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2 outlets3h agoBerkshire charity faces eviction as council plans site redevelopment
The Cowshed, a Berkshire charity supporting people in crisis, faces eviction from its Wokingham premises to make way for affordable housing.
The Cowshed, a Berkshire charity supporting people in crisis, faces eviction from its Wokingham premises to make way for affordable housing.
The Cowshed, which provides clothing, bedding, household goods and baby equipment to people facing hardship, must leave its 17,000 sq ft premises at Mulberry Business Park if Wokingham Borough Council's plans to build more than 100 affordable and specialist homes proceed. Founder Sally Russell said finding a suitable rent-free replacement for the charity's 400 volunteers is 'verging on impossible'.
via Reading Chronicle5h ago5 Bonfire Night fireworks displays to check out this weekend
Bonfire Night is lighting up Reading with a packed weekend of fireworks and family fun across the town.
Bonfire Night is lighting up Reading with a packed weekend of fireworks and family fun across the town.
via Reading Chronicle5h agoMan, 23, charged with breaching football banning order after Oxford clash
Thames Valley Police has confirmed that Aiden Murray, 23, of Little Bury, Oxford, has been charged with one count of breaching a Football Banning Order. He has been bailed to appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on 14 January 2027.
Thames Valley Police has confirmed that Aiden Murray, 23, of Little Bury, Oxford, has been charged with one count of breaching a Football Banning Order. He has been bailed to appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on 14 January 2027.
via Reading Chronicle5h agoReading among UK's top councils for cutting carbon emissions
Reading Borough Council has cut its carbon emissions by 76 per cent since 2008/09, placing it among the top five per cent of local authorities for carbon reductions.
Reading Borough Council has cut its carbon emissions by 76 per cent since 2008/09, placing it among the top five per cent of local authorities for carbon reductions.
via Reading Chronicle6h agoArrests made after Oxford United match against Reading FC
A number of people were arrested after the Oxford United football match with Reading FC.
A number of people were arrested after the Oxford United football match with Reading FC.
via Bracknell News6h agoRetailers refused to sell fireworks to an underage volunteer
Tested retailers refused to sell fireworks to an underage volunteer, according to the Public Protection Partnership.
Tested retailers refused to sell fireworks to an underage volunteer, according to the Public Protection Partnership.
via Reading Chronicle6h ago'Nobody should have to live in a car park', says Reading charity boss
A Reading charity leader has called for an urgent response to people sleeping in a town centre car park, saying "nobody should have to live in a car park because there is nowhere else for them to go".
A Reading charity leader has called for an urgent response to people sleeping in a town centre car park, saying "nobody should have to live in a car park because there is nowhere else for them to go".
2 outlets6h agoWokingham plans 113 council homes at business park site
Wokingham Borough Council is considering redeveloping Mulberry Business Park to build 113 social homes at a cost of up to £35 million.
Wokingham Borough Council is considering redeveloping Mulberry Business Park to build 113 social homes at a cost of up to £35 million.
Wokingham Borough Council is considering redeveloping Mulberry Business Park to build 113 social homes at a cost of up to £35 million. The proposals include affordable homes and specialist accommodation for adults and children. However, questions have been raised about the future of existing tenants, including The Cowshed, a charity providing clothing and essentials to people experiencing hardship.
via Reading Chronicle6h agoTilehurst community café team invited to Downing Street after making local difference
A Tilehurst community café has been recognised for its work after its team was invited for a special visit to 10 Downing Street.
A Tilehurst community café has been recognised for its work after its team was invited for a special visit to 10 Downing Street.
via Reading Chronicle6h agoTougher restrictions could make conversion of family homes into flats more difficult
Tougher restrictions could make the conversion of family homes into flats more difficult across several areas of Reading.
Tougher restrictions could make the conversion of family homes into flats more difficult across several areas of Reading.
via Reading Chronicle6h agoBattle set over chimney being removed from historic cottage in Berkshire village
A battle is set over a chimney being removed from a historic cottage in a village in Berkshire.
A battle is set over a chimney being removed from a historic cottage in a village in Berkshire.
via BBC Berkshire7h agoRichardson gutted for fans after Oxford loss
Reading head coach Leam Richardson was "gutted" for the supporters after losing to Oxford in the Thames Valley derby.
Reading head coach Leam Richardson was "gutted" for the supporters after losing to Oxford in the Thames Valley derby.
via Reading Chronicle8h agoPolice warn public not to approach man wanted on recall to prison
Police are appealing for help to locate a wanted man in Reading.
Police are appealing for help to locate a wanted man in Reading.
2 outlets · 4 reports4h agoM4 westbound disrupted by multi-vehicle crash and lane closure
A multi-vehicle crash on the M4 westbound has closed one lane and caused two miles of queues.
A multi-vehicle crash on the M4 westbound has closed one lane and caused two miles of queues.
