Berkshire News

Police probe baby's cardiac arrest at theme park
Sun, 05 May 2024 17:43:47 GMT
A woman is arrested on suspicion of neglecting a five-month-old boy who is in a critical condition.

Sikh parade returns to town after five years
Sun, 05 May 2024 17:23:50 GMT
The Nagar Kirtan parade was first held in Reading in 2002 but stopped due to the Covid pandemic.

Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed
Sun, 05 May 2024 06:21:33 GMT
A story about an annual swimming race being cancelled was among our most read in Berkshire.

Berkshire Big Picture: Sunday's image of the county
Sun, 05 May 2024 06:56:00 GMT
Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

Which South East trains will run on strike day?
Sun, 05 May 2024 06:11:54 GMT
Aslef train drivers strikes have been announced, affecting services across Kent, Surrey and Sussex.

Matthew Barber re-elected as Thames Valley PCC
Sat, 04 May 2024 13:55:03 GMT
The Conservative has been in the role since May 2021.

Officers honoured for stabbing murder case
Sat, 04 May 2024 06:45:44 GMT
Thames Valley Police officers who investigated the murder of Reece Heffernan receive commendations.

Rail travellers face bus replacements over weekend
Sat, 04 May 2024 06:20:57 GMT
People are urged to check ahead as four separate pieces of work are taking place in the region.

Local election results across the south of England
Fri, 03 May 2024 05:02:18 GMT
Results from councils in Hampshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Dorset.

King hugs niece Zara at Windsor horse show after return to duties
Fri, 03 May 2024 14:12:19 GMT
It is the third event in four days for the King, who is undergoing cancer treatment.

No change in Reading after local elections
Fri, 03 May 2024 18:36:00 GMT
Labour maintains control of Reading Borough Council following Thursday's elections.

Number of summer lock keepers on Thames slashed
Fri, 03 May 2024 12:40:45 GMT
One company that offers boat hire on the Thames said the change was a "backward step".

University's £3.3m cash boost for museum and collections
Fri, 03 May 2024 05:26:43 GMT
It is double what University of Reading was previously awarded from the Research England fund.

Inclusive rugby club 'provides a home' for members
Fri, 03 May 2024 05:28:21 GMT
Berkshire Unicorns RFC recently won the International Gay Rugby (IGR) UK league.

House damaged by fire after lightning strike
Thu, 02 May 2024 16:18:28 GMT
A loft was damaged by the blaze after lightning struck the building at about 05:30 BST.

Resurgent Royals end Seasiders' play-off dreams
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:46:43 GMT
Reading end Blackpool's League One play-off hopes with an impressive performance to end their tough season on a high.

Selles a 'better coach' because of Reading's problems
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:39:19 GMT
Reading boss Ruben Selles believes the turmoil the club has been through has made him a "better coach".

Humphries ends losing streak against Littler
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 22:13:07 GMT
Luke Humphries earns his first win over Luke Littler since the World Championship final at the PDC European Darts Grand Prix in Sindelfingen, Germany.

Burton Albion 3-2 Reading
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 16:32:32 GMT
Burton grab what could be a crucial three points in their fight against relegation in League One with a 3-2 win over Reading.

Chesterfield 3-2 Maidenhead United
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 14:03:58 GMT
Chesterfield end their time in the National League with a victory over Maidenhead in front of a sell-out crowd of 10,108.

Signing off with a win
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 20:09:00 GMT
Reading finish with a win against Blackpool.

Resurgent Royals end Seasiders' play-off dreams
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:46:43 GMT
Reading end Blackpool's League One play-off hopes with an impressive performance to end their tough season on a high.

Selles a 'better coach' because of Reading's problems
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:39:19 GMT
Reading boss Ruben Selles believes the turmoil the club has been through has made him a "better coach".

The Reading FC Podcast
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 20:09:00 GMT
Reading finish with a win against Blackpool.

'If losing doesn't hurt, you shouldn't be involved'
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 18:00:00 GMT
A look back to the final away day of the season which ended in a 3-2 defeat to Burton.

Burton Albion 3-2 Reading
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 16:32:32 GMT
Burton grab what could be a crucial three points in their fight against relegation in League One with a 3-2 win over Reading.

Why not aim for the top six next season?
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 17:31:00 GMT
Tim, Ady and Mick share the joy as Reading are now safe from relegation.

Barnsley 2-2 Reading
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 16:53:42 GMT
Barnsley have to come from behind twice to draw 2-2 draw with Reading.

The 'remarkable' rise of Ruben Selles
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:58:26 GMT
BBC Radio Berkshire's Reading commentator Tim Dellor heaps praise on manager Ruben Selles

Young fans inspired by star striker on club course
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:17:18 GMT
Reading FC top scorer Harvey Knibbs meets underprivileged children at a holiday activity session.

Reading 1-1 Lincoln City
Sat, 06 Apr 2024 16:59:24 GMT
Play-off chasing Lincoln extend their unbeaten League One run to 16 matches but have to settle for a draw at lowly Reading.

What are Thursday's elections and how can I vote?
Thu, 02 May 2024 07:24:07 GMT
Voters in parts of England will elect councillors, mayors and police commissioners on 2 May.

Size of dinosaur not determined by climate - study
Sat, 06 Apr 2024 06:12:28 GMT
A new study shows the size of a dinosaur did not depend on where they live.

Watch: Cirque star flips into the record books
Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:50:27 GMT
Video captures former British gymnast Lucie Colebeck set a handspring world record in a break from performing with Cirque du Soleil.

Take a trip around a rare royal doll house
Mon, 22 Jan 2024 06:17:39 GMT
A collection of tiny treasures from Queen Mary's Dolls' House has been put on show to mark the 100th anniversary of its creation.

Drone video of Thames Valley floods in 43 seconds
Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:32:46 GMT
Aerial footage over the Thames Valley shows flooding remains, a week after heavy rain hit.

Slough Town FC supports mascot with autism
Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:15:07 GMT
The clubs captain Josh Jackman wore ear defenders in solidarity with young fan Roseanne.