Pupils at The Abbey School were joined by Geri Halliwell-Horner who gave a talk about her career and her latest novel, Rose Frost: Ice on Fire.

Reading Guild of Artists is bringing its yearly exhibition to the University of Reading in June, putting the spotlight on works by home-grown creators

Lidl has laid out plans to invest 500 million as part of an expansion which could see a number of new stores developed in the south of England.

Thames Hospice has released advice after the announcement that over £100,000 was spent on disposing of donated items which couldn't be sold last year.

Launchpad has announced it will be hosting a Summer Solstice Swim fundraiser at Dinton Pastures Activity Centre on Saturday, June 21

READING WALKS Festival has launched a limited-edition festival t-shirt celebrating landmarks, personalities, and stories that feature in May's event.

The Rotary Club has now provided the charity with a cheque following a number of recent fundraising events, including the Oracle Duck Race.

A blood cancer charity is supporting the Royal Berks to bring better care for patients receiving bone marrow treatment.

The Cripple of Inishmaan is showing at Progress Theatre, The Mount, from Friday, May 2, to Saturday, May 10.

An inspection has showed that RBFRS provided 'good' service in eight of the 11 areas of evaluation, and an 'adequate' service in the remaining three.