Driver, 17, dies in early hours crash on country road

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BBC Berkshire local news RSS feed · 2 days ago Ex-police chief warns about mental health support • The comments came after hundreds of officers took time off with mental health-related conditions.

Reading Chronicle news · yesterday New coffee kiosk and catering business opens at Valpy Street Bistro site • Source check from Reading Chronicle news: "New coffee kiosk and catering business opens at Valpy Street Bistro site" is included in this local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.

Reading Chronicle news · yesterday Thames Water responds on when UK hosepipe ban will end as rain forecast • Source check from Reading Chronicle news: "Thames Water responds on when UK hosepipe ban will end as rain forecast" is included in this local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.

Reading Chronicle news · today Care worker becomes Reading care home provider's first mental health nurse • Source check from Reading Chronicle news: "Care worker becomes Reading care home provider's first mental health nurse" is included in this local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.

Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce RSS feed · Business and sponsor intelligence · yesterday Business leaders face a new era of risk – Here’s what they’re doing about it • Business leaders in the South of England are navigating a risk landscape shaped by economic uncertainty, accelerating cyber threats, and growing pressure on people and compliance frameworks. • According to our 2026 UK Business Risk Report, nearly half of leaders in the South – 48% – say their biggest concern is economic and financial risk. • Within… The post Business leaders face a new era of risk – Here’s what they’re doing about it first appeared on Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce RSS feed · Business and sponsor intelligence · yesterday Penny Farthing Club Targets Eight New Guinness World Records at Reading Velodrome • Members of the Penny Farthing Club, already renowned for their extraordinary record-breaking achievements, are preparing to push the limits once again with an ambitious series of eight new Guinness World Record attempts this August. • The event will take place at Palmer Park Velodrome, Wokingham Road, Reading (RG6 1LF), with support from REDA (Reading’s Economy &… The post Penny Farthing Club Targets Eight New Guinness World Records at Reading Velodrome first appeared on Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Reading Borough Council News · Government and democracy · yesterday Investment of nearly £500,000 into local Reading libraries • Improved technology on offer, including laptops, upgraded PCs, tablets, wi-fi and much more at all Reading libraries Investment recognises the vital role of local libraries in addition to the new Central Library at the Civic Centre

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