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  • Cars cause most carbon emissions in West Berks

    CARS, lorries and buses cause the most carbon dioxide emissions in West Berkshire, recent government data reveals.  Emissions from road transport in the district make up more than that from domestic, commercial, and industrial energy use combined

  • Reading City ease past Windsor to continue fine start

    READING City maintained their fine start to the season by defeating Hellenic League rivals Windsor 3-0 at Stag Meadow in the FA Cup on Saturday. Their reward is a home preliminary round tie with Southern League Division One South club Moneyfields

  • Mortimer West End game with Singapore abandoned due to rain

    BERKSHIRE League side Mortimer West End unfortunately saw their game against the touring Singapore Cricket Club abandoned after 22 overs due to heavy rain last Friday. By that stage the visitors had made their way to 114-4, Nick Kingston and Andy

  • Hobbycraft to open in Newbury

    THE UK's largest arts and crafts retailer is opening a new store in Newbury. Hobbycraft will be opened on Tuesday, August 27 at 9am, and will be celebrating on Saturday, August 31 with exclusive offers and activities. The new store at Unit 8A

  • Missing man from Newbury found safe

    A MAN from Newbury who was reported as missing has been found safe and well. Jack Hooper, 25 from Newbury went missing on Tuesday, August 13 at around 7am and was last seen in Westfield Road. Thames Valley Police appealed for the public's help

  • Family concerned for man who went missing yesterday

    FAMILY members are concerned for the welfare of a man who disappeared yesterday morning. Jack Hooper, 25 from Newbury went missing on Tuesday, August 13 at around 7am and was last seen in Westfield Road. Thames Valley Police are appealing for

  • Puscas enjoying life at Reading

    Reading striker George Puscas admitted he is very happy to be in England after netting his first goal in Royals colours in their narrow cup win against Wycombe Wanderers. Puscas scored the equaliser in the Royals' 1-1 draw in normal time against

  • ANALYSIS: Reading show the right spirit with Wycombe win

    Reading came through a tricky cup tie against Wycombe Wanderers in the first round of the Carabao Cup. Jose Gomes will be feeling much better ahead of another tough game on the weekend after his side prevailed on penalties against a spirited Wycombe

  • Reading Festival: What will the weather be like?

    AS FESTIVAL goers from across the country prepare to descend on the town for this year's Reading Festival, many will be keeping their fingers crossed for good weather to make their experience more enjoyable. READ MORE: Extinction Rebellion Reading

  • WEST BERKS: Plastic petition update

    Petition for better plastic recycling signed by more than 1,500 A PETITION calling for better plastic recycling in West Berkshire has been signed by more than 1,500 people. The petition is calling on West Berkshire Council to improve the collection

  • Loader pledges future to Reading

    Reading starlet Danny Loader has pledged his future to the club after seeing a move to Premier League side Wolves fall through. Loader had agreed personal terms with the Old Gold but Reading pulled the plug on the deal at the last moment on Transfer