closure causes village traffic chaos

VIDEO: Councillor asks ‘Will it take a death before the authorities take action?’ after A34 closure causes village traffic chaos

13 February 2025

A councillor has asked “Will it take a death before the authorities take action?” after an A34 closure caused traffic chaos in a local village.

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Newbury’s Hindu community celebrates religious festival with grandeur

13 February 2025
Newbury’s Hindu community celebrates religious festival with grandeur

Newbury’s Hindu community celebrates religious festival with grandeur

13 February 2025

Member of Newbury’s Indian community came together this month to celebrate Saraswati Pooja, a festival in honour of the Hindu goddess Saraswati.


Man arrested after police respond to report of individual carrying weapon

12 February 2025
Man arrested after police respond to report of individual carrying weapon

Man arrested after police respond to report of individual carrying weapon

12 February 2025

Police have made an arrest after officers responded to a report of an individual with a weapon in Hungerford.


Two grandchildren of Ruth Saunders running the Paris Marathon in her memory

12 February 2025
Two grandchildren of Ruth Saunders running the Paris Marathon in her memory

Two grandchildren of Ruth Saunders running the Paris Marathon in her memory

12 February 2025

Two grandchildren of Ruth Saunders will be running the Paris Marathon together in her memory while raising money for a Newbury community centre.


Another town centre pub seeks new landlord

12 February 2025
Another town centre pub seeks new landlord

Another town centre pub seeks new landlord

12 February 2025

Another of Newbury’s town centre pubs is seeking a new landlord to take over its management.


Hampstead Norreys Primary claims top prize at annual maths challenge

11 February 2025
Hampstead Norreys Primary claims top prize at annual maths challenge

Hampstead Norreys Primary claims top prize at annual maths challenge

11 February 2025

St Gabriel’s School recently hosted its annual maths challenge, welcoming more than more than 20 teams of gifted Year 5 pupils from local schools.


Soup kitchen given temporary reprieve - but search for new home goes on

10 February 2025
Soup kitchen given temporary reprieve - but search for new home goes on

Soup kitchen given temporary reprieve - but search for new home goes on

10 February 2025

A homeless charity has been given a temporary reprieve - and will not find itself homeless next month as it first thought.


Church group contributed £160k worth of volunteer time to community work in 2024

09 February 2025
Church group contributed £160k worth of volunteer time to community work in 2024

Church group contributed £160k worth of volunteer time to community work in 2024

09 February 2025

An organisation comprising all the churches in Tadley said that it contributed over £160k worth of volunteer time to the local community last year.


Former PM’s mother who was West Berkshire resident dies at 92

08 February 2025
Former PM’s mother who was West Berkshire resident dies at 92

Former PM’s mother who was West Berkshire resident dies at 92

08 February 2025

Mary Cameron, the mother of former Prime Minister David Cameron, has died at the age of 92.


Fire service hiking council tax to plug budget gap

08 February 2025
Fire service hiking council tax to plug budget gap

Fire service hiking council tax to plug budget gap

08 February 2025

Hampshire’s fire service has been wrangling with a budget gap that it’s now bringing under control–but it will hike council tax by the maximum amount.


Village shop and Post Office recognised for 10 years of community service

07 February 2025
Village shop and Post Office recognised for 10 years of community service

Village shop and Post Office recognised for 10 years of community service

07 February 2025

A village post office and shop has been recognised for the work it has done to serve the community over the last decade.


What’s on in West Berkshire this week

06 February 2025
What’s on in West Berkshire this week

What’s on in West Berkshire this week

06 February 2025

A brass band concert, a fundraising dance-a-thon and a bingo night are just a few of the things going on in your area this week.


Government approves Hampshire for fast-track devolution scheme

06 February 2025
Government approves Hampshire for fast-track devolution scheme

Government approves Hampshire for fast-track devolution scheme

06 February 2025

The government has announced that Hampshire and the Solent region will be part of the devolution fast-track initiative.


Newbury reacts to new Kennet Shopping centre redevelopment plans

06 February 2025
Newbury reacts to new Kennet Shopping centre redevelopment plans

Newbury reacts to new Kennet Shopping centre redevelopment plans

06 February 2025

Newbury residents have had their say on the new proposals to redevelop Newbury’s Kennet Shopping centre.


Man jailed after stealing dog food and £20 cash from parked car

05 February 2025
Man jailed after stealing dog food and £20 cash from parked car

Man jailed after stealing dog food and £20 cash from parked car

05 February 2025

A man has been jailed for eight weeks after pleading guilty to smashing a car window and stealing dog food and £20 in cash from inside.


VIDEO: Former Park House head runs 60 miles over two days to raise money for charity

05 February 2025
VIDEO: Former Park House head runs 60 miles over two days to raise money for charity

VIDEO: Former Park House head runs 60 miles over two days to raise money for charity

05 February 2025

A former secondary school headteacher ran 60 miles over two days to celebrate his 60th birthday and has raised over £2,400 for charity in the process.


Council’s request to increase council tax by 15 per cent denied by Government

04 February 2025
Council’s request to increase council tax by 15 per cent denied by Government

Council’s request to increase council tax by 15 per cent denied by Government

04 February 2025

Hampshire County Council’s request to increase council tax by 15 per cent has not been approved by the government.


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