Pause in the hospipe ban - but only for businesses

There's a break from the hosepipe ban in Reading - but only if you run a gardening business.

Reading students asked about plain cigarette packaging

NHS Berkshire visits Reading University Student's Union

Man found with stab wounds

A man's in hospital after being found with stab wounds in Reading last night.

How often are you boiling the kettle?

A new survey from Reading University wants to find out how often we boil our kettles or watch TV.

Firefighters warn of carbon monoxide risk

People in Berkshire are being warned not to fall victim to what's known as 'the silent killer'.

Woman threatened with knife in Reading

An investigation's underway after two men forced their way into a house in Reading and threatened a woman with a knife

A Reading swimming coach backs calls to make swimming compulsory in school sports lessons

Research reveals 1 in 3 primary school children are leaving school unable to swim

'No excuses for driving through bus lanes' after fine appeal

We can expect to see more cameras in Reading's bus lanes.

Unemployment falls in Reading

The number of people out of work in Reading has fallen for the second month in a row

Criticism over AWE investment

There's criticism over plans to invest £5b into the Atomic Weapons Establishment at Aldermaston and Burghfield

Cash for your community

Do you have ideas on how you'd like to see Whitley Wood, Coley and Southcote improved?

Student houses having an impact on parking problems in East Reading

Reading 107's been told traffic and parking and is the biggest concern for people living in the East of the town

Domestic abuse victims 'should speak out'

Thames Valley Police are warning they're expecting a rise in cases of domestic violence.

Thames Water- "Irresponsible to lift hosepipe ban yet"

Despite 19 counties across Britain coming out of the status, Reading is still in drought

More details released of Jubilee parties in Reading

We now know that 42 parties will be taking place in Reading to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Abandoned baby - two charged

Two people have been charged with child abandonment after a baby was found on a doorstep in Reading last week.

Two arrests in abandoned baby investigation

Almost a week after a baby was found abandoned on a doorstep in Reading, two people have been arrested.

Thames Valley officers join police cuts demo

Six hundred Thames Valley Police officers will be joining a rally in London today.

Ambulance call centre staff to move

Plans to move emergency operations staff in Wokingham to Bicester WON'T affect front line services.

Rail shortcuts cut short lives

Reading 107's been told 17 people were involved in near misses on the railway line between Reading and Paddington over the last year.

Tickets go on sale for Olympic torch celebrations

Tickets have gone on sale for the Olympic Torch celebrations at the Madejski stadium.

Safer cycling for Wokingham

It's claimed people are being put off cycling in Wokingham because they think it's too dangerous.

Baby found abandoned on doorstep

Police say they're concerned about the mother of a baby found abandoned on a doorstep in Reading yesterday.

Labour takes control of Reading Council

Voters have given Labour control of Reading Borough Council

Tourism boost for Reading

With more tourists coming to Berkshire in the past year, Reading 107's been finding out whether our town can benefit

Jack proud to carry Olympic torch

A twelve year old boy from Lower Earley's told Reading 107 he's looking forward to carrying the Olympic torch.

Ballots open for local elections

Polling stations are open in Reading and Wokingham today for the council elections.

New appeal launched for wanted man

Police in Reading have issued a fresh appeal for information to help them track down a man wanted for fraud.

Investigation into death of dogs in Crowthorne

Posters are being put up at a nature reserve in Crowthorne after reports of two dogs being poisoned

Beer and cider festival gets underway

Organisers of the Reading Beer and Cider Festival hope this year's event will breathe new life into local pubs and breweries

Man jailed for second murder

A man who murdered a Reading woman twenty-four years ago is serving another life sentence after killing his next door neighbour.

Higher mortgage repayments?

A Reading mortgage adviser says a rise in repayments could end up costing homeowners more than £40 a month

Men urged to check for skin cancer

Nearly ten percent of people who are diagnosed with skin cancer in the UK are from Berkshire and the surrounding areas.

Two cannabis farms a week discovered in Thames Valley

Almost two cannbis farms a week were discovered by police in the Thames Valley on average last year.

Flood warnings in place despite drier forecast

The River Pang's still on flood alert this morning after a weekend of heavy rain.

Thousands line streets for Royals parade

Thousands of Royals fans lined the streets of Reading yesterday to watch the new championship title holders lift the trophy.

Re-offending statistics released

New figures show more than a quarter of people convicted of drugs offences in Reading went on to reoffend within in a year.

Man stabbed in Reading

An investigation's underway after a man was stabbed in Reading

Man jailed over 1986 rape

A man's been jailed for eight and a half years at Reading Crown Court for a rape more than twenty-five years ago.

Swinley Forest fire - one year on

One year after wildfires devastated Swinley Forest near Crowthorne Reading 107's been told the target of sixty thousand new tree have been planted.

Breakthrough to treat killer diseases

New treatments for heart disease and strokes could be on the horizon thanks to a breakthrough at the University of Reading

New DVD for cancer patients

A new dvd's been launched for people in Reading to try and stop some of the mystery and fear surrounding cancer.

Tesco promise ahead of jobs fair

Reading 107's been told a new Tesco distribution centre in Reading will mean local jobs for local people.

New figures reveal RBC staff earnings

It's claimed Reading Borough Council paid seven people more than £100,000 last year

8 out of 10 parents worried their child will crash in the first year of driving

A new guide's been launched for parents in Wokingham to teach theuir son or daughter to be a safe driver

Secure future for Alana House

A Reading charity that helps women who are at risk of offending has got its future secured for at least another year.

40% of 'most wanted' arrested

Crimestoppers is appealing for help in finding one of the Thames Valley's most wanted criminals.

Dryer blamed for pub fire

Royals victory parade

Royals fans will get the chance to celebrate once again as the team parade through the town

Body found in the River Kennet

An investigation's underway after a man's body was discovered in the River Kennet

Warning to drivers- beware of wildlife on the roads

After a driver suffered head and chest injuries from swerving to avoid a deer in Berkshire, we're being warned to take extra care on the roads

"Promotion better than city status"

Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce have revealed the benefits of Reading FC's promotion to the Premier League

Unemployment falls in Reading

The number of people out of work in Reading has dropped slightly

Metro bank coming to Reading

25 new jobs are to be created in Reading town centre after plans to open a new bank were given the go-ahead

Concern over alcohol-related hospital admissions

Shocking new figures have revealed more than 450 people were admitted to the Royal Berkshire Hospital for alcohol related problems in just under a year

Plans for West Berkshire incinerator rejected

Controversial plans for an incinerator in West Berkshire have been refused

Man attacked on Reading bus

Police are looking for a group of teenagers who attacked a man on a Reading bus at the weekend

Charges for dumped shopping trolleys

Shops in Reading could be forced to pay up when shopping trolleys are dumped in the town

Concerns over shortage of school places

Urgent action is needed to overcome a shortfall in Reading according to a report being discussed later

New safety barriers for Shiplake level crossing

New safety barriers are set to be installed at Shiplake level crossing to improve safety

Rise in drug trafficking offences

Reading 107's learnt that there's been a rise in drug trafficking in the Thames Valley.

Cash boost for Caversham Festival

The organisers of Reading Festival are investing £25,000 in Caversham Festival over the next five years

Man jailed for conspiracy to burgle

A man who admitted being involved in a series of burglaries in Reading's been jailed

Fire destroys pub roof

An investigation's starting into a fire that caused major damage to a pub in Eversley.

Public consultation on fire control centre merger

Plans for Royal Berkshire fire and rescue service to share a control room with Oxfordshire are being opened up to the public

Hosepipe ban starts today

The hosepipe ban's come into force in Reading from today.

1200 young victims of sex crimes in Thames Valley

Reading 107's been told that over twelve hundred children in the Thames Valley were victims of sex crimes last year.

Ikea plans approved

Planners at West Berkshire Council gave proposals for an Ikea store the go-ahead last night.

Concern over food hygiene in schools

There are calls for food hygiene inspectors to look again at schools in Theale and Tilehurst.

Runner dies after half marathon

It's emerged a runner's died after completing yesterday's Reading half marathon.

Meeting to discuss Ikea plans

A meeting's on later over controversial plans for a new Ikea store in Calcot.

Thousands of runners get ready for half marathon

Tens of thousands of people are expected in Reading today for the Half Marathon.

Kings Road safety campaign continues

After another accident at Kings Road in Reading, campaigners are hoping action will be taken to improve safety there.

Panic petrol buying hits Reading

Panic buying of petrol's started to take effect in Reading.

School admissions changes for Wokingham

Changes to the way children in Wokingham are allocated school places could be approved tonight

Wokingham and Woodley bid for Portas cash

Wokingham and Woodley are hoping they can benefit from £100,000 from TV's Queen of Shops.

Man in serious condition in hospital after attack

A man from Wokingham's suffered a serious head injury after he was assaulted in Reading town centre

Priorities outlined for Southcote

Reading 107's been told tackling parking problems is the top priority for people living in Southcote

Anti-bullying charity needs volunteers

A charity that helps children in Reading who've been forced out of school because of bullying is now looking for more volunteers.

Teenage girl robbed in Reading

Police are investigating after a 16-year-old girl was robbed in Reading

U-turn ban on White Hill

U-turns are likely to be banned on a road in Wokingham where four bikers have been injured.

Mix-up over blue bin bags

People in Wokingham who received the wrong size blue bin bags are being reassured they can exchange them for the right ones.

2nd man dies after Winnersh crash

A second man has died after a crash in Winnersh last week

New campaign against underage drinking

Reading 107's been told youngsters in Wokingham are being warned "it's 18 for a reason."

