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

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

Burning electricity poles spark power cut

A power cut was caused in Thatcham after electricity poles burst into flames, writes Grace Clift.

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

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.

Racist doorman needed surgery to remove innocent victim’s tooth from his knuckle

A West Berkshire pub doorman punched a man so hard a tooth had to be surgically removed from his knuckle.

Newbury pupils donate top sum to charity in competition

A group of Newbury schoolchildren have donated a £1,000 grant to charity.

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

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”.

Consultation on reduction in road gritting closes

West Berkshire Council's public consultation on which roads it should grit over winter has closed.

Come join charity gig in Thatcham

Come and join an evening of musical entertainment in support of a children’s disability charity.

My Newbury: Beacon Hill and the North Hampshire Downs

This picture was taken by Edward McNaghten from Ladle Hill.

RBH rebuild gets pushed to 2035

The rebuild of a new Royal Berkshire Hospital has been delayed again.

Reach out to loved ones for Brew Monday and where to go if you need support

Great Western Railway, Network Rail and Samaritans have joined forces for Brew Monday.

Proposal to convert town centre buildings into bedsits

An application has been made to convert two buildings into bedsits in a town centre conservation area.

Man admits assault

A man has been ordered to pay compensation to the person he assaulted.

Emergency repair works to fix ‘unstable’ road extended

An emergency road closure has been extended for two days.

New chief risk officer joins Newbury Building Society

Newbury Building Society has welcomed Michael Goddard as its new chief risk officer.

Former council chairman caused drink-driving crash

A former council chairman crashed his car while drink-driving, resulting in a pedestrian’s injury.

Town centre pub looking for its next landlord

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

Potential ice risk on untreated paths and bridges

People are being urged to be careful when crossing paths and bridges in the event of further chilly spells.

Readers’ views: ‘This monstrosity would be totally out of character for the town’

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

Mystery woman becomes millionaire after Lotto win

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