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Police appear to close off road in city centre after …
Good evening, welcome to our live coverage of the police response to an 'incident' in …
Co-founder of post-punk, gothic rock band to perform in Reading …
David J, bassist, singer, and songwriter and co-founder of post-punk, gothic rock band Bauhaus is …
Tickets now on sale for art centre's 20th anniversary season
Tickets are now on sale for Arlington Arts Centre's 20th anniversary season, which features an …
Is another heatwave coming? Met Office reveals 'return to very …
The Met Office has said that some locations may once again reach heatwave criteria, marking …
Lidl releases new air fryer that's £190 cheaper than branded …
Lidl is set to release a Glass Air Fryer as a Middle Aisle item at …
Classic childhood sweet from 1980s spotted in UK shops 28 …
Opal Fruits have been spotted in some UK shops like Poundland, B&M and Home Bargains
Fire service issues advice for water safety on World Drowning …
Firefighters are urging people to stay safe around water this summer as World Drowning Prevention …
Emergency care provided after fire
Emergency care was provided to a person following a fire in south Oxfordshire.
Debbie McGee becomes patron of Brain Tumour Research
Debbie McGee is calling for urgent action to fund better brain tumour treatment.
Police find £20m of cocaine hidden in bananas
Thames Valley Police officers found almost £20m worth of cocaine hidden in bananas.
Parents warned as hundreds of squishy toys seized
Reading Trading Standards officers impounded more than 320 toys last week, the council says.
New festival focused on wellbeing brings women together in Reading
This Girl Can Festival brought women together in Reading earlier this month for a range …
I swapped Purdy & Figg spray for Lakeland's £14.99 version …
Lakeland's viral new cleaning product has premium-looking bottles, excellent cleaning performance and fragrances that I …
20mph speed limit proposal scrapped after public objections
The 20mph proposal for Thatcham is not going ahead – because of public protest.
Cocaine worth nearly £20m found in banana shipment
A Hampshire Police and Thames Valley Police specialist unit helped move the drugs to a …
UK restaurant chain to shut all 106 sites in weeks …
Beefeater has confirmed the closing date of all its restaurants across the UK, with the …
Aldi reveals latest 25 priority locations across UK for new …
The supermarket chain, which is aiming to reach 1,500 stores nationwide, has revealed a list …
Man arrested following crash involving cyclist and a van
A man has been arrested following a collision involving a cyclist and a van in …
Santander makes major branch closure promise to millions of customers
Santander has pledged not to close any more Santander or TSB branches before 2028, offering …
I took my Minecraft-mad daughters to Alton Towers' new Meet …
I visited Alton Towers' new Minecraft Meet the Mobs attraction with my two daughters. From …
Reading MP Olivia Bailey out of government after major Labour …
Olivia Bailey ? Labour MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire ? is out of …
Council issues warning and recall as counterfeit toys could pose …
HUNDREDS of potentially unsafe children's 'squishy' toys have been seized from shops in Reading amid …
Reading landmark needs hundreds of thousands of pounds to stay …
Hundreds of thousands of pounds are needed to keep a landmark in Reading standing.
Natural History Museum's new storage facility
BBC Radio Berkshire goes behind the scenes to see the new facility being built in …
South weekly quiz: Which song featured this man's mandolin?
Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight …
What is causing the summer wildfires?
A number of factors are creating ideal conditions for fire, making wildfires increasingly common.
Reading roundabout chaos as roadworks cause huge queues near M4
Roadworks at a busy roundabout are causing long queues of traffic for drivers in Reading.
Reading venue at centre of shocking attempted murder could reopen …
A bar at the centre of an attempted murder in Reading is set to be …
Reading FC Community Trust’s incredible £21m impact revealed
Reading Football Club has paid tribute to Reading FC Community Trust
‘Land grab’ or ‘excellent’? Mixed reaction to huge new council …
There have been mixed reactions in the area as a new Ridgeway Council is set …
Reading’s former library faces major change after being left empty
The former main library in Reading is set to be sealed off to deter intruders …
Gangs, violence and dumped dead animals: The hidden world of …
Farmers talk of attacks as police receive nearly 9,000 reports of banned hare coursing, the …
New daytime presenter announced for BBC Radio Berkshire
Broadcaster Lucy Horobin will join BBC Radio Berkshire as their daytime presenter next month
Andrew Lloyd Webber satire musical heading to Reading’s Face Bar
After a successful run at the Edinburgh Festival, Webber!, a musical about the life and …
Detached home on Calcot golf course on sale for £1.45m
Located off East Drive in Calcot, a Reading property is on the market for £1,450,000, …
Rotary golf tournament raises thousands for charity
Rotary Club of Reading Maiden Erlegh's charity golf tournament held earlier this month raised over …
Miles Davis tribute concert coming to Woodley this September
'Milesin' will feature some of the classic quintet's repertoire from the 1950s and 60s, played …
Berkshire heating installer highly commended at awards
Adam Dare, from Berkshire and founder of Eco Renewables Ltd, was awarded the Highly Commended …
Village society visits historic country estate for annual visit
Wargrave Local History Society recently toured the National Trust’s Hinton Ampner estate in Hampshire for …
Two Berkshire teens cycling 840km for charity raise over £5k
Two teenagers have raised more than £5,000 for Berkshire Women's Aid with an 840km cycling …
The family-run Berkshire pub with ‘amazing’ views guests call an …
The George & Dragon in Berkshire is a family-owned pub praised for its views and …
Outdoor cinema to bring award-winning adventure films to Basildon Park
An outdoor cinema hosted by Secret Adventures, will take place on Saturday, September 5.
