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Berkshire News
Snow ploughs and 4x4s on standby
West Berkshire, Reading, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead prepare gritters and 4x4s after snow warning.
South on amber alert for snowfall
Snow ploughs are on standby in Reading as severe weather is predicted.
Extra homeless beds in cold snap
Extra beds are made available for homeless people in Reading during the freezing weather.
Six people jailed over Makro raid
Six people from Reading are jailed in connection with a raid on a wholesalers in the town.
Child cremation fees criticised
A council that is trying to bridge a £6m funding gap is criticised for planning to charge for child cremations.
Redgrave rowing club to rebuild
The rowing club where Sir Steve Redgrave started his career is to rebuild its boathouse after a fire.
Wards hit by norovirus outbreak
Two hospital wards are closed to new patients after an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug, norovirus.
Can cash tackle foster parent shortage?
A council spends more than £800,000 to try and recruit more foster carers and adoptive parents
The Queen: 60 photographs for 60 years
Press photographs celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee go on show at Windsor Castle
Atlantic rower's 'miracle' rescue
A rower who was on a boat that capsized in the Atlantic during a record attempt relives his ordeal
Doncaster P-P Reading
Saturday's Championship fixture between Doncaster and Reading is postponed because of a frozen pitch.
Connolly joy at Reading transfer
New Reading loan signing Matthew Connolly says he is determined to use his temporary switch to show parent club QPR what he can do.
Danson helps GB into semi-finals
Two goals from Reading's Alex Danson help Great Britain beat South Korea 4-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy.
Ebbsfleet sign Ugwu from Reading
Ebbsfleet United complete the signing of Reading striker Gozie Ugwu on loan until 3 March.
Sandford signs new deal at Exiles
London Irish second-row forward James Sandford signs a two-year contract extension with the Premiership club.
VIDEO: Olympic Dreams - Sam Townsend
BBC South Today spend the day with GB rower and London 2012 hopeful Sam Townsend.
VIDEO: Late Kick Off - The Knowledge
Late Kick Off's Graeme Murty and Bournemouth's Steve Fletcher return in The Knowledge.
VIDEO: Hockey star causes green-screen chaos
Reading's Kate Walsh turns up for a green-screen film shoot in London brandishing, unhelpfully, green trainers and a green hockey stick
Rugby Union commentaries
Listen to live commentary of London Irish
AUDIO: Olympic Dreams - Amanda Parker
Trampolinist Amanda Parker on preparing for London 2012
VIDEO: South Olympic Dreams - Jason Lee
GB men's hockey team head coach Jason Lee
Big Country's Slough connection
The drummer from Scottish band Big Country reveals how he kicked off his music career in Slough.
Berkshire bands to watch in 2012
Local gig promoters name artists they think will make their mark this year.
Plans to halt toxic moth outbreak
Plans are in place to eradicate a toxic caterpillar from west Berkshire following an outbreak
Reading between the lines
What will a potential takeover deal mean for Reading Football Club?
Illegal Olympic parkers targeted
Spectators parking illegally in Berkshire for the Olympic rowing and canoeing events at Dorney Lake will be targeted by traffic wardens under plans to be discussed later.
1,500 police for Olympic rowing
About 1,500 police officers could be deployed to cover the 2012 Olympic rowing events at Eton Dorney Lake.
VIDEO: Roaming llama reunited with owner
A llama has been reunited with its owner after it escaped from a field in Berkshire and ended up roaming the countryside.
VIDEO: Toxic moth outbreak killing trees
Plans are in place to eradicate a toxic caterpillar from west Berkshire following an outbreak last year.
VIDEO: Opposition to polytunnel proposal
Protesters say proposals to put polytunnels on Berkshire farmland will wreck the landscape.
VIDEO: Helmet camera catches road rage
A barrister who filmed a motorist admitting threatening to kill him on a camera attached to his cycle helmet has said he is relieved justice has been served.
Reading Football Club (the nearest big club to Maidenhead)
Doncaster P-P Reading
Saturday's Championship fixture between Doncaster and Reading is postponed because of a frozen pitch.
QPR's Matthew Connolly delighted at Reading transfer
New Reading loan signing Matthew Connolly says he is determined to use his temporary switch to show parent club QPR what he can do.
Brian McDermott pleased with transfer window business
Ahead of Saturday's game against Doncaster Reading manager Brian McDermott tells BBC Radio Berkshire he is pleased with the business he did in the January transfer window.
Ebbsfleet United sign Gozie Ugwu from Reading
Ebbsfleet United complete the signing of Reading striker Gozie Ugwu on loan until 3 March.
Reading sign QPR defender Matthew Connolly on loan
Reading sign Queens Park Rangers defender Matthew Connolly on loan until the end of the season.
