Berkshire News

Agency calls for more support for foster children
Fri, 02 May 2025 05:15:05 GMT
Once a person in the system turns 18, support for them and their foster parents reduces.

Initiative aims to 'protect every inch' of river
Fri, 02 May 2025 15:02:46 GMT
A charity wants to get the River Thames personhood status, giving it the same rights as people.

Cancer survivor's 'surreal' meeting with King
Fri, 02 May 2025 10:39:13 GMT
Sbba Siddique was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 53.

Russell Brand granted bail after court appearance
Fri, 02 May 2025 10:53:29 GMT
The broadcaster, comedian and actor faces charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault.

Council pulls objection for new Aldi supermarket
Fri, 02 May 2025 05:14:13 GMT
A planning inquiry into whether or not the supermarket should be built is due to start this month.

Triple axe killer died after refusing cancer care
Thu, 01 May 2025 12:14:36 GMT
Alan Hobbs told prison medical staff he did not deserve cancer treatment, a coroner's inquest heard.

Community farm appeals for help with move
Thu, 01 May 2025 15:48:18 GMT
Berkshire Heroes has been at its current site for 10 years.

Man who died after assault 'a guiding light'
Thu, 01 May 2025 05:18:22 GMT
Tomasz Kopec, 46, died in hospital after an incident in Grant Avenue, Slough, on Friday.

Flat numbers increase at shopping centre development
Thu, 01 May 2025 16:34:01 GMT
Another 15 affordable homes will be built at Broad Street Mall after council discussions.

Experimental road closures to be put in place
Thu, 01 May 2025 05:17:33 GMT
The closures in Slough could be made permanent if they prove popular.

Woman sexually assaulted in underpass
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:20:30 GMT
The attack took place between Church Road and The Ring in Bracknell on Monday morning.

Mum and daughter break own marathon world record
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:33:09 GMT
Lucette Crowhurst and her daughter are both partially sighted and beat their own record on Sunday.

Bravery awards for school intruder police officers
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:13:52 GMT
Seven police officers attended reports of a man claiming to have a gun in a school in March 2023.

Driver fined for hard shoulder toilet break
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:46:47 GMT
The incident took place on Tuesday morning between junctions 12 and 13 of the M4 motorway.

L1 & L2 preview: Promotion and play-off prospects
Fri, 02 May 2025 07:15:50 GMT
BBC Sport takes a look at the promotion and play-off issues still to be decided in League One and League Two.

'We know the magnitude' of Barnsley game - Hunt
Thu, 01 May 2025 17:09:55 GMT
Reading boss Noel Hunt says his players "know the magnitude" of Saturday's game against Barnsley and what is at stake for the club.

Swimmers sought for cold water study on depression
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:53:21 GMT
Project Outside 2 needs needs 480 volunteers and will take place at 15 sites across England.

'Reading fans have some grounds for optimism'
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:34:05 GMT
The EFL's latest deadline extension was just the latest development in this long running Reading drama, says BBC Radio Berkshire's Tim Dellor.

L1 & L2 preview: Promotion and play-off prospects
Fri, 02 May 2025 07:15:50 GMT
BBC Sport takes a look at the promotion and play-off issues still to be decided in League One and League Two.

EFL Preview: Points win prizes in survival scrap
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:05:37 GMT
BBC Sport looks at some of the key games across the EFL this weekend as the season approaches its conclusion.

Police honoured after school knife incident
Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Seven officers were called when an armed man entered a school in March 2023.

A centuries-old tradition continues in Hungerford
Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Tutti Day - once celebrated across the country - now lives on in a Berkshire town.

Azerbaijan embassy celebrates Reading basketball win
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Reading Rockets' CEO explains why the embassy has been celebrating their play-off win.

Historians question penis tally on Bayeux tapestry
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT
After a lengthy debate, historians are questioning the number of penises on the tapestry.

How can I reduce my water usage?
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:04:38 GMT
BBC South's environment correspondent Jon Cuthill looks at his own water footprint.

The inside story of Blenheim's gold toilet heist
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:07:20 GMT
The BBC hears how five raiders escaped with a £4.8m gold toilet, as told by Blenheim Palace staff.

'Alarming' rise in strong illicit nicotine pouches
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:05:49 GMT
Concerns have been raised over a "significant growth" in imported illegal nicotine pouches.