Newbury

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is now 21,543 – an increase of 172 in the last 24 hours.

Thames Valley Police have stated that they do not expect to find any further survivors after a fire at a block of flats in Reading this morning.

Newbury Rugby Club is to get a £240,000 down payment from West Berkshire Council, in addition to £41,000 a year rent

Two out of three lanes are currently closed between Junction 13 and Junction 12.

The Royals squad has been heavily affected with positive Covid-19 cases ahead of the weekend.

Police have successfully applied for a Domestic Violence Protection Order in respect of a Newbury man.

Thames Valley Police are still searching for multiple unaccounted people following the fatal fire this morning (Wednesday) in Reading.

With adults now needing to prove their Covid-19 status to get into larger events here's everything you need to know about the new Covid pass rules.

A man has described his “miracle” escape jumping from the third floor of a burning building during a suspected arson attack that left one person dead.

A man who denied assaulting a woman has changed his mind and admitted the offence.

One person has died and several people are unaccounted for after a huge fire at a property in Reading.

Plans to improve safety and reduce congestion on the A34 are afoot.

A West Berkshire school has dressed up and donated to help people in need, beating the record for the biggest single collection.

The council has announced the return of a programme to provide young people with free school meals over the Christmas holidays.

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire has increased in the last 24 hours.

Due to the pandemic situation, Bucklebury Parish Council has called off its annual Cemetery Carols event.

A Thatcham man has denied a charge of assault

New bookings for the pop-up Covid booster vaccine clinic at Hungerford Cricket Club have been suspended.

Pinchington Hall will not be permitted to hold licensed events but will appeal this decision.

Around 900 miles of roadworks are to be removed in time for Christmas to try and keep traffic flowing.