A multi-vehicle crash on the M4 westbound has caused significant disruption. Two outlets report the incident near Maidenhead with two miles of queues and one lane closed following a 20-minute traffic hold. A third outlet reports the same stretch between junctions 13 and 14 near Newbury and Hungerford in Berkshire, with lane 3 closed for vehicle recovery and delays of up to 30 minutes.
2 outlets9h agoOne in 10 Thames Valley patients rate GP experience as poor
A survey found 10.7 per cent of Thames Valley patients described their GP practice experience as poor.
A survey found 10.7 per cent of Thames Valley patients described their GP practice experience as poor.
A survey of 2,642 patients by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board found 10.7 per cent rated their overall GP practice experience as poor. Among those contacting their practice, 30.9 per cent used telephone contact overall, rising to 38.1 per cent for those seeking advice or information. A separate measure showed 92.4 per cent satisfaction with NHS Thames Valley services among 3,276 respondents.
via Bracknell News9h agoBracknell to lose town centre Post Office with no replacement lined up
Bracknell is set to lose its town centre Post Office with a replacement site yet to be found.
Bracknell is set to lose its town centre Post Office with a replacement site yet to be found.
via Reading Chronicle9h agoDecision made on plan to replace office with more than 200 flats at riverside
A decision has been made on a plan to build a huge new building containing more than 200 apartments near the Thames and the station.
A decision has been made on a plan to build a huge new building containing more than 200 apartments near the Thames and the station.
via Reading Chronicle10h agoGWR trains disrupted after overhead wire damage forces Reading changes
Great Western Railway services from London Paddington to Didcot Parkway are disrupted today after overhead wire damage, with passengers changing at Reading.
Great Western Railway services from London Paddington to Didcot Parkway are disrupted today after overhead wire damage, with passengers changing at Reading.
via Reading Chronicle10h agoChemical leak sparks fire service response in Reading
Firefighters tackled a rubbish fire and contained a chemical leak on Island Road, Reading, on November 2, with crews from three Royal Berkshire stations.
Firefighters tackled a rubbish fire and contained a chemical leak on Island Road, Reading, on November 2, with crews from three Royal Berkshire stations.
via Reading Chronicle11h agoThe Reading roads facing closures and disruption this week
Drivers are being warned to expect disruption as new roadworks get under way.
Drivers are being warned to expect disruption as new roadworks get under way.
2 outlets11h agoSSEN offers 1,339 free battery packs to vulnerable Berkshire residents
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is providing free home battery packs to 1,339 vulnerable Berkshire residents who rely on medical equipment.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is providing free home battery packs to 1,339 vulnerable Berkshire residents who rely on medical equipment.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is giving 1,339 free home battery packs to vulnerable Berkshire residents as part of a scheme across central southern England. The packs support customers dependent on life-preserving medical equipment such as home dialysis machines during power cuts. SSEN has committed to delivering 20,000 units across its licence areas by spring 2028, marking the first scheme of its kind by any UK network operator.
via BBC Berkshire11h agoMan who died in crash 'a rare gem gone too soon'
Shayan Cooper's mother says he was "our pillar of strength, a voice of wisdom".
Shayan Cooper's mother says he was "our pillar of strength, a voice of wisdom".
via Reading Chronicle11h agoReading cyber security company enters liquidation
Reading-based cyber security firm BlackDice Cyber Limited has entered liquidation, with liquidators appointed on September 4, 2026, insolvency records show.
Reading-based cyber security firm BlackDice Cyber Limited has entered liquidation, with liquidators appointed on September 4, 2026, insolvency records show.
via Reading Chronicle12h agoReading MPs honour Gurkha veterans at London remembrance service
The MPs for Reading and members of the community attended a service of remembrance in London to honour the sacrifice of Gurkha veterans.
The MPs for Reading and members of the community attended a service of remembrance in London to honour the sacrifice of Gurkha veterans.
via Reading Chronicle12h agoDelivery driver's Ford Fiesta stolen whilst making delivery in Tilehurst
Police are appealing for witnesses after a black Ford Fiesta was stolen while a delivery driver was making a delivery in Tilehurst.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a black Ford Fiesta was stolen while a delivery driver was making a delivery in Tilehurst.
via Bracknell News13h agoBracknell police invite residents to a 5k jog after dark to discuss local concerns
Bracknell police invite residents to a 5k night jog on December 3 at 6pm, starting at Bracknell Police Station, to discuss local community safety and patrols.
Bracknell police invite residents to a 5k night jog on December 3 at 6pm, starting at Bracknell Police Station, to discuss local community safety and patrols.
via BBC Berkshire15h agoOffice block could be converted into housing
Mulberry Business Park could be converted into more than 100 affordable homes in the next few years.
Mulberry Business Park could be converted into more than 100 affordable homes in the next few years.
via BBC Berkshire16h agoIn pictures: Remembrance poppy displays in the South
Individuals and community groups have taken up craft projects over many months to help create the displays.
Individuals and community groups have taken up craft projects over many months to help create the displays.
via BBC Berkshire16h agoCitizens Advice to house new veterans support centre
Fourteen new centres will support veterans and their families as they adjust to civilian life.