Highlights - Reading 1-0 Bristol City
Bristoil City goalkeeper David James saves two penalties, but Jason Roberts scores on his Reading debut to give the Royals a 1-0 victory at the Madjeski Stadium.
Highlights - Reading 0-1 Hull
Nick Barmby's Hull secure a controversial victory at the Madejski Stadium with Robbie Brady scoring the only goal of the game from what Reading manager Brian McDermott considers an offside position. (UK only)
BBC News Headlines
Syria forces 'in Homs massacre'
Activists say Syrian forces killed more than 200 people in Homs overnight in the worst violence since anti-government protests began - the government denies it.
Much of Britain braced for snow
Heavy snow is forecast for most of the UK later, with warnings of likely disruption to rail, road and air travel.
Arrest in Betty Yates murder case
A man is arrested in connection with the murder of Worcestershire pensioner Betty Yates.
Huhne's exit 'a loss to cabinet'
Chris Huhne's resignation as Energy Secretary will be a loss to the cabinet and the Lib Dems, his former parliamentary private secretary tells BBC News.
Thousands in rival Moscow marches
Tens of thousands of people march in Moscow in protest at Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, while his supporters hold a rally elsewhere in Russia's capital.
ANC youth leader appeal dismissed
South African youth leader Julius Malema loses his appeals against the ruling ANC's decision to suspend him for bringing the party into disrepute.
Afghan civilian death toll rises
The number of civilians killed and injured in the Afghan conflict has risen for the fifth year in a row, a UN report reveals.
Briton 'seen falling from liner'
A British cruise ship passenger has fallen overboard in waters near Mexico, the owner of the vessel says.
Wikileaks suspect to face trial
Wikileaks suspect Bradley Manning, charged with leaking thousands of classified documents, will face a court martial, says the US Army.
High Streets bid for £1m funding
The government is looking for 12 run down High Streets in England to share £1m as a part of plans proposed by TV retail guru Mary Portas.
VIDEO: US treasure hunters seek lost platinum
The crew of the US explorer ship Sea Hunter has pinpointed the whereabouts of a shipwreck from World War II, which they believe contains $3bn in platinum.
'Wall-E'-style robot cleans tower
A water tower in Devon is cleaned by a robot which is said to resemble the children's movie character Wall-E.
Younus and Azhar punish England
Younus Khan hits an unbeaten century to move Pakistan closer to a series whitewash over England on the second day of the third Test in Dubai.
Arsenal 7-1 Blackburn
Robin van Persie's hat-trick, two goals from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mikel Arteta's strike and Thierry Henry's late goal help Arsenal thump Blackburn.
US job numbers show strong growth
The US economy created 243,000 jobs in January, while the unemployment rate fell to 8.3%, official figures show.
Work programme on track: Grayling
Around 20% of unemployed people who have been on the government's main welfare-to-work scheme, the Work Programme, for at least 6 months have been found a job, the BBC has learnt.
Ed Davey is new energy secretary
Lib Dem minister Ed Davey is named the new energy and climate change secretary following Chris Huhne's resignation, while Norman Lamb takes over his role as business minister.
Labour: Banks must serve society
Ed Miliband calls for a culture of "one nation banking" in which financial institutions are not "isolated" from the rest of the economy and society.
Health bodies reject NHS reforms
Physiotherapist leaders have joined the Royal College of GPs in calling for the health bill in England to be scrapped, increasing pressure on the government.
Malaria toll 'is twice as high'
The number of deaths worldwide from malaria has been underestimated, according to data published in the medical journal the Lancet.
Universities warned over access
The incoming fair access watchdog says universities will be fined for failing to recruit more students from poorer backgrounds.
Academy school results 'inflated'
The results of England's academy schools are being inflated by the over-use of vocational equivalents, analysis suggests.
Apple overturns Motorola's ban
Apple is granted a suspension of a sales ban imposed on some of its iPads and iPhones in Germany.
FBI probes Anonymous phone hack
The FBI investigates how activists linked to Anonymous obtained a recording of a phone call between US and UK police on their operations against hacking.
Prince optimistic for fisheries
Prince Charles says there is a reason to be optimistic about the state of the world's oceans, but it is "critically urgent" to tackle overfishing.
Largest optical telescope created
Astronomers at the Paranal observatory combine four telescope to create the world's largest virtual device with a 130m-mirror.
Gruffalo author pens protest poem
Children's laureate and Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson writes a poem in protest at planned library closures across the country.
King's Speech premieres on stage
Almost a year after the film reigned supreme at the Oscars, the stage version of The King's Speech has its world premiere.
The rush to the scooter
Scooters are becoming increasingly popular as people look to cut costs and stretch their budgets, but could the boom spark safety problems?
Quiz of the week's news
The Magazine's weekly quiz of the news, 7 days 7 questions.
Large fire closes capital streets
More than 100 firefighters and 20 fire engines tackle a large fire in central London.
