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Royal Mail unveils Christmas stamps with plea for people to post early

Royal Mail unveils Christmas stamps with plea for people to post early

Royal Mail, which today unveiled its Christmas stamp designs, says people should shop online and post cards early to avoid delivery disappointment.


Spanish Mission rewards Balding and Kingsclere in Melbourne Cup

Spanish Mission rewards Balding and Kingsclere in Melbourne Cup

The five-year-old ran a very impressive race in the Group 1 showpiece in Australia.


Jurors in baby murder trial told of parents' volatile relationship

Jurors in baby murder trial told of parents' volatile relationship

The man accused of murdering his own baby son was a violent drunk who savagely beat his partner, jurors were told.


Ella leads Team Kennet to victory

Ella leads Team Kennet to victory

The under-9 girls sealed victory in their first event for two years.


POLL: Do you think smart motorways should be scrapped?

POLL: Do you think smart motorways should be scrapped?

MPs on the Transport Select Committee have said smart motorways should be halted until their safety can be ensured.

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Judge warns jurors to expect distressing testimony as baby murder trial opens

Judge warns jurors to expect distressing testimony as baby murder trial opens

A four-week-old baby sustained multiple, horrific injuries in his short life


Fantastic young musicians showcase at Hungerford

Fantastic young musicians showcase at Hungerford

Members of the National Youth Orchestra, National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and Berkshire Young Musician finalists.


A woman has been caught driving uninsured, after taking cocaine.

A woman has been caught driving uninsured, after taking cocaine.

A woman has been caught driving uninsured, after taking cocaine.


Volunteer wonders win town civic award

Volunteer wonders win town civic award

Two selfless Tadley citizens have been given an award for their work in running an Age Concern lunch club in the town.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of November 1, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of November 1, 2021

The latest number of lab-confirmed cases in the district.


Overnight road closures on M4 eastbound Junction8/9 and westbound from Junction 11 and 12

Overnight road closures on M4 eastbound Junction8/9 and westbound from Junction 11 and 12

There are road closures on the M4 tonight for further works on Smart Motorways.


Schools in West Berkshire are being asked to bring back 'bubbles' and get pupils to wear masks.

Schools in West Berkshire are being asked to bring back 'bubbles' and get pupils to wear masks.

Schools in West Berkshire are being asked to bring back 'bubbles' and get pupils to wear masks.


Village road closures coming up in November

Village road closures coming up in November

Road closures are taking place in the parishes of Compton and Hampstead Norreys this month.


March against smart motorways

March against smart motorways

Action group Smart Motorways Kill will be carrying full size coffins to Parliament Square today (November 1) to protest against smart motorways.


Balding eyes Melbourne Cup glory with Spanish Mission

Balding eyes Melbourne Cup glory with Spanish Mission

The five-year-old is the only British representative in the Group 1 showdown on Tuesday morning.


Villagers get creative as scarecrow trail returns

Villagers get creative as scarecrow trail returns

Woolton Hill got spooky last week as the village came to life with a Halloween scarecrow trail.


Sport pictures from the weekend

Sport pictures from the weekend

There were some football matches and hockey matches across West Berkshire over the weekend.


Heathrow introduces drop-off charge

Heathrow introduces drop-off charge

Heathrow's drop-off charge across all terminal forecourts starts today (November 1) .


Traffic alert: Earlier crash now cleared on A34

Traffic alert: Earlier crash now cleared on A34

All lanes have now reopened on the A34, northbound.


Murder investigation launched after man dies in Tilehurst

Murder investigation launched after man dies in Tilehurst

3 teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder, following an incident in Tilehurst last night.


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