Berkshire

Reading FC secures loan from US billionaire's hedge fund for £5m stadium investment

Reading FC’s £5 million investment in the stadium is understood to be underpinned by billionaire Steve Cohen’s investment firm Point72.

Reading FC partner with NewC Sport for new ticketing system

Reading Football Club is partnering with Danish ticketing and technology company NewC Sport to modernize its ticketing platform.

Education boss jailed for drug smuggling released from prison early

CONVICTED drug smuggler and former Reading education boss Laura Horton has been released from jail early, the Chronicle can exclusively reveal.

Reading council's CCTV enforcement cars issue thousands of fines

Cars with automatic number plate recognition cameras have been used to issue thousands of fines to drivers in Reading over a one-year period.

Council still considering safety changes after fourth serious crash on Kings Road

The council has said it will consider ways to reduce risk on a major road in Reading after a string of serious crashes, but has failed to provide a concrete timeline for decisions

Major police presence as officers cordon off house in Reading town centre

Police have cordoned off a house on Queens Road as officers respond to an 'incident'

Young person dies with meningitis as multiple cases found in Reading

One young person has died with meningitis in Reading, while two more people are receiving treatment

Berkshire charity gets funding boost to support families during school holidays

A charity has received funding to expand its support for families with children who have special needs.

Retired teacher scoops £120k in lottery win

A retired teacher from Newbury has scooped a life-changing lottery win.

Radio 4 to air show co-written by Woodley mum

A comedy drama co-written by a mum from Woodley will air on BBC Radio 4 next Thursday, May 21.