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WHEN IT comes to this forecasting, you can’t blame it on the weatherman – it’s your pick. Two weeks ago, we shared the news that the University of Reading is...

A UNIQUE fundraising event will take place online this week as a trust invites residents to vote in its Double Matched Day scheme.  Ten charities have been selected by the...

“This project is extremely exciting and one that we know is much needed in the local area. We are delighted to be working with so many talented people on developing...

STAFF at the Royal Berkshire Hospital can look forward to a permanent welfare centre thanks to donations you’ve made during the coronavirus pandemic. Chief executive Steve McManus said that the...

THE GOVERNMENT has announced that people claiming Universal Credit for the first time will receive up to two weeks’ worth of money.  The scheme, which comes in from Wednesday, applies...

NORMALLY, it’s a massive event that attracts thousands of visitors - but Covid-19 had other ideas.  But the show did go on. Just virtually.  The annual South Reading Churches Fun...

FANS of the BBC comedy-drama Fleabag will have a chance to see the play that inspired the show thanks to a Winnersh cinema. Showcase reopened earlier this month under Covid-secure...

A popular music festival has been cancelled due to the pandemic. Down at the Abbey has postponed its summer event to next year with the hope of providing a safer...

In Wokingham, the number of live coronavirus cases has increased slightly from three to 10, in a two-week period. The three positive cases were confirmed in the week June 29-July...

A BUS OPERATOR has been declared Good To Go as it strives to be Covid-secure.  The news came hours after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that people could use public...