Disappointment in Wokingham over olympic torch route

There are claims people in Wokingham are feeling left out because the Olympic torch won't be stopping off in the town

Don't become a fire death statistic

More than one in five homes in Reading in which a fire broke out last year did not have a smoke alarm.

Longer shifts for Royal Berks nurses?

Nurses at the Royal Berkshire hospital could get to work longer hours and fewer days

Olympic torch route revealed

The route the Olympic Flame will take through Reading and West Berkshire as it makes its way around the country this summer has been unveiled.

Police 'feel under attack'

A group that represents police in the Thames Valley says it's angry about yesterday's Government police review.

Three arrested after Winnersh crash

A teenager's died and another's seriously injured after a crash at the Winnersh crossroads last night.

Broadmoor plans approved

Work on the revamp of Broadmoor Hospital could start by autumn next year.

Reading misses out on city status

Reading has lost it's bid to become a city.

Festival line-up confirmed

The Foo Fighters, Kasabian and the Cure are among the act at this year's Reading Festival.

Floating restaurant plan for Oracle?

It looks like you could soon be enjoying a meal on the water at the Oracle Riverside.

Man hit by train in Thatcham

A man's died after being hit by a train in Thatcham this morning.

Hosepipe ban for Reading

Thames Water says two dry winters in a row have forced them into bringing in a hosepipe ban

Work to replace street lights begins tonight

230 new energy efficient street lights will be put up along the busy A33 in Reading from today.

Reading Festival tickets for residents

People living in Reading can get their hands on tickets for this years Reading Festival this evening

Serious assault in Reading

Police are investigating after a massive fight in Reading town centre last night

Better access to drug and alcohol support services in Wokingham

Reading 107's been told people in Wokingham who are dealing with a drug or alcohol addiction will no longer have to travel to Reading to get support services

Diamond Jubilee street closures to be free

There's some good news if you're planning to hold a street party in Reading to celebrate the Queen's diamond jubilee.

Calls for 20mph limit at Cemetery Junction

A campaign's been launched to introduce a twenty mile per hour speed limit around Cemetery Junction in Reading.

New hospital recruiting staff

A hospital which is due to open to the public in the autumn is on the lookout for new staff tonight.

Facebook group calls for action on violence

A Reading woman who was stalked has set up a Facebook campaign, calling for a scheme to protect women from violence to be piloted here.

More adults in Wokingham seeking help with maths

After a charity warned many adults are struggling because of poor maths skills, a college in Wokingham says it's seen a rise in people looking for help

Grants for Olympics projects

Grants of up to ten thousand pounds are being made available for projects linked to the Olympics and Diamond Jubilee in Reading.

Berkshire and Oxfordshire to share fire call centre

Reading 107's been told plans for our fire service to share a control centre with another authority is a step closer.

More children in Reading and Wokingham secure places at their 1st choice secondary school

Reading 107's learnt 73% of 11-year-olds in Reading got a place at their first choice secondary school today

Tax-free beer in Henley

10 pubs in Henley are selling beer tax-free today to try and get the Government to cut alcohol duty.

Warning over stolen Thunderflashes

Potentially dangerous Thunderflashes have been stolen from a combat games site in Reading.

More flats for Chatham Place?

Plans for another two hundred apartments at Chatham Place in Reading will go on display today.

Weekly recycling in Wokingham gets closer

People living in Wokingham will be getting their new rubbish sacks this week.

Flood defence work starts

Work's starting in Whitley today as part of a £100,000 package to protect against flooding

Woman stabbed in Tilehurst

A man's been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was stabbed in Tilehurst.

Weekend clean up of Reading

You can get involved with the big RESCUE clean up going on in Reading next month.

Tributes paid to 12 year old Reading crash victim

Popular, bright and happy - these are just some of the words being used to describe a 12 year old boy who died in a crash on the Kings Road in Reading this week.

Road collapses in West Reading

It's thought a hole that's opened up in a road in West Reading is a collapsed sewer.

Diamond Jubilee festival in Tilehurst

Plans have been revealed for a big festival in Prospect Park in Tilehurst to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

More foster carers needed in Reading

Reading 107's been told there are over 240 children being looked after by Reading Social Services

Chris Tarrant launches charity run in Reading

TV presenter Chris Tarrant and the Royals chairman have been in Reading to get people involved in a charity run this summer.

Teacher convicted of historic child abuse

A Thatcham teacher who sexually assaulted a teenage pupil in the 1980's has been been found guilty of child abuse.

Council tax frozen in Reading

A council tax freeze for Reading is in place for the next year.

Plans for more support for rape victims in Reading passed

After a long campaign, plans to provide more support for rape victims in Reading have been approved.

Reading FC boss agrees new contract

Royals boss Brian McDermott has signed a new contract with Reading FC until 2015.

Concerns over plans for homes on former Elvian School site

There's calls for a rethink on plans to build nearly two hundred homes on Southcote Lane in Reading

Jury at inquest into air cadet crash delivers its verdict

A jury has decided the deaths of a teenage cadet from Calcot and an RAF reservist were accidental.

People are wasting medicines in Berkshire

NHS Berkshire is warning that wasted medicine is costing the South Central region £20 million a year.

Attack in Reading

A man's suffered a fractured cheekbone after he was attacked in Reading

Warning to prepare for drought

A crisis meeting with water companies is being held today, after fears of the 'worst drought since 1976'.

Reading man admits posting inappropriate image

A Reading man who has previously been convicted of online bullying known as trolling has admitted posting an altered image of a girl involved in a shooting accident on Facebook.

Thames Valley Police Authority cuts decided

Thames Valley Police Authority has today agreed to make more than £16 million in savings over the next year.

More women smoking through pregnancy

More women in Reading and West Berkshire are carrying on smoking while pregnant.

Warning over blind cords

Parents in Wokingham and West Berkshire are being urged to be aware of the risk that looped blind cords can have to children.

7 Rifles set off for Mount Kilimanjaro

Soldiers from Reading are setting off on a world record attempt at Mount Kilimanjaro

Unemployment up in Reading

The number of people out of work in Reading's gone up for the first time since September.

Reading woman backs "Clare's Law"

A Reading woman is backing proposals to give women the right to find out whether their partners or others involved with their family has a history of violence.

DVLA staff protest against job cuts

Staff who work at the DVLA in Theale will be holding a protest today against plans to close offices across the country.

Tougher penalties for breaking crossing rules

Drivers ignoring the warning lights at Shiplake level crossing are now running the risk of a fine or an appearance in court.

Winter driving tips

Drivers in Reading are being warned to watch out for ice on the roads

Reducing parking problems in Wokingham

After complaints about people filling up spaces, residents-only parking could be brought in in streets across Wokingham

Concern over energy drinks sold to kids

There's concerns that energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster can cause children to be disruptive in school.

Boost to Berkshire's economy

More than £10m has been allocated to boost Berkshire's economy

Digital switchover begins today

Many TV viewers in Reading will be switching to digital today.

Sibly Hall plans go on show again

Revised plans to build homes at Sibly Hall in Earley will go before councillors tonight.

Six jailed over Makro raid

Six people have been jailed for a raid on the Reading Makro store

Shinfield Road prep work starts today

Work to prepare the Shinfield Road for a new phase of improvements starts this morning.

Warning after spate of burglaries

After six break-ins in Whitley over the last two weeks police are warning people to be extra careful with their home security

Reading braced for snow

It looks as though snow's on the way for Reading over the weekend

Campaginers at Reading station

Commuters at Reading station are being urged to oppose major changes to the railways.

New festival for Reading

Plans for a new festival for Reading are being officially launched today.

Reading rower rescued from the Atlantic

A Reading rower has been rescued from the Atlantic after his boat capsized during a record attempt

More help for youngsters suffering with stress

A new service which offers advice and support on things like stress and bullying is being launched for young people in Reading

Warning over winter vomiting bug

Norovirus affecting 4 wards at Reading's Royal Berkshire Hospital

Water bills up by 6.7%

Reading's water bills are going up by twenty-one pounds this year.

Chieveley incinerator consultation closes today

A consultation on plans for an incinerator in Chieveley comes to an end today.

Carbon monoxide deaths 'preventable'

The father of a Wokingham woman who lost her life to carbon monoxide poisoning is urging people to be aware of the dangers on what would have been her 33rd birthday.

Cow Lane work finishes

There's some good news for motorists this morning - with Cow Lane reopening for the first time in over a month.

GCSE results 'above average'

It's claimed Reading's teenagers are doing better than the national average in their GCSE results.

Station Road changes planned

Plans to end a notorious traffic bottleneck in Wokingham could take a step forward later.

'Tweetathon' to tackle burglaries in Calcot

Police in Calcot are turning to Twitter to try and tackle a rise in burglaries in the area.

Plans for Bulmershe campus to be discussed

Plans to redevelop the University of Reading's Bulmershe campus have been submitted to the council.

Burglaries 'still a problem in Calcot'

Despite burglaries falling by fifty percent in the run up to Christmas compared with last year, police say burglary is still a big problem in Calcot.

Meeting on future of after school clubs

After it was revealed two after school clubs in Reading are under threat due to low pupil numbers, a public meeting's being held for parents tonight to find out their needs.

New deal 'Great news for Royals' - Chairman

Sir John Madejski says a multi-million pound takeover of Reading FC is great news for the club.

Berkshire Trusts praised for single sex wards

The trust which looks after the Royal Berkshire Hospital has been praised for eliminating mixed sex wards.

