http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:30:00 +0000 Copyright (C)2013 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 57 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/mh/lb_logo_500x75.png http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/ COURAGEOUS Berkshire youngsters battling cancer could receive an award recognising their bravery. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/09/65648-awards-for-little-battlers/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/09/65648-awards-for-little-battlers/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:30:00 +0000 News A MULTI-MILLION pound cash pot has been set up to revive economic growth by helping business owners struggling to secure funding. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/09/65650-multimillion-pound-scheme-set-up-to-revive-economic-growth/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/09/65650-multimillion-pound-scheme-set-up-to-revive-economic-growth/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:30:00 +0000 News ROYALS boss Brian McDermott is convinced Hope Akpan can cut it in the Premier League. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2013/01/08/65640-mcdermott-hopes-akpan-will-light-up-premier-league/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2013/01/08/65640-mcdermott-hopes-akpan-will-light-up-premier-league/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:15:00 +0000 Sport CRAWLEY Town midfielder Hope Akpan is on the verge of a move to Reading. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2013/01/08/65634-akpan-poised-to-sign-for-reading-fc/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2013/01/08/65634-akpan-poised-to-sign-for-reading-fc/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:00:00 +0000 Sport BUSINESS figures from healthcare specialists to a boutique cake designer welcomed the chance to network at the First Friday Club's January event. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/business/roundup/articles/2013/01/08/65632-an-evening-of-networking-for-the-new-year/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/business/roundup/articles/2013/01/08/65632-an-evening-of-networking-for-the-new-year/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:30:00 +0000 Business Debonair indie darling Miles Kane is set to play an intimate NME Awards Tour warm-up show in Reading on Tuesday, February 5. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/whatson/goingout/articles/2013/01/08/65624-miles-kane-to-play-reading-sub89/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/whatson/goingout/articles/2013/01/08/65624-miles-kane-to-play-reading-sub89/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:30:00 +0000 What's On READING FC striker Adam Le Fondre hopes his FA Cup goals earn him a place in the starting line-up in Saturday's home Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion (3pm ko). http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2013/01/07/65616-le-fondres-fa-cup-tribute-to-late-relative/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2013/01/07/65616-le-fondres-fa-cup-tribute-to-late-relative/ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:30:00 +0000 Sport KIERON Low has extended his London Irish contract by a further two years. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/rugby/articles/2013/01/07/65601-low-extends-london-irish-contract/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/rugby/articles/2013/01/07/65601-low-extends-london-irish-contract/ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:20:00 +0000 Sport MUSIC biz veterans Showaddywaddy are 40 years old this year, but rather than wallow in denial or succumb to a reverse midlife crisis by becoming accountants, they're celebrating with a massive tour. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/whatson/goingout/articles/2013/01/07/65606-say-hey-rocknroll-with-showaddywaddy-at-bier-keller-bracknell/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/whatson/goingout/articles/2013/01/07/65606-say-hey-rocknroll-with-showaddywaddy-at-bier-keller-bracknell/ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:30:00 +0000 What's On LONDON Irish director of rugby Brian Smith claims George Skivington led from the front after the lock notched two tries to help end their six-game Aviva Premiership losing run against Gloucester Rugby. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/rugby/articles/2013/01/07/65603-london-irish-end-losing-streak-with-vital-win-at-gloucester/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/rugby/articles/2013/01/07/65603-london-irish-end-losing-streak-with-vital-win-at-gloucester/ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:30:00 +0000 Sport Accident happened between Junctions 8,9 and 10 http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/07/65596-threecar-collision-eastbound-on-the-m4/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/07/65596-threecar-collision-eastbound-on-the-m4/ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:00:00 +0000 News READING will have home advantage in the FA Cup fourth round after drawing Sheffield United at Madejski Stadium. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/readingfc/articles/2013/01/06/65595-royals-host-blades-in-fa-cup-fourth-round/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/readingfc/articles/2013/01/06/65595-royals-host-blades-in-fa-cup-fourth-round/ Sun, 06 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000 Sport PEOPLE with the winter vomiting bug Norovirus are being warned to stay away from the Royal Berkshire Hospital after more patients were struck down with the illness. