Greyfriars House in Reading will be transformed into a co-living space. it will become 266 units, providing affordable housing. Greyfriars House: Reading to Get First Co-Living Project Mera Investment provided a loan of £3 million for the Greyfriars House development. The building has eight stories and sits near the train station. Elder got the funding…
Berkshire scouts completed the Southern 50, a challenging 30km hike across four counties, showing teamwork and determination. Berkshire Scouts Conquer Southern 50 Challenge: Hike 30 Kilometers The Southern 50 marked its 45th year. Scouts hiked routes in four counties. These included Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Oxfordshire. The Southern 50 is a long UK hike that…
A rare coin found in Berkshire, linked to Caratacus, the Iron Age warlord, is set to be auctioned for £70,000. Rare Iron Age Coin Discovered in Berkshire Up for Auction at £70,000 Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s will auction a special coin. The auction happens March 12. Experts think it is a very important ancient coin. Caratacus…
Local Berkshire start-up Bags of Hope, which supports cancer patients with free bags, nominated for “Best New Start-Up” award. Bags of Hope Shortlisted for Thames Valley Business & Community Award A local project, Bags of Hope, might win an award. They give free bags to cancer patients, which help during treatment. Started only five months…
Berkshire ranked sixth among best home counties, excelling in culture and luxury near London. Berkshire Secures Sixth Position as a Top Home County Near London The Telegraph did a report about counties near London. They ranked the best “home counties.” Berkshire came in sixth place, with Buckinghamshire right behind it. Berkshire performed well in the…
Plans for nine new homes on Greenacres in Warfield are under review. The development includes parking in a prime location. Nine Homes Planned for Greenacres Submitted to Warfield Council Someone wants to build homes in Warfield. The location is Greenacres. It is a 2,700 square metre area which currently has a bungalow and outbuildings. You…
Scott Norman is accused of abusing police records post retirement affecting divorce case. A hearing is set for February 25. Oxford Ex Police Officer Accused of Misusing Police Records A former police officer, Scott Norman, faces scrutiny. He worked for Thames Valley Police in Oxford. People allege he misused police records after retirement. He reportedly…
Beckie Hamilton crashed her bicycle due to a pothole in Newbury, suffering injuries and fearing for her life. Cyclist Feared Death After Pothole Crash in Newbury at High Speed Beckie Hamilton had an accident. It happened in October when she cycled; a pothole caused her to fall off near oncoming traffic. She was cycling on…
Indigo House in Wokingham’s Mulberry Park will become 32 new flats after conversion approval. Indigo House Conversion Approved for Mulberry Business Park Flats Wokingham approved turning Indigo House into flats. The building is in Mulberry Business Park, and they plan to create 32 new apartments there. These new homes will have either one or two…
Most Berkshire councils are falling behind on their tax collection targets. The cost of living crisis is believed to be a key factor. Berkshire Council Tax Collection Faces Challenges Across Multiple Areas Hey, listen to this. In Berkshire, council tax collection is lagging, with five out of six areas behind target. Some areas aren’t even…