New plans for level crossing

Plans have been revealed that could end traffic problems at the Station Road level crossing in Wokingham.

Investigation starts into Reading powercut

It's not clear yet what caused a powercut that left hundreds of homes and shops in Reading in the dark yesterday.

Finding out about flood risk

People living in Wokingham can find out how to protect their homes from flooding

Man due in court on abuse charges

A Wokingham man's due in court later charged with child sex offences.

New plans for old Hewlett Packard site

It's claimed hundreds of new jobs could be created if plans to re-develop a derelict site in Reading get the go ahead.

Teenager raped in Reading

Police have launched an investigation after a teenager was reportedly raped in Reading

Crackdown on dog mess

Dog owners who continually let their pets foul on the streets in an area of Whitley are being targeted

Massive rise in apprenticeships

Reading Borough Council's revealed it's seen a massive rise in the number of young people taking up apprenticeships.

Investigation into girl's death ends

An investigation into the death of a twelve year old girl from Reading's been concluded.

'Lets Get Going'- children getting healthy in Reading

A new scheme to get kids fit and healthy in Reading's being launched

'Road rage' attack in Pangbourne

A man's suffered a black eye and cuts to his face after he was attacked in an apparent road rage incident in Pangbourne.

Search is on for Miss Berkshire

The search is on for the most beautiful girl in Berkshire

More health visitors for Reading

Reading's NHS is looking for more health visitors to help new mums and dads

Police hunting car arson suspect

After a car was set on fire in Caversham last week, police want to trace a man seen in the area at the time.

Tree planting begins at Swinley Forest

Sixty thousand new trees will be planted at the area worst affected by last year's fire at Swinley Forest.

More kids getting MMR jab

Reading 107's learnt that more parents in the Berkshire West area are having their children immunised against measles mumps and rubella.

Man charged over charity box thefts

A man's been charged in connection with a spate of thefts of charity boxes in Berkshire.

Reading half marathon sold out

Entries for the 2012 Reading half marathon have closed

20% of children in Reading 'in poverty'

It's claimed one in five children in Reading is living in poverty.

Don't miss the primary school application deadline

Parents who have children starting school in September are being urged not to miss the January 15th deadline

Station Hill closed

From today Station Hill will be closed to public transport for eighteen months as work continues on the re-generation of Reading station.

More women caught drink-driving

The number of women caught drink driving in the Thames Valley over Christmas has gone up by over fifty percent compared to last year.

Work to prevent flooding starts

After a number of problems over the last year, work to protect homes from sewer flooding will start in Tilehurst today.

Man jailed for sexual assaults

A man from Theale's been jailed for a series of rapes and sexual assaults

Cash boost to stop bed blocking

Reading's NHS is getting more than £900,000 to help people leave hospital more quickly and get care at home

Have your say on the future of Reading's trains

We're getting a chance to shape how Reading's train services will be run in the future.

Repair works begin after storms

After yesterday's strong winds caused a road to be closed in Wokingham, repair work's finally starting today.

3rd day of powercuts in Berkshire

Hundreds of homes without power again as Reading's hit by high winds

1200 hoax calls to ambulance service

A broken TV remote control, changing a lightbulb and calling for a chat are just some of the reasons ambulances were called out in our area last year.

Two jailed over burglaries.

Two men who were involved in a spate of violent robberies and burglaries across Reading have been jailed.

Warning over pay-day loans

A Reading organisation's warning us not to get involved with payday loan companies - unless we can pay them back quickly

Rail fares increase

As many people head back to work after the Christmas break, commuters are facing a rise in the cost of a ticket from Reading to London Paddington

CAB appeals for donations

A Reading organisation which offers people advice and support on things like debt, benefits and housing is appealing for more donations.

Drink-driving up in Reading and surrounding areas

More people in Reading and the surrounding areas were caught drink-driving over Christmas compared to the festive period last year.

Cow Lane bridge in place ahead of schedule

The Cow Lane bridge in Reading was put in place eight minutes ahead of schedule.

New cameras to reopen M4 quicker after a crash

It's hoped special new cameras mean it will take less time to reopen the M4 after a crash.

Teen may have been blinded by assault in Reading

A teenager may have suffered permanent blindness after an assault in Reading just before Christmas.

Boxing day shoppers at The Oracle up by 20%

Nearly eighty thousand bargain hunters headed to The Oracle shopping centre in Reading to snap up bargains yesterday.

Boxing Day shoppers in Reading queue first thing

Shoppers in Reading were queueing from 05:30 this morning to pick up Boxing Day bargains.

Wokingham and Bracknell make top 20 location list

Wokingham has been named the 3rd most desirable location to live in the UK.

Bridge in Reading set to be demolished

The main part of work on Cow Lane in Reading will begin this evening.

Two teenagers found guilty over Makro raids

Two teenagers have been found guilty of raiding a Reading cash and carry store during the August riots

Solar panels plan back on track?

Plans to put solar panels on buildings like schools in Reading could be back on track after a High Court ruling.

Pensioner dies in Caversham crash

A man's died in a crash in Caversham.

Christmas chaos on the M4?

The AA says the M4 through Reading's going to be one of the busiest roads in the country during the Christmas getaway.

Low emissions zone 'by 2014'?

Reading could become the first town outside London to get a low emissions zone.

Specialist alcohol nurses at the Royal Berks

Staff specifically trained to spot patients who might have a problem with alcohol are now working at the Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading-London train tickets to break £20 barrier

The cost of a train ticket from Reading to London Paddington's set to break the £20 barrier from next year.

Ambulance calls treble over icy roads

Reading 107's learnt that there were three times the normal amount of calls to ambulances in Berkshire over the weekend because of traffic accidents.

More calls to Samaritans

Reading Samaritans say they've seen a rise in people calling them about money worries

Cow Lane work starts today

Drivers are being warned to expect delays from today as Cow Lane is closed as part of the re-development of Reading Station.

More women arrested in drink drive crackdown

Police tell us 141 people have been arrested on suspicion of drink driving in the Thames Valley during the first two weeks of their annual campaign.

Olympic torchbearer confirmed in Mortimer

A woman from Mortimer will carry the Olympic torch when the flame comes through Reading in 2012

Royal Mail issue reminder for Christmas post deadline

Royal Mail tell us they've set up a special packet hub in Swindon to help with the thousands of deliveries in Reading.

Nativity celebrations in Reading tonight

Reading's celebrating the nativity at the annual Civic carol service tonight.

Reading unemployment figures revealed

Despite unemployment falling in Reading, we're told the latest figures aren't as good as expected.

Man suffers black eyes in road rage incident

A pensioner's been attacked in a road rage incident in Earley

Jobs at risk in Theale

Workers at the DVLA office in Theale have been dealt a blow in the run-up to Christmas.

Preparing for a drought in Reading

Christmas may only be days away but we're being warned to be prepared for a possible drought next summer.

Reading charity to help 'double the amount of people' on Christmas Day

With less than 2 weeks to go we're told plans are now underway to prepare special food parcels for people in Reading who aren't able to manage themsleves

Man with sword arrested

A Reading man's been charged after he was caught with a sword in a public place

Wokingham top for apprentices

New figures have revealed Wokingham has the highest percent of it's 16-24 year olds in apprenticeships.

Churchyard assault - CCTV picture released

After a fight in Reading that put a man in hospital for two weeks, there's now a CCTV picture of a man police are trying to trace.

Action over estate agent signs

After people complained about the number of for sale and to let signs in East Reading, the council's warning estate agents to stick to the rules.

Reading Somerfield to close

It's been confirmed the Somerfield store on West Street in Reading will close it's doors for the last time on Christmas Eve

Plans for Battle Hospital site shelved

Plans to develop a health and wellbeing centre on the site of the old Battle hospital in Reading have been scrapped

CCTV pics after hospital bag thefts

After two handbags were stolen from a hospital in Reading, there's now a CCTV picture of a woman police want to trace.

New route for Half Marathon

If you're planning to take part in next year's Reading half marathon you're being urged to sign up before Christmas.

Uni applications up - despite £9k fees

Despite the University of Reading planning to charge the maximum 9-thousand pounds a year in tuition fees next September, Reading 107's been told applications for entry in 2012 are up two percent on this year.

Reading- lowest teenage pregnancy rates for 13 years

Results revealed for the latest quarter

M4 crash causes major delays

A crash on the M4 this morning's caused delays of up to an hour.

£300k boost for family service

Three hundred thousand pounds is going to be invested in helping vulnerable families in Reading.

Man jailed for lying about assault

A man who lied to police about assaulting a man in Reading's been jailed for three months.

Man commits suicide while on Skype

It's been reported a Reading man's killed himself abroad while having an internet video call with his partner

Fuel poverty in Reading

It's claimed more than 80 people in Reading will die this winter because they're struggling to heat their homes

Strikes - impact on Reading's economy

Businesses in Reading are furious at the strikes over pensions, at a time when they're struggling to pay their staff

Teenager slashed during massive fight

A teenager's needed stitches after he was slashed on the arm during a massive fight in Reading last night

Abduction rumours 'not true' - Police

Police are reassuring people after rumours have been circulating on Facebook and Twitter that there's been abductions in Woodley and Winnersh.

Warm and dry November - and concerns over water supplies

This November is likely to be the second warmest November on record, according to scientists at Reading University.

17-year-old dies in hospital

A teenager's died after being found with serious head injuries outside a house in Twyford

Man threatened with a machete in Reading

Police have launched an investigation after a man was threatened with a machete at his home

Cyclists warned of December dangers

Road safety bosses in the Thames Valley have told us collisions involving cyclists rise by more than fifty percent during December.

