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Thames Water submits new plans which could see customer bills rising further
Thames Water could be raising household bills further to cover "environmental" projects following the defaulting of its parent company
Reading celebrates third Vegan Fiesta in Forbury Gardens
Reading Vegan Fiesta brings together more than 40 vendors, including food and products, as well as live entertainment in Forbury Gardens
Climate activists to stage further protests against Barclays in Broad Street
Extinction Rebellion has announced it is continuing to put pressure on Barclays Bank for what it calls "green-washing" of investment
Revealed: the revised plans for redevelopment of BBC Radio Berkshire’s former home
PLANS to development the former home of BBC Monitoring and Radio Berkshire in Caversham are being reworked
Caversham care home makes Top 20 list for sixth time
Signature at Caversham, in Willow View, has been named in Carehome.co.uk's Top 20 Care Home list for the sixth time
New luxury estate agent launched
A new agency covers Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey.
The Telegraph names Berkshire manor one of the best for UK staycation
A West Berkshire manor house has been named one of the best places in the UK to take your next break, according to the Telegraph.
All train lines blocked between Reading and Westbury
All train lines are blocked between Reading and Westbury after a car went into a vehicle collided with a railway bridge.
Police appeal for witnesses following robbery at Oxford Road bus stop
Thames Valley Police is seeking witnesses who may have information following an incident during which a woman was attacked
Changes coming to busy Co-op store in Tilehurst
Changes are on the way for one of the Co-op stores in Tilehurst, which could soon stay
Private school in Caversham to close after 165 years
A private school in Caversham will close after 165 years of educating children due to ‘falling student numbers’.
Why does Martha call Donny Baby Reindeer on Netflix series?
Find out why Martha Scott (Jessica Gunning) calls Donny Dunn (Richard Gadd) 'Baby Reindeer' on the hit UK Netflix series.
Sheldon Lewcock murder trial: accused testifies at court
The 19-year-old accused of murdering another youth by driving a van into him is testifying in his defence.
TVP officers 'held at gunpoint' given bravery award
Three police officers – two of them rookies - who showed incredible courage to disarm a highly volatile man who was pointing a gun at them have won Thames Valley Police Federation Bravery Awards.
Reading boy receives birthday card years late - due to invalid stamp
A young boy was shocked to receive a first birthday card - nearly nine YEARS late.
Broad Street Mall force shoppers and staff to evacuate building
Staff and shoppers in Reading town centre were forced to evacuate Broad Street Mall.
Jeremy Clarkson to join May and Hammond after U-turn
Jeremy Clarkson has shocked fans with an apparent U-turn which would see him join friends James May and Richard Hammond.
Dr Michael Mosley: Alcoholic drink that can improve health
Dr Michael Mosley has had his say on the benefits of drinking red wine, and it's good news for aficionados of the drink.
Thatcham couple deny defrauding West Berkshire Council
West Berkshire Council is prosecuting a couple on multiple charges of fraud.
Reading women deny assaults against two other women
Two women have appeared in court charged with assaulting two other women in an incident last year.