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Man sexually assaulted woman in town centre pub

Man sexually assaulted woman in town centre pub

A predator brazenly committed a serious sex assault in front of witnesses on a crowded, town centre pub dance floor.


A Weekend to Remember in September

A Weekend to Remember in September

Highclere Castle will throw open its gates for a special A Weekend to Remember celebration in September.


Date set for planning appeal over Membury asphalt plant refusal

Date set for planning appeal over Membury asphalt plant refusal

A planning inspector has been appointed by the government to look into West Berkshire Council’s refusal of an asphalt plant.


Upcoming roadworks in Thatcham, Hungerford and surrounding areas

Upcoming roadworks in Thatcham, Hungerford and surrounding areas

More roadworks are planned for the following two weeks, causing local disruption.

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Readers’ views: ‘Recycling is rubbish in West Berkshire’

Readers’ views: ‘Recycling is rubbish in West Berkshire’

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

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The art of Radiohead: Stanley Donwood and Thom Yorke’s This is What You Get

The art of Radiohead: Stanley Donwood and Thom Yorke’s This is What You Get

Exhibition looks at the creative forces behind some of the most important and influential music of the past few decades.


Man sentenced for assault on woman

Man sentenced for assault on woman

A man has been made subject to a restraining order after assaulting a woman.


MPs pressure minister for change to dangerous A34 slip roads

MPs pressure minister for change to dangerous A34 slip roads

A cross-party group of MPs representing constituencies along the A34 have written to the Minister for Transport.

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Suspended sentence for repeat drug-drive offender

Suspended sentence for repeat drug-drive offender

A motorist took cocaine before driving a goods vehicle using false number plates.

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Closure order extended in Newbury

Closure order extended in Newbury

Closure order extended on Newbury property due to anti-social behaviour.

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Exciting first day trip for complex needs school

Exciting first day trip for complex needs school

Westwood Farm Schools’ Complex Needs Resource enjoys first ever day out at Beale Wildlife Park.


Magical sounds of Fleetwood Mac and ABBA by candlelight at Shaw House

Magical sounds of Fleetwood Mac and ABBA by candlelight at Shaw House

Join Lumos Live for an enchanting candlelight experience with classic sounds of Fleetwood Mac and ABBA performed by a string trio.


Four HGVs fined for ignoring weight restrictions in West Berks

Four HGVs fined for ignoring weight restrictions in West Berks

Four heavy goods vehicles have been fined for ignoring weight restrictions in West Berkshire.


Woman assaulted police

Woman assaulted police

A woman has been sentenced for assaulting a police officer.


Was Coca-Cola once green? See if you can get top marks in the ultimate online pub quiz

Was Coca-Cola once green? See if you can get top marks in the ultimate online pub quiz

Have a crack at this week’s Saturday Social general knowledge quiz.


Hungry Holidays 2025: Early delivery despite soaring demand

Hungry Holidays 2025: Early delivery despite soaring demand

A major food support initiative in West Berkshire has finished seven days ahead of schedule, delivering supplies to children.


All you need to know about the summer of festivals

All you need to know about the summer of festivals

As the summer holidays hit us, so do the festivals with thousands enjoying a weekend of fun, here’s a quick guide to three of them!


Hampshire police and crime commissioner role to remain until 2027

Hampshire police and crime commissioner role to remain until 2027

The powers of the Hampshire police and crime commissioner will not be transferred to the new mayor’s office in May 2026.


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.


James Haskell, Alex Payne and Mike Tindall’s on the road with The Good, The Bad and the Rugby

James Haskell, Alex Payne and Mike Tindall’s on the road with The Good, The Bad and the Rugby

‘…we promise if you buy a ticket, come show time we’ll be ‘tits and teeth’ as they say in the industry’.


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