4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (295+ words) Noel Clarke has been charged with two offences of sexual assault, three charges of voyeurism and one charge of exposure, the Metropolitan Police said. The actor and fomer Doctor Who star will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, October…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (723+ words) The Great British Bake Off returns to screens this month, and the line-up has been revealed. There are 12 new contestants set to enter the iconic tent for the 17th series of the Channel 4 baking competition. Each brings their own unique backgrounds,…...

4+ day, 6+ min ago   (507+ words) A policeman of 23 years has been fired without notice after being found guilty of gross misconduct for a pattern of 'over familiar' and 'inappropriate' behaviour. Thames Valley Police Sergeant David Brenchley, based in Kidlington, has been dismissed and barred from…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (330+ words) Train cancellations on major London to Reading route amid power supply failure. Great Western Railway (GWR) trains between London Paddington and Reading may be cancelled, delayed or terminated due to a power supply failure affecting the overhead electric wires. Disruption…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1340+ words) The widow of Hairy Biker Dave Myers is set to sell his personal belongings at auction in Newbury for £40,000 - including his motorbike leathers, trademark waistcoats and Strictly Come Dancing outfit. Lili Myers, 59, is parting with around 300 of her late husband's…...

2+ week, 19+ hour ago   (319+ words) Following in his mother’s footsteps, Cruz took to the stage on Saturday afternoon at Reading festival to perform alongside his band The Breakers on the Canopy stage. The former England captain proudly smiled on at his son with the fashion…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (349+ words) When you think of coming to a festival, what's the first thing you think of? Camping? Music? Food? All good answers. But of course for many festival goers it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy a cold beer before, during and…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (180+ words) Thunderstorms and heavy rain could cause flooding, travel delays and power cuts across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. An area of storms and heavy rain is expected to move north into south-east England later Wednesday night and during Thursday morning. The weather…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (438+ words) Just weeks before school term starts, a West Berkshire parent has been told her special needs son can’t go to the school allocated to him. She’s been told staff cannot hug or or hold the hand of her non-verbal child,…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (594+ words) A couple has spoken of their 'fright' as they watched pillars of fire rapidly spread across fields and scrubland, damaging two acres of their land. Bob and Angela Pidgeon were shocked when flames spread from a neighbouring field in Part…...