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Teen denies trying to rape girl

22 February 2025
Teen denies trying to rape girl

Teen denies trying to rape girl

22 February 2025

A teenager is to go on trial charged with attempted rape and other sex offences.


Back in the day

22 February 2025
Back in the day

Back in the day

22 February 2025

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


Man abused police

21 February 2025
Man abused police

Man abused police

21 February 2025

A man has been convicted of abusing police officers.


Police successfully apply for stalking protection order against 80-year-old

21 February 2025
Police successfully apply for stalking protection order against 80-year-old

Police successfully apply for stalking protection order against 80-year-old

21 February 2025

Magistrates have granted an interim stalking protection order against a pensioner.


Man in hospital after dog attack in Thatcham

20 February 2025
Man in hospital after dog attack in Thatcham

Man in hospital after dog attack in Thatcham

20 February 2025

A man has been attacked by a dog in Thatcham.


‘Brilliant physical comedy with a punchy script to match’

20 February 2025
‘Brilliant physical comedy with a punchy script to match’

‘Brilliant physical comedy with a punchy script to match’

20 February 2025

Our reporter waited 10 years to see the award-winning Play That Goes Wrong — but was this slapstick whodunit worth the wait?


Man accused of serious domestic violence

19 February 2025
Man accused of serious domestic violence

Man accused of serious domestic violence

19 February 2025

A man has been locked up on serious domestic violence charges.


Man awaits sentence for ‘zombie’ knife offence

18 February 2025
Man awaits sentence for ‘zombie’ knife offence

Man awaits sentence for ‘zombie’ knife offence

18 February 2025

A man has been caught with an illegal ‘zombie’ knife.


Police successfully apply for home closure order

18 February 2025
Police successfully apply for home closure order

Police successfully apply for home closure order

18 February 2025

A court has granted a home closure order following complaints of antisocial behaviour.


Mayor visits 118-home Speen housing development

18 February 2025
Mayor visits 118-home Speen housing development

Mayor visits 118-home Speen housing development

18 February 2025

The mayor of Newbury has paid a visit to view the progress of a major Speen housing project.


British Gas to carry on paying energy bills for thousands of customers who need help

18 February 2025
British Gas to carry on paying energy bills for thousands of customers who need help

British Gas to carry on paying energy bills for thousands of customers who need help

18 February 2025

Help for hard-up householders with energy debt as multi-million-pound scheme is extended.


Judge can’t sentence prolific criminal…because he’s in a wheelchair

18 February 2025
Judge can’t sentence prolific criminal…because he’s in a wheelchair

Judge can’t sentence prolific criminal…because he’s in a wheelchair

18 February 2025

A judge was unable to sentence a wheelchair-bound criminal - because police and prison transport services were inadequately equipped.


Sex offender locked up after breaching order

18 February 2025
Sex offender locked up after breaching order

Sex offender locked up after breaching order

18 February 2025

A man has been locked up after breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO)


My Newbury: Gatehampton Railway Bridge in Goring

18 February 2025
My Newbury: Gatehampton Railway Bridge in Goring

My Newbury: Gatehampton Railway Bridge in Goring

18 February 2025

This picture of Gatehampton Railway Bridge, (a Brunel bridge) in Goring was taken by Tracey Godsmark.


Doorman denies abusing staff and choking town centre publican in drunken brawl

17 February 2025
Doorman denies abusing staff and choking town centre publican in drunken brawl

Doorman denies abusing staff and choking town centre publican in drunken brawl

17 February 2025

A head doorman turned on a town centre licensee, attacking him and biting his staff in a drunken rage, a court heard.


Readers’ views: ‘Newbury will be a building site for at least two years‘

17 February 2025
Readers’ views: ‘Newbury will be a building site for at least two years‘

Readers’ views: ‘Newbury will be a building site for at least two years‘

17 February 2025

Here are a selection of letters to the editor of the Newbury Weekly News.


Police issue fines to lay-by lorries

16 February 2025
Police issue fines to lay-by lorries

Police issue fines to lay-by lorries

16 February 2025

A police crackdown has resulted in lorries parked in lay-bys getting penalised.


Man convicted of making threats

16 February 2025
Man convicted of making threats

Man convicted of making threats

16 February 2025

A man has been ordered to do unpaid work for making threats.


Motorist twice took cocaine before driving

16 February 2025
Motorist twice took cocaine before driving

Motorist twice took cocaine before driving

16 February 2025

A motorist was caught after taking cocaine before driving - twice.


Village glamping project is launched following successful planning appeal

15 February 2025
Village glamping project is launched following successful planning appeal

Village glamping project is launched following successful planning appeal

15 February 2025

A village farm glamping project, which caused a stir last year, is opening for business this spring.


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