Woman raped near Uni campuses

A woman's told police she's been raped near Reading University.

Budget proposals for West Berkshire Council

Council bosses in West Berkshire have revealed budget cuts are likely to have an impact on front-line services for residents

Man attacked with bottle in Reading

A taxi driver's been taken to hospital after he was attacked with a bottle in Reading

Another new Tesco for Reading?

Tesco's confirmed it wants to open another store in the town

Concern over Calcot crossing

More than two hundred people have signed a petition saying a school crossing near Calcot is dangerous.

Reading union members 'wasting public money' claim

Union members in Reading have been accused of wasting taxpayers' money by doing union work on council time.

£8k bag of cannabis found in hedge

A bag with up to £8,000 worth of cannabis inside's been found hidden in a bush in Bracknell.

Awards celebrate the Pride of Reading

A boy who made a video for kids going into hospital, a have a go hero and the firefighters who battled the forest fire in Swinley were all recognised at last night's Pride of Reading awards.

Blanket fire scare in Wokingham

More than a third of people in Wokingham could be putting their lives at risk with faulty electric blankets.

Fake vodka seized in Woodley

Seven hundred bottles of dangerous fake vodka have been seized in Woodley - and there are fears more could be out there.

Pangbourne Nat West closes

People in Pangbourne are losing one of their banks today.

More carriages on Reading's trains

There's going to be more space on trains running through Reading.

Seven flats burgled in Reading

Burglars have got into seven flats in the space of a day in Reading.

Man charged with porn offences

A Finchampstead man's been charged with making indecent images of children.

Flood defences for Whitley planned

After heavy rain caused problems back in August, anti-flood measures for a road in Whitley could be agreed next week.

Train hits car at Shiplake crossing.

A driver's been hurt after a train hit his car at the level crossing in Shiplake.

Future of Wokingham libraries under discussion

After a petition was launched opposing plans for the future of Wokingham's libraries, councillors will meet tonight to review the issue.

Property marking kits on offer after rise in burglaries

People in Reading are being given free kits to mark their property.

Murder investigation - man charged

A man's been charged with murder after the death of a woman in Reading.

Silence observed at war memorial

The war memorial at Forbury Gardens will be at the centre of today's remembrance day ceremony in Reading.

'Anti-emissions' car for Reading

A car could be patrolling the streets of Reading trying to spot cars and lorries that pollute too much.

University of Reading students union not attending protest

The University of Reading's student union says they fully support any students who are taking part in the national protest in London, but they won't be formally attending the march

More patrols after Purley sex attack

Police are stepping up patrols in Purley near Reading after a teeanger was sexually assaulted.

Three injured in Reading attack

Three people including a 16-year-old boy have been attacked in Reading.

Safe driving campaign comes to Reading

A woman who's 18-year-old son was killed in a road accident in 2008 will be speaking to school pupils in Reading today about her experience.

Olympic torch to pass through Reading

Up to 20,000 people are expected to see the Olympic Torch when it comes to Reading

Warning over level crossing

Police are targeting the level crossing in Shiplake to try and get drivers to drive more safely there

Don't play with fireworks

Police in Reading are warning youngsters about the dangers of playing with fireworks using YouTube

15-year-old sexually assaulted

Police will be carrying out patrols to reassure people after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted

Tilehurst first aiders honoured at Buckingham Palace

A student from Tilehurst is one of over a hundred young people being awarded for her first aid work at Buckingham Palace today

Concerns over solar scheme funding

It's claimed plans to put solar panels on schools and council buildings in Reading could be at risk

Crackdown on burglaries in Calcot

After figures revealed 12% of all burglaries in West Berkshire happened in the Holybrook area of Calcot police are launching a crackdown

Burglary suspect 'could be in Reading'

A man wanted by police in Hampshire could be in the Reading area.

Concerns over plans for Southcote pub site

A campaigner who set up a petition on plans for a former pub site in Southcote says he's disappointed with what's been decided

Jewellery store robbed - CCTV picture released

Thieves have got away with three expensive watches after robbing a Reading jewellers.

Bus stop crash driver sentenced

A woman who lost control of her car and ploughed into a bus stop killing a Caversham woman has been sentenced.

Safety campaign remembers Paddy

Two years after Wokingham teenager Paddy Higgins died after falling from a cliff in Newquay, his father's backing a new safety campaign in the resort.

Boy punched and robbed in Tilehurst

A 12-year-old boy has been repeatedly punched in the face during a robbery in Tilehurst.

Incentive to recycle in Wokingham

People in Wokingham are going to be offered incentives to recycle more

Man in hospital after explosion at a house in Woodley

A man's still in hospital after an explosion in Woodley that led to anti-terror police being called out

Number of sex offenders in Thames Valley revealed

New figures on the number of sex offenders in the Thames Valley have been released.

M4 is 'cash crash' hot spot

It's claimed fraudsters are deliberately causing accidents on the M4 in Reading to try and get cash from insurers.

Pregnant women should get flu jab

Pregnant women in Reading are being urged to make sure they're protected against flu.

Woman found in river named

After a woman's body was pulled out of the river Kennet in Reading, the coroner confirms her identity

Children in care report has five areas to improve

A report investigating how well Wokingham is looking after it's children in care has made recommendations on how to improve in five areas.

BikeSafe in Reading

A scheme which aims to cut the number of motorcyclists injured or killed on our roads is coming to Reading

Calls for new technical college to take 11+

Reading's Green Party wants new East Reading school to take pupils between the ages of 11 and 19

Reading hospice needs befrienders

More volunteers are needed to help people in Reading and Wokingham with life-limiting illnesses.

Crime down in the Thames Valley

Latest figures reveal crime has fallen by nearly 9% in the last year across the Thames Valley

13th Tesco plan rejected

Plans to open a 13th Tesco in Reading have been rejected by the council

A man's been left with cuts after a gang of burglars broke into a house in Tilehurst

A man's needed hospital treatment after burglars broke into his home

Penalties for term time holidays at Wokingham schools

A new penalty system for parents who take their children on holiday during term time is being launched in Wokingham schools.

Nightclub assault - CCTV pictures released

A month after a gang attacked three friends in a Reading nightclub, police have released CCTV pictures of people they want to trace.

Man robbed and stabbed in the hand in Reading

A pizza delivery driver's been stabbed in the hand and robbed as he was making a delivery

Farmers could help snow clearance

As much of the UK is braced for snow this week, council bosses in West Berkshire are developing their winter plan.

Wokingham school remembers Oliver

A week of events is being held at a Wokingham school from today to raise money for the hospital which looked after a former student before he died.

Is human trafficking happening in your street?

A conference to raise awareness of human trafficking is taking place in Reading

Women Of Achievement celebrated in Reading

A woman who brought up her three children and those of her sister single-handed has been given a woman of achievement award in Reading.

Crime down in Bracknell - but robberies increase

Police in Bracknell say they won't become complacent after crime fell in the area in the first six months of the year.

Free school makes moves for permanent home

Plans to secure a permanent home for Reading's first free school are a step closer.

"More needs to be done to get homes in Reading properly insulated"

Green councillors in the town say 6% of homes have been insulated - but that's below the national average.

Royal Berks team enters transplant games

A team of athletes who've all had organ transplants at the Royal Berkshire Hospital will be competing in their own version of the Olympics next month.

Ticket offices 'won't close' - First Great Western

First Great Western has revealed it never had any plans to close ticket offices in Theale and Thatcham.

Unemployment falls in Reading

Unemployment's fallen in Reading - despite the figures nationwide being at the highest for seventeen years.

New tech college for 14-19 year olds approved

A brand new technical college is set to open in Reading.

Plans for a new free school in Wokingham are given the go-ahead

A bid to open a new free school in the old Ryeish Green School building in Wokingham has been successful

Woman punched in attempted robbery

Police are investigating after a woman was punched in the face by two men who tried to rob her in Reading.

Inquiry into Shinfield housing plans

The University of Reading's challenging the reasons for turning down plans for more than a thousand new homes in Shinfield.

Broadmoor one of UK's "10 most threatened buildings"

Campaigners say Broadmoor's historic buildings are at risk because of plans to redevelop the site

Shinfield road consultation ends today

It's your last chance to comment on the traffic lights at Shinfield Road.

University staff take action over pensions

Staff at Reading University are taking industrial action in a row over pensions.

Man 'falls four floors' at block of flats

It's thought a man found injured outside a block of flats in Reading this morning could have fallen four floors.

School admissions guides for Wokingham parents

There's help out there for parents in Wokingham with kids about to start school, or move up to infants or juniors.

Biker taken to hospital with serious leg injuries after Lower Earley crash

A crash in Lower Earley's left a motorbike rider with serious leg injuries

Royal Berkshire Hospital denies 'playing games with cancer waiting times'

Reading's Royal Berkshire Hospital says claims it's telling doctors not to refer cancer patients for checks if they can't make it to an appointment are completely wrong

Petition launched to cut speed limit

A petition's been launched calling for the 40 mile per hour speed limit in Shinfield, Spencers Wood and Three mile Cross to be cut.

Lottery ticket purchased in Reading still unclaimed

If you bought a lottery ticket in Reading last month, you could be sitting on a £200,000 prize

£10m improvements to station agreed

Nearly ten million pounds is being spent on providing better access for bus passengers, pedestrians and cyclists using Reading station.

Get your flu jab now!

