ONE OF Reading's former mayors has received a national award celebrating the work of councillors in the UK

On Sunday, December 1, Reading Borough Council's enforcement of the borough as a Smoke Control Area (SCA) comes into effect

Reading welcomed a delegation of senators and parliamentarians from Barbados as part of government exchange programme on Friday, November 22

One of Reading's most iconic cultural venues could be the first in the UK to be heated with ground-source heat pumps

This year's Volunteers of the Year Award, sponsored by AB Walker, was given to Chance to Dance Stars (CTDS).

The Kitchen is a student-run project which sees them hone their culinary skills with support from teaching staff with industry experience.

The charity provides support to babies and their families in the special care unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, The Buscot Ward.

Donna Ferjani and Fiona Hale were given the Local Hero award, sponsored by Green Park.

Reading Kindness Rocks (RKR) and Cisco were jointly given the Fundraiser of the Year award, sponsored by Cherubs Floral Designs.

Professor Rhona Stainthorp, of the University of Reading's Institute of Education, was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire