Berkshire News

Neighbour's ongoing clash with council over living conditions

A council tenant is in an ongoing clash for improvements to his living conditions.

Car park of Broad Street Mall sold to clear way for redevelopment

A decision has been made to clear the way for the major redevelopment of Broad Street Mall where more than 640 apartments will be built.

Jackson's Corner celebrates its 150th Birthday this week

Jackson's Department store, a since closed down shop which is now lovingly known as Jackson's Corner, turned 150 years old on Wednesday, September 17.

Police are 'extremely concerned' after woman and child go missing

We are appealing for help to find a woman and a child who have been reported missing from Reading. Sally-Jean, aged 37, was last seen with eight-year-old Ava in Tilehurst on Monday 25 August. They were reported missing on Monday (15/9).Sally-Jean is described as 5ft 4ins tall, with green eyes, long brown hair and tattoos, which include a large tattoo on her right lower arm. Ava is described as black, with afro hair.Sally-Jean has links to Reading, Caversham and Tilehurst. We are extremely concerned for the welfare of Sally-Jean and Ava and we have been working hard to find them since they were reported missing on Monday.We are now appealing for the public’s help to locate Sally-Jean and Ava so if you see them, please call 999, quoting reference number 43250472206. Anyone with information on their whereabouts should call 101 or make a report on our website.

Anger as toys and dolls dumped along Mill Green river path

Residents in Reading express outrage after toys are dumped along Mill Green river path, raising concerns over fly-tipping, littering, and local environment.

Ricky Gervais locked in planning battle over £6M countryside mansion

Ricky Gervais is locked in a planning battle over a renovation at his £6M countryside mansion in Buckinghamshire.

Men arrested over Trump-Epstein images on bail but under police investigation

Four men arrested after images of Trump and Epstein were projected onto Windsor Castle have been released on bail but remain under police investigation

The best 'value' private schools in Reading revealed

The Telegraph has revealed a league table of best 'value' private schools in Reading

Music school explains why dozens of trumpets were found in a skip

A Berkshire music school has spoken about the ways they recycle their instruments after dozens of trumpets were discovered by a 'shocked' resident.

Berkshire restaurant launches new menu inspired by weight loss drug

Michelin-star restaurant The Fat Duck has launched a new menu in response to "seismic shifts" in eating habits