Homepage

Accessibility links

  • Skip to content
  • Accessibility Help
BBC Account
Notifications
  • Home
  • News
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • iPlayer
  • Sounds
  • Bitesize
  • CBeebies
  • CBBC
  • Food
  • Home
  • News
  • Sport
  • Reel
  • Worklife
  • Travel
  • Future
  • Culture
  • TV
  • Weather
  • Sounds
More menu
Search BBC Search BBC
  • Home
  • News
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • iPlayer
  • Sounds
  • Bitesize
  • CBeebies
  • CBBC
  • Food
  • Home
  • News
  • Sport
  • Reel
  • Worklife
  • Travel
  • Future
  • Culture
  • TV
  • Weather
  • Sounds
Close menu
BBC News

News Navigation

Sections
  • Home
  • War in Ukraine
  • Coronavirus
  • Climate
  • Video
  • World
  • UKUK selected
  • Business
  • Tech
  • Science
  • Stories
  • Entertainment & Arts
  • Health
  • World News TV
  • In Pictures
  • Reality Check
  • Newsbeat
  • Long Reads
    England selected
  • Regions
  • BerkshireBerkshire selected
  • Home
  • War in Ukraine
  • Coronavirus
    • Coronavirus Home
    • Your Coronavirus Stories
  • Climate
  • Video
  • World
    • World Home
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • Middle East
    • US & Canada
  • UKUK selected
    • UK Home
    • EnglandEngland selected
    • N. Ireland
    • Scotland
    • Wales
    • Isle of Man
    • Guernsey
    • Jersey
    • Politics
    • Local News
  • Business
    • Business Home
    • Market Data
    • New Economy
    • New Tech Economy
    • Companies
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Technology of Business
    • Global Education
    • Economy
    • Global Car Industry
    • Business of Sport
  • Tech
  • Science
  • Stories
  • Entertainment & Arts
  • Health
    • Health Home
    • Coronavirus
  • World News TV
  • In Pictures
  • Reality Check
  • Newsbeat
  • Long Reads
 
  • Regions
  • BerkshireBerkshire selected
Berkshire

BBC News Berkshire

Oliver Stephens

Parents support knife amnesty after son's death

Amanda and Stuart Stephens want a talk on knife crime to be held in every school on the same day.

  • 5h5 hours ago
  • Berkshire

Top Stories

Oliver Stephens

Parents support knife amnesty after son's death

Amanda and Stuart Stephens want a talk on knife crime to be held in every school on the same day.

  • 5h5 hours ago
  • Berkshire
READING FESTIVAL

Festivals commit to tackling sexual violence

There has been "little attention paid to the issue", say researchers.

  • 12h12 hours ago
  • UK
The Queen attends A Gallop through History performance

Queen attends first Platinum Jubilee celebration

Hollywood stars including Helen Mirren and Tom Cruise feature in the show at Windsor Castle.

  • 5h5 hours ago
  • UK
M4

M4 overnight closures for smart motorway works

Junctions 5 for Langley and 6 Slough/Windsor will shut from 22:00 until 06:00 on Saturday and Sunday.

  • 2d2 days ago
  • Berkshire
The Pantheon in Rome by Jean Victor Louis Faure

French painting found in hall could sell for £50k

The picture by Jean Victor Louis Faure is an "important re-discovery" of work by the artist.

  • 2d2 days ago
  • Norfolk
The Queen on 13 May

Queen attends Royal Windsor Horse Show

The monarch is pictured smiling as she arrives, days after missing the State Opening of Parliament.

  • 2d2 days ago
  • UK
Local news promo

Find your local news

Featured Contents

Oliver Stephens

Parents support knife amnesty after son's death

Amanda and Stuart Stephens want a talk on knife crime to be held in every school on the same day.

  • 5h5 hours ago
  • Berkshire
READING FESTIVAL

Festivals commit to tackling sexual violence

There has been "little attention paid to the issue", say researchers.

  • 12h12 hours ago
  • UK
The Queen attends A Gallop through History performance

Queen attends first Platinum Jubilee celebration

Hollywood stars including Helen Mirren and Tom Cruise feature in the show at Windsor Castle.

  • 5h5 hours ago
  • UK
M4

M4 overnight closures for smart motorway works

Junctions 5 for Langley and 6 Slough/Windsor will shut from 22:00 until 06:00 on Saturday and Sunday.

  • 2d2 days ago
  • Berkshire
The Pantheon in Rome by Jean Victor Louis Faure

French painting found in hall could sell for £50k

The picture by Jean Victor Louis Faure is an "important re-discovery" of work by the artist.

  • 2d2 days ago
  • Norfolk
The Queen on 13 May

Queen attends Royal Windsor Horse Show

The monarch is pictured smiling as she arrives, days after missing the State Opening of Parliament.

