Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander also dismissed John Swinney’s claim GB Energy has so far done ‘absolutely nothing’.

Welsh water firm Hafren Dyfrdwy has agreed to pay £280,000 after “unacceptable” failures led to sewage spills, regulator Ofwat has announced. The industry watchdog said the utility had “failed in its ...

An undercover investigation into Reform UK has heaped pressure on Nigel Farage’s party over the conduct of some of its members.

A policeman who allegedly socialised at a cafe when he was supposed to be working is facing punishment. Thames Valley Police's detective constable Matthew Roberts is to be brought before a public ...

Whitley Festival – Our Home will run from October 19 to 23, offering a week of free events and activities in south Reading. Designed to celebrate the people, places, and stories of Whitley, the ...

Thames Valley Police renews appeal to trace wanted Kaine Simmonds over stalking, burglary, assault and threats to kill in ...

French authorities are investigating the cause of a collision between a minibus and a freight train at the loading platform of the Eurotunnel terminal near Calais which left 19 people injured. Local ...

Alarm has been raised as there are more than 3,000 empty homes in Reading, with questions about what the council is doing ...

A prolific shoplifter from Newbury who stole at least £4,200’s worth of products from multiple shops across several towns has been given a suspended sentence.

PLANS to turn a family home near the University of Reading into an HMO have been rejected by councillors concerned about parking.

William Chapman, 24, was mauled to death after entering an enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster on Saturday.

The three children killed were aged five, eight and 11. Another child, seven, and a teacher, 54, were injured and taken to a hospital in critical condition, Mr Krantz said. The attacker, identified as ...