Health Professor Mark Little Wins JVIR Award 14 May 2026 Nicholas Professor Mark Little, a Consultant Radiologist at Royal Berkshire Hospital, has been awarded the JVIR Editor's Award for Outstanding Clinical Study. The award recognises his research on a novel embolic…
Crime & Safety Slough Man Jailed For 2y 8m 14 May 2026 Nicholas Fhaim Khan, 37, of Slough, has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison for drug offences. He pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A…
Crime & Safety Police Trial ‘Laughing Gas’ Breathalyser 14 May 2026 Nicholas Thames Valley Police are testing a cutting-edge nitrous oxide breathalyser in a ground-breaking trial to detect drivers under the influence of the harmful drug. The device can detect use up…
Crime & Safety Police Kit Saves Lives in War Zones 14 May 2026 Nicholas Thames Valley Police is repurposing unused equipment to support emergency responders in conflict zones. The initiative has already saved thousands of pounds and helped prevent injuries and deaths. Equipment such…
Health New Mobile Breast Unit Launches 14 May 2026 Nicholas A new mobile breast screening unit, 'Ruby', is now operating across Berkshire, bringing vital breast screening services closer to local communities. The unit, made possible by Royal Berks Charity, aims…
Health NHS Saves £1.5m, Supports 1000 Osteoporosis Patients 14 May 2026 Nicholas The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and other Thames Valley NHS Trusts have introduced nurse-led Fracture Liaison Services, supporting an extra 1000 patients with osteoporosis and saving £1.5m. The services…
Health Meningitis Cases Reported in Reading 14 May 2026 Nicholas Three cases of meningitis have been reported in Reading, prompting health officials to remind residents to be aware of symptoms. Residents are advised to call NHS 111 if they are…
Education Taylor Swift Seeks Voice Trade Mark 14 May 2026 Nicholas Taylor Swift has applied to trade mark her voice amid concerns over AI voice cloning. Dr Basak Bak from the University of Reading School of Law comments on the implications…
Education Mouth Stem Cells May Beat Brain Cancer 14 May 2026 Nicholas Researchers at the University of Reading, led by Professor Darius Widera and Dr Graeme Cottrell, have discovered that stem cells from the mouth lining could help combat brain cancer. The…
Education Mouth Stem Cells Aid Brain Cancer Fight 14 May 2026 Nicholas Researchers at the University of Reading have discovered that stem cells from the mouth lining can help combat brain cancer by slowing tumour growth and reducing cancer cell movement. The…