Health

A new report says that the number of children vaping in the West Berkshire area has significantly increased year on year.

A West Berkshire resident has been awarded this year’s Specialist Housing Champion award by A2Dominion for his “fantastic” community work.

Buttercup the wooden cow has been back in West Berkshire schools, helping to spread the word about healthy breakfasts.

A Covid-19 booster jab will be offered to millions of patients in the spring and for the first time more children will be offered an extra vaccine.

People power has won a victory for the Willows Edge Care Home which was due to be closed by the council.

People will be jumping into action to help raise funds for a small cancer charity after the organiser’s husband received a devastating diagnosis.

Disposable vapes are to be banned, under new plans unveiled by the Government, but what does the ban mean and when will it come into force?

Air quality is improving in Newbury and Thatcham according to latest figures.

As the new year approaches Fair Close Centre is encouraging residents to set themselves a goal – and go for it!

A cancer charity has received a generous donation this Christmas.

A Newbury mental healthcare facility has had its rating raised from good to outstanding following a recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection.

UPDATE: The power has now been restored to the Royal Berkshire Hospital but it remains ‘incredibly busy’

Flu season is ‘officially underway’ say government health officials who are urging those yet to get their flu jab to come forward.

Health officials have issued a warning to families going abroad after a high number of tourists were struck down with food poisoning in Turkey.

A school is celebrating another year of academic achievement.

A charity quiz is celebrating its 200th outing tomorrow (Saturday) night.

A former pupil is realising her childhood dream to teach – at the same school she studied at.

Experts say they now believe children should get a chickenpox vaccine on the NHS and here’s why:

A West Berkshire sewage treatment works will be upgraded earlier than planned.

A nurse’s bike has been stolen.