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  • Published: 12 Mar 2010 17:01

    Police search for masked robbers

    POLICE are hunting masked men who robbed a Tesco Express on Monday.

  • Published: 12 Mar 2010 17:00

    White demands more from faltering Finch

    NEIL White accused his Finchampstead side of underestimating Newbury after they slipped to a disappointing 2-1 home defeat on Saturday.

  • Published: 12 Mar 2010 16:49

    Lightning strikes home in Cippenham

    FIREFIGHTERS were called to a home in Cippenham after lightning struck the roof.

  • Published: 12 Mar 2010 16:00

    Life in jail for stabbing lover

    A MAN who stabbed his girlfriend 20 times after she accused him of having an affair with another woman, has been jailed for life.

  • Published: 12 Mar 2010 16:00

    Knight of the long knives

    THE man who blew the whistle on a Royal Borough political adviser is refusing to come out of the shadows after exposing an alleged smear campaign.

  • Published: 12 Mar 2010 16:00

    A night at the races

    A PROPOSED 200-bedroom hotel opposite Ascot Racecourse is a step closer to reality after the plan was welcomed by councillors and police.

  • Published: 12 Mar 2010 15:00

    Wanklyn insists the best is yet to come

    WAYNE Wanklyn insisted his Wokingham & Emmbrook side are still not back to their best, despite seeing them ease to a 5-0 win over Didcot Town Reserves on Saturday.

  • Last updated: 12 Mar 2010 13:55

    Gemma going for Euro glory

    A FORMER East Berkshire College student is hoping to represent Britain at the Eurovision Song Contest.

  • Published: 12 Mar 2010 13:30

    Silence broken over YouTube scandal which rocked borough

    Council leader David Burbage has finally stepped from behind a wall of silence to reassure residents after revelations of a conspiracy led to the resignation of a high profile political adviser.

  • Published: 12 Mar 2010 12:54

    Dumas hoping Bees are stung into reaction

    THE Bracknell Bees were stung badly last weekend in the race for the final play-off spot as they were thrashed 8-0 at nearest rivals Swindon Wildcats.

  • Published: 12 Mar 2010 10:00

    Campaigning mum honoured

    A DEDICATED mum has picked up a top award at a glitzy ceremony.

  • Published: 12 Mar 2010 09:12

    Robbery charge against Devon man

    A DEVON man has been charged with two counts of robbery in South Bucks in June last year.

  • Last updated: 12 Mar 2010 09:00

    Windsor sevens plate joy for Eton

    THE 61st Windsor Schools Sevens was heralded as one of the best and saw a changing of the guard.

  • Published: 12 Mar 2010 08:00

    Jailed after stamping

    A JUDGE has sentenced three men who robbed and stamped on a man to steal his heroin to eight years in prison.

  • Published: 11 Mar 2010 16:16

    Reading hero mourned on return to UK

    CROWDS lined the streets of Wootton Basset this afternoon to pay their respects to fallen Reading army hero Coporal Richard Green

  • Published: 11 Mar 2010 16:00

    X marks the spot!

    YOUNGSTERS were welcomed to the wacky world of science.

  • Published: 11 Mar 2010 16:00

    Avoid poll card nightmare

    THOSE wanting to vote in the election are being urged to register.

  • Published: 11 Mar 2010 16:00

    Little comfort in defeat for Robins

    BRACKNELL Town racked up another unwanted milestone on Tuesday night as they slumped to their 20th straight defeat at the hands of Bedfont Green.

  • Published: 11 Mar 2010 15:00

    Underwood: "Fizzers have found their sparkle"

    SANDHURST Town boss Jon Underwood believes his side are currently playing their best football of the season, without getting their just desserts.

  • Published: 11 Mar 2010 15:00

    Books are brought to life

    HARRY Potter, Batman and Spongebob Squarepants in the same room can only mean one thing - World Book Day.

  • Published: 11 Mar 2010 14:01

    Residents encouraged to buy 'ethical' gifts this Mother's Day

    A CHILDREN'S charity is encouraging people to buy ethical 'real gifts' this Mother's Day.

  • Published: 11 Mar 2010 13:30

    Cake fit for Heroes

    SHOPPERS can support servicemen and women by eating cake on Saturday.

  • Published: 11 Mar 2010 13:00

    Jets bounce back

    THE Slough Jets made their final visit to the Planet Ice Basingstoke a successful one with 4-2 triumph over the Bison on Saturday.

  • Published: 11 Mar 2010 10:34

    Bonus in store for John Lewis partners

    PARTNERS at Waitrose and John Lewis in Reading began the day with the news that this year's bonus is to be 15% of their annual salary, equal to almost eight weeks pay.

  • Published: 11 Mar 2010 10:25

    United open 11-point gap

    ASCOT United moved 11 points clear of the Hellenic Premier Division drop zone last night (Wednesday) with a crucial 3-1 win over fellow strugglers Carterton.

  • Published: 11 Mar 2010 10:20

    Live gig at Slough Library

    THE stage is set for the first ever live gig at Slough library.

  • Published: 11 Mar 2010 10:00

    Brothel shock for parade traders

    POLICE have closed down a brothel they say was operating above shops in Virginia Water.

  • Published: 11 Mar 2010 10:00

    Twins club plans nearly new sale

    READING & District Twins Plus Club is holding a nearly new sale at Emmer Green's St Barnabas Church Hall in St Barnabas Road.

  • Published: 11 Mar 2010 10:00

    Sunday action for clean-up team

    THE BTCV Biodiversity Action Team will be taking part in this year's RESCUE event in Prospect Park on Sunday.

  • Published: 11 Mar 2010 08:00

    Looking fab after dropping five dress sizes

    SUPER slimmer Angela Stretten has been crowned gym member of the year after shedding 10 stone in just 16 months.

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