Newbury Weekly News

2 days ago | newburytoday.co.uk | Mirek Gosney

Newbury has marked the 81st anniversary of the D-Day Landings, the largest amphibious invasion in history. A service, led by Fr Michael Fava, took place at Greenham Common Control Tower this morning (Friday) to remember more than 150,000 Allied troops who stormed the beaches of Normandy in 1944 to liberate Western Europe from the Nazis. Observers joined in prayer and recited the Exhortation. The Last Post sounded and a two-minute silence was observed.

2 days ago | newburytoday.co.uk | Mirek Gosney

A new shop promising a special blend of healthy smoothie options and authentic Indian food has opened in Newbury town centre. Husband and wife duo Sameer and Mayura Kadam, from Newbury, are behind Fresh Juices and More, one of the latest additions to the Parkway Shopping centre. “We are very passionate about food,” Mrs Kadam told newburytoday.

3 days ago | newburytoday.co.uk | Mirek Gosney

Kennet Crayfish Gin has achieved its second international honour since launching in January. The Kennet Crayfish Company – which has its offices in Lower Way in Thatcham – has been awarded a bronze medal in the International Wine & Spirit Competition, one of the world’s oldest and largest spirits awards. This marks the second win for the craft gin, which already won a silver medal The World Gin Awards.

3 days ago | newburytoday.co.uk | Oliver Haines

Yashwa Romeo has left his role as manager of Thatcham Town Football Club. He confirmed in a post to X last night that his spell with the club had concluded. “It's with a heavy heart that my time at @Thatcham_TownFC has come to an end,” the statement read. “We've mutually agreed to go our separate ways. “It's the right time for someone else to take over. “Thanks to all the fans and the Thatcham Ultras following us home and away.”The news comes at a tumultuous time for the club.

3 days ago | newburytoday.co.uk | Mirek Gosney

A new café is coming soon to Newbury town centre – but with a twist. The owners of Mio Fiore have taken over The Flower Pot Café, which closed its doors in March. Director and co-owner Ardita Kurtaj explained the site will remain as a coffee shop, which she hopes will expand on the chain’s signature offerings of authentic Italian food and coffee at its existing restaurants in Inch’s Yard, Newbury, and Hungerford High Street. She told newburytoday: “We jumped at the opportunity.