NHS trusts are urging residents to use services appropriately as healthcare resources are facing challenges from strikes and a continuing flu spike.

Thames Valley Police has increased police presence in the town centre in the wake of targeted attacks in Australia in recent days.

Cecily Mwaniki was awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters following a career which has seen Mwaniki work with vulnerable communities

Reduction and management of carbon emissions means University of Reading has achieved fourth place in the 2025/26 People and Planet League Table.

Residents are being reminded to have their repeat prescriptions in order ahead of pharmacy closures over Christmas and New Year.

More than 200 people took part in a Christmas carol concert to celebrate kindness and love shown this year with the Berks Lieutenancy

A hydroelectric scheme in Reading has welcomed its 20th school visit as part of its mission to support environmental education in the borough.

Father Christmas is making the rounds?including daily visits to Broad Street Mall in Reading?ahead of his busy Christmas Day schedule.

Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident of assault, attempted grievous bodily harm, and shoplifting in central Reading.

Rasha Mustafa, who attends New Directions College, has been awarded the Learner Award at the Ascentis 50th Anniversary Lifetime Learning Awards.