Berkshire News

Health bosses warn of 'thunderstorm asthma'
Sat, 18 May 2024 06:23:28 GMT
More people were admitted to hospital with asthma thought to be triggered by thunderstorms in June 2023.

New hospital could be built in five years, boss says
Sat, 18 May 2024 06:22:48 GMT
The Reading-based trust is looking at two potential sites for a new hospital, its boss says.

Art display for Mental Health Awareness Week
Sat, 18 May 2024 06:22:11 GMT
One artist involved said the project was empowering and helped tackle loneliness.

Berkshire Big Picture: Saturday's image of the county
Sat, 18 May 2024 06:21:22 GMT
Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

PCC 'disappointed' at low turnout
Fri, 17 May 2024 16:00:41 GMT
Matthew Barber says he would would love turnout to be higher in the region.

Fan group chair 'hopeful' over football regulator
Fri, 17 May 2024 10:19:20 GMT
Reading fans have consistently called on the club's owner to sell after financial difficulties.

More to Ofsted reports than one-word grades, boss says
Fri, 17 May 2024 05:59:56 GMT
Ofsted's director in the South East says one-word assessments have "strengths and weaknesses".

Ofsted boss quizzed on one-word school judgements
Fri, 17 May 2024 13:58:44 GMT
The head of Ofsted in the south-east answered questions about the schools inspectorate.

Drivers warned of weekend motorway closure
Fri, 17 May 2024 05:58:21 GMT
It is the fifth in a series of weekend and overnight closures on the M4.

Car meets prompt noise and safety concerns
Fri, 17 May 2024 05:56:02 GMT
A councillor said it 'only takes one car' getting out of control to cause serious injuries.

Watch: Refuse workers dodge exploding gas canister
Thu, 16 May 2024 18:43:59 GMT
The canister can be seen flying out of the back of a waste lorry after being crushed.

BBC South Today's first presenter dies
Thu, 16 May 2024 20:42:05 GMT
Martin Muncaster presented the regional programme, which used to be known as South at Six, between 1961 and 1964.

Unseen pictures of Royal Family to go on display
Thu, 16 May 2024 16:41:03 GMT
A new exhibition captures the family's more private and intimate moments from the past 100 years.

Royal town trials safe spaces for young people
Thu, 16 May 2024 12:49:43 GMT
Locations signed up to the scheme display a This is a Safe Space logo in the window or door.

Palace winger Olise's agent banned for six months
Wed, 15 May 2024 15:59:02 GMT
Crystal Palace star Michael Olise's agent is banned for six months for breaching rules around a future transfer of the player when he was at Reading in 2019.

Cross beats Humphries to win Baltic Sea Darts Open
Sun, 12 May 2024 21:44:51 GMT
Rob Cross rallies after Luke Humphries' nine-dart finish to win the Baltic Sea Darts Open and his second European Tour title.

Mola and Hutchinson among four leaving Reading
Wed, 08 May 2024 09:36:12 GMT
Defender Clinton Mola and midfielder Sam Hutchinson are among players released by Reading after the 2023-24 season.

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".

Reading fined £200,000
Wed, 15 May 2024 15:59:02 GMT
Crystal Palace star Michael Olise's agent is banned for six months for breaching rules around a future transfer of the player when he was at Reading in 2019.

Investment 'fell by the week' - ex-Reading Women boss
Wed, 08 May 2024 05:28:26 GMT
Kelly Chambers led Reading Women to their highest ever finish - but left for the USA in 2023.

Mola and Hutchinson among four leaving Reading
Wed, 08 May 2024 09:36:12 GMT
Defender Clinton Mola and midfielder Sam Hutchinson are among players released by Reading after the 2023-24 season.

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.

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.

Medal for twin who fought crocodile off sister
Tue, 14 May 2024 07:57:33 GMT
Georgia Laurie punched the reptile in the face when it attacked her twin in Mexico in June 2021.

Northern lights in South's skies caught on camera
Sat, 11 May 2024 09:07:55 GMT
Vivid pink, green and purple hues filled the skies across the South on Friday night.

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.