Local News
Man admits to murdering woman after police investigation
A man has pleaded guilty to murdering a 44-year-old woman in Henley-on-Thames.
Local messages
Reading man jailed after causing serious injuries to 25-day-old baby
A Reading man who broke a newborn baby's ribs and caused brain and spinal haemorrhaging has been jailed for five years and six months.
Reading Borough Council begins drawing up proposals in wake of Mayoral Authority budget announcement
Plans are set to go ahead with a new regional Mayoral Authority, following the Autumn Budget announcement
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Uni of Reading: Thames Valley’s incoming Mayoral Authority will give region a ‘stronger voice’
The Uni of Reading has welcomed the announcement of a new Thames Valley Mayoral Strategic Authority, following the budget address yesterday
Body found after man reported missing from Thatcham
The body of a 43-year-old man who was reported missing from Thatcham has been found in Cold Ash.
Masked men armed with machete and crowbar break into Caversham home
Two masked men armed with a machete and a crowbar threatened occupants during a break-in at a home in Caversham.
New Reading Central Library celebrates 100,000th visitor
Figures show that the library has also welcomed 2,700 new members, which is a 72% increase on its previous location.
New rules are coming for vape shops in Reading – here’s what changes
New measures come into effect this week which will give Trading Standards teams more powers to stop children getting access to nicotine products.
Where to find warmth and a safe space in Reading Borough
Discover welcoming spaces on cold, dark days
Police Community Fund sees £200,000 in support awarded to community organisations
Nearly 40 community organisations have been awarded a share of £200,00 in support as part of a joint Community Fund from Thames Valley Police
CCTV images released after theft in Reading
CCTV images showing a man police wish to speak to have been released after an incident of theft in Reading.
Reading man jailed for over 4 years after string of drug dealing offences
Shane O'Connor has been jailed after being found guilty of multiple offences including dealing crack cocaine and heroin.
Police release images of man after double sexual assault in Reading
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with a sexual assault investigation in Reading in June.
Police appeal for help locating wanted man who could be in Reading
Police are appealing for help locating thirty-one-year-old Robert Reilly wanted after escaping custody who could be in Reading.
MP Olivia Bailey urges Policing Minister to go further on stopping ‘scourge’ of illegal e-bikes
MP Olivia Bailey has announced that she has been assured that there will be further investigation into stopping "dangerous" bikes.
Welly boot fundraiser in Reading plants seeds of hope
Little Learners splash out for tree planting charity
NHS teams with local libraries to build digital healthcare access
Library staff and volunteers at branches across the region have been running drop-in sessions to help people sign up and learn how to use the NHS App.
Reading students urged to take simple step that could save a life
Opportunity to join the Anthony Noan stem cell register on University of Reading campus
Safety review launched after fatal crash and schoolboy hit by car in Reading
A safety review is being undertaken after two serious crashes and one fatality on a road in Reading.
Is it a scarf? No, it’s a frock! Reading Inner Wheel seamstresses turn scarves into magnificent outfits
Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant gives their creations marks out of 10