Fourteen new centres will support veterans and their families as they adjust to civilian life.
via BBC Berkshire16h agoAmbulance service reveals 21 died in June heatwave
South Central Ambulance Service reveals 21 patients died and nine were severely harmed in June.
South Central Ambulance Service reveals 21 patients died and nine were severely harmed in June.
via Reading Chronicle17h agoUnlicensed taxi driver, 48, picked up vulnerable children to and from school
Reading taxi driver Tariq Mehmood fined £1,924 and given eight points after carrying vulnerable children while unlicensed and uninsured in South Oxfordshire.
Reading taxi driver Tariq Mehmood fined £1,924 and given eight points after carrying vulnerable children while unlicensed and uninsured in South Oxfordshire.
via Bracknell News17h agoBracknell council cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 14%
Bracknell Forest Council has cut the greenhouse gas emissions produced through its own fuel, gas and electricity use by 14 per cent in a year.
Bracknell Forest Council has cut the greenhouse gas emissions produced through its own fuel, gas and electricity use by 14 per cent in a year.
via Bracknell News17h agoHome with Harry Potter-style Diagon Alley room on sale for £800,000
A Victorian Windsor home with Harry Potter-style Diagon Alley is on sale for £800,000, featuring Ollivanders and Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes-inspired shopfronts.
A Victorian Windsor home with Harry Potter-style Diagon Alley is on sale for £800,000, featuring Ollivanders and Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes-inspired shopfronts.
via Reading Chronicle17h agoMeet Midas: The dog bringing joy to Reading care home residents
A visiting dog is bringing smiles and comfort to care home residents in Reading.
A visiting dog is bringing smiles and comfort to care home residents in Reading.
via Reading Chronicle17h agoMore than 4,000 speeding offences caught by cameras across Reading roads
More than 4,000 speeding offences were detected by fixed and mobile cameras across Reading between January and June 2026.
More than 4,000 speeding offences were detected by fixed and mobile cameras across Reading between January and June 2026.
via Reading Chronicle17h agoNew look Indian restaurant in Earley applies to sell alcohol to customers
An Indian restaurant that has recently undergone a change in a parade of shops in Earley has applied to sell alcohol to diners.
An Indian restaurant that has recently undergone a change in a parade of shops in Earley has applied to sell alcohol to diners.
via Reading Chronicle1d agoWoodley Halloween Spooktacular returns for fourth year
The Woodley Halloween Spooktacular drew crowds for a fourth consecutive year of entertainment.
The Woodley Halloween Spooktacular drew crowds for a fourth consecutive year of entertainment.
The Woodley Halloween Spooktacular returned for its fourth year with what host Paul Metcalfe described as the event's biggest turnout yet. The evening featured a Halloween parade led by the Beetroots Bateria Samba Band, a bubble show by Circus Scene & Friends, and a special appearance by an owl, along with a new Halloween Party Dance debuted during stage entertainment. Metcalfe said he appreciated seeing families return year after year whilst welcoming new participants to what is becoming a Woodley tradition.
via Reading Chronicle1d agoTree blocks railway line disrupting Reading to Gatwick services
A fallen tree near Farnborough North has disrupted rail services between Reading and Gatwick Airport.
A fallen tree near Farnborough North has disrupted rail services between Reading and Gatwick Airport.
Rail passengers faced delays after a tree blocked the railway near Farnborough North, disrupting services between Reading and Gatwick Airport. The route between Reading and Guildford reopened but services remained disrupted as timetables returned to normal, with disruption expected to continue until 6.30pm. Passengers with cancelled trains could use tickets on earlier or later services or travel on alternative routes via Great Western Railway, the Elizabeth line, Thameslink, Southern or South Western Railway.
2 outlets1d agoArmed robber steals £35,000 of medicinal cannabis from van
Medicinal cannabis worth £35,000 was stolen at gunpoint from a delivery van on the A34 near Newbury.
Medicinal cannabis worth £35,000 was stolen at gunpoint from a delivery van on the A34 near Newbury.
A delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint on the A34 near Newbury on Friday evening. The man was parked in a layby on the southbound carriageway near the East Ilsley Interchange when an unknown offender approached, assaulted him and threatened him with what police believe was a firearm. Products worth approximately £35,000, including CBD oil, CBD pastilles, vape cartridges and liquid vape distillate, were stolen. The victim suffered minor injuries.
via Reading Chronicle1d agoTesla to open service centre at Reading Logistics Park
Tesla is preparing to open a new service and repair centre in Reading.
Tesla is preparing to open a new service and repair centre in Reading.
Tesla is preparing to open a new service and repair centre at Unit 1 of Reading Logistics Park in Whitley, near Reading International Business Park and the A33 relief road. The facility will serve the electric vehicle manufacturer's UK customers. About 46,200 Teslas were registered in the UK in the first nine months of this year, representing approximately 2.7 per cent of the entire new-car market.