Politics

Adrian Abbs, who is standing in Reading West and Mid Berkshire, has published a manifesto of pledges showcasing his approach should he be elected

Among those standing for seats on Reading Borough Council, the party is fielding three doctors, two mums, and a retired vicar.

Both Cllr Tony Page and Cllr Jason Brock were acknowledged at a full council meeting held last week, the last before the May 2 poll.

Visiting Reading on Friday, March 22, Sir Ed Davey was highlighting the research showing £5.2million had been spent but there was no new hospital

Olivia Bailey is Labour's prospective parliamentary candidate for Reading West and Mid Berkshire.

Statistics that show people with ADHD are five times more likely to take their own lives.

Last week's budget will do nothing to help. I believe we need a change of Government and a new approach to help our hard-pressed residents

The Liberal Democrat candidate for Wokingham, has written to the Secretary of State for Health asking her to visit the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Cllr Dave McElroy, Redlands Ward, is standing to represent the Greens, the second-largest group of councillors in the area

Councillors have agreed to increase council tax by the maximum amount of 4.99% without requiring a local referendum.