As the weather starts to turn colder, Reading's ambulance service wants us to think about getting the flu jab.

Teenage Reading fan unlawfully killed

Results of inquest ruling released

Fire centre plans in doubt

Plans to create a shared centre to deal with emergency calls to firefighters in Berkshire, Oxford and Buckinghamshire have been thrown into doubt

Man seriously injured in fight

A man's been injured and a teenage girl's been punched in the face in a fight at St Mary's Butts.

Creative Music

Creative music is helping disabled children and their families to interact in Reading.

Police investigate a possible hit and run in Reading

Police believe a man who was found injured at the side of the road in Reading could be the victim of a hit and run

Wokingham's new fire station opens

The first new fire station in Berkshire for almost 20 years has opened.

Extra police patrols after man approaches child

A man's asked a twelve year old boy to get in his car in Burghfield Common

Swinley Forest plans on show

Plans to regenerate Swinley Forest after May's massive fire are going on show tonight

Burglars attack man in own home

Lower Earley man attacked by masked burglars demanding to know the location of his safe.

Shared fire control centre 'by 2015'

Berkshire's fire authority's approved plans for a shared 999 call centre with Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

Reading soldiers attempt to break world record

A charity project where Reading soldiers will help amputee soldiers to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa's being launched

M&S fined over asbestos

The retail giant and two of its contractors have been sentenced

Jogger steals bag

A woman's been robbed by a jogger in the middle of the afternoon while she was sitting on a bench.

Thames Water uses sewage to make electricity

The company that runs Reading's water supply's got a new way of turning sewage into electricity

Parking permits doubled?

Plans to double the amount of visitor parking permits for people living in Reading will be discussed tonight.

Thames Valley bikers in M4 convoy protest

Hundreds of bikers from Thames Valley will leave the Reading Services Eastbound on Sunday afternoon

New plans for Reading's Bath Road Reservoir site

Revised plans to build homes on the Bath road Reservoir site in Reading are going on display this afternoon.

New support group for intensive care patients

A new support group is being launched for people who've been in intensive care at Reading's Royal Berkshire Hospital

Man asks girl into his car in Woodcote

A description of a man who invited a nine-year-old girl into his car in Woodcote last Thursday has been released.

Bus fares going up for first time in three years

We'll have to pay more for a single fare when travelling on Reading's buses from next month

University of Reading ranked in top 30 UK universities

A new poll has ranked Reading as the 30th best university in the UK

Investigation after Ufton near miss

An investigation's underway after a near miss at the level crossing at Ufton Nervet.

Police investigate reports of a serial flasher in Reading

There's been another exposure in Reading- the second report in just over two weeks

Petition launched against closure of ticket offices

Proposals to shut ticket offices at stations like Reading West and Pangbourne should be scrapped, according to campaigners

'Seven Steps' for smoking parents

Parents in West Berkshire who smoke around their young children are being warned of the dangers of second hand smoke.

Teenager suffers serious head injuries in fight

A 13-year-old boy's been arrested after another teenager suffered a fractured skull during a fight in Bracknell

Major roadworks start

Over 30 roads will be re-surfaced across Reading from today.

Henley Pensioner tricked

Police are investigating after a man claiming to be a new neighbour burgled a pensioner in Henley-on-Thames

Women only cycling event comes to Reading

A new cycling event just for women is taking place in Reading on Sunday

Another man charged in connection with Makro burglary in Reading

After a group of people broke into the Makro store in Reading back in August another man's been charged

Broadmoor revamp by 2013?

Work on a revamp of Crowthorne's Broadmoor Hospital could start by 2013.

Jobs Fair in Reading

After it was announced the number of people unemployed in Reading has risen for the second month in a row a jobs fair's being held in the town

Rise in assaults on ambulance staff

The number of reported assaults on paramedics in Berkshire has doubled in a year

Burger King assault - CCTV pictures released

Police have released CCTV images of people they want to speak to after a man was attacked by a gang in Reading back in July.

Reading woman raises money for special care babies

A Reading woman is cycling over a thousand miles to raise money for babies needing special care

Man in life-threatening condition after crash in Wokingham

A crash in Wokingham on Tuesday's left a quad bike rider with life-threatening injuries

Unemployment up in Reading

Latest unemployment figures released for Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire

Tesco plans agreed

Plans to create a new Tesco distribution centre in Reading have got the go-ahead.

Reading man jailed for 'trolling'

A man from Reading has been jailed for posting vicious messages on memorial sites for dead teenagers

New public consultation to be held on Shinfield Road traffic scheme

People living in Reading will get to have their say on the future of the controversial Shinfield Road traffic scheme once again

Reading's housing market bucking the national trend

It's claimed Reading could have weathered a summer slump in the housing market

Man approaches teenager in Calcot

Police want to trace a man who allegedly touched himself in front of a sixteen year old girl in Calcot.

Fobney Island work starts

Half a million pounds is being spent on improving a wildlife haven in Reading.

Man attacked by dog in Purley

A man needed hospital treatment after being bitten by a dog in Purley-on-Thames

Driving crime off forecourts in Wokingham

A new campaign's been launched to try and stop drivers in Wokingham leaving petrol stations without paying

University of Reading scientists carry out research on preventing premature births

Scientists at the University of Reading say they could have devised a way to cut the number of premature births

Reading remembers 9/11

A service is being held in Reading to mark the tenth anniversary of 9/11

Term starts for children at a Bracknell primary after sickness outbreak

Pupils at a Bracknell primary school are finally back at school today after staff were hit by a sickness bug

People in Reading 'less likely to be treated for lung diseases'

Less people in Reading will be treated for serious lung diseases than other parts of the country

Disabled man robbed in Reading

Police investigate after a man was robbed in the early hours of Friday morning

Wokingham fire - man arrested

A man's been arrested in connection with yesterday's fire at The Elms in Wokingham.

Reading Marine Repatriated

A Royal marine from Reading who was killed in Afghanistan last week will be repatriated today.

Wokingham Fire Under Control

Firefighters say a fire at a listed building in Wokingham's now under control, but they'll still be there for some time.

E-Fit released after rape

After a teenage girl was raped in Reading, police have released an efit of a man they want to speak to.

Claims 1 in 4 rail ticket offices are to close

A union's claiming Reading West station's ticket office could have to close

Parents win campaign against changes to school catchments

A campaign by parents to fight changes to the admissions system of a school in Wokingham, has been won

Thames Valley road safety organisation welcomes 'MyKey'

Thames Valley Safer Roads hope a new system which can allow parents to control how fast their teenagers are driving will help cut road deaths

New campaign launched to target black cab fare dodgers

After concerns were raised from cab drivers in Reading who've been physically abused whilst trying to get people to pay for their fares, a new campaigns now underway

New recycling system is being tested near Reading

A new device which aims to cut the amount of time we spend separating our recycling is in test stages

Woman injured at Arborfield Garrison

An investigation is underway after a woman suffered serious facial injuries, after falling in Arborfield Garrison

Warning to dog owners in Reading after spate of knappings

Dog oweners in Reading are urged to be vigilant after a number of animals have been targeted by thieves

Emergency services called to Broadmoor

Staff called the emergency services after four patients created a disturbance at the high-security facility in Crowthorne

Thames Water to reveal new plans for Bath Road Reservoir site

Water giant will submit a revised application later this year

Reading school absence figures below national average

It's been revealed Reading has the ninth lowest number of school absences in the country

GCSE results in Reading and Wokingham

Another record-breaking year for GCSE students

Festival traffic expected to peak Wednesday-Friday

Thousands of people will start to descend on the town for this years Reading Festival this week

People in Wokingham say 'no' to cold callers

Signs are going up in two areas of Wokingham banning cold-callers from knocking on doors

Flood warning removed for Emmbrook

it's been a much drier morning across Reading after flash floods caused a number of roads to close yesterday

A-level Results

It's been another record-breaking year for A-level results- with 1 in 12 exams passed with an A* grade

Young smokers to see how habit affects appearance

Smokers in Reading can find out what they could look like in 50 years if they don't kick the habit

Police to tackle ticket touts at Reading Festival

Reading Festival goers will be able to attend this years event knowing they won't be approached by aggressive ticket touts

Solar Panels for schools in Reading are given the go-ahead

Schools in Reading could save up to £3000 a year after plans to install solar panels were approved

Driver robbed at knife-point in Sonning Common

Police are appealing for witnesses after robbers threatened a motorist on Monday

Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police thanks public for support during disorder

Sara Thornton says thank you to the public for their support during last weeks disorder by releasing a letter

Calls for children in Reading to wear cycle helmets

Parents in Reading are being urged to buy their children a present for the new school term

Reading woman to climb Africa's highest mountain

A woman from Reading is hoping to raise thousands of pounds to fund research research into Motor Neurone Disease

11 charged over Makro burglary

11 People charged with trying to break into the Makro store in Reading appear before Magistrates

New 'free school' on the cards for Wokingham

West Wokingham could be one step closer to getting a new Free School as Government Officials meet with the group of parents behind the proposals

Riots Update

9 people have been arrested after "copycat" disturbances in Reading

Ambulances attacked by vandals

The South Central Ambulance Service has hit out at vandals which attacked two ambulances earlier this week

Tributes paid to a Beenham man who was killed in a crash on the M4

64-year-old Trevor Hazzard was involved in a collision with two cars and an articulated lorry near junction 12 last Wednesday

Thousands more women to be screened for breast cancer in Reading

The Royal Berkshire Hospital's investing almost a £1m into new screening equipment

