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Olympic Athletes Linford Christie and Darren Campbell will be running Street Athletics at Pigeons Farm Road in Greenham on Thursday 12th August. […]

West Berkshire Council's Youth Offending Team (YOT) is holding a Community Reparation Week from 2nd - 8th August […]

St. Bartholomew's School in Newbury are the winners of the 'Don't Bin It, Bring It' competition. […]

Linear Park in Calcot has been awarded a prestigious Green Flag for the second year running. […]

West Berkshire Council has won an Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Environmental Engineering Award […]

West Berkshire Council and Thames Valley Police are working together to remind residents to keep their homes secure this summer […]

To help local people in Tilehurst improve their fitness and well-being, a new series of Tai Chi sessions will be taking place at Denefield School from September […]

West Berkshire Council's Theale Library is holding a Summer Story Afternoon on Friday 20th August […]

West Berkshire Council is delighted to announce that West Berkshire residents aged 60 and over can continue to enjoy free swimming at West Berkshire pools at dedicated time slots each week […]

The coalition government has asked that no construction work on play sites to be funded by the national Playbuilder scheme should proceed until further notice. […]

Delays Possible from Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT to Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:59:59 GMT. Organisation Name: Thames Water. Responsible Authority: Reading Borough Council - 0800 626 540. […]

Delays Possible from Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT to Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:59:59 GMT. Organisation Name: Thames Water. Responsible Authority: Reading Borough Council - 0800 626 540. […]

Delays Possible from Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT to Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:59:59 GMT. Organisation Name: Thames Water. Responsible Authority: Reading Borough Council - 0800 626 540. […]

Delays Possible from Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT to Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:59:59 GMT. Organisation Name: Thames Water. Responsible Authority: Reading Borough Council - 0800 626 540. […]

Delays Possible from Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT to Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:59:59 GMT. Organisation Name: Thames Water. Responsible Authority: Reading Borough Council - 0800 626 540. […]

Delays Possible from Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT to Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:59:59 GMT. Organisation Name: Thames Water. Responsible Authority: Reading Borough Council - 0800 626 540. […]

Delays Possible from Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT to Mon, 09 Aug 2010 23:59:59 GMT. Organisation Name: Thames Water. Responsible Authority: Reading Borough Council - 0800 626 540. […]

Delays Possible from Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT to Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:59:59 GMT. Organisation Name: Thames Water. Responsible Authority: Reading Borough Council - 0800 626 540. […]

Delays Possible from Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT to Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:59:59 GMT. Organisation Name: Thames Water. Responsible Authority: West Berkshire Council - 01635 519080; streetcare@westberks.gov.uk. […]

Delays Possible from Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT to Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:59:59 GMT. Organisation Name: Thames Water. Responsible Authority: West Berkshire Council - 01635 519080; streetcare@westberks.gov.uk. […]

Government plans to limit the number of skilled foreign workers allowed into the UK are criticised by the Lord Mayor of London. […]

A 28-year-old man is arrested in connection with the murder of Kevin "Gerbil" Carroll in Glasgow. […]

Sports presenter Clare Balding makes an official complaint to the Press Complaints Commission over an article which mocked her sexuality. […]

London Mayor Boris Johnson sells the benefits of the London bike hire scheme to the world media. […]

Birthday boy James Anderson produces a superb bowling display to put England on top in the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge. […]

A nine-year-old girl from Wales has died in a rafting accident while on holiday in Turkey. […]

Britain's Jessica Ennis gets her bid for European heptathlon gold off to a strong start by winning the 100m hurdles and the high jump events in Barcelona. […]

What could drive a mother to kill a child in first few minutes of life? […]

A coroner raises ongoing safety fears as an inquest jury blames a points failure for the Potters Bar train crash. […]

Forest fires kill at least 23 people in central Russia, while a forecast of heavy rain brings relief to Moscow. […]

Two men are arrested after seven guns were found by police, six at a property and one buried in the ground. […]

Reading Festival promoters are to give extra safety advice after two alleged rapes at this month's Latitude Festival. […]

Special "Games Lanes" will be created on key roads at Olympic venues including at Eton Dorney Lake. […]

Residents claim some taxi drivers are ruining their "quality of life" by being caught urinating outside their homes. […]

MPs are to lobby government over a £15m roads project as part of the £400m Reading train station revamp. […]

Police are accused by residents of not doing enough to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in a problem area. […]

Soldier tells how he saved civilians in Afghanistan fight […]

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Ellen Degeneres is the latest judge to leave the American Idol panel. The chatshow host only joined the show for the last season after Paula Abdul left.   In a statement she said: “I loved... […]

