2+ week, 8+ hour ago   (151+ words) A building society is investing in the high street as others move away from in-person banking. Leeds Building Society has reopened its newly refurbished branch at 10 Cross Street, Reading, as part of a wider investment in its national branch network....

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (349+ words) When you think of coming to a festival, what's the first thing you think of? Camping? Music? Food? All good answers. But of course for many festival goers it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy a cold beer before, during and…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (315+ words) This Berkshire pub is home to the highest-rated fish and chips in the county, and guests have called it "perfect". The Hartley Arms in Donnington Village, Newbury, is a modern, cosy pub serving a changing menu that is dictated by…...

3+ week, 11+ hour ago   (444+ words) Customers have just days left to claim their loyalty points before a UK restaurant chain closes for good. Beefeater and Brewers Fayre will be shutting all 195 of their UK sites in the coming weeks. Diners have until Monday, August 24 to…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (381+ words) A new mental health guide is aiming to make the summer holidays less stressful. Designed for parents of neurodivergent children, the free resource from Berkshire-based charity Response offers practical advice and emotional support strategies for managing anxiety and maintaining emotional…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (285+ words) A Berkshire fish and chip shop has earned praise for being "spectacular" and always serving "brilliant" meals. Tasty Plaice in Reading offers freshly prepared dishes using the best ingredients, ensuring that every bite is delicious. On Tripadvisor, the fish and…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (179+ words) Far-right activist Tommy Robinson was seen in attendance at the Select Car Leasing Stadium for Luton Town's opening league game. Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson, was amidst the more than 2,000 away Luton Town supporters who saw their team…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (564+ words) The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is being put in “jeopardy”, its organisers have claimed as they hit out at council leaders over funding. Tony Lankester, chief executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, claimed the funding situation shows the city is…...