NEIGHBOURS across the country will be displaying a show of thanks to NHS staff this evening for their heroic efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

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Everyone is being urged to stand at their front doors, balconies and windows to join in a round of applause at 8pm tonight (March 26).

Reading has also seen signs with messages of gratitude towards NHS staff being placed around the town today.

They read 'Thank you NHS' and have appeared close to the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

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If you are taking part tonight, we would love to see any pictures or videos you may take of your street participating in the round of applause.