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Paedophile sex predator threatened to rape and kill victim

Paedophile sex predator threatened to rape and kill victim

A paedophile who threatened to rape and kill has been detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act.


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

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

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Readers’ views: ‘Confused by artist’s impression of Peace Garden’

Readers’ views: ‘Confused by artist’s impression of Peace Garden’

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


Watermill world premiere for Ian Hislop and Nick Newman’s new comedy

Watermill world premiere for Ian Hislop and Nick Newman’s new comedy

The Autobiography of a Cad is adapted from the outrageously subversive satirical novel by AG Macdonell.


Veterinary clinic re-opens following refurbishment

Veterinary clinic re-opens following refurbishment

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


Motorist denies causing serious injury by careless driving

Motorist denies causing serious injury by careless driving

A man is to go on trial following a serious injury accident charged with careless driving.


Ruby’s search for a loving retirement home

Ruby’s search for a loving retirement home

Dog of the Week: The latest dogs looking for their forever homes from Newbury Dogs Trust.


Staff at Thatcham primary school celebrate double 25 year milestone

Staff at Thatcham primary school celebrate double 25 year milestone

A headteacher and governor are celebrating 50 years combined service at a primary school in Thatcham.


Hear from one of Britain’s leading voices on land, nature, and environmental stewardship

Hear from one of Britain’s leading voices on land, nature, and environmental stewardship

Guy Shrubsole lecture a must-attend for those with an interest in conservation, environmental justice and the hidden stories of Britain’s countryside.


First-ever UK Afrobeats Legends Concert to bring Africa’s biggest stars to London this summer

First-ever UK Afrobeats Legends Concert to bring Africa’s biggest stars to London this summer

Wembley concert will bring together influential pioneers, legendary artists and trailblazers who have shaped Afrobeats into today’s global force


Motorist’s hefty court bill

Motorist’s hefty court bill

A woman has been landed with a £577 court bill for failing to give identity a driver suspected of speeding.


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

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

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


Special educational needs school celebrates first ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted

Special educational needs school celebrates first ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted

A special educational needs school in Thatcham has been highly praised in its first Ofsted report.


The Saturday Social: Tackle the ultimate pub quiz

The Saturday Social: Tackle the ultimate pub quiz

Are you a champion quizzer? Here are 14 brain teasers to answer including history, sport and one with a local link.


Les Mis and Billy Elliot among the world’s greatest stage musicals to be screened in Newbury

Les Mis and Billy Elliot among the world’s greatest stage musicals to be screened in Newbury

Audiences can enjoy some of the most acclaimed theatre productions of recent years, on the big screen, in HD and state-of-the-art sound.


Conservationists celebrate after Kennet Shopping centre plans are rejected

Conservationists celebrate after Kennet Shopping centre plans are rejected

Conservationists in Newbury are celebrating the ‘win’ after plans to redevelop the town centre got refused by the council


US stand-up Russell Hicks’ Happy to Be Here

US stand-up Russell Hicks’ Happy to Be Here

Arlington Arts gig on debut tour sure ain’t Russell’s first rodeo.


Back in the day

Back in the day

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


Town centre piazza plan branded a ‘dead duck’

Town centre piazza plan branded a ‘dead duck’

A controversial project to redevelop Hungerford town centre with a central piazza has officially been declared a “dead duck.”


Offensive graffiti re-sprayed by vandal just day after removal

Offensive graffiti re-sprayed by vandal just day after removal

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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