PLANS to revamp part of Reading's town centre have been given the go-ahead by the council's planning committee.

WORK to convert the M4 into a so-called Smart Motorway has ended, and the speed limit has been restored to 70mph.

A plan to add floors to the Bristol & West Arcade in Reading town centre has been rejected because it would have made the building look 'awkward'

The impact bullying and racism allegations in the fire service nationally has been acknowledged by firefighters in Berkshire.

At the beginning of the FIFA World Cup, I was asked a couple of questions. The first one was 'are there any English referees involved?'

I wonder how many people remember the children's TV programme Crackerjack?

It was a fascinating week in Division 1 where 100% records tumbled and a strong new player arrived on the scene.

GOLFERS battled it out at Hennerton Golf Club throughout a series of knockout competitions.

With Labour now somewhere to the right of the Conservatives on immigration, we need to welcome and celebrate the people who make Reading their home.

In one of the best defensive displays so far this season, Abbey Women kept a fourth-placed Old Albanian Saints scoreless until three minutes before