Reading2 hrs agoVan driver sentenced over fatal smart motorway crashBarry O'Sullivan is given a suspended sentence after driving into a broken-down car on the M4. 2 hrs ago4 hrs ago'The world has lost a hero'A stone tribute honours PC Harper who was dragged by a car after confronting quad bike thieves.4 hrs ago13 hrs agoCafe combating loneliness is like 'adopted family'An initiative helping reduce loneliness by encouraging conversations between strangers is being expanded, with six in Berkshire.13 hrs ago1 day agoPC Andrew Harper's widow unveils 'hero' memorialA stone tribute honours PC Harper, who was dragged by a car after confronting quad bike thieves.1 day ago2 days agoPlan for 570 flats should be rejected, council saysThe project would see the demolition of the vacant offices, according to Reading Council.2 days ago3 days agoFormer assistant head banned after sex offencesJodi Swan worked at the Ryeish Green school from 2017, the Teaching Regulation Agency said. 3 days ago4 days agoSalvation Army's plan for emergency accommodationThe Christian charity's application for the site will be decided by Reading Council in due course.4 days ago4 days agoTwo charged after football match disturbance Police officers had powers to disperse people ahead of the match in Reading on Saturday.4 days ago4 days agoRunner's seven marathons in seven days challengeChris Fordham plans to run through Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire this week.4 days ago...