  • 2d2 days ago
  • UK
Local news promo

Find your local news

READING FESTIVAL

Festivals commit to tackling sexual violence

There has been "little attention paid to the issue", say researchers.

  • 12h12 hours ago
  • UK
The Queen attends A Gallop through History performance

Queen attends first Platinum Jubilee celebration

Hollywood stars including Helen Mirren and Tom Cruise feature in the show at Windsor Castle.

  • 5h5 hours ago
  • UK
M4

M4 overnight closures for smart motorway works

Junctions 5 for Langley and 6 Slough/Windsor will shut from 22:00 until 06:00 on Saturday and Sunday.

  • 2d2 days ago
  • Berkshire
The Pantheon in Rome by Jean Victor Louis Faure

French painting found in hall could sell for £50k

The Queen on 13 May

Queen attends Royal Windsor Horse Show

Local news promo

Find your local news

Abdul Aziz Ansari

Tribute to 'bright soul' killed in street stabbing

  • 2d2 days ago
  • Berkshire
Performers from Azerbaijan

Horse show starts Platinum Jubilee celebrations

  • 3d3 days ago
  • Berkshire
Elizabeth Line roundel

Crossrail receives final authorisation to open

  • 3d3 days ago
  • London
  • Comments
Shani Warren

Murder accused 'showed no inclination to kill'

  • 3d3 days ago
  • Beds, Herts & Bucks
Sainsbury's car park

Car cruisers assaulted residents, MP claims

  • 3d3 days ago
  • Berkshire

Weather

Weather for

Reading

  1. Today
    ,
    Light Rain Showers
    Light Rain Showers
    ,
    High19°
    Low9°
  2. Tuesday 17th MayTue 17th
    ,
    Sunny Intervals
    Sunny Intervals
    ,
    High24°
    Low11°
  3. Wednesday 18th MayWed 18th
    ,
    Sunny Intervals
    Sunny Intervals
    ,
    High21°
    Low12°
  4. Thursday 19th MayThu 19th
    ,
    Sunny Intervals
    Sunny Intervals
    ,
    High21°
    Low10°
  5. Friday 20th MayFri 20th
    ,
    Light Cloud
    Light Cloud
    ,
    High19°
    Low11°

Features

Lucy Thorburn

'A stranger stared at me for 25 minutes on the train'

Joel Robinson

Army 'failing to deal with bullying complaints'

Wes Gleeson

UK expat leaves Ukraine with family to escape war

Alexandra Sevko

Teacher's daughter to join Ukrainian resistance

Tom Daley Homecoming

In pictures: Tom Daley's Comic Relief challenge

Explainers

Election lookup promo image

What are the election results in my area?

English elections graphic

A simple guide to English council elections

Ballot box graphic

How do I vote in the UK's elections?

Polling station sign

A really simple guide to the 2022 elections

Woman holding money and purse

Cost of living likely to dominate England elections

Watch/Listen

The guard play Happy Birthday for the Queen
0:41
Video 41 seconds

A Happy Birthday song for the Queen

Kate Glover
3:30
Video 3 minutes 30 seconds

Female thatcher hopes more women take up trade

Vitaly Shevchenko hugging his mother
1:46
Video 1 minute 46 seconds

Mother and son reunited after 2,000-mile journey

A smart socket with a green light.
2:59
Video 2 minutes 59 seconds

This plug socket tells you if your energy is green

Children holding wands
0:50
Video 50 seconds

Giant wands delight Harry Potter fans

Sport

National League

Maidenhead United 0-1 Notts County

Shelina Zadorsky, Sam Kerr, Noelle Maritz and Louise Quinn

How did each WSL club do this season?

Lauren Hemp

Man City thrash Reading to secure Champions League

Laura Collett

GB's Collett sets record in Badminton victory

Luton celebrate

Luton secure play-off spot with win over Reading

Latest Updates

  1. Posted at 6:136:13

    Parents support knife amnesty after son's death

    Oliver Stephens

    Amanda and Stuart Stephens want a talk on knife crime to be held in every school on the same day.

    Read more
    next
    Article share tools
    • Share this post
      • Copy this link
      Read more about these links.
  2. Posted at 6:096:09

    Queen attends first Platinum Jubilee celebration

    By Charley Adams

    BBC News

    The Queen attends A Gallop through History performance

    Hollywood stars including Helen Mirren and Tom Cruise feature in the show at Windsor Castle.

    Read more
    next
    Article share tools
    • Share this post
      • Copy this link
      Read more about these links.
  3. Posted at 23:45 15 May23:45 15 May

    Parents and teachers step in to oversee exams

    By Hazel Shearing

    Education correspondent

    Stock image of college students sitting an exam

    A union is warning of invigilator shortages as pupils sit their first summer exams since 2019.

