Roads will be closed on Sunday, as the Reading Half Marathon sees runners, not cars, take over the town's streets - here's what to expect

The area of orchards in England and Wales has halved since the early 1900s, according to new research by the National Trust.

A Reading-based music charity that works to remove barriers for entry to the industry has been given a massive boost, thanks to the National Lottery.

Twyford and Wargrave's Roman Catholic parishioners are welcoming their bishop on a visit to them

AN ARTIST who has had five Top 10 hits is preparing to wow audiences at The Hexagon with his latest show.

A WOKINGHAM-born musician and actor is preparing to tread the boards for a slightly different play this week.

A CHORAL society is preparing to perform Nelson's Mass during its spring concert.

EARLY next month, Reading?s Concert Hall will be filled once again with the sound of music.

THERE?S still time to enter Reading?s Half Marathon, but you have to be quick as entries close on Monday.

A PARISH has revamped its website as it seeks to better connect with the communities it serves - and it also has a new name