Berkshire News

Bar wins right to stay open two hours later despite complaints

A company that runs a hotel, bar and venue in Reading has won permission to stay open later at night despite opposition from a property investor.

Off-licence reported for 'selling alcohol to children'

Brecon Road Food and Wine in The Parade, Woodley, will face a premises licence review after reports of selling alcohol to children.

Breakthrough gene therapy gives boy with ‘death sentence’ disease a normal life

A boy with an ultra-rare immune disease which can carry a “death sentence” is living a normal life after taking part in a groundbreaking gene therapy trial. Four-year-old Eisa Hussain now enjoys playing football around the house and can attend school – something his family would have never dreamed possible before the treatment.

Nostalgia: Landmarks across Reading over the years

Some of Reading's most iconic landmarks have a rich history dating back centuries. In this week’s nostalgia, we will be looking back at some of Reading’s most renowned landmarks and how they have changed over the years.

Unique new offices open at ONE Station Hill building in Reading

A company 'at the cutting edge' of workplaces in the UK has opened the doors to brand new offices at a landmark building in Reading town centre.

Drivers suffer serious injuries following crash in West Berkshire

Two drivers have sustained serious injuries following a crash in West Berkshire. The incident occurred at just before on Sunday, April 27 in Snelsmore on the B4494.

Early morning and late night trains cancelled due to overnight engineering works

Early morning and late-night trains have been cancelled all week due to engineering works on the Great Western Rail line.

Police officer who sent 'threatening' Instagram message avoids being banned

A police officer who sent a "threatening" Instagram message to her sister's friend has avoided being banned from the force.

“Gary left an enduring mark": Family pays tribute to former councillor

The family of a much-loved Reading area councillor have expressed their sadness after he passed away at the end of March.

Van seized in West Berkshire following burglary in Surrey

The occupants of a van were arrested following a burglary at a property in Surrey this week. Officers reported that the burglary occurred on Monday, April 28.