Berkshire News

Disruption and traffic delays due to 'accident'

An accident has caused disruption on bus route near Lower Earley

Reading A-level results worse than four years ago, new figures show

A-level students in Reading performed worse this summer than they did in 2020, the first year disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show.

Reading Festival 2025 line-up dubbed 'worst ever' by fans

Reading Festival announced its headliners and first set of acts last night - and its not gone down well with some fans.

Reading flooding alerts issued amid Storm Darragh warning

Flood alerts are in place for areas around Reading, with people advised to avoid low lying land and paths by the River Thames and the River Pang. 

Thames Water apologises as large parts of Reading suffer water outage

Thames Water has apologised for a water outage that affected large parts of Reading last night.

These four Berkshire schools are among the best in the new Sunday Times guide

Four school across Berkshire have been ranked as among the best in the country - with a primary school in Maidenhead and a secondary school in Reading winning special accolades.

Woman, 30, who threatened to stab headmaster and social workers has been spared jail

A woman who sent death threats to professionals - even firing off a staggering 114 messages in one day to one person - was spared immediate jail today/yesterday (Mon) after a judge told her it was obvious she needed help.

M4: Road closures listed across Berkshire this weekend

Natioal Highways has announced that very limited road closures will occur over the next few days.

Reading confirm exit of Ruben Selles and name replacement ahead of Wycombe clash

Reading have confirmed the exit of popular manager Ruben Selles ahead of his impending appointment at Championship side Hull City. The Spaniard was given permission to speak with the relegation-threatened Tigers on Wednesday and a deal was agreed swiftly. Saying goodbye to staff and players at Bearwood on Thursday, the 41-year-old has spent today (Friday) in Hull to finalise the deal. Yet to be confirmed by the East Yorkshire outfit, Reading Football Club have confirmed his exit, along with coaches James Oliver-Pearce and Tobias Loveland.

Here are 7 of the best independent shops in Reading

Norfolk is home to countless top-quality independent shops and each one has something unique to offer its customers.