Latest news stories in Berkshire

Authorities defended over abuse ring
Mon, 20 May 2013 01:42:07 GMT
MP Phillip Lee defends the work of police and social services in bringing child sex abuse charges against seven men in Oxford.

Man 'dragged' from car and beaten
Sun, 19 May 2013 10:27:46 GMT
A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being dragged from a car and attacked by 12 men in Slough.

FA Legends beat Army in fundraiser
Sun, 19 May 2013 08:43:44 GMT
An FA Legends side beat a British Army team 4-2 at Reading's Madejski Stadium in a game to raise money for two military charities.

Councillor's chauffeur outfit prank
Fri, 17 May 2013 14:13:00 GMT
A councillor attends a meeting where Thames Valley's police and crime commissioner's use of a driver is discussed - dressed as a chauffeur.

New wetland nature reserve opens
Fri, 17 May 2013 14:16:42 GMT
A new wetland nature reserve by the River Kennet in Reading is officially opened.

Is European festival fever a threat?
Sat, 18 May 2013 05:40:48 GMT
Mud and mayhem or sun and sangria?

Christmas 'experience' to move sites
Fri, 17 May 2013 10:44:37 GMT
Bog could become home for new Lapland

West Ham 4-2 Reading
Sun, 19 May 2013 17:34:22 GMT
West Ham captain Kevin Nolan scores a hat-trick as Reading bid farewell to the Premier League with defeat.

FA legends play Army charity game
Sat, 18 May 2013 10:15:29 GMT
Roy Hodgson's Football Legends team take on Army players at the Madejski Stadium to raise money for two military charities.

Scotland's Ansbro forced to retire
Wed, 15 May 2013 08:50:35 GMT
Scotland and London Irish centre Joe Ansbro is forced to retire from rugby following the neck break he suffered last summer.

VIDEO: Political week in 60 seconds
Sun, 19 May 2013 11:18:48 GMT
Sunday Politics South looks back at the week's political headlines in 60 seconds.

VIDEO: A mouth 'at the speed of thought'
Sat, 11 May 2013 23:00:40 GMT
As Samuel Beckett's short play Not I returns to the Royal Court for the first time in 40 years, actress Lisa Dwan explains how she performs one of theatre's most challenging roles at record speed.

VIDEO: Quidditch club plays its first match
Sun, 12 May 2013 14:03:06 GMT
Harry Potter fans dodged "bludgers" and "chased the snitch" as Hampshire's only Quidditch club played its first match on Saturday against Reading University.

VIDEO: Road unlocks hospital development
Fri, 10 May 2013 07:30:44 GMT
A road being built ahead of a £300m redevelopment of Broadmoor Hospital is also hoped to unlock part of the land for housing.