A 2-year-old has died in Sonning Common

An investigation's underway after a toddler drowned in a swimming pool in Sonning Common

Loddon Bridge park and ride to run for at least another year

As discussions continue on possible sites to relocate the park and ride service in Winnersh it's been revealed commuters will be able to use the existing service for at least another year

4-year-old in critical condition after Tilehurst collision

A child's been taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital with serious head injuries

Funeral for Tadley teen killed on holiday

A Tadley teenager who was killed after an apparent row with two taxi drivers on the island of Zante will be laid to rest today

Pregnant woman punched in Twyford supermarket

A woman who's eight months pregnant has been punched in Waitrose in Twyford

Calls for dedicated centre for rape victims in Reading

A new campaign's been launched calling for a dedicated centre for victims of sexual assault in Reading

Taxi Fares in Reading could rise

The price of taking a cab in Reading could be going up

97 applications made under The Child Sex Offenders Disclosure scheme

A scheme to protect children from sex offenders in the Thames Valley has had less than a hundred requests for information in its first year

Reading families save less than average

According to a new survey people in Reading are struggling to save for the future

Reading charity which supports children with learning disabilities given cash boost

A Reading charity which supports children with learning, behavioural and physical disabilities has been awarded nearly £200,000

New centre to support families of drug and alcohol addicts opens in Swallowfield

Parents in Reading and Wokingham are being warned about the dangers of their children becoming addicted to drugs or alcohol

Teenage cyclist knocked off bike in hit and run

A driver who knocked down a teenage cyclist and drove off in Reading has been called "callous" by police

Man attacked and robbed in Wokingham

A man's been attacked and had thousands of pounds stolen in Wokingham

Survey claims 1 in 6 pulls a sickie to look after kids in summer holidays

A new report reveals parents are struggling with the cost of childcare

Reading Festival weekend tickets sold out

Organisers Festival Republic confirm tickets for the whole weekend have completely sold out

Murder investigation launched in Emmer Green

A man's been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found in a flat in Emmer Green

Parents urged to teach children road safety during summer holidays

There's calls for drivers to cut their speed to protect children during the summer holidays

Teenager in serious condition after collision

A 13-year-old remains in hospital with serious head and abdominal injuries after a collision on Reading's Oxford Road

Massive roadworks start in Reading

An annual programme of resurfacing work's getting underway across Reading

Multi-million pound extension to Goring police rehab centre

Hundreds more sick and injured police officers will be helped every year at a specialist rehab centre now that a new wing's opened

Berkshire Firefighters Are Best In The World

A team of Berkshire firefighters led by a man from Reading are the best in the world when it comes to cutting people free from car crashes.

MP To Meet Reading Businesses Over Town Centre Roads And Parking

Changes to roads and parking in Reading town centre are causing problems for businesses, according to Reading East MP, Rob Wilson.

More Homes Near Reading To Get Faster Broadband

Thousands of families in Spencers Wood, Twyford and Winkfield Row are going to get faster broadband.

Safety Warnings For Schoolchildren In Caversham Following Suspicious Behaviour

Children at schools in Caversham are being given advice on how to keep safe by police investigating reports of men behaving suspiciously in the area.

Research In Reading To Determine Whether Genes Should Affect What You Eat

Scientists in Reading are finding out whether personalised menus could hold the key to cutting the number of diseases linked to obesity.

Investigation Into Rat Infestation In Southcote Continues

Two weeks after people in Southcote were forced out of their homes by an infestation of rats, an investigation in to where they're coming from is still underway.

More Powers For Police On Reading's Streets

Police in Reading are being given new powers to stop trouble before it kicks off.

Cash Appeal For Earley Pavilion To Keep Council Tax Down

Council tax for people living in Earley will go up if the Town Council is forced to borrow money to rebuild the sports pavilion at Sol Joel park.

Postcards Warn Of Holiday Risk To Homes In West Berkshire

Extra effort is being made to remind people who live in places like Calcot and Tilehurst that burglars are at their most active during our summer holidays.

Reading M&S In Asbestos Rap

Marks and Spencer have been found guilty of failing to protect shoppers, staff and workers in Reading from the possibility of being exposed to asbestos.

Machines To Cut Hair Loss From Chemo Donated To Royal Berks

Chemotherapy patients in Reading will be able to use new equipment which could help stop or reduce hair loss.

Man acting suspiciously in Caversham

After a young girl was frightened by a man acting suspiciously in Caversham, police are appealing for information

Race for Life comes to Reading

Thousands of women in Reading whose lives have been touched by cancer are taking part in Race for Life

School Coach Driver Pleads Not Guilty Following Crash Near Reading

The driver of a coach full of schoolchildren that crashed near Streatley earlier this week has pleaded not guilty to driving without due care and attention.

Tributes Pour In For Tadley Teen Killed In Zante

Royals boss, Brian McDermott, has joined thousands of others in paying tribute to Robert Sebbage who was stabbed to death on holiday in Greece.

Police Searching For Man In Thames Find Body

Police searching for a man who went missing in the River Thames at Cookham Lock while trying to rescue his daughter have found a body.

£5 Billion Investment In Railway Around Reading

A five billion pound revamp of the train line that passes through Reading will mean more seats and shorter journey times, according to rail bosses.

Fire service warn about dangers of mirrors

We're being warned to watch where we put mirrors after sunlight reflecting off glass is thought to have started a fire at a house near Bradfield

Green Bin Charge Scrapped

There has been a u-turn on plans to charge people in Reading who want their garden rubbish collected from their doorsteps.

Boy Sexually Assaulted At Reading Swimming Pool

A 12 year old boy has been sexually assaulted in the showers at a Reading swimming pool.

Abscondee arrested in Australia

A man who went missing from prison two years ago after causing death by dangerous driving in a crash near Reading has been found in Australia

£9m revamp begins at Denefield School

Construction teams are now on site

Coach carrying schoolchildren crashes near Streatley

The driver of a coach has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving

University of Reading to charge maximum tuition fees

Reading University is granted permission to charge students £9000 a year from September 2012

Rat Infestation In Southcote

People living in part of Southcote are being forced out of their homes as the area is overrun by rats.

Police Find Cannabis Factory In Earley

Six hundred cannabis plants have been found at a house in Earley.

Tilehurst Man Charged In Connection With Sexual Assaults

A 50 year old man was due to appear in court this morning, charged in connection with two sexual assaults in Tilehurst.

Police in Reading use social networking to crack down on anti-social behaviour

Police hope appealing to people via websites like Facebook and YouTube will stop a rise in anti-social behaviour over the summer

Caversham Paralympian Devastated By Bike Thefts

A Reading paralympian says he might have to pull out of a triathlon he's been training for since November after his customised bikes were stolen.

Tributes paid to biker killed in Binfield crash

53-year-old Tom Tilley died after he collided with a deer and lost control of his motorbike in Church Lane on Sunday

Man assaulted in Wokingham

A man's been left with a broken nose, a split lip and four chipped teeth after he was attacked in Wokingham

92 people in Reading waiting for organ transplants

Almost a hundred people in Reading are currently waiting for organ transplants that could either save or greatly improve their lives

Sonning Common Man On Trial Following Death Of Baby

The trial of a Sonning Common man charged with manslaughter following the death of a baby boy has started in Reading.

£225,000 donation to Royal Berks Baby Unit

Tilehurst woman leaves thousands of pounds to the Reading hospital in her will

'Large Number Of Arrests' At Henley Regatta

Around a thousand cans and bottles of booze have been confiscated from 700 people by police at this year's Henley Royal Regatta.

Plans For New Station At Wokingham Revealed

Plans have been revealed showing what Wokingham train station will look like after a multi-million pound revamp.

Parties banned at Woodley Community Centre

Birthday parties have been banned after a teenager was stabbed with a bottle

Reading Men Have Shorter Life Expectancy Than National Average

Life expectancy for men in Reading is below average, with women here likely to live a full five years longer than their partners.

Reading's Ambulance Service 'Committed To Avoiding Redundancies'

Bosses at Reading's ambulance service say they're still trying to avoid redundancies as they work out how to save thirty million pounds over the next five years.

Thousands Of Pounds Stolen From Centre For Elderly In Wokingham

£4000 has been stolen from bank accounts after cash cards were taken from a centre for the elderly in Wokingham.

Plans For Tesco Distribution Centre On Display

Tesco are hoping to put minds at ease this afternoon as they tell us more about their plans to build a new distribution centre in Reading.

Tributes paid to 'loving son and brother'

The family of a 21 year old man who died in a crash in Calcot say they're still trying to come to terms with their loss

Pincents Hill development rejected again

Plans to build 750 new homes at Pincents Hill in Calcot have been thrown out for a second time

Day Of Strikes Marked By March In Reading

Crowds of teachers and public sector workers have marched through Reading in protest at changes to their pension plans.

Local businesses to feel effects of strikes

Businesses in Reading will suffer as a result of public sector strikes according to the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce

Schools Hit By Strikes In Reading, Wokingham And West Berkshire

A number of schools in and around Reading will be closed, or partially closed, tomorrow as teachers go on strike.

New Nurse To Support Terminally Ill Children And Their Families In Reading

Dozens of families of terminally ill children in and around Reading are going to get extra support from a specialist nurse.

Row over Maiden Erlegh catchment area rumbles on

Another row's broken out over which children should get priority for places at Maiden Erlegh School in Wokingham

Thousands In Wokingham Quizzed On Roads And Transport

If you live in Wokingham you could be one of thousands of people asked for your views on the borough's roads and public transport.

