In this week's NWN

Personal debt crisis deepens, security alert at AWE, petrol giveaway and more

In this week's NWN, personal debt is soaring as more and more people turn to pay-day lenders and doorstep loan firms to get themselves out of trouble.

West Berkshire Citizens Advice Bureau has reported a 50% hike in the amount of debt carried by its clients, expecting it to smash the £8 million barrier before the end of the financial year, up from £5.42 million in the last financial year.

A lottery ticket purchased in West Berkshire more than two weeks ago has made someone a millionaire, but they don't know about it yet as the prize money has still not been claimed.

Pick up a copy of the Newbury Weekly News to find out more.

Bomb factory Atomic Weapons Establishment Aldermaston was the scene of a security alert this week after a suspect package was found on site. An army bomb disposal team was sent in to give the site the all clear.

We have a full report and reaction from residents living nearby.

West Berkshire Council's head of adult social care met with concerned parents and carers this week a day before the team fielded questions before a crowd of those most impacted by cuts to services. More on the council's budget cuts fallout is detailed in this week's edition.

Our free petrol giveaway continues at pace, and we also have the January edition of Newbury Business Today also features this week with all the latest local business news.

All the regular features, listings, what's on and gig news and reviews inside another bumper edition with the latest sports news keeping you informed of the successes (and failures) of our teams from around the district.

The Newbury Weekly News is on sale every Thursday.