    Read more
    next
    Article share tools
    • Share this post
      • Copy this link
      Read more about these links.
  4. Posted at 22:56 15 May22:56 15 May

    Queen attends Jubilee Royal Windsor Horse Show

    Video content

    Video caption: Queen attends Jubilee Royal Windsor Horse ShowQueen attends Jubilee Royal Windsor Horse Show

    A host of stars including Tom Cruise, Katherine Jenkins and Omid Djalili were also in attendance.

    Article share tools
    • Share this post
      • Copy this link
      Read more about these links.
  5. Posted at 16:36 15 May16:36 15 May

    Maidenhead United 0-1 Notts County

    National League

    Notts County head into the National League play-offs in winning form after ending the regular season with a 1-0 victory over Maidenhead.

    Read more
    next
    Article share tools
    • Share this post
      • Copy this link
      Read more about these links.
  6. Posted at 15:16 14 May15:16 14 May

    Brilliant Baaeed surges to Lockinge win at Newbury

    Jim Crowley riding Baaeed to victory at Newbury

    Baaeed wins the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury to maintain his unbeaten record with a seventh successive victory.

    Read more
    next
    Article share tools
    • Share this post
      • Copy this link
      Read more about these links.
  7. Posted at 11:46 14 May11:46 14 May

    Listen: National League final day, plus North & South play-offs

    Radio equipment

    The final day of the National League season, plus action from the North & South play-off semi-finals - choose between BBC radio commentaries.

    Follow
    next
    Article share tools
    • Share this post
      • Copy this link
      Read more about these links.
  8. Posted at 8:27 14 May8:27 14 May

    French painting found in hall could sell for £50k

    The Pantheon in Rome by Jean Victor Louis Faure

    The picture by Jean Victor Louis Faure is an "important re-discovery" of work by the artist.

    Read more
    next
    Article share tools
    • Share this post
      • Copy this link
      Read more about these links.
  9. Posted at 7:57 14 May7:57 14 May

    M4 overnight closures for smart motorway works

    M4

    Junctions 5 for Langley and 6 Slough/Windsor will shut from 22:00 until 06:00 on Saturday and Sunday.

    Read more
    next
    Article share tools
    • Share this post
      • Copy this link
      Read more about these links.
  10. Posted at 14:06 13 May14:06 13 May

    Tribute to 'bright soul' killed in street stabbing

    Abdul Aziz Ansari

    Abdul Aziz Ansari, 18, is described as "exceptionally intelligent and gifted from a very young age".

    Read more
    next
    Article share tools
    • Share this post
      • Copy this link
      Read more about these links.
  11. Posted at 13:55 13 May13:55 13 May

    Queen attends Royal Windsor Horse Show

    By Andre Rhoden-Paul

    BBC News

    The Queen on 13 May

    The monarch is pictured smiling as she arrives, days after missing the State Opening of Parliament.

    Read more
    next
    Article share tools
    • Share this post
      • Copy this link
      Read more about these links.
  12. Posted at 7:51 13 May7:51 13 May

    Crossrail receives final authorisation to open

    Elizabeth Line roundel

    The Office of Rail and Road grants approval for the railway to begin running on 24 May.

    Read more
    next
    Article share tools
    • Share this post
      • Copy this link
      Read more about these links.
  13. Posted at 7:02 13 May7:02 13 May

    Horse show starts Platinum Jubilee celebrations

    Performers from Azerbaijan

    The huge equestrian production at Windsor Castle features more than 500 horses.

    Read more
    next
    Article share tools
    • Share this post
      • Copy this link
      Read more about these links.
  14. Posted at 11:47 12 May11:47 12 May

    Car cruisers assaulted residents, MP claims

    Sainsbury's car park

    A Conservative MP urges Sainsbury's to shut its car parks at night to stop "anti-social" car meets.

    Read more
    next
    Article share tools
    • Share this post
      • Copy this link
      Read more about these links.
  15. Posted at 7:29 12 May7:29 12 May

    Council seeks views on traffic offence powers

    Yellow box junction

    Fines for blocking yellow box junctions in Reading could be the first to come in.

    Read more
    next
    Article share tools
    • Share this post
      • Copy this link
      Read more about these links.
  16. Posted at 11:55 11 May11:55 11 May

    Relive this season's biggest FA Cup shocks

    Video content

    Video caption: FA Cup 2021-22: Upsets & giant-killings - this season's biggest shocksFA Cup 2021-22: Upsets & giant-killings - this season's biggest shocks

    Watch the biggest upsets from this season's FA Cup, with Manchester United, Newcastle United and Leicester City losing to lower-league opposition.