Millions Of Litres Of Water Saved Daily By Pipe Gadget

10 million litres of water, or enough to fill four Olympic swimming pools, is saved every day by a gadget thought up by Reading's water company.

School for excluded pupils to open in Wokingham

Education bosses in Wokingham say they hope a new school specially designed for children who've been excluded will help deter them from anti-social behaviour

Reading man jailed for running illegal waste site

A man from Reading who made millions of pounds by running an illegal waste site in Aldermaston has been jailed

Tesco Distribution centre could create 1000 jobs in Reading

The supermarket giant are proposing to build on the former Berkshire Brewery site

Students Caught With Drugs On Fundraiser

Four students have been kicked out of a school in Theale for supplying drugs while on a sponsored walk.

Reading Water Bill Rise To Help Fund London Sewer

Water bills for people in Reading will rise by up to sixty five pounds a year by 2018 to help pay for a sewer in London.

Reading Head On Panel Behind SATs Review

A Reading headteacher says she hopes any shake up of controversial SATs tests would make the experience less stressful for primary school pupils.

Royal Berks nurse swaps A and E for frontline

A Royal Berks nurse is preparing to leave the hospital for Afghanistan

Whitley Man Jailed For Raping Six Year Old Girl Three Decades Ago

A Reading man has been sentenced to five years in prison for raping a six year old girl over 30 years ago.

Voluntary groups in Reading to benefit from 'Big Society Transition Fund'

Voluntary groups in Reading will now be open to more opportunities in the future

Reading Man To Take On Longest Running Race In Britain

A Reading man reckons he's got a 50/50 chance of finishing a 250 mile non-stop race.

Caversham 100 years on

A project to mark 100 years since Caversham joined the borough of Reading is being officially launched

Man robbed in Henley attack

A 21-year-old was kicked and punched during a robbery in Shiplake

Two Years To Cut Number Of Smokers In Reading, Wokingham And West Berkshire

Action is being taken to cut the number of people in Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire who smoke, by 10 per cent in two years.

Repossession Threat For Over 100 Homes In Reading

People living in 135 homes in Reading were threatened with repossession in the year to April, according to latest figures.

Care Approval scheme launched in Wokingham

The way private firms provide care for people like the elderly in the Wokingham Borough has been tested

Think Bike, Think Biker!

If you know someone who rides a motorbike, you're less likely to be involved in a car accident with one

Innovative new scheme helps families deal with domestic abuse

There are calls for men who abuse their partners in Reading to admit they've got a problem and refer themselves for treatment

Fears over fuel poverty in Reading

We're being warned the number of people living in fuel poverty in the town will continue to rise during the next decade

Search For Olympic Torchbearers From Reading Begins

Reading's MPs have launched the search for inspirational people here to carry the Olympic flame when it arrives in the UK in less than a year's time.

Bike Theft Rockets In Reading

The number of bikes stolen in Reading has gone up by more than 50% since the start of April this year compared to the same period last year.

Reading Said To Have Economic Potential

Reading has made it on to a list of ten places in the UK where businesses and the jobs market are expected to grow.

Young Offenders In Reading Explain Themselves To Their Victims

Young offenders in Reading have been using letters, DVDs and face-to-face meetings to explain their actions to their victims.

Henley Campaign To Tackle Drunken Anti-Social Behaviour

Pub landlords in Henley are promising not to serve people who have already had too much to drink.

Diamond couples wanted

If you live in West Berkshire and are celebrating your diamond wedding anniversary next year you could be part of a special celebration

Summer campaign reveals a rise in drink drivers in the Thames Valley

Police say they're disappointed that more people have been caught drink driving in the Thames Valley

New guide to spotting adult abuse launched in West Berkshire

Council bosses say they're hoping a new online guide will help raise awareness of the problem of adult abuse

Help To Beat Eating Disorders In Reading

People in Reading battling an eating disorder are being urged to share their experiences with others in a similar position.

Film Promotes Vital Eye Tests For Diabetics

Three in ten people in Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire who suffer from diabetes aren't having the regular eye checks that could save their sight.

Further Consultation On Wokingham Housing Begins

Another consultation on plans to build ten thousand new homes in Wokingham starts today.

Search Dogs Charity Near Wokingham Need New Home

A charity based near Wokingham which helps police search for missing people says finding a new headquarters is vital for the work they do.

Reading Enterprise Centre Opens At University

A hub of new business ventures has opened at the University of Reading.

CCTV Delays In West Berkshire Explained

We're told CCTV cameras in Theale and Pangbourne took longer than expected to get up and running because of mistakes made by an outside contractor.

Man's Head Slashed In Reading Kebab Shop

A man has had the back of his head slashed with a knife in a kebab shop in Reading.

University of Reading carries out study into post-natal depression

Children are more likely to suffer from depression if their Mums had it after giving birth

Man Robbed In Reading

A man has been kicked in the back, punched in the face, and then had his mobile phone stolen in Reading.

Reading Chalk Mine Residents Reassured

People living in homes built on an old chalk mine in Reading are told most of the work to stabilise land there should be finished by the end of the year.

Clean-Up Plan In Place As Students Leave Reading

Wardens are going to be knocking on doors of student houses in Reading to make sure masses of rubbish isn't dumped in the streets when they move out.

Extra Support For Thousands Of Reading Carers

The 12,000 people in Reading who care for sick or frail relatives and friends are getting extra support this week.

Places Snapped Up For New School Planned For Wokingham

Plans to open a new secondary school near Wokingham already have the backing of enough parents to fill it until around 2016.

Scam Victims Get Soap Not iPhones

Two men from Reading who thought they were buying cut price iPhones have been left holding a bag full of washing powder.

Queen's Birthday Honours For Reading and Wokingham

Five people from Reading and Wokingham and one from Henley have been awarded in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

Beale Park Boat Show Launches

A full-sized replica Spitfire and three Dunkirk little ships are at Beale Park in Lower Basildon from today.

Good Samaritan Assaulted In Sindlesham

A man has been left with a cracked rib after being assaulted by a man he was trying to help in Sindlesham.

"Britain's Most Hated Lawyer" Comes To Reading

Thousands of women who work for Reading Borough Council could be entitled to pay-outs if they make discrimination claims according to an equal pay solicitor

Fewer Roads Police For Reading

Plans to cut back on the number of traffic police in Reading won't affect road safety according to a top officer.

Man In Intensive Care Following Assault

A man is in intensive care with serious head injuries following an assault in Reading.

Parking Issues In Reading To Be Discussed At Meeting

Reading Borough Council's traffic advisory panel will meet to try and resolve parking problems in the town centre.

Man with learning disabilities attacked in Reading

Police are investigating after a man with learning disabilities was punched and kicked

Man Falls From Roof In Reading

A man has fallen off a roof in Reading following a seven hour stand off with emergency services.

Over 50% Of Reading Restaurants Checked For Hygiene Risk Making Us Ill

More than half of Reading's cafes and restaurants tested by the Council could be putting us at risk of food poisoning.

Reading charity marks 30 years since the 1st HIV cases in the UK

Thames Valley Positive Support says more awareness is needed

Reading's bid for City Status to be debated at Westminster

The reasons for Reading to be given city status will be put forward in Parliament this afternoon

Thames Valley Police launch their summer drink-drive campaign

The devasting consequences of drink driving are being highlighted by police as they launch a summer crack down

Clinical Trial In Reading To 'Improve Quality Of Life' For Diabetics

Scientists at the University of Reading are working on a new machine to measure a diabetic's blood sugar level by taking a reading from their eye.

Fly-Tipping Warning For Businesses And Residents In And Around Henley

After a Sonning Common handyman and a Henley Estate Agents were hit with a hefty fine we're being warned to watch what happens to our rubbish.

Another Chance To Look At Wokingham Housing Plans

We're going to be asked again for our thoughts on plans relating to ten thousand new homes in Wokingham.

Eat Reading Live!

Cookery demos, free food samples and live music are on the menu for shoppers in Reading today.

Reading Couple Bag Former Middleton Home

Despite interest from as far afield as the US, Russia and Switzerland, the former childhood home of the Duchess of Cambridge has been sold to a Reading couple.

Police Appeal For Whereabouts Of Man Charged With Reading Sex Assault

Police are hunting a man charged with sexual assault following an incident at Reading Station.

CCTV Used To Catch Bus Yobs

On-board CCTV footage has helped police catch a group of boys, one as young as eleven, wanted for attacking two buses in Reading.

Chef James Martin In Reading

Celebrity chef James Martin is urging people in Reading to buy local.

Reading Heart Attack Victim Helps Fund Life-Saving Machine

A Reading man who was treated at the Royal Berks after suffering a heart attack has helped to buy a life-saving machine to say thank you to the hospital

Tax Trial For Reading Businesses

A new way of checking if smaller businesses are paying their taxes is being trialled in Reading from today.

Spate Of Burglaries In Henley

Police patrols have been stepped up in Henley following sixty burglaries in the area since the beginning of the year.

Shinfield Housing Plans Thrown Out Again

After planning bosses in Wokingham rejected proposals for nearly 200 homes in Shinfield, an effort to overturn their ruling has failed.

Mobile Warning For Wokingham Drivers

Drivers in Wokingham are being warned they're FOUR times more likely to crash if they use a mobile phone behind the wheel.

Cow Lane Re-opens

Almost four weeks after it closed so work to improve Reading's railway could continue, Cow Lane re-opens.

