In this week's NWN

Parkway opens, another pub closes, and a shark takes flight

AFTER years of waiting, Parkway is finally here.

The multi-million pound retail development is now open for business, so pick up a copy of this week's Newbury Weekly News for a full guide to the history of the development as well as things to do at the new shopping complex.

With flying sharks (yes, that's right), the latest on the Chieveley incinerator, cold calling and a Turnpike reunion our pages are packed with news from right across the district.

In a sharp reminder of the austere times we find ourselves in another long-standing pub has going under, pick up a copy of the Newbury Weekly News to find out which one.

In happier news a 12 year old boy who has interviewed the likes of Sir Michael Caine and Sir Elton John during the past year as an ambassador for Filmclub has also added politicians and MPs to his growing list of scalps.

We also have a colourful picture spread from Armed Forces Day, did our photographer snap you?

Our arts pages feature reviews and gig listings and events for the end of the half-term week so there is plenty for families to do before the kids go back to school

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