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Saplings planted in fifth Lockdown Wood

Saplings planted in fifth Lockdown Wood

Saplings planted in fifth Lockdown Wood

A fifth Lockdown Wood has been planted in West Berkshire.


Lab's false negatives may have killed 20

Lab's false negatives may have killed 20

Lab's false negatives may have killed 20

MORE than 20 people could have died as a result of incorrect Covid test results, a new report has said.


Thousands of learners taking six or more driving tests

Thousands of learners taking six or more driving tests

Thousands of learners taking six or more driving tests

Tens of thousands of learner drivers have needed to take six or more practical tests before passing, figures reveal, with Covid-19 partly to blame.


Final day as vaccination centre closes indefinitely

Final day as vaccination centre closes indefinitely

Final day as vaccination centre closes indefinitely

The Kennet Vaccination Hub is “taking a break due to low remaining demand in the current eligible cohorts for a Covid vaccination”.


Child speech problems rise after lockdown

Child speech problems rise after lockdown

Child speech problems rise after lockdown

West Berkshire has seen one of the biggest increases in speech and language needs of children in the past year.


Over 50s to be invited for Covid booster and flu jab

Over 50s to be invited for Covid booster and flu jab

Over 50s to be invited for Covid booster and flu jab

People aged 50 and over will be able to book a Covid-19 booster and flu jab from tomorrow as fears grow about rising infection rates ahead of winter.


Rising Covid-19 cases sparks plea to use masks and protect the elderly

Rising Covid-19 cases sparks plea to use masks and protect the elderly

Rising Covid-19 cases sparks plea to use masks and protect the elderly

People who are unwell are being told to avoid the elderly and wear a mask as Covid-19 case increase and hospitalisations rise by nearly 40%.


Who can have a flu or Covid-19 jab?

Who can have a flu or Covid-19 jab?

Who can have a flu or Covid-19 jab?

Thirty million people are being told to get vaccinated amid fears the UK will be hit hard by Covid-19 and flu - but who can get a jab and how?


Walk-in vaccination hub open in Newbury

Walk-in vaccination hub open in Newbury

Walk-in vaccination hub open in Newbury

A walk-in vaccination hub is open in Newbury today (Saturday).

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Pandemic hero who sewed thousands of NHS scrubs has died

Pandemic hero who sewed thousands of NHS scrubs has died

Pandemic hero who sewed thousands of NHS scrubs has died

A Thatcham ‘hero’ who sewed scrubs for NHS workers during the Coronavirus pandemic has died.


Viral vaccine claims target pregnant women ahead of booster roll out

Viral vaccine claims target pregnant women ahead of booster roll out

Viral vaccine claims target pregnant women ahead of booster roll out

Health officials say the Covid-19 jab is safe in pregnancy and advice hasn't changed, as outdated social media post spreads ahead of booster roll-out.


Covid autumn booster roll out begins

Covid autumn booster roll out begins

Covid autumn booster roll out begins

Covid boosters are being rolled out from today.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of August 17

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of August 17

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of August 17

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is now 53,399, an increase of 90 since August 10.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of August 10

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of August 10

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of August 10

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is now 53,309, an increase of 130 since August 3.


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