Northern Lights fans invited to help scientists forecast space weather
A University of Reading research team is calling on the public to help classify Arctic …
Four comedians to perform shows in Reading this October
Comedians Alan Davies, Chris Ramsey, Tom Davis, and Nish Kumar are all set to perform …
People encouraged to sign up for 100-metre charity abseil returning …
People are being encouraged to sign up for the Spinnaker Tower Abseil, which is returning …
Da Capo amateur orchestra to host open day for musicians
Da Capo, also known as the 'Do All Come And Play Orchestra,' will hold an …
Reading West MP welcomes major review of firework laws
Reading West and Mid Berkshire MP Olivia Bailey has welcomed a major review of fireworks …
West Berkshire residents can now sign up for garden waste …
West Berkshire residents can now sign up for garden waste collections.
Dispute as disabled man from Reading blasts company for 'botched' …
A disabled man from Reading and a company are in a dispute after the man …
Plan for bungalows next to former pub in Reading rejected
A plan for two new homes next to a former pub in Reading has been …
Vital repairs approved for historic Caversham Court Gardens
A heritage site with over 800 years of history is set to undergo vital repairs …
Police statement after A329 blocked near Bracknell
Thames Valley Police have issued a statement after all lanes were blocked for hours on …
Why are there so many empty shops on Friar Street?
There are about a dozen shop units on just one town centre street in Reading …
Police arrest 4 people following crime spree in Newbury
Police have arrested four people in connection with a string of offences in Newbury.
Doctor accused of sexually assaulting woman
John O'Connell appeared before Reading Magistrates' Court where he did not enter a plea.
'Eyesore' derelict cinema set for new life as mosque
The Ritz, a former bingo hall and cinema, has been acquired by the Wokingham Islamic …
New art campaign is tackling homelessness through urban art
The "I Was Here" installation, created by homelessness charity St Mungo's in partnership with artist …
Reading MP welcomes new PM’s tax cut announcement for household …
Reading Central MP Matt Rodda has said Burnham's tax cut to household electricity bills will …
Get Set: Biscuit Factory teams with Framespotting for film competition
The 48-Hour Film Challenge, a collaboration between Reading Biscuit Factory and Framespotting, is kicking off …
Spaghetti Map will encourage children to hunt for city artworks
Families travelling to London in the holidays can have fun and get creative
Council removes video over Justin Bieber copyright
A member of the public suggested the authority did not have the rights to use …
Play area aims to interest children in rare habitat
A science centre hopes play is the key to making children care about the future …
RaW Sounds Today: Forgotten Gods, Purple Grace, I See Orange
We went along to the Prog for Peart event last weekend and it was excellent! …
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital
Rudakubana was jailed for 52 years in 2025 for the murder of three young girls …
Burnham pauses early prison release scheme
The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted.
Cooper announces £4.5m for local maternity services
The funds are for improvements to maternity and neonatal services by tackling urgent safety risks.
To see, or not to see … that is the …
Reading is a town with traditions; among them is the Open Air Shakespeare. For many …
The concert now arriving … Hear Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra’s free …
Rail passengers visiting Reading Station this Saturday afternoon will want their trains cancelled – so …
Party on: Readipop to celebrate new studios with celebration event
Music-making charity Readipop is celebrating the completion of its new home by throwing a housewarming …
Summer cocktails land at Flight Club Reading … just in …
Reading’s newest bar, Flight Club, is celebrating summer with the launch of its new cocktail …
Head to Reading Station not to catch a train but …
What could be hotter than a Fiesta? Why a Fiesta in Reading’s famous railway station …
Future Transmissions brings The Chords UK and The Hurricanes to …
Future Transmissions is bringing a brilliant bill of high energy music to Reading this July, …
Ken Bruce to delve into his musical past with new …
He is one of the most famous voices on the airwaves … and hosts radio’s …
Live at the Apollo star Celya AB to play Edinburgh …
Honk Comedy Club has announced two comedy nights in Henley this July, featuring a line-up …
Wigwam jam! International indie rock bands play Grassroots Connect at …
A celebration of a decade of live music and radio was held in Reading’s Purple …
It’s dinner time! Les Dennis to star in show based …
Thursday nights on BBC1 in the late 1990s meant one thing: Victoria Wood’s Dinnerladies. The …
Hard dance legend Lab 4 to headline Reading day rave
Following the success of its first three daytime events, Future Transmissions has announced the line-up …
New balls please! Wimbledon on Reading’s big screen … for …
While England’s fortunes in the World Cup are attracting attention, many tennis fans are also …
Reading Classical Music Alive season launches for 2026 to 2027
Tickets have just gone on sale for the 2026-27 Classical Music Alive season, featuring world-renowned …
Restaurant review: Carmel, Queen’s Park
At Carmel in Queen’s Park, a restaurant usually described as some combination of Eastern Mediterranean …
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Former Reading youngster joins Bracknell Town
Former Reading FC youngster Lynford Sackey has joined Bracknell Town.
