Berkshire News

More than 800 attacks on NHS staff in a year
Thu, 16 May 2024 05:18:35 GMT
A nurse tells how a patient tried to stab her at the Royal Berkshire Hospital during the pandemic.

Safety concerns over town's e-scooter return
Thu, 16 May 2024 05:16:27 GMT
Slough will see 300 e-scooters and 25 e-bikes back in the town from the end of May.

Berkshire Big Picture: Thursday's image of the county
Thu, 16 May 2024 05:15:10 GMT
Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

Palace winger Olise's agent banned for six months
Wed, 15 May 2024 15:59:02 GMT
Crystal Palace star Michael Olise's agent is banned for six months for breaching rules around a future transfer of the player when he was at Reading in 2019.

Cricketers to play mountain top fundraiser
Wed, 15 May 2024 15:50:41 GMT
Eleven cricketers from Henley will trek 3,000 ft up England's third highest peak for the match.

Exploding cannister nearly hits binmen - council
Wed, 15 May 2024 11:00:57 GMT
The container flew out of the back of a waste lorry after being crushed by the compactor.

Shop workers demand legal protection from assault
Wed, 15 May 2024 07:21:13 GMT
A supermarket security guard stabbed with a needle is among those pleading for a change to the law.

Video shows moment mum was flung from funfair ride
Wed, 15 May 2024 11:22:14 GMT
Three men are prosecuted after Khadra Ali was left with "life-changing" injuries from the incident.

Bibby Stockholm 'like a prison' for Iranian pro cyclist
Wed, 15 May 2024 05:47:09 GMT
Mohammad Ganjkhanlou says he's struggled to sleep since he was told he has to move to the migrant barge.

Mum removes children from school over SEND concerns
Wed, 15 May 2024 06:53:41 GMT
A Bracknell mother said the school her children attended "effectively broke them" with its SEND policies.

Berkshire Big Picture: Wednesday's image of the county
Wed, 15 May 2024 05:53:52 GMT
Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

Medal for twin who fought crocodile off sister
Tue, 14 May 2024 07:57:33 GMT
Georgia Laurie punched the reptile in the face when it attacked her twin in Mexico in June 2021.

Homeless mum feels 'out of control'
Tue, 14 May 2024 05:37:23 GMT
Tasha has been living in hotels, paid for by the council, since February.

Funding cuts for parks challenged
Tue, 14 May 2024 10:07:51 GMT
Government-appointed commissioners say three Slough parks should generate more of their own income.

Cross beats Humphries to win Baltic Sea Darts Open
Sun, 12 May 2024 21:44:51 GMT
Rob Cross rallies after Luke Humphries' nine-dart finish to win the Baltic Sea Darts Open and his second European Tour title.

Mola and Hutchinson among four leaving Reading
Wed, 08 May 2024 09:36:12 GMT
Defender Clinton Mola and midfielder Sam Hutchinson are among players released by Reading after the 2023-24 season.

Resurgent Royals end Seasiders' play-off dreams
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:46:43 GMT
Reading end Blackpool's League One play-off hopes with an impressive performance to end their tough season on a high.

Selles a 'better coach' because of Reading's problems
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:39:19 GMT
Reading boss Ruben Selles believes the turmoil the club has been through has made him a "better coach".

Investment 'fell by the week' - ex-Reading Women boss
Wed, 08 May 2024 05:28:26 GMT
Kelly Chambers led Reading Women to their highest ever finish - but left for the USA in 2023.

Mola and Hutchinson among four leaving Reading
Wed, 08 May 2024 09:36:12 GMT
Defender Clinton Mola and midfielder Sam Hutchinson are among players released by Reading after the 2023-24 season.

Signing off with a win
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 20:09:00 GMT
Reading finish with a win against Blackpool.

Resurgent Royals end Seasiders' play-off dreams
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:46:43 GMT
Reading end Blackpool's League One play-off hopes with an impressive performance to end their tough season on a high.

Selles a 'better coach' because of Reading's problems
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:39:19 GMT
Reading boss Ruben Selles believes the turmoil the club has been through has made him a "better coach".

The Reading FC Podcast
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 20:09:00 GMT
Reading finish with a win against Blackpool.

'If losing doesn't hurt, you shouldn't be involved'
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 18:00:00 GMT
A look back to the final away day of the season which ended in a 3-2 defeat to Burton.

Burton Albion 3-2 Reading
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 16:32:32 GMT
Burton grab what could be a crucial three points in their fight against relegation in League One with a 3-2 win over Reading.

Barnsley 2-2 Reading
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 16:53:42 GMT
Barnsley have to come from behind twice to draw 2-2 draw with Reading.

The 'remarkable' rise of Ruben Selles
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:58:26 GMT
BBC Radio Berkshire's Reading commentator Tim Dellor heaps praise on manager Ruben Selles

Young fans inspired by star striker on club course
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:17:18 GMT
Reading FC top scorer Harvey Knibbs meets underprivileged children at a holiday activity session.

Reading 1-1 Lincoln City
Sat, 06 Apr 2024 16:59:24 GMT
Play-off chasing Lincoln extend their unbeaten League One run to 16 matches but have to settle for a draw at lowly Reading.

'Berkshire Farm Girl' wins Rising Star award
Tue, 14 May 2024 11:07:44 GMT
Eleanor Gilbert has been recognised for her work as a woman in agriculture.

The Wokingham stuntman who worked on Bond and Batman
Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT
Steen Young from Wokingham speaks about his life as a stunt performer.

Henley's Dame who has donated millions to charity
Thu, 09 May 2024 14:02:47 GMT
Henley's Dame Stephanie "Steve" Shirley recently won a Pride of Britain award.

'Why Ed Sheeran came into my Henley pub'
Thu, 02 May 2024 15:12:39 GMT
Claire Wakefield runs the Old Bell pub, where the singer made a surprise visit in May.

Medal for twin who fought crocodile off sister
Tue, 14 May 2024 07:57:33 GMT
Georgia Laurie punched the reptile in the face when it attacked her twin in Mexico in June 2021.

Northern lights in South's skies caught on camera
Sat, 11 May 2024 09:07:55 GMT
Vivid pink, green and purple hues filled the skies across the South on Friday night.

Size of dinosaur not determined by climate - study
Sat, 06 Apr 2024 06:12:28 GMT
A new study shows the size of a dinosaur did not depend on where they live.

Watch: Cirque star flips into the record books
Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:50:27 GMT
Video captures former British gymnast Lucie Colebeck set a handspring world record in a break from performing with Cirque du Soleil.

Take a trip around a rare royal doll house
Mon, 22 Jan 2024 06:17:39 GMT
A collection of tiny treasures from Queen Mary's Dolls' House has been put on show to mark the 100th anniversary of its creation.

Drone video of Thames Valley floods in 43 seconds
Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:32:46 GMT
Aerial footage over the Thames Valley shows flooding remains, a week after heavy rain hit.

Slough Town FC supports mascot with autism
Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:15:07 GMT
The clubs captain Josh Jackman wore ear defenders in solidarity with young fan Roseanne.