Reading Borough Council Funding Helps Young Athletes

Reading Borough Council Funding Helps Young Athletes Thanks to funding from Reading Borough Council, Reading Athletic Club has recently launched a project to encourage more local young people to join the club. As part of the project, the club has worked with several primary schools in the area to find children who are interested in trying track and field events. The funding has helped pay for special coaching sessions, extra free training, and a mix of free and discounted memberships. It has also paid for £800 worth of new equipment designed for primary school children. In addition, the funding helped the club to buy new storage space, making the clubhouse at Palmer Park less cluttered and more welcoming. Now that the project is nearly finished, the club is looking forward to seeing how the new young athletes perform this season.

MAN STABBED IN WOKINGHAM NEIL BAR

Police investigate stabbing in Wokingham Nail Bar Photos by Paul King A man has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a suspected stabbing at a nail salon in Wokingham town centre. Police were called to reports of an incident at Lounge Nail Studio, located on Peach Street, at around 2.50pm on Tuesday, April 21. Emergency services, including ambulance crews, quickly attended the scene, while officers cordoned off part of the road.

between JRN 13/12 Eastbound at Theale M4 Crash Causes Major Delays

Local Traffic Update: M4 Crash Causes Major Delays tailbacks six miles long this evening. Motorists travelling eastbound on the M4 are facing significant disruption this evening following a crash between Junction 12 and Junction 13 near Reading. Two of the three lanes have been closed as emergency services deal with the incident, leading to heavy congestion and long delays for drivers in the area. Highways officials have confirmed that the disruption is expected to continue until at least 7:30pm, with traffic likely to remain slow-moving throughout the evening peak. Drivers are being urged to plan ahead, allow extra time for their journeys, and consider alternative routes where possible. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Major Train Delays from London Waterloo to Reading

Reports of major train delays today from London Waterloo station, many trains are delayed heading towards Berkshire, Bracknell, Wokingham and Reading this evening. Your train tickets can be used on GWR and local bus services.

Reading Sees Hotest April Day on record

Reading saw the hottest April day on record on 8 April, when people took to the river banks and Forbury Gardens in the town centre.It was the right kind of weather for mums and dads for the children's half-term Easter School break. 24 Hours later, the weather had taken a turn with light winds and overcast, dull grey skies. Image by Paul King

Man charged in connection with multiple sexual assaults – West Berkshire & Buckinghamshire

Man charged in connection with multiple sexual assaults Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been charged in connection with multiple sexual assaults in West Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Anthony Clarke, aged 65, of Stephens Firs, Mortimer, Reading has been charged on Sunday (29/3) in connection with three counts of sexual assaults. These charges are in relation to three separate incidents: one incident on 13 September 2022 on Ewing Way in Newbury, a second incident on 30 May 2025 on Johnson Road in High Wycombe and third incident on 17 June 2025 on Holmsdale Close in Iver. Clarke was bailed in police custody on Sunday (29/3) and due to appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 29 April. Image/Paul King

Man jailed for blackmail – Maidenhead

Man jailed for blackmail Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been jailed for blackmail offences in Maidenhead. Harry Michael Bampton, aged 28, of Abercromby Avenue, Wycombe, was sentenced to a total of two years and three months imprisonment, at Reading Crown Court on Tuesday 24 March, after pleading guilty to one count of blackmail. On 16 February, this year, Bampton approached the victim, a man in his late teens, and threatened him with violence if he did not give him money. The victim refused and Bampton followed him, repeating his demands and increasing the threats being made. Following this, the victim received phone messages and calls multiple times, with more demands made. Bampton was arrested on 24 February and charged the same day. Detective Constable Lily Ellis of the Priority Crime Team in East Berkshire, said: “I would like to thank the victim and witnesses of this crime, for their diligence in supporting this investigation, which allowed us to quickly arrest and charge the offender with blackmail. “On the offence date in February of this year, the defendant targeted a vulnerable victim and made unwarranted demands. He showed no regard to the victims welfare and was selfish in his actions focusing on his own personal gain. “I am pleased he has been held accountable and now has time to reflect on his behaviour.”

Appeal for witnesses following serious injury collision – Reading

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision in Reading. At 5.30pm on Sunday (29/3) a dark blue Volkswagen Golf and a green Ford Fiesta were involved in a collision on Shinfield Road, at the junction with Wellington Avenue. A man in his fifties and a woman in her sixties, who were both in the Ford Fiesta, sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment. Investigating officer PC Anthony Alderson, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of this incident which has left two people with serious injuries. “I am appealing for any witnesses to please come forward and ask any drivers who were in the area at the time and have dashcam footage to review it, as it may contain important information about the collision or the moments leading up to it. Anyone with information is asked to contact Thames Valley Police by calling 101 or submitting a report via the website, quoting reference number 43260153670.

Luckys Diner Wokingham

Lucky Diner unit 4 Elms Walk Wokingham Berkshire RG40 2FE 5 Start review (David Jones) Went to Luckys for the very fire time with my daughters,i had a chicken buster and the taste was out of this world. The girls had a macn chesses loaded fries and shared milkshakes, and it was very much worth the money. We will be call again at some stage.

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Finch Costers Run Reading Half

Finch Costers Runners from Wokingham run strangely at this year's Reading half dressed as Caterpillar through the streets of Reading for 13 Miles run.Other Member from Finch Coaters also took to the 13 mile run .

Marc Antoni Hair Salons-New look Henley on Thames Salon

Marc Antoni Henley on Thames Unveils a New Look

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BREAKING NEWS :Reading Biker Kocked Off his MotorBike Oxford Road West Reading

25/03/2026 A motorbike was crashed into by a car on Oxford Road, West Reading. Police officers closed the roadd both ways. An ambulance was sent to the area the person was taken to the local hospital for treatment.

Mastering the Art of Capturing Action Shots in Sports Photography

Capturing the perfect action shot in sports photography requires a blend of technical skill and anticipation. To start, use a fast shutter speed to freeze motion and avoid blur; this is crucial when athletes are moving at high speeds. Additionally, continuous shooting mode can increase your chances of getting the perfect moment, allowing you to take multiple frames per second. Position yourself strategically, considering the angle and background to enhance the visual impact of the shot. Using a telephoto lens helps bring distant subjects closer and isolates the athlete from distracting elements in the environment. Tips for Enhancing Your Sports Photography Skills Lighting plays a significant role in sports photography, so try to shoot during the golden hours of the day when natural light is softer and more flattering. Understanding the sport you are photographing will also help you anticipate key moments such as goals or finishes. Post-processing can further enhance your images by adjusting contrast and sharpness to make them stand out. Remember, practice is essential—attend local games and events regularly to hone your ability to capture dynamic and compelling sports images. Image by Paul King

Grapevine Opens Wokingham Road Reading Office

. More Choice with Grapevine Estate Agents Twyford and Reading offices The growing demanded on the local housing market was the right time for Grapevine Estate agents to open office number two in Wokingham Road Reading. Grapevine offers a free friendly advice service weather you are looking to buy or sell your property or rent we are here to help you through