A shop in Caversham has held onto its license but been handed with a one-month suspension after it sold alcohol to a 15-year-old without asking for ID. More than 50 residents had written to Reading Borough Council (RBC) calling for it to give the
THERE are now just two weeks to go until this year's Readipop Festival. The three-day charity event, which takes place by the bank of the Thames in Caversham, will start on Friday, July 12. Read more: Full line up for Readipop Festival
STREATLEY’S community could be in “serious jeopardy” after plans for a new car park deemed “essential” for the village were thrown out by West Berkshire Council (WBC). The Swan at Streatley wanted to add 87 car parking spaces to its site following
Bathroom specialists Bathstore has collapsed, putting more than 500 jobs at risk across the country. The company has one of its 135 stores on Bennet Road, to the south of Reading town centre. Administrators from BDO have said the
Plans for a new indoor market, restaurant and bar at the former Poundland and Stacks stores in Broad Street Mall were approved last night (June 26), despite concerns from police. Reading Borough Council’s (RBC) Planning Applications committee backed
AN art gallery in Caversham is opening a new exhibition of a local artist’s silhouette work this week (June 28). The Caversham Picture Framer is “delighted to announce” that the gallery will be exhibiting a new collection of artworks by resident
SAM Norris, who has ridden for Reading Racers in recent weeks, remains in hospital following his horrific crash at the British Youth Championships in Glasgow last week. The 15-year-old was initially placed on a life-support machine with a serious
PUNTERS at Newbury Racecourse can look forward to the arrival of three fabulous #GinThursdays. Beginning with the return of the annual Gin Festival on Thursday, July 4, the gin theme will continue across the following two Thursdays. There will
A NEW resource centre for children with autism is being officially opened in Reading next week. The Blessed Mary Ward Centre, located at Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School in Southcote, will provide 30 places for youngsters with autism spectrum
READING is set to bask in temperatures of up to 30C (and maybe even hotter) this Saturday as the hot weather makes a welcome return. After a decidely grim June so far, Saturday's forecast is for sun from dawn until dusk. The weather forecast
TwWYFORD enjoyed a fine 63-32 win over neighbours Wargrave in their Kennet LV League Division Two Central East home match last Friday after winning on all three triples. Scores: T. Bardwell, P. Gaskell, B. Stain 11-10; S. Chamberlain, P. Hynes,
THE FIFA Women’s World Cup has been immensely enjoyable. There have, however, been two instances with VAR used at penalties, causing controversy. This led to pundits talking nonsense about law changes for goalkeepers at penalties. These games
The mystery closure of a school swimming pool used by Reading residents was due to a boiler failure, it has been revealed. Read more: Another Reading pool closed Highdown School in Emmer Green revealed that their swimming pool and changing
A WORLD famous performing arts school which taught the likes of Kate Winslet and Joanne Froggatt will be opening its doors very soon. Redroofs School for the Performing Arts is launching Saturday schools in Wokingham at the Holme Grange School and
A CHARITY which has provided over 30 years of support to bereaved families has received a generous amount of £9,000 from the National Lottery Fund. Cruse Bereavement Care which is located in Bracknell helps provide support to bereaved families through
SONNING businessman Max McNeill was left fuming as his eagerly-awaited trip to Royal Ascot last Thursday turned into a nightmare. One of the best horses he part owns, Aweedram, had been entered into the Britannia Stakes which offered nearly £75,000
LAST weekend saw the start of the new season on the river sections of the RDAA venues, writes Dave Wright. After three months of the closed season fish seem difficult to catch until they get used to the baits used by anglers. This point was proved
Reading FC have sealed a new sponsorship deal ahead of the new season, according to reports. Journalist Courtney Friday has tweeted that the Royals have agreed terms online gambling firm Casumo. The deal is also reputed to be a club record
PLAYING off a handicap of 13, Terry Phelps returned a remarkable four-over par 77 off the white tees on Sunday to become West Berks’ senior champion. Five-times previous champion, Tony Coventry, was second with 81 while three-time winner and last