Cheryl Cole reportedly paid ‘an emotional tribute’ to NHS doctors after they treated her for malaria. It’s claimed she was on the ‘brink of death’ before being cared for... […]

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A consortium headed by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-Shing has agreed a deal to buy the UK networks of French power group EDF for £5.8bn ($9.1bn). […]

Adam Crozier's first reporting of results as chief executive of the group will be accompanied by signs of a pay-TV deal with BSkyB and an aggressive approach to making money online […]

Education Secretary Michael Gove has insisted there is no rush for schools in England to become academies, after facing criticism over the number of schools coming forward. The issue threatens to cause a rift in the coalition, as Michael Crick reports. […]

PartyGamingand Bwin spent so much time fretting over their marriage that those analysts who had long called on these online gambling companies to get hitched had forgotten about the courtship […]

PartyGamingand Bwin spent so much time fretting over their marriage that those analysts who had long called on these online gambling companies to get hitched had forgotten about the courtship […]

While all airlines were affected by the ash airspace closures, none had to deal with the protracted strikes by BA's flight crew that some competitors claim have led to a big shift in business away from the airline […]

The business-to-business media company has returned solid half-year results and an assured move away from vulnerable print revenues […]

The surprise decision by the accounting software group has left the door open to HgCapital and Cinven, the remaining private equity bidders […]

West Bromwich Albion have signed goalkeeper Boaz Myhill from Hull on a three-year contract. […]

Racing is in a bind. For some time, the sport has felt the ground shifting beneath it, as the combination of football and online betting dominate the betting landscape […]

Duchess of Kent House Charity has raised £300,000 to support the NHS Berkshire West Hospice based in Liebenrood Road, Reading. A cheque was handed over to Charles Waddicor, the Chief Executive of NHS Berkshire West by George Solly the Charity's Director of Fundraising earlier this month. The money will fund the family support and bereavement service, ps […]

NHS Berkshire West's four community hospital facilities have been given the seal of approval for maintaining safe levels of cleanliness and infection control. It follows a visit by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to two wards at Wokingham Community Hospital (Ascott and Windsor) and one at West Berkshire Community Hospital (Highclere) in June. During t […]

Contrary to popular myth, there are lots of NHS dentists across Reading, Wokingham and Newbury, and to help people find one NHS Berkshire West is holding a Dental Roadshow at The Oracle, Reading, today, Thursday 29th July. It is part of an on-going NHS Berkshire West campaign to raise awareness among the public about the availability of local dentists. At th […]

Dr Kelechi Nnoaham, NHS Berkshire West Assistant Director of Public Health has carried out the first ever worldwide study into the impact endometriosis has on women who work. Endometriosis is a painful inflammatory disease and occurs when cells normally found in the uterus are found in other parts of the body, commonly the pelvis. The condition affects aroun […]

NHS Berkshire West is the best performing PCT in the South Central region and its World Class Commissioning results are as good as the top 10% of PCTs in the country. The PCT has just received its World Class Commissioning results in which it has moved to an overall green score and improved its performance in all competencies; putting it ahead of all PCTs in […]

Click here for thelatest updateon the progress being made on thenew WoodleyGP Premises for Parkside Family Practice (Woodley Park Surgery, Headley Road)and WoodleyCentre Surgery (Crockhamwell Road). […]

NHS Berkshire West is asking patients for their comments and views on its proposal for the future of the branch surgery at 1a Underwood Road in Calcot. Bellway Homes has recently bought the site of the Underwood Road precinct in Calcot, Reading. It plans to redevelop the area, providing 70 homes and a redeveloped shopping centre. As part of its planning appl […]

NHS Berkshire West in collaboration with its major acute partner Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, has taken the decision to provide 1m in 2010/11 to support the three local authorities in its area to help boost capacity in social care. The PCT Board recognises the crucial role played by social care services in helping to keep patients out of hospital. I […]

Local residents may be aware that the Met Office suggests the region stands a 70% chance of experiencing heatwave conditions over the next three days. Temperatures may be high enough over the weekend to have significant effects on health – particularly for the very young, the elderly or those with certain medical conditions. Tips on how to look after yoursel […]

Fifteen places are available on a course starting in August to help adults gain new skills to cope with medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, Multiple Sclerosis, HIV, back pain and Parkinson's disease. NHS Berkshire West's Expert Patient Programme gets underway at Woolhampton Village Hall near Reading on 13th August 2010 (1.30pm) for […]

Temperature: 18°C (64°F), Wind Direction: S, Wind Speed: 9mph, Relative Humidity: 83%, Pressure: 1011mb, falling, Visibility: Very good […]

