Berkshire News

Neighbours call for parking controls near busy Reading junction

Neighbours are calling for parking controls outside their homes near one of the busiest crossroads in Reading.

Reading Festival organisers grilled as tonnes of tents are left behind

organisers of Reading Festival have been grilled as tonnes of waste and tents are left behind each year.

Calls for safety improvements at 'dangerous junction' dismissed

Wokingham Borough Council leaders have addressed calls for safety improvements between Whitley Wood Lane and the B3270.

Boom Battle Bar is finally coming to Reading

A report states a bar hosting axe throwing, crazy golf, beer pong and more could finally be coming to Reading this year.

Thousands call for council to 'honour' promise for school's new sixth form

The Emmbrook School has petitioned for Wokingham Borough Council to keep its promise for a new sixth form block.

Person sadly dies after incident at Twyford train station

A person has sadly died after an incident at Twyford Train Station, the British Transport Police have revealed. Emergency services rushed to the station on Saturday, March 22 after receiving reports that a person had been hit by a train.

Thames Valley Police officer took 21 days of unrecorded leave

A former Thames Valley Police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct after taking 21 days of unauthorised leave. The former constable, Martin Richards, who worked across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire, was investigated after discrepancies were noticed in his annual leave records on the Duty Management System (DMS).

John Lewis announces closure of distribution centre

John Lewis has announced the closure of a distribution centre.

Rob Couhig 'hopeful Reading propose an acceptable resolution' to end off-field crisis

Former Wycombe Wanderers owner Rob Couhig has spoken after defeating Reading owner Dai Yongge in court, with the Chinese businessman now facing disqualification from the English Football Leauge. Mr Couhig was a long-term suitor for the club, loaning funds last year to keep it afloat, but has taken the club to court after the deal failed to complete. On Friday, the club attempted to get Mr Couhig's charges dropped, allowing a sale to complete with another party, however Judge Justice Jacobs sided with the American and claimed there is nothing preventing a sale. During this case, it was revealed that Mr Yongge now has until May 4 to sell the club due to his disqualification, or the club could face being kicked out of the EFL. After news, Reading Football Club said they were 'looking forward to working with

Man jailed for five years for violence and drug charges

A man from Henley has been sentenced to five years and given a life-long restraining order at Oxford Crown Court for charges relating to domestic abuse.