SEVEN years after councillors campaigned for it, DIY waste charges are being scrapped for residents of Reading and Wokingham.

The team behind Walk Reading have devised a special route on Monday (Christmas Day) and are inviting people to join them.

A NEW sensory room will be built in a Reading nursery that helps children with additional needs, thanks to a special grant.

WEST Berkshire Council has been given a stinging rebuke from the government over its intent to withdraw a local plan.

SANTA has swapped his sleigh for a bus ? and he is hoping you'll see him in Reading in the run-up to the big day.

Many community pharmacies and all GP surgeries will be closed during the Christmas and New Year bank holidays - here is where you can go

A CHANCE to experience Christmas from more than 100 years ago was on offer to Reading youngsters.

A CHRISTMAS Eve event coming to Caversham will retell the nativity story.

MORE than 1,500 toys have been donated to a festive appeal from a storage firm.

MORE THAN 700 children across the Royal County have enjoyed a pantomime this Christmas thanks to Berkshire Freemasons. Oh yes they have