Jermain Defoe leaves Woking two days before Reading pre-season friendly
Former England forward Jermain Defoe has left his role as Woking boss two days before …
Reading FC announce date for new kit reveal after controversial …
Reading FC have announced when tey will reveal their new home kit for the 2026/27 …
What we learned about Richardson’s Royals in Getafe defeat
Leam Richardson’s Reading FC may have left Spain with a 1-0 defeat to Getafe, but …
‘Gambling can destroy lives’: STAR issues strong response to Reading …
Reading FC supporters' group STAR has criticised the club's decision to make online casino brand …
‘It’s a disgraceful choice’: Reading FC fans react as club …
Reading FC fans have reacted strongly on social media after the club revealed their new …
Reading FC criticised over gambling sponsor as Supporters' Trust voices …
The Supporters’ Trust At Reading (STAR) has issued a strong statement following Reading FC's announcement …
Reading FC announce online casino brand as new front of …
Reading Football Club has announced Mr Vegas as the Club's new front-of-shirt partner ahead of …
Reading FC Community Trust generated more than £20 million in …
The Reading FC Community Trust generated more than £20 million in social value during the …
Reading FC shirt sponsor change revealed as Select Car Leasing …
Reading FC has confirmed Select Car Leasing will continue as a Principal Partner - but …
Reading FC twins attract interest from clubs across Europe after …
Reading teenagers Joseph Ntege and Jubilee Ntege have attracted interest from a number of clubs …
Man banned from football for three years after brandishing knife …
Twenty-one-year-old Lewis Campbell-Williams has been banned from attending matches for three years after showing a …
Blackpool boss impressed by former Reading captain during his trial
Former Reading FC captain Andy Yiadom has impressed Blackpool boss during his trial with the …
Reading academy graduate released by Blackpool after trial
Reading FC academy graduate Tom McIntyre is still in the market for a new club …
Three Reading academy graduates among PFA free agents still looking …
Three Reading FC academy graduates are among a long list of free agents training with …
Man, 21, banned from football matches after bringing knife to …
A young man has been banned from attending football matches for three years after bringing …
Reading interested in Manchester United midfielder
Reading FC is reportedly interested in signing a Manchester United midfielder on loan.
Reading FC and Select Car Leasing agree revised sponsorship deal
Reading FC has confirmed that Select Car Leasing will continue as a Principal Partner of …
Football season set to kick-off
Next weekend (Saturday, July 25, 2026), the whistle blows to mark the start of the …
High pressing, flexible shapes and pace in Reading's 1-0 loss …
Reading FC signed off their Spanish training camp with a narrow 1-0 defeat to La …
Reading’s Fran Williams says Commonwealth Games heartbreak made her stronger …
Reading-born netball star Fran Williams says missing out on the last Commonwealth Games squad helped …
Search launched for Reading College football heroes ahead of 40-year …
A search is under way to reunite members of a historic Reading College football team …
Ambitious Wickham joins Rams RFC with eyes on promotion
"I FEEL I can truly buy into the club, I didn't want to go somewhere …
Football manager seeks players from college team for 40-year reunion
In December, it will be 40 years since the Reading College football team won the …
Greatwood stars as Berkshire begin title bid with derby victory
Berkshire made a winning start to their National Counties Championship Western Division One campaign by …
Five famous footballers you may have forgotten played for Reading …
Reading have welcomed plenty of well-known names over the years, with some of football's biggest …
Reading FC interested in Irish football star
Reading are reportedly interest in Irish football star midfielder Harry Wood.
Reading academy graduate Alex McCarthy joins League One rival
Reading academy graduate Alex McCarthy has joined Leicester City.
Argentina’s players’ Falklands banner 'entirely inappropriate', minister says
Argentina fans celebrated their victory jubilantly, with some near the pitch holding a banner which …
Reading Leisure Centres offering free activities for Commonwealth Games
In Reading, free events will run on July 18 and 19 at Better Leisure Centres …