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

IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, an Inkpen woman has relived the horrifying moment she was stabbed seven times in the neck and back by her ‘jealous’ ex- lover.

In other news, work has begun to build a bridge at the notorious Ufton Nervet level crossing.

Also this week, a plan is being drawn up to promote investment in Bartholomew Street and Cheap Street.

Meanwhile, we take a look at the candidates flexing their political muscle ahead of the upcoming Newbury Town Council by-election on May 5.

In this week’s Hungerford edition of the Newbury Weekly News, the town Rotary Club is in mourning after losing two stalwarts within days.

Police continue to investigate the death of one of them, which they describe as “unexplained.”

In Thatcham this week, a team dealing with vulnerable children on the town's streets has been handed a financial lifeline.

And on the Hampshire pages, the gloves are off in the political battle for control of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council after nominated candidates were declared for the local elections.

Our commemorative coverage of the First World War focusses on three brothers from Thatcham who were conscripted into service.

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