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Wokingham council's leader said he understood some residents' "dismay" but that it must support new homes.

Plan for thousands of new homes approved by council

Ryan Willicombe, 19, is sentenced to youth custody for killing Sheldon Lewcock in August 2022.

Driver 'scaring cyclists' detained for fatal crash

Plans for a film-making complex near the village of Holyport, were turned down over its impact on the greenbelt.

Film studios proposal to go to planning inquiry

The leaf-print design is defended by the council after complaints the crossing "looks like a playground".

Pedestrian crossing 'looks like a playground'

Staff at the Thames Learning Trust have to take unpaid leave for medical appointments in work hours.

Teachers strike over medical appointments policy

BBC Weather Watcher Steve Franklin was among those enjoying the supermoon this week in Reading

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Hear new music from Oxfordshire & Berkshire, Thursday nights from 8! 🙌

This week:
👉 Rubberband Girl on her debut album
👉 Neon Bloom & HööF at the Purple Turtle
👉 30 years of 'I Should Coco' with Supergrass bassist Mick Quinn!

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"I don't have any hope or belief anymore"

Reading FC manager Ruben Selles shares his frustrations on the current takeover situation.

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Part of the road near Bracknell will be closed southbound between 20:00 BST and 06:00.

Delays 'likely' due to nine-day overnight road closure

Reading Borough Council says the QR codes were first spotted during routine patrols on Monday.

Drivers warned over fake QR codes on parking meters

Almost 300 people were evacuated from Mosaic Apartments in Slough after the fire on 22 August.

Repairing fire-hit flats could take up to two years

Thames Valley Police says dangerous riding poses a serious risk to the public.

Police seize 118 e-scooters and e-bikes over summer

American businessman Rob Couhig's attempt to purchase Reading has fallen through following a breakdown in negotiations.

Couhig's deal to buy Reading falls through

A lovely shot of the supermoon eclipse in Woodley from Tuesday night - as seen by BBC Weather Watcher DominiqueAlanaPhotography.

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The ombudsman said the delays did not change the outcome but they caused "frustration and distress".

Windsor council fined over SEND school placement delays

A nutty pair of squirrels forced Great Western Railway's Reading to Gatwick service to terminate at Redhill🐿️.

The ticketless rodents refused to get off, forcing passengers to move away from the "frightened and erratic" animals.

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Princess of Wales continues her gradual return to public life with her first work meeting this year.

Kate at first work meeting since cancer treatment

The officer admitted exposing himself "in a number of locations", including public places.

Volunteer officer banned over explicit uniform photos

"If they take the land away, the chances are they'll need even more room in the cemetery for those who are no longer active."

Plans to turn allotments into graveyard 'tragic' Under the proposals, Reading Borough Council says the site will provide about 2,300 new graves.

Lambourn is home to a horse or two... BBC Weather Watcher zimmi caught these enjoying themselves...

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Sandy Joseph has combined her day job as a life coach with her experience in the hospitality industry to set up a new coffee shop that supports women👏💕.

She told BBC Radio Berkshire's Kirsten O'Brien how she has been able to merge her two passions. 🎧 Listen here on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/3ZxW4Mx

Frederick Mutala's family pay tribute after he died following an attack in Slough.

Stabbing victim 'made an impact wherever he went'

The union says it is worried that the changes could lead to longer response times across Berkshire.

Firefighters' union worried over reduced crew cover

Eleanor, also known as Berkshire Farm Girl, posts about her farming life on social media 👩‍🌾🚜.

Catch her chat with BBC Radio Berkshire's Jan -Erik Barnegren, who went to meet Eleanor at her farm and find out more about what she does.

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BBC Radio Berkshire - BBC Radio Berkshire, The Berkshire Farm Girl vlogging her life

Health and liver checks were available for attendees, along with cookery workshops.

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Hundreds turn out for Reading community health event

🚨⚽ In case you missed it, Reading FC's manager Rubén Sellés expressed his disappointment after defeat to Leyton Orient.

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Sport on BBC Radio Berkshire: Post-match - Sellés: "We are disappointed" - BBC Sounds

Amazing work from the Wokingham Prevention and Youth Justice Service (PYJS) 👏.

Youth justice service gets positive inspection Of the 12 areas inspected, the service was rated good in seven in Tuesday's report.

The private housing company, wholly-owned by Slough Borough Council, was set up in 2017.

Housing firm tenants 'will not be cast adrift'

Royal Berkshire Hospital was set to be rebuilt or relocated as part of the new hospitals programme.

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Hospital decision 'expected before autumn budget'

BBC Weather Watcher EmmaH caught Reading looking stunning in the sun.

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