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‘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.

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‘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

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.

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Father pays tribute to ‘kind-hearted’ son who died after contracting meningitis

Lewis Waters, who attended Henley college in Oxfordshire, was one of three cases reported in Berkshire outbreak

The Guardian - UK

Meningitis outbreak in Berkshire causes panic in three schools

A student's death from meningitis at Henley College has prompted health officials to investigate links to Reading Blue Coat and Highdown Secondary schools. While the Berkshire strain differs from the Kent outbreak, authorities are providing precautionary treatment to close contacts. Experts emphasize the disease requires close contact to spread, with…

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Lady Louise Windsor has 'no airs and graces' as she takes on special job without any 'special treatment'

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh's daughter is back in Berkshire and she's been described as a 'real asset' to her new team

Woman & Home

Health agency names two schools affected by Berkshire meningitis outbreak

Students from Reading Blue Coat school, and Highdown secondary school and sixth form centre receiving treatment

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One dead and two more ill after meningitis outbreak in Berkshire

Health officials say close contacts being offered antibiotics as a precaution after cases discovered in Reading

The Guardian - UK

‘A life-and-death matter’: understanding how Ofsted inspections risk suicidal thoughts in teachers

Ofsted, the schools inspectorate in England, was the subject of a UK parliamentary inquiry after the death by suicide of Ruth Perry, headteacher of Caversham Primary school in Berkshire, in 2023. The coroner’s report had concluded that Perry’s death was “suicide, contributed to by an Ofsted inspection”.

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Former Berkshire mayor jailed for three years for helping son to cover up rape of unconscious teenage girl

Naheed Ejaz stalled officers and spoke in Urdu to her son about ‘hiding something’

The Independent UK

UK: Ex-mayor jailed for 3 years for helping son hide evidence in teen rape case

A former mayor in Berkshire has been jailed for helping her son hide key evidence during a police investigation into the rape of a 15-year-old girl.

The Times of India

Lorry carrying 20 tonnes of prosecco involved in motorway crash in Berkshire

Boxes of the Italian sparkling wine spilled across the carriageway, leaving "significant debris" and "smashed glass throughout"

The Independent UK

Man racially assaulted Orthodox Jew after accusing him of ‘killing babies’

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Pippa Middleton's Husband Reportedly Closed Mill Lane, Blocking Locals From Accessing the Village Route

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews face criticism after closing a public footpath near their Berkshire estate, sparking a debate on land access.

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Evening Standard

Rolf Harris's Berkshire home fails to sell at auction — despite £2m price cut

Harris’s home was due to be auctioned on 26 March, but failed to sell

Evening Standard

Rolf Harris' home to be auctioned for less than half of its original asking price

Harris’ Berkshire home was listed for £4 million last year. Now, it’s going under the hammer for £1.95 million

The Guardian - UK

Chinese-owned Syngenta to build new £100m bioscience hub in UK

Agrichemical group will open a research centre in Berkshire, in a move hailed by UK government as ‘clear’ vote of confidence

Evening Standard

London leaver: 'We swapped Brockley for Berkshire — and found a much friendlier way of life'

This family found their dream renovation project and a love of the outdoors with their move out of the capital

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The Independent UK

Andrew gives up lease on another royal home

Andrew is set to end his lease early on his East Lodge home in Berkshire

Evening Standard

Eton College schoolboy found dead as police probe ‘unexplained’ incident

Teenager’s family and friends provided with support, a spokesman for Berkshire boarding school said

Evening Standard

Wood Farm and Royal Lodge: The history of Andrew’s royal homes

Thames Valley Police said searches were being carried out at addresses in both Berkshire and Norfolk on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released under investigation after arrest – as it happened

Andrew pictured on Thursday evening as police say searches in Norfolk have ended

The Independent UK

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor latest: Prince William says he’s ‘not calm’ as fallout from Andrew’s arrest continues

Senior MP Tom Tugendhat said the former prince’s alleged actions raise ‘urgent questions’ over national security

Euronews

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released under investigation after arrest on suspicion of misconduct

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was released under investigation on Thursday evening after being arrested over alleged misconduct linked to Jeffrey Epstein ties while he served as UK trade envoy

Evening Standard

Starmer pays tribute to ‘incredible’ carers as he joins King at Windsor event

Sir Keir joined Charles and Camilla at the royal Berkshire residence on Wednesday night to meet hundreds of guests.

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