TREASURY ministers were just weeks away from giving the green light to a new £47nmillion ‘super hospital’ in 1994, and officials revealed that government approval was the only thing in the way of replacing Reading’s two ageing sites with a new complex.

Many departments at Battle Hospital had already been moved to the Royal Berkshire campus, although the Oxford Road site was not going to be shut down until the new hospital was finished.

Trust chief executive, Ron Cooper, told the Chronicle:” We will be attempting to take the tensions and anxiety out of treatment, it will be very comfortable and patient-friendly.”

The last section of Winnersh Triangle, home to many high-tech companies, was acquired by Slough Estates 24 years ago for £55 million from Legal & General.

The exchange of contracts meant the business park would be under single ownership and Roger Carey, Slough Estates’ Group managing director told the Chronicle:” Our total ownership will extend to 75 acres and now we can start further phases of industrial development very shortly.”

A pioneering new scheme aimed at curbing crime and saving lives called “Safety Street”, received a cash boost of £10,000 in 1994.

The proposed centre, when opened, would teach children and adults about personal safety by recreating ‘real-life’ scenes such as, accidents in the home, gas leaks and railway line dangers.

Cllr Cei Williams explained to the Chron:” Safety Street is an exciting new hands-on approach to crime reduction and community safety, teaching through real-life experiences.”

Basildon Park was gearing up for one of Berkshire’s biggest outdoor parties- with a spectacular Jazz Concert and fireworks display.

For the first time, two orchestras would perform, the Berkshire Youth Jazz Orchestra, led by Patrick Kelly, and the London Ragtime.

A spokesperson for the event told the Chronicle:” We believe the new departure of two bands will broaden the appeal to our audience, whilst retaining the highly popular jazz of the 1930’s and 40’s.

Royal’s boss Mark McGhee was relishing the chance of pitting his wits against Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1994 and their legendary manager, Graham Taylor.

McGhee took a fully fit squad to Molineux, and this included a new left back, 31-year-old Polish International, Dariusz Wdowczyk was pictured in the Chronicle smiling broadly with club chairman, John Madejski.

A sizzling summer of activities for local youngsters on their summer holidays from school was coming to an end, after three action packed weeks.

Theale Green Recreation had provided something for everyone to enjoy, including swimming, gymnastics, football and trampolining, whilst the art studio played host to a large number of budding young artists.