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NHS rolling out AI tech to speed up skin cancer care in biggest such rollout to date
Millions of people across the South East are set to benefit from faster skin cancer checks as the NHS rolls out AI technology in the region
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Thames Valley Positive Support receives £100k grant to boost new cancer support service
Thames Valley Positive Support has received a vital £105,110 grant from Macmillan Cancer Support to help improve local cancer care and support.
Data Centre proposals ‘must do more’ to protect the environment
The outline application is seeking to replace three former Microsoft office buildings at Thames Valley Park with a data centre.
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Earley Repair Cafe is open today
Broken household items can be mended at a borough repair cafe
NHS team visits pre-school in first of its kind vaccination drive in South East
A community pharmacy team visited a preschool in the South East to vaccinate young children against flu on Thursday, October 8.
New research shows how pollution interferes with how bees smell flowers
Flowers become harder to smell for bees, moths and other pollinating insects in polluted air, according to research led by the University of Reading.
NHS marks World Mental Health day, outlining suite of support services in South East
This World Mental Health Day, The NHS is highlighting how its services can help those facing mental health struggles.
Centinary heritage Tours explore university’s wartime history
A series of guided historical walking tours is marking the centenary of the University of Reading's Royal Charter and its wartime history next week.
Councillors: Measures to improve safety measures on Caversham junction a ‘priority’
A junction in Reading which thousands of people have made requests to have changed is being prioritised, a Reading Borough Councillor has said.
Thames Valley Police issues statement after legal challenge into misconduct in public office investigation
Thames Valley Police has issued a statement following a legal challenge concerning its misconduct in public office investigation
Reading School’s Director of Admissions clarifies misconceptions over student demographics
An assistant headteacher at Reading School has dispelled misconceptions after it was revealed that only 13 per cent of pupils are White British.
Decision made on KFC’s 3am delivery and takeaway license
A decision has been made on whether a KFC in Reading can conduct deliveries and takeaways until 3am each night.
Berkshire models turn heads on the catwalk
My Cancer My Choices fashion show celebrates style, fun, and community
Hexagon build reaches new milestone in Minster Quarter transformation
A new walkway has been put in place in the latest milestone of the rejuvenation of Reading's iconic theatre this week.
E-fit released in investigation into sexual assault at Reading Festival
Thames Valley Police has released an e-fit of a man officers wish to speak to in connection with a sexual assault at Reading Festival.
Council celebrates successful season of reading follow annual summer literary challenge
Councillors have hailed a successful Summer Reading Challenge which welcomed more than 1,300 young readers in libraries across Reading this summer
Terry’s Reading Walkabouts to celebrate 200 years of Huntley & Palmers
A guided heritage walking tour exploring Reading's industrial history and biscuit-making legacy is taking place in the town centre.
Council invites landlords to free information evening
Property landlords from Reading are being invited to attend a valuable free Landlord Information Evening at the Civic Centre next Thursday (Oct 15)
Plans to replace Reading’s Microsoft headquarters with new data centre submitted
Plans for a £200m data centre at the site of Microsoft's former UK headquarters in Reading have been formally submitted to Wokingham Borough Council.
Councils roll out joint service to unify health programmes across Reading and West Berkshire
Reading Borough Council is rolling out a new joint service aimed at unifying health and wellbeing support resources across the borough.