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Bagnor's Michelin-starred pub to close permanently

12 June 2021
Bagnor's Michelin-starred pub to close permanently

Bagnor's Michelin-starred pub to close permanently

12 June 2021

The Blackbird is to close and lose its coveted Michelin star, the Newbury Weekly News can exclusively reveal.


Fit Mike, 73, is Zooming out to class

11 June 2021
Fit Mike, 73, is Zooming out to class

Fit Mike, 73, is Zooming out to class

11 June 2021

Former St Bartholomew’s School PE teacher Mike Hart has lived in Newbury since 1969.


Sandleford park decision goes to Housing Secretary

06 June 2021
Sandleford park decision goes to Housing Secretary

Sandleford park decision goes to Housing Secretary

06 June 2021

The decision on whether to allow up to 1,000 new homes to be built at Sandleford Park rests with Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick and his team.


Hermitage man's Ghostbusters-themed send-off

31 May 2021
Hermitage man's Ghostbusters-themed send-off

Hermitage man's Ghostbusters-themed send-off

31 May 2021

Ghostbusters fan Pete Farley was given a poignant send off last week as he was carried to his funeral service in a replica Ecto-1 car.


Last ditch attempt to save showground

30 May 2021
Last ditch attempt to save showground

Last ditch attempt to save showground

30 May 2021

Fifty members of Newbury and District Agricultural Society are staging a last-ditch bid to stop Newbury Showground from being sold.


Anger at huge rise in gas bills

26 May 2021
Anger at huge rise in gas bills

Anger at huge rise in gas bills

26 May 2021

Sovereign Housing has said it will look into the way it sets gas charges after tenants were hit by an almost 300 per cent hike in their bills.


Former trustee leaves over £3,000 to mental health charity

19 May 2021
Former trustee leaves over £3,000 to mental health charity

Former trustee leaves over £3,000 to mental health charity

19 May 2021

More than £3,000 has been donated to Time to Talk West Berkshire following the death of one of its former trustees, John Hampson.


Waterside Centre's £1.5m facelift nearly complete

08 May 2021
Waterside Centre's £1.5m facelift nearly complete

Waterside Centre's £1.5m facelift nearly complete

08 May 2021

A £1.5M project to transform Newbury’s Waterside Centre into a state-of-the-art youth facility is on track to be completed by the summer.


Hotel owner loses fight against lifting coronavirus hospitality restrictions

08 May 2021
Hotel owner loses fight against lifting coronavirus hospitality restrictions

Hotel owner loses fight against lifting coronavirus hospitality restrictions

08 May 2021

West Berkshire hotel owner loses legal challenge against the Government to bring forward date that indoor hospitality can reopen.


Milk and More's 'snub to elderly'

01 May 2021
Milk and More's 'snub to elderly'

Milk and More's 'snub to elderly'

01 May 2021

A company that delivers milk to households in the Newbury area has faced a social media backlash over its decision to only accept orders via email.


Police appeal after teenage boy robbed

26 April 2021
Police appeal after teenage boy robbed

Police appeal after teenage boy robbed

26 April 2021

Anyone who witnessed the incident is being asked to come forward.


Watch Sandleford inquiry on YouTube

25 April 2021
Watch Sandleford inquiry on YouTube

Watch Sandleford inquiry on YouTube

25 April 2021

1,000 homes planning appeal will be broadcast live on social media next month.


Upset over email milk deliveries

25 April 2021
Upset over email milk deliveries

Upset over email milk deliveries

25 April 2021

From this weekend the company that delivers milk and other produce to hundreds of households will only be accepting orders via email.


Friends of Sir Richard Sutton pay tribute

16 April 2021
Friends of Sir Richard Sutton pay tribute

Friends of Sir Richard Sutton pay tribute

16 April 2021

Former Newbury MP Richard Benyon and Lord Iliffe remember 'respected' friend


West Berkshire's Jewish community celebrate Passover in lockdown

14 April 2021
West Berkshire's Jewish community celebrate Passover in lockdown

West Berkshire's Jewish community celebrate Passover in lockdown

14 April 2021

Gatherings with family and friends replaced with Zoom calls for second consecutive year


Man arrested for indecent exposure

13 April 2021
Man arrested for indecent exposure

Man arrested for indecent exposure

13 April 2021

Appeal for witnesses after "distressing" events


Businesses reopen after third lockdown

12 April 2021
Businesses reopen after third lockdown

Businesses reopen after third lockdown

12 April 2021

'Support your local businesses' plea as they open for the first time in three months


Michelin star restaurant The Woodspeen back with new look

11 April 2021
Michelin star restaurant The Woodspeen back with new look

Michelin star restaurant The Woodspeen back with new look

11 April 2021

The team at The Woodspeen are working hard to ensure they are ready as they prepare to reopen for the third time in 12 months.


'Kill the Bill' protest held

11 April 2021
'Kill the Bill' protest held

'Kill the Bill' protest held

11 April 2021

Protesters demonstrate against Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill


Extinction Rebellion Newbury takes stand against controversial protest bill

02 April 2021
Extinction Rebellion Newbury takes stand against controversial protest bill

Extinction Rebellion Newbury takes stand against controversial protest bill

02 April 2021

The group said the bill contains “sweeping and arbitrary powers to criminalise protest” MEMBERS of Extinction Rebellion Newbury have been peacefully protesting……


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