VOLUNTEERS have been playing their part in keeping the waterways free of harmful substances with distinctive yellow labels. Staff from Thames Water recently joined forces with the Action for the River Kennet (ARK) environmental group. The team
A MAN who died after hitting his head on the floor after being punched near a nightclub has been formally identified. Malcom Callender, from Crowthorne died after suffering a blow to his head after being punched to the ground and hitting his head
POLICE have released CCTV images of specific witnesses after a man entered the Savers store in the Kennett Shopping Centre and threatened a member of staff. The incident took place on Sunday, April 7 between 10am and 11am. The man entered the
FRIENDLY members of a Woodley beavers group paid a visit to a Reading care home to celebrate Easter. Residents at Sunrise of Sonning, on Old Bath Road, were joined by the third Woodley Beavers as part of the luxury care home's efforts to encourage
A VILLAGE is keeping centuries-old traditions alive with their maypole and Morris dancing day. Hurst Morris People's event is on Sunday, April 28 from noon at Hurst Village Hall in School Road, Hurst. There will be dances to watch and also
YOUNG people who are coming to terms with their sexuality and gender are being supported through a new campaign. The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) has released tips on how to ensure children get the support they
The council has missed out on more than £2.6m in the last five years after a number of taxes from residents and businesses went unpaid. An investigation found that Reading Borough Council (RBC) had not collected hundreds of thousands of pounds
A CARING development sales manager from Miller Homes Southern is getting ready to take part in a charity trip of a lifetime. Shannon Downey, from Reading, will be helping to build new homes for orphans and vulnerable children in Africa as part of
TWO players who have pulled on their opponents' shirt led Berkshire to an outstanding victory over a strong Middlesex 2nd XI in a friendly match at the Wormsley Estate on Sunday. Finchampstead first-team skipper Dan Lincoln and Wokingham's Archie
Plans have been submitted for a huge development to replace Reading’s former Royal Mail depot. The development, called Reading Metropolitan, is next to Reading Station on Caversham Road and includes 658 homes, office space and a health centre.
ANIMAL lovers will get the chance to interact with cute and cuddly pets in a series of workshops. Pets at Home will be hosting a My Pet Pals workshop, during the Easter Holidays from April 6 to April 28 in stores across Berkshire. Children will
Residents are calling for action to tackle student behaviour in east Reading. More than a hundred complaints have been sent to the University of Reading (UoR), the police and the council about anti-social behaviour in the area surrounding a halls
A NEW pedestrian and cycle route has opened in Reading after two railway bridges were upgraded to create more space. On Monday, April 15, the new routes at Cow Lane opened following the creation of the new wider road, which allows for double decker
SENIOR managers at West Berkshire Council will receive a pay rise which will be paid for through staff restructuring. Six jobs will likely go over the next two years to cover the cost of the increase, and some staff could be made redundant.
ON Thursday May 2, residents of West Berkshire will vote for 40 councillors to represent them for the next four years in the district council. You have to be registered to vote to be able to take part in the elections. The deadline for the local
A FORMER West End choreographer and director is set to inspire the next generation of budding young performers in Reading. Yasmin Yazdi, 36, has taken on the role as the new principal of Stagecoach Performing Arts Reading Caversham, bringing a wealth
THE first operational changes since Reading Buses acquired Newbury and District last September will come into effect on Tuesday, April 23. Reading Buses chief executive officer Robert Williams says the companies have been reviewing how they can
‘Excessive’ plans to add an extra storey to a 315-home central Reading development are set to be refused by the council. The 315-home site on Napier Road is currently being built, with developer Lochailort hoping to add an extra storey with 23
THE world's largest travelling vintage funfair has come to Reading for the Easter holidays. Carters Steam Fair arrived at Prospect Park on Saturday (April 13) and will remain open to the public until April 22, with fairground rides and attractions
SOME of the biggest names in comedy will be descending on Reading next month for a side-splitting evening of humour. The fundraising performance is coming to The Hexagon on May 7 and will be hosted by Welsh funnyman Rob Brydon. Also on the bill
A MIDWIFE has scooped a top national award for going above and beyond in the care she provides to families going through pregnancy loss. Juliette Ward's compassionate and sensitive approach has seen her recognised by The Mariposa Trust with the
