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Yellow snow warning issued for Berkshire as Storm Goretti arrives
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for snow across Berkshire as Storm Goretti moves into the region.
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Uni of Reading looks at 2025 weather ahead of centenary celebrations
2026 has had a very cold start, but last year was the second-warmest year on record in Reading, according to more than 100 years of weather data from the University of Reading Atmospheric Observatory. While UK Met Office figures show that 2025 saw record hot and sunny weather for England and the ...
Government undertakes review of possible local suburbs expansion
The potential for Reading to expand into its suburbs to create a larger council has been put under government review following months of debate. The Labour government has undertaken a review of how local government works, and is requiring county councils to be abolished. This has meant Oxfordshire C...
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Traitors star Leanne Quigley urges kick-start to the new year with Cancer Research’s Race For Life
The Traitors star Leanne Quigley is urging people to kick start the New Year by signing up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Reading. The charity’s much-loved events will be taking place at Prospect Park on June 6th and 7th as communities go ‘all in’ against cancer to rai...
Knights completes Reading office move with further growth planned
The UK’s regional professional services business, Knights, has moved into its new first-class office space in Reading’s most iconic building, The Blade. The Reading team has relocated from the thirteenth floor to the twelfth floor of The Blade, doubling the capacity of the office space to almost...
Wokingham weather highlights 2025: Warm temperatures, dry conditions, and abundant sunshine
But 2025 was good for sun worshippers: a review of the year's weather from Steven Burt at the University of Reading
Woman critically injured after being hit by car in Reading
A woman is in a critical condition in hospital after being struck by a car in Reading, police have said.
Emergency services responding to road collision and fire on A3290
Emergency services are warning commuters to avoid the scene of a road traffic collision in Earley, Reading, following a road collision
Reading due for more than £40m cash injection following government spending review
A government review into spending on local councils will see Reading Borough Council benefit from a £42.8 million cash injection.
Reading sees record-low rates of smoking as council lays out continued support for those looking to quit
Smoking rates have fallen to record low in the borough, Reading Borough Council has announced, following measures to reduce the habit in residents
Piles of rubbish bags had to be ‘offloaded’ from awaste collection vehicle outside a pet shop and former pub in West Reading
Dozens of rubbish bags and other waste have been spotted dumped on the site in the car park of Pets Corner, along the A4 Bath Road in Calcot.
Sue Ryder launches new life-changing palliative care services
More people can access expert care at home, in the community, or in hospice or community hospital beds
Community inclusion group seeks stories
Exhibition and podcast will give opportunity to share a sense of belonging
Rail disruption expected all day following freight train incident near Reading
Trains have been cancelled and travel disruption is ongoing following an incident involving a train, Great Western Railways has announced.
Fire near Kings Road causes minor disruption
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service has explained that it was called to reports of a fire near Lock Place shortly after 9am today
'Heavy snow' warning issued as Storm Goretti looms
The Met Office has issued a yellow snow warning for London and the South East as the country braces for Storm Goretti
Snow falls across Berkshire - Live updates on weather and traffic
Snow has begun to fall across Reading, with the Met Office projecting it may last until midday.
Yellow Weather Warning for snow and icy issued as cold temperatures continue
A yellow weather warning has been issued for snow and ice in certain areas of the country.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Reading community centre amid measures to cut cost of living, rail fare freeze, and childcare support
A community centre in Reading welcomed the Prime Minister to talk about a slew of measures aimed at cutting the cost of living
Decision due on improvements to Henley Road Cemetery this week
A decision is due on improvements to Henley Road Cemetery, Reading, this week, following proposals for expansions and upgrades to the site.