    Article share tools
    • Share this post
      • Copy this link
      Read more about these links.
  17. Posted at 11:39 11 May11:39 11 May

    Queen’s Baton Relay route around the South

    Weymouth

    The route will take in places from Portland to Poole, Aldershot to Winchester, Eton and Windsor.

    Read more
    next
    Article share tools
    • Share this post
      • Copy this link
      Read more about these links.
  18. Posted at 7:12 11 May7:12 11 May

    Two teens bailed over fatal street stabbing

    Trelawney Avenue in Slough

    Abdul Aziz Ansari, 18, was attacked near a parade of shops in Slough on Thursday.

    Read more
    next
    Article share tools
    • Share this post
      • Copy this link
      Read more about these links.
  19. Posted at 21:00 10 May21:00 10 May

    Voters discuss government issues... while doing yoga

    Video content

    Video caption: Voters in Wokingham lay out their priorities for governmentVoters in Wokingham lay out their priorities for government

    Voters in Wokingham lay out their priorities for the government on the day of the Queen's Speech.

    Article share tools
    • Share this post
      • Copy this link
      Read more about these links.
  20. Posted at 5:03 10 May5:03 10 May

    Council trials vinegar and steam weed control

    Weeds

    A pilot in Reading will investigate natural methods after public concern over chemical weedkillers.

    Read more
    next
    Article share tools
    • Share this post
      • Copy this link
      Read more about these links.
Page 1 of 50
rewind
previous
Navigate to the next page
next
Navigate to the last page
forward

From other local news sites

About these results
  • Royal visit for Thatcham firm The Princess Royal met with recipients of her eponymous Princess Royal Training Award.
    NewburyToday.co.uk
  • 15 most expensive streets with royal names - and 4 are in Berkshire
    Bracknell News
  • Police make arrest after theft from 92-year-old in Maidenhead
    Maidenhead Advertiser
  • Police launch one-week knife amnesty
    Maidenhead Advertiser
  • Soldier dived into canal to save man's life after suicide bombing
    Get Reading
  • Jurors consider verdicts after dead woman, 26, ‘found bound and gagged’ in lake
    Windsor and Maidenhead Observer

Around the BBC

How long-haul travel may change

  • BBC Future

The job interviews that go too far

  • BBC Worklife

The Asian city that never gives up

  • BBC Travel
Oma women in headresses

What defines cultural appropriation?

  • BBC Culture

How junk revealed life on Soviet bases

  • BBC Future

The offices turning into luxury flats

  • BBC Worklife

The design that changed European cities

  • BBC Travel

Find us here

News daily newsletter

Get news from the BBC in your inbox each weekday morning

Mobile app

Find out more about our BBC News App

Get in touch

  • Email us at haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk

  • Send an SMS or MMS to +44 7624 800100

  • Follow Have Your Say on Twitter

  • Why you can trust BBC News

News Navigation

Sections
  • EnglandEngland selected
  • Local News
  • Regions
  • BerkshireBerkshire selected
  • Home
  • War in Ukraine
  • Coronavirus
    • Coronavirus Home
    • Your Coronavirus Stories
  • Climate
  • UKUK selected
    • UK Home
    • EnglandEngland selected
    • N. Ireland
    • Scotland
    • Alba
    • Wales
    • Cymru
    • Isle of Man
    • Guernsey
    • Jersey
    • Local News
  • World
    • World Home
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • Middle East
    • US & Canada
  • Business
    • Business Home
    • Your Money
    • Market Data
    • Companies
    • Economy
    • Global Car Industry
    • Business of Sport
  • Politics
    • Politics Home
    • N. Ireland Election 2022
    • England Elections 2022
    • Scotland Elections 2022
    • Wales Elections 2022
    • Parliaments
    • Brexit
  • Tech
  • Science
  • Health
  • Family & Education
    • Family & Education Home
    • Young Reporter
  • Entertainment & Arts
  • Stories
  • In Pictures
  • Newsbeat
  • Reality Check
  • Long Reads
  • Disability

BBC News Services

  • On your mobile
  • On smart speakers
  • Get news alerts
  • Contact BBC News

Explore the BBC

  • Home
  • News
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • iPlayer
  • Sounds
  • Bitesize
  • CBeebies
  • CBBC
  • Food
  • Home
  • News
  • Sport
  • Reel
  • Worklife
  • Travel
  • Future
  • Culture
  • TV
  • Weather
  • Sounds
  • Terms of Use
  • About the BBC
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies
  • Accessibility Help
  • Parental Guidance
  • Contact the BBC
  • Get Personalised Newsletters
  • Advertise with us
  • AdChoices / Do Not Sell My Info
Copyright © 2022 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.