12:00 on 31/07/2010: 5 A DAY Market Garden at Englefield, near Theale is full of delicious summer fruit and vegetables. Strawberries, currants, peas, beans, lettuce, courgettes, peppers and tomatoes. Come and see for yourself! FREE parking and FREE entry […]

12:00 on 07/08/2010: It is 70 years since the wartime effort to grow more food "at home" so this year's theme is "Dig for Victory". The day will be raising money and a percentage of profits will go to supporting the Royal British Legion. . Attractions will include fresh allotment produce sales, tombola, raffle, homemade cakes, breads […]

12:00 on 15/08/2010: This year there will be Oxford Entertainers with their Circus Skills show, from last year a Petting Zoo, the Large Inflatable slides and bouncy castle. There will be a bar, food, ice cream, arts and crafts stallholders and many other attractions. Newbury Sound will also be in attendance to provide the music. […]

14:00 on 11/09/2010: Come along to the Wash Common & Craft Show 2010 and see a display of wood turning by local craftsmen, enter the raffle and enjoy a cup of tea. […]

18:00 on 18/08/2010: Suitable for 6-12 year olds, come alone or bring a friend! Children can be dropped off or parents are welcome to stay and watch and cheer the children on. The battle will commence once the teams have formed, safety briefing done and laser guns switched on. Lights, smoke and music will create the perfect atmosphere for this fun energetic […]

19:30 on 04/08/2010: Member of the local writers' society group will be reading from and discussing - FROM AN UPPER ROOM - a 10th anniversary commemorative edition of poetry and prose. […]

12:00 on 08/08/2010: Its summer, its warm, and there's a birthday; surely there's no better excuse to have a celebration! Celebrations begin at 12.00 with a whole array of entertainment organised and planned, including a saxophonist, children's entertainment, and the all important award winning food. […]

10:00 on 24/07/2010: Let's have some fun! The Living Rainforest have organised their biggest and best programme of summer activities ever - including tours, talks and workshops to help visitors get the most from their visit. […]

15:00 on 19/09/2010: Come down to Victoria Park from 3pm-5pm and enjoy the atmosphere of a lazy Sunday afternoon. Sit back and listen to the music of this week's visiting brass or silver band. […]

09:30 on 01/10/2010: Mary Hare Christmas Market in association with the travelling Souk is going to be held at Mill Hall, Pigeons Farm Road, Newbury. This unique shopping experience is for both people young and old and would make the perfect opportunity for getting in some early Christmas Shopping. […]

A huge thank you to everyone who voted in West Berkshire The results were: N... […]

Go Compare! The Conservative Candidate for Newbury, Richard Benyon is urging voters to compare the two campaigns b... […]

Pledge to help cancer sufferers in West Berkshire get the drugs they deserve Conservatives to scrap Labour’s jo... […]

David Cameron responds to the Budget Wednesday, March 24 2010 David Cameron has responded in the House of... […]

Richard Benyon, MP for Newbury, has been selected to ask a question at Prime Ministers Questions today, 24th February.... […]

The MP for Newbury, Richard Benyon, has welcomed new Conservative plans to deliver the roll out of superfast broadband... […]

Richard Benyon, MP for Newbury, has been thanked for pledging to do his bit for the British Armed Forces family. Ric... […]

Newbury Member of Parliament, Richard Benyon, has paid tribute to Council and Veolia workers who have been doing their... […]

Newbury MP, Richard Benyon last night submitted a petition to Parliament on behalf of parents who wish to educate thei... […]

In the run up to the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen there are rumblings in some quarters about the whole que... […]

Duchess of Kent House Charity has raised £300,000 to support the NHS Berkshire West Hospice based in Liebenrood Road, Reading. A cheque was handed over to Charles Waddicor, the Chief Executive of NHS Berkshire West by George Solly the Charity's Director of Fundraising earlier this month. The money will fund the family support and bereavement service, ps […]

NHS Berkshire West's four community hospital facilities have been given the seal of approval for maintaining safe levels of cleanliness and infection control. It follows a visit by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to two wards at Wokingham Community Hospital (Ascott and Windsor) and one at West Berkshire Community Hospital (Highclere) in June. During t […]

Contrary to popular myth, there are lots of NHS dentists across Reading, Wokingham and Newbury, and to help people find one NHS Berkshire West is holding a Dental Roadshow at The Oracle, Reading, today, Thursday 29th July. It is part of an on-going NHS Berkshire West campaign to raise awareness among the public about the availability of local dentists. At th […]

