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‘Relief’ as 12-year-old refugee who had application terminated has visa approved

A 12-year-old Ukrainian refugee who had her visa application to come to the UK “terminated” due to an unknown error by the Government has now had her visa approved. Anastasia Marunich applied to come to the UK along with five family members after ...

18 Mar 2022 at 20:25

Drivers urged to slow down near schools after ‘concerning’ research

Motorists have been urged to slow down near schools after research described as “extremely concerning”. Analysis of vehicle speeds outside a primary school in Berkshire found that more than a fifth (21%) of drivers exceeded the 30mph speed limit....

25 Feb 2022 at 01:25

Second body found within remains of arson probe flats

A second body has been found inside a block of flats decimated by fire two weeks ago. Thames Valley Police said the remains were discovered inside Rowe Court, Reading, on Thursday. The body has yet to be recovered or identified due to concerns ...

31 Dec 2021 at 15:25

Father vows to uncover ‘whole truth’ over daughter’s death at water park

The distraught father of a girl who died after going missing at a water park has spoken of his “fight for the truth” on what would have been her 12th birthday. Kyra Hill had dreams of playing football for Manchester United women’s team before ...

18 Aug 2022 at 15:12

Pressure mounts on Ofsted as school staff show solidarity with late headteacher

Pressure is mounting on Ofsted as schools across the country show their support for headteacher Ruth Perry, who took her own life while waiting for the publication of a negative inspection report. Teachers at John Rankin School in Newbury, ...

21 Mar 2023 at 16:34

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Berkshire Shadow claims Wulfruna win

Berkshire Shadow bounced back to form and set up a potential trip to Newcastle on Good Friday with a stylish success in the Spreadex Sports Lady Wulfruna Stakes at Wolverhampton. Winner of the prestigious Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot in ...

11 Mar 2023 at 16:06

Scrapping one-word ratings would not fix ‘discomfort’ among heads – Ofsted chief

Scrapping one-word judgments would not solve the “underlying discomfort” among headteachers if the consequences of the inspection remain the same, Ofsted’s chief inspector has said. Amanda Spielman has said the “whole school ...

12 Jun 2023 at 10:47

Horse Racing

Shadow seals Newcastle treble for Balding and Murphy

Berkshire Shadow brought up an All-Weather Championships Finals Day treble for Andrew Balding and Oisin Murphy when claiming the Spreadex All-Weather Mile Championships Conditions Stakes. A winner of the Coventry Stakes at ...

07 Apr 2023 at 17:17

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Depressed dad sets his sights on Hollywood after inspirational chat with movie star Mark Wahlberg sees him act alongside Samuel L Jackson

A dad who self-medicated his depression with drink and drugs has set his sights on Hollywood after a chat with movie star Mark Wahlberg inspired him to unlock an acting talent that has seen him film alongside Samuel L ...

04 Jul 2022 at 09:19

Ukraine visa scheme ‘a shambles’, says man trying to help wife’s family relocate

A software worker has described the Government’s Ukraine family visa application process as “a shambles” after spending the past fortnight trying to get his wife’s family to the UK. Callum Clarke, 27, and his wife ...

16 Mar 2022 at 10:25

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Animal lover who is “like a guide dog” to her old spaniel as cataracts make her so blind she falls in a lake praises vet who restores pet’s sight

An animal lover who became “like a guide dog” to her ageing cocker spaniel when cataracts made the pooch so blind she fell downstairs and tumbled into a lake praised her vet for performing a miracle by restoring ...

13 Jun 2022 at 08:19

Inquest into death of headteacher Ruth Perry to conclude

An inquest into the death of a headteacher who is thought to have killed herself following an Ofsted inspection is to conclude. Ruth Perry’s family say she took her own life after a report from the watchdog ...

07 Dec 2023 at 02:45

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