Berkshire News

Teacher drowned after falling into river and struggling to climb ladder

A coroner has expressed their concerns after a woman died falling into a marina near Reading last year.

Hospital defends £300k 'woke' jobs attacked by national newspaper

The Royal Berkshire Hospital has defended its spending on inclusion and diversity roles as 'vital', after a national newspaper investigation attacking the 'woke' jobs.

Snowfall predictions for Reading changes to cloud day

The Apple weather app, found on the iPhone, predicted on Monday (November 18) that snow could fall from about 10.30am until 4.30pm on Thursday (November 21) this week. 

How gritting works when the roads freeze over in Reading

Gritting on roads in Reading is due to take place this winter as temperatures plummet and drivers wake up to freezing temperatures.

Fisherman warned after cygnet tangled in fishing line after swallowing hook

A town council has warned fisherman to be careful when disposing of equipment after cygnets in Earley swallowed fishing line.

'Next generation' of rugby referees in Berkshire given new kit

21 young rugby referees have secured kit sponsorship from six Berkshire opticians

Hexagon could be first theatre in UK to use ground source heating

The Hexagon Theatre could become the first in the UK to use ground source heat pumps for heating

Farm shop owners 'delighted' after receiving award recognition

Cobbs Farm Shops has been recognised with a Highly Commended award at the 2024 British Business Excellence Awards

University of Reading academic receives OBE from Princess Anne

An education expert has received an OBE from Princess Anne

RSPCA braced for surge in pet abandonment this Christmas

The RSPCA is set to unveil 'alarming' statistics on pet abandonment