Sea freezes near coastal resort
Gritters will be out on Dorset roads from the early hours as freezing temperatures lead to sea ice near Sandbanks.
Ear bitten off in fast food queue
A man had part of his ear bitten off in a "violent" and "unprovoked" attack by two men in a Glasgow fast food outlet.
Baths site reopens after 11 years
A swimming pool in Glasgow whose closure 11 years ago led to violent clashes with police is reopened by Scots actor and director Peter Mullan.
Husband on arson charge over fire
A man who allegedly set fire to his County Antrim home appears in court charged with arson.
Arrest follows cash van robbery
A 24-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of theft after a cash-in-transit robbery in west Belfast on Saturday.
Snowfall still a risk for weekend
Forecasters say snow falling in parts of Wales is likely to to turn to rain later with a change in temperature.
Three on flat death murder charge
A third person is charged with murder after a man was found dead in his flat in Essex.
Cairo clashes over football anger
At least four people are killed in clashes between Egyptian protesters and police, amid ongoing anger over deaths after a football match.
Live - Africa Cup of Nations Day 15
All the action from Saturday's quarter-finals as they happen at the Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
Europe 'at risk of early grave'
Australia's Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd warns Europe faces an "early grave" if it continues to ignore Asia's rise.
England players go unsold at IPL
Seven England players and Ireland batsman Kevin O'Brien fail to attract bids at the Indian Premier League auction.
Europe freeze hits transport hubs
Freezing weather hits transport hubs across Europe, as a cold spell that has now claimed 260 lives continues.
French air workers to hold strike
Unions representing French pilots and aircrew plan to strike from Monday to Thursday.
Colombia emerald tsar faces probe
Influential Colombian emerald dealer Victor Carranza is investigated for alleged links with paramilitary groups in the 1990s.
Cuban blogger denied travel visa
A Cuban woman who writes a blog critical of the Communist authorities says she will not be able to travel to Brazil after Cuba refused her an exit visa.
BBC accuses Iran of intimidation
The BBC's Director General, Mark Thompson, accuses the Iranian authorities of intimidating those working for its Persian service.
Sinai gunmen release US tourists
Two US women tourists and their Egyptian guide who were kidnapped in the south of Egypt's Sinai peninsula have been released, security sources say.
Obama urges 'keep recovery going'
Barack Obama challenges Congress to keep the recovery going as new data shows unemployment down to its lowest rate in three years.
Lance Armstrong team probe closed
US prosecutors close an investigation into allegations of criminal conduct over doping claims in a cycle team partly owned by Lance Armstrong.
The Queen: 60 photographs for 60 years
Sixty photographs for 60 years on the throne
In pictures: Venice in Solitude
Haunting views of Venice's waterways
Where the Titanic was born
Drawing offices where Titanic was designed
Day in pictures: 3 February 2012
24 hours of news photos: 3 February 2012
Day in pictures: 2 February 2012
24 hours of news photos: 2 February 2012
Your pictures: Hunger
Readers pictures on the theme of hunger
In pictures: Egypt football clash
Many die in clashes after match between rivals
In pictures: Sony World Photography Awards shortlist
Shortlist for Sony World Photography Awards
VIDEO: House of Commons
Ministers will "unwind" any tax avoidance schemes being used by public sector employees, Treasury Chief Secretary Danny Alexander has announced.
VIDEO: Tips for driving on ice and snow
The Highways Agency is warning drivers to take care on the roads, as the cold weather continues.
VIDEO: Bushell rides crashed ice course
The British team are going head to head against hundreds of downhill skaters in the latest leg of the Red Bull "crashed ice" world championship.
VIDEO: How latest malware uses disguises
Spencer Kelly explains, with the help of some rather outlandish wigs, how malware changes and disguises itself to avoid detection.
VIDEO: Wikileaks suspect faces court martial
Alleged Wikileaks suspect Bradley Manning is to face a court martial, the US Army has confirmed.
VIDEO: Russian fuel supplies shortage
The cold weather has led to a shortage of Russian fuel supplies in eight countries.
VIDEO: Snow predicted for much of UK
Many parts of the UK are expected to see heavy snow on Saturday, bringing disruption to roads and rail.
VIDEO: Elderly 'must take cold seriously'
With heavy snow being forecast to hit Britain over the weekend, the elderly are being advised to keep warm and to 'take the cold weather seriously'.
VIDEO: Queen plants trees at Sandringham
The Queen has planted trees at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk to mark her Diamond Jubilee.
Mums launch student swap scheme
The parents looking to exchange their student child for yours
Totally tropical at Kew
The greenhouse where tropical plants are brightening up winter
Do the dead outnumber the living?
Are the living outnumbered by the dead?
Week in pictures: 28 January-3 February
A selection of news pictures from around the world
Credit unions hoping to widen net
Credit unions hope a new law will boost membership numbers