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/03/65542-royal-berks-imposes-visiting-restrictions-to-combat-norovirus/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/03/65542-royal-berks-imposes-visiting-restrictions-to-combat-norovirus/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:00:00 +0000 News Mr Todiwala's Kitchen is a delightful restaurant which opened 12 months ago on the mezzanine floor of the Hilton Terminal 5 hotel at Heathrow. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/whatson/goingout/articles/2013/01/03/65540-take-a-journey-at-mr-todiwalas/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/whatson/goingout/articles/2013/01/03/65540-take-a-journey-at-mr-todiwalas/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:30:00 +0000 What's On VOLVO Car UK has moved its headquarters to Norreys Drive, Maidenhead, after 26 years in Marlow. More than http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/business/businessstories/articles/2013/01/03/65510-80-staff-moved-to-maidenhead/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/business/businessstories/articles/2013/01/03/65510-80-staff-moved-to-maidenhead/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:30:00 +0000 Business DRAMA lovers are invited to a fundraising quiz to raise money for a small theatre at South Hill Park, Bracknell. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/whatson/goingout/articles/2012/12/31/65460-quiz-fans-wanted-for-theatre-benefit/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/whatson/goingout/articles/2012/12/31/65460-quiz-fans-wanted-for-theatre-benefit/ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 09:30:00 +0000 What's On READING ended 2012 on a high after beating West Ham United 1-0 at Madejski Stadium. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/readingfc/articles/2012/12/29/65444-royals-beat-west-ham-to-end-year-on-a-high/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/readingfc/articles/2012/12/29/65444-royals-beat-west-ham-to-end-year-on-a-high/ Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:10:00 +0000 Sport When you have children's TV star and Reading's very own Justin Fletcher in your pantomime you can't blame anyone for making the most of it. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/whatson/goingout/articles/2012/12/27/65400-beauty-and-the-beast-reviewed/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/whatson/goingout/articles/2012/12/27/65400-beauty-and-the-beast-reviewed/ Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:30:00 +0000 What's On A SALON has been celebrating its fourth birthday this month. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/business/roundup/articles/2012/12/27/65395-therapy-key-to-salons-success/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/business/roundup/articles/2012/12/27/65395-therapy-key-to-salons-success/ Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:30:00 +0000 Business A RENOWNED car manufacturer has moved it's headquarters to Maidenhead. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/business/businessstories/articles/2012/12/24/65351-car-manufacturer-moves-uk-headquarters-to-maidenhead/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/business/businessstories/articles/2012/12/24/65351-car-manufacturer-moves-uk-headquarters-to-maidenhead/ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:30:00 +0000 Business Continued heavy rain is causing road closures across Berkshire. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2012/12/22/65333-flooding-continues-to-cause-travel-chaos/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2012/12/22/65333-flooding-continues-to-cause-travel-chaos/ Sat, 22 Dec 2012 11:30:00 +0000 News The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will spend Christmas Day at Kate's family home in Bucklebury. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2012/12/22/65330-william-and-kate-to-spend-christmas-in-berkshire/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2012/12/22/65330-william-and-kate-to-spend-christmas-in-berkshire/ Sat, 22 Dec 2012 11:00:00 +0000 News A FAILURE of line side equipment in Hayes has resulted in 'significant disruption' on First Great Western services to London Paddington. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2012/12/21/65296-significant-disruption-on-first-great-western-train-services-to-london-paddington/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2012/12/21/65296-significant-disruption-on-first-great-western-train-services-to-london-paddington/ Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:00:00 +0000 News A CREATIVE bathroom designer has been nominated for an industry award. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/business/businessstories/articles/2012/12/21/65279-maidenheadbased-bathroom-designer-up-for-an-award/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/business/businessstories/articles/2012/12/21/65279-maidenheadbased-bathroom-designer-up-for-an-award/ Fri, 21 Dec 2012 07:30:00 +0000 Business A BERKSHIRE-based business networking group has been confirmed as the fastest growing group of more than 600 in the UK and Ireland which are part of BNI (Business Networking International). http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/business/businessstories/articles/2012/12/20/65294-business-networkers-are-britains-fastest-growers/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/business/businessstories/articles/2012/12/20/65294-business-networkers-are-britains-fastest-growers/ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:00:00 +0000 Business