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SKILLS are critical to having a competitive edge, said Thames Valley Berkshire. Last week, its Local Enterprise Hub (LEP) published its first-ever local skills report to highlight how Berkshire can...

The British Modern Military History Society is delighted to announce the publication of the first volume of its book Glimpses of War. Released on  May 8, the anniversary of VE...

A READING boxer has joined the mission to make healthy food accessible to the community. Former British and commonwealth heavyweight champion, Michael Sprott, has become an ambassador for Sindlesham-based Freely...

 A WOODLEY man who resisted arrest has been fined £777 and ordered pay £77 to victim services. Jasbir Singh, 51 and from Colemansmoor Road, committed the offence on April 28...

PUT YOUR dancing shoes on because Wokingham borough’s tribute festival is making a return this year. Marvellous Tribute Festival, at Dinton Pastures in Hurst, is planned for the weekend of...

Time to change tack on cleaner and greener I have received election communications from both the Conservative and Liberal Democrat candidates in my ward in Earley. Both have ‘cleaner and...

You go about your business on your own,seeking out the colourful and sweet.We hear your deep and vacillating drone,bending petals back as you completeyour heavy-footed lurch between the leaves.You stop...

HEATHER BONCEY won a scary story contest by Wokingham Writers’ Group. Here’s her horror tale I opened my eyes slowly. My head was pounding. I couldn’t remember anything from the...

Age UK Berkshire has offices in Reading and Newbury. This role is home based but can be undertaken from our Reading office. Going home after a stay in hospital no...

A THAMES Valley housebuilder has pledged more than £1 million to support young people. Persimmon Homes’ new Building Futures scheme has launched to support community groups working with under-18s in...