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Residents encouraged to use NHS 111 ahead of Easter bank holiday and six-day doctors’ strike
People across the South East are being urged to use NHS 111 online as their first port of call for non-emergency medical advice over Easter.
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St John Ambulance launches recruitment drive, seeking volunteers in the South East
St John Ambulance has launched a major recruitment drive to find 1,500 new Emergency Responders to help keep people safe across England.
‘Disorder’ at asylum seeker hotel in Reading – councillor speaks out after witnessing ‘intimidating behaviour’
A councillor who saw 'disorder' at an asylum seeker hotel in Reading has spoken out after witnessing "intimidating behaviour."
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Residents invited to share their experiences with RNID
NHS’s new Thames Valley Integrated Care Board takes effect following regional merger
The National Health Service has announced major changes to the Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire Integrated Care Board have now taken effect
Camino Ding-lés: Walk the Spanish Way to celebrate centuries old pilgrimage route in Broad Street
A taste of outdoor Spain is coming to Reading's Broad Street this month with the 'Walk the Spanish Way / Primavera no Camino' Fair.
Nearly 30% could be eligible for help reducing water bills, provider finds
After new water tariffs came into effect this week, research by Thames Water shows that many could be getting help with water bills.
Construction begins on new industrial complex on former Berkshire County Council site
Wrenbridge and Fiera Real Estate have started work on the new build of Focus Industrial Scheme in Nores Hill Wood, just off Whitley Wood Lane
Hero crane driver who saved worker in Reading from burning building dies
A crane operator from Egham who was hailed as a hero after rescuing a man from a burning tower block at a construction site in Reading has died
Uni of Reading celebrates six subject areas in global top 100 QS University rankings
Six key subject areas were featured among the top 100 in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
Reading to Gatwick after midnight? GWR’s overnight trains are here
GWR has announced it will trial overnight services between Reading and the airport.
NHS reminder to collect medication ahead of Easter bank holiday
For the Easter bank holiday, some community pharmacies and all GP surgeries will be closed from Friday, April 3, and will re-open on Tuesday, April 6.
Tulips and daffodils steal the show
Caversham Horticultural Society is pleased new members compete, for the first time
FROM THE CHAMBER: Greens believe Reading residents deserve better
Green councillors opposed the latest budget from Labour-run Reading Council because it asks people to pay more and get less.
Mortimer man charged in connection with string of sexual assaults
A Reading man has been charged in connection with multiple sexual assaults in West Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.
Road collision on Shinfield Road leaves two hospitalised
Police are appealing for witnesses after two people were hospitalised in a collision on Shinfield Road on Sunday
Deadline to register for impending local elections approaches
Thursday, May 7 will see residents go to the polls as 17 seats go up for election, covering every single ward across Reading.
Public appeal for information in the wake of Atrium Health Club arson blaze
Crimestoppers is urging the public to help identify two people who may have information about the incident after an arson attack in Tilehurst
New fire service CEO lays out vision to ‘rapidly evolve’ following appointment
Mark Arkwell?was appointed the new role at RBFRS last week following the retirement of previous chief executive of?Wayne Bowcock.
Riders rate Reading Buses among the best in the country
Reading Buses has celebrated making the top three in an annual survey of customer satisfaction of public transport.