LONDON Irish have added Brad Davis to their coaching team ahead of their return to the Gallagher Premiership. The Australian, who has previously worked with Wasps and Bath, was most recently involved with Welsh outfit Ospreys in the Pro14, helping
A WOODLEY-based charity has received a total donation of 27,600 during the Mayor's year in office. Councillor John Kaiser, outgoing Wokingham Mayor, chose Me2 Club as his charity of the year. The club enables children and young people with additional
UPPER Lambourn trainer Jonathan Portman made two attempts to win races carrying his name at Newbury on Tuesday evening, but narrowly missed out on both occasions, writes Dave Wright. His Mild Illusion (12/1) finished four-and-a-half lengths behind
FOLLOWING a vehicle search two people in Reading have been charged in connection with drug offences. Carla Conwill, aged 29, and Christopher Blanchard, aged 32, both of Lowfield Road, Reading, were charged on Friday June, 21. They have both been
LONDON Irish flanker Conor Gilsenan believes the club's new signings will have a major part to play as they return to the Gallagher Premiership. Exiles have flashed the cash to bring a wealth of international stars to Madejski Stadium, with British
BERKSHIRE Under 14s badminton team have been crowned national champions after winning the finals in Wolverhampton. It caps a hugely successful year for the county throughout the age groups, with every year group between U12s and U18s reaching the
READING CC missed out on a golden opportunity to spring a surprise in Division 2b of the Thames Valley League, but ultimately slipped to a 32-run reverse at home to second-placed Beaconsfield, writes Richard Ashton. The hosts lost the toss and were
BINFIELD continued their perfect Division 3a record by recording a seventh straight win with a seven-wicket cruise at home to Sulhamstead, writes Richard Ashton. Ian Goddard (5-34) and Tom Andrews (3-41) were the destroyers-in-chief for Mike Staves
POLICE have arrested a man after carrying out a stop and search in Reading where they found class A drugs. Abid Khan, aged 19, of Cardigan Gardens, Reading, was charged with one count of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs on Friday,
GOLFERS were in full-swing as they teed off to raise more than £30,000 for two very worthy causes. Over 150 employees took part in Bewley Homes' annual charity golf day which raised money for Sebastian's Action Trust in Crowthorne and Guide
Fears are growing developers will build on a popular golf course after the club confirmed plans to depart the site. Reading Golf Club has revealed it will leave the land in Emmer Green by March 2021 after controversial housing plans were mooted
Another swimming pool used by Reading residents has been shut, in a blow to campaigners calling for better facilities across the town. Mystery surrounds a move by Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, in Emmer Green, to close their doors to the
NEWBURY Town Council held a Fun Day for all the family on Sunday (June 23). Families visited Victoria Park, where they had the chance to meet special owls, speak to councillors and police officers, and enjoy the park. Children enjoyed watching
A drunk pedestrian who walked home from a Christmas party along a dual carriageway "may have argued with a taxi driver" shortly before being hit by a car, an inquest heard. Jack Morley, 36, from Hungerford, died on the dual carriageway in the early
The first Facebook-funded journalist in Reading has started work at Newsquest’s Berkshire offices. Alice Knight is working with the team producing The Reading Chronicle as a community reporter. The role will be Alice’s first job having completed
LEAD councillors in Reading will be receiving a significant pay rise in their allowances following a vote at last night's Full Council meeting (June 25). An independent remuneration panel had recommended changes to the councillors’ allowances scheme
FASHIONABLE residents across the South East are encouraged to upcycle clothing as part of a month-long campaign led by The British Heart Foundation (BHF). Shoppers are encouraged to take part in The Big Stitch, which will see residents pop into
READING Borough Council will soon become plastic free following a move to eliminate single-use plastics from all of it's internal and commissioned services. It follows a motion by councillor Rachel Eden, which was unanimously approved by fellow
Reading are interested in signing Brazilian winger Wenderson Galeno on loan from Porto, according to reports. Futebol365 in Portugal have reported that Reading are lining up a move for Galeno, who was on loan at Rio Ave last season, the former