Dr Kelechi Nnoaham, NHS Berkshire West Assistant Director of Public Health has carried out the first ever worldwide study into the impact endometriosis has on women who work. Endometriosis is a painful inflammatory disease and occurs when cells normally found in the uterus are found in other parts of the body, commonly the pelvis. The condition affects aroun […]

NHS Berkshire West is the best performing PCT in the South Central region and its World Class Commissioning results are as good as the top 10% of PCTs in the country. The PCT has just received its World Class Commissioning results in which it has moved to an overall green score and improved its performance in all competencies; putting it ahead of all PCTs in […]

Click here for thelatest updateon the progress being made on thenew WoodleyGP Premises for Parkside Family Practice (Woodley Park Surgery, Headley Road)and WoodleyCentre Surgery (Crockhamwell Road). […]

NHS Berkshire West is asking patients for their comments and views on its proposal for the future of the branch surgery at 1a Underwood Road in Calcot. Bellway Homes has recently bought the site of the Underwood Road precinct in Calcot, Reading. It plans to redevelop the area, providing 70 homes and a redeveloped shopping centre. As part of its planning appl […]

NHS Berkshire West in collaboration with its major acute partner Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, has taken the decision to provide 1m in 2010/11 to support the three local authorities in its area to help boost capacity in social care. The PCT Board recognises the crucial role played by social care services in helping to keep patients out of hospital. I […]

Local residents may be aware that the Met Office suggests the region stands a 70% chance of experiencing heatwave conditions over the next three days. Temperatures may be high enough over the weekend to have significant effects on health – particularly for the very young, the elderly or those with certain medical conditions. Tips on how to look after yoursel […]

Fifteen places are available on a course starting in August to help adults gain new skills to cope with medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, Multiple Sclerosis, HIV, back pain and Parkinson's disease. NHS Berkshire West's Expert Patient Programme gets underway at Woolhampton Village Hall near Reading on 13th August 2010 (1.30pm) for […]

West Bromwich Albion have signed goalkeeper Boaz Myhill from Hull on a three-year contract. […]

Pat Richards kicks 10 points as Wigan move one step closer to the Super League leader's shield with victory over defending champions Leeds. […]

Pat Richards kicks 10 points as Wigan move one step closer to the Super League leader's shield with victory over defending champions Leeds. […]

Yani Tseng shoots a second successive 68 to open up a four-shot lead at the British Women's Open at Royal Birkdale. […]

Yani Tseng shoots a second successive 68 to open up a four-shot lead at the British Women's Open at Royal Birkdale. […]

Andy Turner leads Great Britain's medal haul on the fourth day of the European Championships as he takes gold in the 110m hurdles. […]

France cause an upset by beating Spain 2-1 in the final of the European Under-19 championship in Caen. […]

Bluebirds midfielder Stephen McPhail is to miss the start of the season after suffering a knee injury. […]

England's Ross Fisher misses out on carding the European Tour's first-ever 59 by two shots during the second round of the Irish Open. […]

England's Ross Fisher misses out on carding the European Tour's first-ever 59 by two shots during the second round of the Irish Open. […]

Farnborough Air show Photos 2010 http://www.farnboroughmagazine.co.uk/airshow […]

Facebook privacy fears as details of millions of users published on Pirate Bay - An online security consultant who wished to highlight the social networking site’s privacy issues published a list of data taken from more than 100million users’ profiles. [ read more […]

Great Britain squeeze into final - A 14-point haul from Scott Nicholls secures a memorable victory for Great Britain and books their place in the World Cup finals. [Sports] […]

Second-home owners face losing tax break - Holiday-homeowners in the UK who rent out their properties for a few months stand to lose benefits under Treasury proposals, which would slash the costs of the breaks to £10m a year [FT Personal Finance] […]

Amazon launches wireless-only Kindle in bid to take on Apple's iPad - The firm is hoping that £109 price tag will turn its latest electronic reader into a mass-appeal device as Apple's iPad gains ground. [Tech] […]

Hostel plans abandoned - Aberdeen City Council's controversial plans for a homeless hostel have been abandoned, amid a legal wrangle. [Scotland and North East] […]

BT profit up despite revenue fall - BT reports what it describes as "acceptable" quarterly results, with profits sharply higher despite a fall in revenue. [Business News] […]

New High Street bank opens - The first High Street bank to launch in the UK for more than 100 years opens in London. [London News] […]

Helicopter that changes into a 4x4 - The company says that almost any soldier could drive and fly it, and that they wouldn't need a pilot's licence. [Tech] […]

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