Prince George and his class mates must follow this strict Eton rule The historic £63,000-a-year boarding school in Berkshire only allows phones for calls and texts The Independent UK · Sep 29
Pippa Middleton and husband win battle to stop public right of way through Berkshire estate The Princess of Wales’ brother-in-law argued his family have a higher need for security The Independent UK · Sep 15
Pippa Middleton and husband win planning battle with locals over footpath on £15m country estate The Princess of Wales’s sister and brother-in-law moved their family to Barton Court in West Berkshire in autumn 2022 The Independent UK · Sep 15
Kate's sister Pippa Middleton and brother-in-law win footpath battle James Matthews argued there is a need for a higher level of security at his property due to his family’s high public profile Evening Standard · Sep 15
Indian-origin British Airways manager convicted of sexually assaulting colleague at his home An Indian-origin British Airways cabin crew manager has been convicted of sexually assaulting a female colleague at his home in Berkshire after she woke to find him touching her without her consent. The Times of India · Sep 3
Country diary: The rain has come, and suddenly the land looks (and smells) different Inkpen, Berkshire: From lurid yellow to a moorland brown; from the scent of fire smoke to sheep urine. It’s amazing what some rainfall can do The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
House prices fall in London commuter belt as buyers alerted to new 'opportunities' Experts said the price drop would be welcome news to hopeful London commuter belt buyers Evening Standard · Aug 24
John Lennon and Yoko Ono's '60s Entryway is a Guidebook for Turning Hallways into Characterful Statements, Not Afterthoughts Velvet armchairs, a sideboard, and a patterned rug turn the Berkshire hallway into a miniature living room that welcomes guests Homes & Gardens · Aug 15
University of Reading makes first British-grown chocolate bar in nearly 100 years The University of Reading has created the Reading 100 Chocolate Bar, made entirely from British ingredients including cocoa grown in Berkshire. Produced to mark the university's centenary, it is the first UK-grown chocolate bar made since Rowntrees gifted one to the then-Princess Elizabeth in 1932. That was the only other… The Independent UK · Aug 13
‘Solution identified’ to prevent early release of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers Pc Harper was fatally injured in Berkshire in 2019. Evening Standard · Aug 10
Burnham asks justice secretary to find way to keep PC Andrew Harper’s killers in jail Angela Rayner says new justice secretary has until September to develop plan to keep most serious offenders behind bars as Burnham backtracks on claim he cannot secure targeted exemption for two men who killed police officer The Independent UK · Aug 10
Two of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers may be eligible for early release The 28-year-old sustained fatal injuries while responding to a quad bike theft in Sulhamstead, Berkshire, in August 2019. Evening Standard · Jul 22
Hosepipe ban brought in for 2.4m people amid ongoing hot weather South East Water said customers would be affected by restrictions in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire. Evening Standard · Jul 20
Kate dazzles in yellow in triumphant return to Royal Ascot The Princess of Wales made her first appearance at the famous Berkshire meet since being diagnosed with cancer in early 2024. Evening Standard · Jun 17
Evening Standard · Jun 17 Kate returns to Royal Ascot with William for first time since cancer treatment The Princess of Wales joined her husband in the traditional carriage procession alongside the King and Queen
The Independent UK · Jun 15 Royal Ascot champion to defend title as prestigious festival returns Ombudsman will defend his Prince of Wales’s Stakes title against rivals Daryz, Almaqam, and Minnie Hauk at Royal Ascot on Wednesday. The race is anticipated as a highlight of the five-day festival, which runs from 16-20 June; more than 286,000 people visited Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire over the course of…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11 UK school leavers and new students to be offered meningitis B vaccine One-off programme to begin in July after recent MenB outbreaks in Kent, Dorset and Berkshire killed three people
International Business Times UK · Jun 11 Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Insiders Expose Palace Hypocrisy Over Pippa Middleton's Gate Takeover Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly upset over perceived double standards in royal security, contrasting their situation with Pippa Middleton's security arrangements at her Berkshire estate.
International Business Times UK · Jun 8 Inside Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's Furious Outburst Over Kate Middleton's Family Alleged Hypocrisy Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be angered by what they see as a 'double standard' after Kate Middleton's sister Pippa and her husband James Matthews fought to keep a controversial security gate at their Berkshire home.
Evening Standard · May 24 Police investigating Andrew ‘inappropriate behaviour’ allegation at Royal Ascot The alleged incident is said to have happened at the 2002 racing event in Berkshire, The Sunday Times reported.
The Independent UK · May 24 Police investigate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over Royal Ascot misconduct allegation The alleged incident is said to have happened at the 2002 racing event in Berkshire, The Sunday Times reported
Evening Standard · May 24 Andrew faces fresh police probe over alleged inappropriate behaviour at Ascot The incident is alleged to have taken place in 2002 at the event in Berkshire
The Times of India · May 18 ‘He was a genius’: UK family donates father’s hand-made, 40-year Lancaster cockpit to RAF Airfield The family of a Berkshire man has donated a hand-built Lancaster bomber cockpit replica to an RAF visitor centre after he spent nearly 40 years creating it in his garden shed.
The Times of India · May 16 ‘Within hours, he was gone’: Berkshire father shares pain after son dies in meningitis outbreak The father of a teenager who died after contracting meningitis has paid an emotional tribute to his “funny, sociable and kind-hearted” son, describing how the 17-year-old developed sepsis within hours of first feeling unwell.
The Times of India · May 16 Meningitis outbreak sparks alarm after student dies and 2 others fall ill in Reading Area Health authorities are investigating a meningitis outbreak in the Reading and Oxfordshire area after one student died and two others were hospitalized. The cases appear linked through social groups of young people, prompting concern and precautionary measures. Experts urge vigilance for symptoms, especially in teenagers and young adults.