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THERE has been a sharp rise in the number of people in the Thames Valley – including Wokingham borough – diagnosed with the coronavirus. The latest government figures, published yesterday...

“It weighs heavy on my heart as we prepare for the difficult times ahead and my hope is that you will continue to support our charity as we navigate our...

The round of applause for health workers has been just the tonic for staff working at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. At 8pm last night, millions across the country took part...

"We will be able to take some of the pressure off local supermarkets and, by offering the option to buy bigger packs, or in bulk, it reduces the number of...

“When this is all over, frontline families deserve a taste of what the footballers, film stars and celebrities get. Bless them all."

The car parks have now been closed with immediate effect. This afternoon, temporary closure signs were put in place, and permanent signs will be installed tomorrow morning.

“Donations have dropped though our stock levels are currently still good because hospitals are cancelling routine operations."

Thames Valley Police’s Chief Constable, John Campbell warned that if the public do not follow advice to stay home, they will use new policing powers to safeguard the community.

“It was mayhem, full-blown panic stations. The atmosphere was crazy. The Peruvian Prime Minister announced the lockdown at 8pm, with quarantine starting from 8am the next day."

WORK on the already behind schedule Crossrail has been halted due to the coronavirus pandemic.  The scheme, which has added Twyford and Reading to the tube map, had hoped to...