Berkshire News

Thames lock keepers suspend strike after new offer
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:48:55 GMT
Workers were set to strike over safety concerns around the number of people working on the river.

In pictures: Racegoers arrive for Royal Ascot's first day
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:35:57 GMT
Many are attending the first day of Royal Ascot wearing particularly extravagant headwear.

Fatal house fire chemicals removal ongoing
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:50:31 GMT
Some flammable and potentially hazardous chemicals were found at the home after the fire on 6 June.

Charity medals lost in post over 'irregular shape'
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:14:50 GMT
Reading Charity Parents and Children Together says three medals were lost when envelopes tore open.

Three peaks conquered in memory of firefighters
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:09:24 GMT
Four firefighters hike up the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales in full kit.

Royal Ascot ready for racing's 'biggest five days'
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:17:33 GMT
Royal Ascot starts on Tuesday with three top-level Group One races on the opening day kicking off the action in style.

New town centre flats plan rejected by council
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:08:30 GMT
A council says the block of flats would not have provided a "high quality living environment".

Kate makes Order of the Garter service return
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:12:11 GMT
Catherine missed last year's event during the period she was receiving cancer treatment.

Travel agent goes out of business
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:29:13 GMT
ATOL says it is collecting information on the company and tells people not to claim money yet.

Hundreds oppose school's proposed name change
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:00:54 GMT
The name of the John Madejski Academy in Reading is set to change in September.

Hospital converting toilets for extra clinical space
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:59:19 GMT
Royal Berkshire Hospital bosses have urged the government to rebuild or move it for years.

'Urgent care centre failed to cut A&E numbers'
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:11:51 GMT
The facility at a Reading shopping centre shuts but a new one will open at the town's hospital.

Performing arts centre for autistic students opens
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:10:33 GMT
Prior's Court, in Berkshire, says the new space will support more autistic people to access the arts.

Woman charged £4,586 for two-hour car park stay
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:11:04 GMT
It took three weeks for the mum to receive a refund for the accidental overcharge.

Royal Ascot ready for racing's 'biggest five days'
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:17:33 GMT
Royal Ascot starts on Tuesday with three top-level Group One races on the opening day kicking off the action in style.

When is Royal Ascot 2025? Race times, weather, coverage
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:11:30 GMT
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks ahead to the 2025 Royal Ascot festival, starting on Tuesday.

Reading 'want to give back to the fans' - Jacobson
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:17:39 GMT
Chief executive Joe Jacobson says Reading want to "give back to the fans" and "bring them good news" regarding new contracts and signings.

Reading keeper Pereira extends stay despite other offers
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:19:41 GMT
Reading keeper Joel Pereira turns down interest from Championship clubs to sign a new three-year deal with the club.

Reading 'will use AI' - Couhig outlines new plans
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:34:32 GMT
New Reading owner Rob Couhig sits down with BBC South Today's Lewis Coombes to discuss his plans for the Royals.

Call for supporters' trusts to be recognised by law
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:22:13 GMT
Northampton Town Supporters' Trust leads a campaign lobbying the government for change.

Couhig hints at securing new investors for Reading
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 06:00:05 GMT
Reading owner Rob Couhig hints that he and business partner Todd Trossclair are working on plans to add more financial firepower to the club.

Life inside a Grade II listed hospital
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:59:00 GMT
As the government announces more money for hospitals, we step behind the doors of the RBH

Secret Berkshire
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:17:17 GMT
One man's accidental find turned out to be the discovery of a lifetime.

Celebrations for a Windsor favourite
Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:49:00 GMT
It's a very special week for the Coldstream Guards.

'It could be catastrophic for Charvil'
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:16:00 GMT
There's concern over a business that's moved into an old MOT testing station.

Great Escape POW found in history society search
Mon, 26 May 2025 06:07:08 GMT
The recent find went from an innocuous enquiry about a house's history in Purley to Stalag Luft III.

The Amazons on new album's 'direction change'
Sat, 24 May 2025 06:21:57 GMT
The band have found fresh sounds on 21st Century Fiction, but could it be their last album?

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.