Berkshire

Major overhaul of road rules could see 20mph speed limits introduced in Reading

A major overhaul of road rules will see 20mph speed limits introduced to eight residential streets in Reading, if plans are approved.

Thames Valley PC accused of 'touching woman inappropriately on night out'

A Thames Valley policeman is alleged to have touched women inappropriately while on a night out.

M4 CLOSED between Maidenhead and Reading - live updates

The M4 in Berkshire is closed in both directions between J8/9 (Maidenhead) and J10 (Reading) due to a collision

Reading street named as most fined with 8,019 parking tickets issued last year

Reading’s most fined street issued 8,019 parking PCNs worth £259,940 in 2025/26.

Delays and cancellations hit Reading routes as GWR shares update

Thousands of Reading rail passengers face another week of disruption, with services to London Paddington affected until September 15 after vandals damaged railway equipment.

Policeman of 23 years fired for 'over familiar' and 'inappropriate' behaviour

The police sergeant has been dismissed without notice for a pattern of 'inappropriate sexualised behaviour'.

Huge plan for 570 new apartments near Reading town centre could still go ahead

A huge plan for hundreds of new apartments near Reading town centre could still go ahead despite councillors rejecting the project earlier this year.

Reading family without hot water for two weeks after boiler failure

A family have been left without hot water for two weeks after a boiler failure at their flat in Reading, with council contractors working on repairs.

New sixth form centre opens at school creating 300 places

Students have started the new academic year in a purpose-built sixth form centre.

Woodley MP objects to proposed £2.50 parking charge at Ashenbury Park

The MP for Woodley has raised concerns over a proposal by Wokingham Borough Council to charge drivers to park at Ashenbury Park.