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Parkway to be sold?

The company which owns Newbury’s Parkway Shopping centre is reportedly in talks to sell up.

Police speak to youths over antisocial behaviour in Newbury

Twelve youths have been spoken to by police following reports of antisocial behaviour in Newbury

Shoplifters who stole £1,000 worth of goods from Newbury store wanted by police

Shoplifters who stole around £1,000 worth of goods from a Newbury town centre store are being hunted by police

Charity workers to brave 5k inflatable challenge event

A group of charity workers are taking on an 5k inflatable challenge in aid of the young people they support.

Newbury churches holding week praying for town, schools, Street Pastors and the world

The start of a new school year is one of the catalysts for churches across West Berkshire to come together for a week of prayer

Your guide to what’s on this week

What’s on around Newbury over the next seven days.

Volunteers hard at work creating Newbury’s biggest beer garden as real ale festival returns

Volunteers are working around the clock to transform Northcroft Fields into Newbury’s biggest pub garden.

Calum Scott on Hong Kong, London Scottish and his Rugby World Cup ambitions

‘In test match rugby everything feels bigger’

Paedophile army officer jailed for sharing indecent images of children

A paedophile army officer has been kicked out of the armed forces and jailed for distributing indecent images of children.

Vets praised by Strictly Come Dancing star after pet falls ill

A Strictly Come Dancing judge was distressed when one of his pets fell ill last week — until a North Hampshire veterinary clinic stepped in to help.

Man goes on trial for rape

A woman who was allegedly raped by a man she trusted asked afterwards: “Do you realise what you have just done?”

Pub darts marathon raises around £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support

A darts marathon at a pub has raised a whopping sum for cancer care.

Newbury MP Lee Dillon gives his backing to British farming

A celebration of farming was given a seal of approval from Newbury’s MP

Thousands turn out to launch The Base festival at Arts & Crafts fair

THE Base’s two-week celebration of all things arts and crafts was kickstarted with a weekend fair surrounding the Greenham building.

Come throw a pot at City Ceramics

September Ceramics 2024 opens with a hands-on showcase weekend.

Meet TV star Alexander Armstrong at book-signing

His first children’s book has the treasure hunting intrigue of Indiana Jones, the magic of Harry Potter and the epic adventure of Philip Pullman.

Your community needs you

A volunteer centre is making a plea for more volunteers to help keep it thriving – for another 50 years.

Inkpen nature writer and activist Nicola Chester takes the fight to the online Wild Service Book Club discussion

Movement of well-known and award-winning nature writers and environmental activists is a new force for nature.

What not to miss this weekend

The hottest event of the year is about to hit town.

Newbury’s churches en route for fundraising success with Ride + Stride challenge

Churches across West Berkshire are preparing for a deluge of visitors this weekend as part of a special fundraiser.