Health

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.

A fitness coach has been shortlisted for a national award by UK Coaching.

A West Berkshire children’s home has been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.

Asbestos contamination is suspected at a derelict property.

Theale-based wine specialists, Laithwaites, has completed a huge cycle ride to raise money for Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice.

Recent heavy rainfall has caused storm drains to overflow into local waterways.

There are fears Paris’ bedbug infestation may cross the Channel – but what are they, how do you remove them and why are transport companies on alert?