Get a Digital Subscription for only £45 for 12 months using code XMAS23
Home News Health
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?
Covid-19 cases are rising in schools, hospitals and workplaces so what should you do if you’re unwell and must you isolate if you test positive?
A village held a very well-attended coffee morning to raise money for a cancer charity last week.
Cases of tuberculosis are rising but what is it, what are the symptoms and why doesn’t the NHS any longer offer all children immunisation?
A darts event organised by a man in memory of his wife hit the bullseye after raising more than £1,200.
The number of families seeking help with head lice and nits is on the rise, says NHS England, which is reporting a spike in visitors to its website.
A popular community café, located in the heart of Newbury, is at risk of closing unless it receives vital funds.
A strike by both consultants and junior doctors this week is going to cause ‘unprecedented disruption’ for patients, the NHS is warning.
Health care is in urgent need for change in Berkshire West.
With temperatures continuing to climb ahead of the weekend, the Met Office says September’s heatwave could be about to break all records.
Patients have been surveyed about their experiences of 13 GP practices in West Berkshire. Now you can vote in our poll
Village residents are over the moon with their new trampoline class.