In this week's Newbury Weekly News......

IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, fears are raised that Newbury's trade could take a hit as coach drivers begin to avoid the town following closure of The Wharf public toilets.

In other news, the “last green lung” between Newbury and Greenham is set to be swallowed up after developers submitted plans for 157 homes.

Also this week, we asked Newbury MP Richard Benyon whether he would release his tax information in the wake of the Panama Papers scandal – pick up a copy to find out what he said.

Meanwhile, Theale Parish Council has objected to plans to replace the village primary school.

In this week’s Hungerford edition of the Newbury Weekly News, developers announce a consultation on plans to build 100 new homes.

Plus, petrol station staff foil a drink-driver.

In Thatcham this week, drastic changes to the Henwick Worthy Sports Ground are being proposed.

And on the Hampshire pages, a local county councillor is battling to prevent the closure of a children’s centre in Bishops Green.

As always, there’s also a roundup of the week’s entertainment and sport, and of course this week’s £25 free fuel giveaway.