An iconic independent art and gift shop in Reading town centre is to close in the new year after more than 50 years in business.

Reading Borough Council have said that they are 'saddened' after a protester disrupted the two-minute silence for Armistice Day in the town Centre. The commemorative event took place in the town, at ...

More than £20 million is being spent on improving council housing throughout Reading, with projects to fit new windows, kitchens and bathrooms.

Six voluntary groups in Berkshire have been honoured with The King's Award for Voluntary Service 2024. The accolade, which is the highest award given to local voluntary groups in the UK, recognises ...

Ten artists from across the globe showcased their work at an exhibition in a boutique Reading hotel. The artists were selected as part of an art competition organised by the Roseate Hotel Collection, ...

Wealthy countries must more than double the amount of climate finance paid from taxpayers’ money annually by 2030, UN-appointed experts said. The Independent High-Level Expert Group on Climate Finance ...

A mother of three has said that she is ‘looking forward’ to welcoming people into her new clothing and homeware shop in the heart of Caversham. Samantha Smith has owned The Collective, in Caversham, ...

Berkshire care providers has warned rising costs imposed by the Budget could have a ‘devastating’ impact on the sector. The Berkshire Care Association, representing 350 social care providers across ...

A 12-year-old boy from Earley has been shortlisted for a national charity award. Rossi Blackburn-Hind has been recognised for the support he gives to his dad, Steve, who suffers from mitochondrial ...

The Republican Party has won enough seats to control the US House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on the American government alongside president-elect Donald Trump.

Protests erupted in Paris on Wednesday against a controversial gala organised by far-right figures in support of Israel. The event, intended to raise funds for the Israeli military, included Israeli ...

Footballer turned tennis player Diego Forlan suffered a 6-1 6-2 doubles defeat in his professional debut at age 45 in front of a home crowd. Forlan and Argentine partner Federico Coria went down in ...