Redlands and University area residents raise neighbourhood concerns

People living in the Redlands and University area of Reading have revealed parking and traffic issues are their top concerns

Teenage girl sexually assaulted in Woodley

Police are reassuring young women after a 16-year-old was attacked near Bulmershe Leisure Centre

Reading's City Status bid hand delivered to the Government

Reading's currently the bookies favourite to gain city status

Man tied up during robbery in Thatcham

A 60-year-old's had his fishing gear stolen by three men at the Nature Discovery Centre

Hundreds of children are sexually abused in Thames Valley

More than 1,000 sex offences against children were recorded by Reading's police force in 2009-10.

Plans to expand 3 Wokingham Primary Schools are up for discussion

Three Wokingham primary schools could be expanded as council bosses try and deal with high demand for places in September

Helping People In Reading Back To Life After Strokes

A Reading man who suffered a stroke aged just 34 says there is life afterwards.

'Abusive And Controlling' Husband Jailed For Murdering Wife

A Bracknell man found guilty of murdering his wife has been sentenced to life behind bars.

Road improvement scheme given the go-ahead for West Berkshire

Work will begin shortly to improve over one hundred roads across the district

Man Found Unconscious In Whitley

A man assaulted in Whitley was left lying unconscious in the street with a fractured skull.

Fire Warnings For Businesses

There is a warning for businesses in Reading, that would be crippled if they suffered a serious fire, to think again about what they would do in an emergency.

Praise For Reading Student Police Officer

A student police officer from Reading, who had only been on patrol for five weeks when she was called to help a seriously ill woman, acted with 'courage and integrity.'

Spaces available at Reading's 1st free school

Parents are being reminded that they still have time to enrol their children at Reading's first ever free school

Woman attacked in Tilehurst

Police have launched an investigation after a woman was forced to the ground on Wednesday

Reading buses voluntary redundancy consultation comes to an end

The number of people catching the bus has fallen by 6% year on year

Reading railway upgrade to be finished ahead of schedule

Plans to transform Reading's railway will now be completed as early as 2015

Revolutionary recycling system lands Reading mall award nomination

A system used by a Reading Shopping Centre to turn food waste into water will save them three times more than originally thought

Unemployment Falls In Reading, Wokingham And West Berkshire

The number of people out of work in Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire has fallen according to figures out this morning.

Reading Gets Olympic Nod

The Olympic torch will pass through Reading next year on its way to London.

Armed Robbery In Shinfield

Police hunt three men after an armed robbery at a petrol station in Shinfield.

Man Loses Thousands After Bank Cards And Bracelet Taken From Henley Gym

A man has been robbed of almost £12,000 after his bank cards and a bracelet were stolen from a gym in Henley.

Robbery In Reading

Police appeal for witnesses after a man was robbed in Reading town centre.

Promotion Would Put Reading On Map

Reading's international profile will be raised if the Royals are promoted to the Premier League.

Reading Has 16th Highest Demand For Hayfever Medicines In UK

Reading is among the top twenty towns and cities in the UK with the highest demand for hayfever treatments according to supermarket chain Tesco.

Reading Centre To Steer Women Away From Crime Celebrates First Year

A Reading drop-in centre designed to keep women away from crime and out of jail has helped more than 450 ladies in its first year.

Police Morale At 'Rock Bottom'

Morale has fallen to rock bottom among some of the police force which covers Reading.

Radar Used To Check Safety Of Road After Hole Appears

Radar technology will be used to check roads in Twyford are safe after a hole measuring about 10 ft by 8 ft opened up in the ground.

Eurovision Comes To Reading's Twin Town

The 2011 Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in Reading's twin town of Dusseldorf.

No Jail Sentence For Man Involved In Fatal M4 Crash

A 53 year old man who admitted causing death by careless driving following a crash on the M4 near Reading last year has avoided jail.

Thames Water Ad Banned

An advert for Reading's water supplier, Thames Water, has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority.

Calcot cleaning company fined for misleading claims

A cleaning company based in Calcot has been forced to pay thousands of pounds for making false claims on it's website

Pride Of Reading Launches

The eighth Pride of Reading Awards have been officially launched today.

Charges Follow Reading Drugs Bust

Ten men have been charged following drugs raids in Reading.

Clear Up At Swinley Forest

Twenty miles of hose is being removed from Swinley Forest in Bracknell as crews tackling fires there finally leave the site.

Reading 107FM Celebrate Latest Listener Figures

Reading 107fm is the fastest growing local radio station in the town.

Crackdown On Reckless Drivers Welcomed

A road safety organisation for Reading says the government needs to make sure their plans to crackdown on reckless drivers are enforced.

Vandals Leave Henley Drivers With Huge Bill

Vandals have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage after throwing a substance, thought to be glue or brake fluid, over cars in Henley.

Reading Apprentice First To Be Fired

Reading's Edward Hunter has become the first Apprentice candidate to be fired by Lord Sugar.

New School Could Be Part Of Global Network

The team behind plans for a new school for Reading town centre want to build similar schools all over the world.

BMX Track To Beat ASB In Earley

A BMX track for young people in Earley will combat anti-social behaviour in the area.

Local Elections 2011 - Results

The results are in for Reading, Wokingham and finally, West Berkshire, following the local elections yesterday.

More foster carers needed in Reading

People who have a love for children are being urged to consider fostering.

Reading Man Accused Of Attacking Dog Expected In Court

A Reading man is due in court today accused of hitting and kicking a puppy.

17th Reading beer and cider festival hailed a huge success

More of us attended the Kings Meadow event over the bank holiday weekend

New Reading University student accommodation opens its doors

A new development which will become home to more than 600 Reading students from September is opening its doors for the first time this week.

A new wheelchair for William Arnott

A team of people from Arborfield are setting off on the challenge of a lifetime this morning.

Reading Marks The Royal Wedding

As Berkshire's Kate Middleton marries Prince William, people in Reading are among those joining in worldwide celebrations.

Arson Attack At Caversham Charity Shop

Police patrols are being stepped up in Caversham after a charity shop was broken into and some of its stock set on fire.

Reading Is Identity Fraud Hotspot

Reading has been named the sixth worst place in the country for identity fraud.

Decision due on windfarm in Reading

Campaigners against plans to erect four wind turbines in Reading will find out whether they've been successful in their fight later

Burglars Attack Purley Couple In Their Own Home

A couple have been attacked in their own home, after burglars wielding baseball bats forced their way in to a house in Purley.

Broken Bottle Used In Henley Attack

One man has been stabbed in the face with a broken bottle, another has been hit over the head with it and a third has had his arm injured during an assault in Henley.

Reading MP raises concerns over plans for IKEA

Reading West MP Alok Sharma is worried that a new store in Calcot could cause chaos on the roads

Teenager dies in three-car pile up in Lower Earley

A 19-year-old man has died in a three vehicle collision in Lower Earley

Safety Warning For Bikers Comes As Crash Stats Fall

Fewer bikers are being injured on Reading's roads.

Wokingham Man Sentenced For Managing Brothel

A Wokingham man convicted of managing a brothel has been spared jail.

Bikers' Egg Run

Steps are being taken to make sure children in Reading who've never received an Easter Egg before don't miss out this year.

Man Hospitalised Following Assault In Reading

Three men have been arrested after an assault in Reading last night put another man in hospital.

Thames Valley Police Authority slammed over leaflet printing

Campaigners are accusing the watchdog of wasting tens of thousands of pounds publishing glossy magazines and leaflets

University of Reading Climbs League Table

Reading's University has climbed six spots up one of the education league tables.

University of Reading develops cannabis treatment for Epilepsy

People suffering with epilepsy could be given fresh hope if groundbreaking new research by a team at Reading's University is a success

Government Breaks Silence On Arborfield Garrison Closure

Plans to close Arborfield Garrison by 2015 have been confirmed by the government.

Road changes in Reading

The final phase of town centre improvement works are underway

'Accidental death' verdict recorded at inquest into death of Reading toddler

Brad Kremer died after falling off a hotel balcony in Sardinia in August 2009

CCTV footage released of armed robbery in Tilehurst

Police are hoping CCTV footage will help them catch an armed robber who targeted a Tilehurst bookies last month

Unemployment up in Reading

The number of people claiming jobseekers allowance in Reading increases for the 3rd month in a row

Domestic violence figures released for Berkshire

Crown Prosecution Service release figures on the number of domestic abuse convictions

Plans for volunteer grit wardens in Reading

As we try and make the most of the warm weather, council bosses in Reading are already preparing for next winter

Targeting metal theft in Reading

Crackdown on thieves who cause delays on trains between Reading and London by stealing metal cables from railway lines

Man found 'Not guilty' in connection with M4 crash

A man's been found not guilty of causing death by dangerous driving after an 80-year-old man from Woodley died in a crash last year.

New garden of remembrance opened for Royals fans

Reading Football club have officially opened a memorial garden for fans who want to be laid to rest in the club grounds

Police Seek 'Fake' Guns After Robbery Conviction

Police are trying to track down what they believe are fake guns after they appeared in photos associated with two Reading men convicted of robbery.

Tribute To Motorcyclist Killed In Brimpton Crash

The family of a motorcyclist who died in a crash in Brimpton near Reading on Sunday say his death has left an enormous void in their lives.

Three men injured in attack in Wokingham

Police launch an investigation after the assault on Saturday

Yell to launch consultation on job cuts

A three month consultation begins this week on plans to cut 78 jobs from Reading based Yell

Ambulance Service Number One For Response Times

The ambulance service which covers Reading responds to life threatening 999 calls faster than any other ambulance service in England.