Berkshire News

Trains between Oxford and Reading face disruption due to engineering works

Trains between Reading and Oxford will face disruption this week due to engineering works on the line.

Revealed: The area with the sixth highest dog theft rate in the UK

The Thames Valley has the sixth highest rate of dog thefts in the UK, according to new figures.

World Book Day 2025 photos shared by Reading residents

HUNDREDS of children across Reading celebrated World Book Day on Thursday, March 6, dressing up as their favourite literary characters.

NHS approve new pill that will 'transform' the treatment of endometriosis

The NHS has approved a new pill that is expected to transform the treatment of endometriosis.

Child Benefit changes could alter payments for millions next month

Child Benefit payments may arrive on a different day next month, as well as seeing a slight increase.

Work to build Woodley to Reading cycle route could begin this year

A cycle route between Woodley and Reading will begin work this year after the final design of the scheme was taken to consultation with residents.

New hospital programme team 'standing down' following rebuild delay

Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading programme team for the move are 'standing down' following news the rebuild will take place in the late 2030s.

Restaurant owner feels 'confident' again after reopening with five star rating

A Reading Nepalese restaurant has said that they are ‘delighted’ and ‘more confident’ after receiving a top food hygiene rating.

Ford driver arrested after cyclist is attacked and knocked down by car

A 21-year-old man from Reading has been arrested for attacking a cyclist after knocking them over with their car in Bracknell.

'Vital' post office announces closure after postmaster resigns

An Earley post office has announced its sudden closure following the resignation of the postmaster.