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Reading council says it is "extremely disappointed" after the MoJ turns down its second bid.
Dylan Milsom died when he fell into a Berkshire canal in March, an inquest is told.
Officers drove into the cow after all other options were ruled out, Thames Valley Police says.
A warning system will tested to advise people in areas affected by floods, fires, terror attacks or industrial incidents.
The latest number of cases of Covid-19 across the county.
The footage looks back on the booming reggae music scene of the 1980s and 1990s.
Bridgerton producers are applying for planning permission to create a film set in Windsor.
The historic Caversham Park estate, owned by the BBC, has been on the market since 2017.
Conservative Matthew Barber is elected the police and crime commissioner for the Thames Valley.
The crash, involving an HGV, four cars and a lorry tractor unit, happened on Monday in Bracknell.
In a new scheme, St John Ambulance will teach children as young as 14 how to treat a stab wound.
Rail firms GWR and LNER warn of issues on long-distance routes after cracks were found on some trains.
Just one seat changes hands, with the Green Party winning by 10 votes.
A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the M4 near Slough.
More services for London and the south of England are added to the latest timetables.
Yannick Cupido was fatally stabbed in a cul-de-sac in Reading on Valentine's Day.
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
Lockdown restrictions have eased in England, Scotland and Wales
People in England, Scotland and Wales will soon be able to drink inside a pub.
Blackburn's public health director shares his anger at not being able to vaccinate all over-18s.
What are the actions we can take to reduce our risk of catching the virus?
People travelling abroad from England will be able to use the NHS app to prove their Covid vaccination status.
Radio DJs and listeners share their experiences of policing ahead of police commissioner elections.
Staff in race to retrain lifeguards at Bracknell's Coral Reef water park before end of lockdown.
Three families discuss the financial pressures of living through the coronavirus pandemic.
Youth workers say the pandemic is making it harder to keep children away from crime.
Racing driver Bobby Trundley found himself competing in the same virtual race as Jenson Button.
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero for the south of England is Debbie Clay, from Shinfield in Berkshire.
Council officers have helped explain lockdown rules to about 600 businesses in Reading.
Sutton take a big step towards promotion to the English Football League with a 3-0 victory over Maidenhead.
Jim O'Brien's hat-trick eases play-off chasing Notts County to a 4-0 National League win at unfortunate Maidenhead.
Reading defender Michael Morrison will remain with club until the summer of 2022 after agreeing to extend his contract.
Chelsea retain their Women's Super League title as Fran Kirby scores twice in their ruthless victory over Reading.
An injury-time goal from defender Rarmani Edmonds-Green gives Huddersfield Town a share of the points at Reading
Reading council says it is "extremely disappointed" after the MoJ turns down its second bid.
Dylan Milsom died when he fell into a Berkshire canal in March, an inquest is told.
Officers drove into the cow after all other options were ruled out, Thames Valley Police says.
A warning system will tested to advise people in areas affected by floods, fires, terror attacks or industrial incidents.
The latest number of cases of Covid-19 across the county.
The footage looks back on the booming reggae music scene of the 1980s and 1990s.
Bridgerton producers are applying for planning permission to create a film set in Windsor.
The historic Caversham Park estate, owned by the BBC, has been on the market since 2017.
Conservative Matthew Barber is elected the police and crime commissioner for the Thames Valley.
The crash, involving an HGV, four cars and a lorry tractor unit, happened on Monday in Bracknell.
In a new scheme, St John Ambulance will teach children as young as 14 how to treat a stab wound.
Rail firms GWR and LNER warn of issues on long-distance routes after cracks were found on some trains.
Just one seat changes hands, with the Green Party winning by 10 votes.
A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the M4 near Slough.
More services for London and the south of England are added to the latest timetables.
Yannick Cupido was fatally stabbed in a cul-de-sac in Reading on Valentine's Day.
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
Lockdown restrictions have eased in England, Scotland and Wales
People in England, Scotland and Wales will soon be able to drink inside a pub.
Blackburn's public health director shares his anger at not being able to vaccinate all over-18s.
What are the actions we can take to reduce our risk of catching the virus?
People travelling abroad from England will be able to use the NHS app to prove their Covid vaccination status.
Radio DJs and listeners share their experiences of policing ahead of police commissioner elections.
Staff in race to retrain lifeguards at Bracknell's Coral Reef water park before end of lockdown.
Three families discuss the financial pressures of living through the coronavirus pandemic.
Youth workers say the pandemic is making it harder to keep children away from crime.
Racing driver Bobby Trundley found himself competing in the same virtual race as Jenson Button.
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero for the south of England is Debbie Clay, from Shinfield in Berkshire.
Council officers have helped explain lockdown rules to about 600 businesses in Reading.
Sutton take a big step towards promotion to the English Football League with a 3-0 victory over Maidenhead.
Jim O'Brien's hat-trick eases play-off chasing Notts County to a 4-0 National League win at unfortunate Maidenhead.
Reading defender Michael Morrison will remain with club until the summer of 2022 after agreeing to extend his contract.
Chelsea retain their Women's Super League title as Fran Kirby scores twice in their ruthless victory over Reading.
An injury-time goal from defender Rarmani Edmonds-Green gives Huddersfield Town a share of the points at Reading
Boris Johnson says "we’ll know a lot more in a few days time", amid concern over the Indian variant.
Oxford vaccine leader Prof Andrew Pollard says adults in poorer countries should be protected first.
Boris Johnson says not to go but some travel firms are refusing refunds for those destinations.
The Israeli PM vows to continue hitting Hamas in Gaza, despite international pleas for a ceasefire.
Jenny McGee says NHS workers are not getting the pay or respect they deserve from the government.
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening.
PM Pedro Sánchez vows to restore order as migrants wade and swim into Ceuta from Morocco.
Labour accuse the government of a "sell-out" amid reports of a Cabinet rift over free trade deal.
The PM's ex-adviser posts tweets calling the handling of the pandemic "part disaster, part non-existent".
The uniformed police officer was filmed at a Palestine solidarity demonstration on Saturday.
"Public order officers suddenly turned up and we were locked in," said one resident.
The London-born model had said in a 2017 interview that she hoped to have a child.
The charity Oxfam says the millions spent on superyachts could instead vaccinate entire countries.
Many parts of the UK have already seen rainfall totals exceeding the monthly average - so why has it been such a soggy month?
Striking images capture the human cost of the fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants.
Some 8,000 migrants have reached Ceuta on the Spanish-Morrocan border in two days, officials say.
Repair works at a reservoir in Italy have revealed the remains of a village submerged for decades.
Carolyn Mendelsohn spent six years photographing dozens of girls aged between 10 and 12.
The first children aged 12 to 15 have begun getting Covid vaccines after the US widened eligibility.
The clan, including three kittens, is discovered after a week of searching by rescuers.
Many papers report fears that the Indian variant could delay the planned end of lockdown in June.
Sergei Naryshkin speaks to the BBC in a rare interview about 2020's SolarWinds cyber-attack in the US.
Leisure travel from England, Scotland and Wales, to a select number of countries, is now allowed.
A support worker who relocated her office to her car during lockdown says she plans to stay put.
Front-line NHS worker Viv Hudson hasn't hugged her daughter for over a year – until now.
Images from the day, as coronavirus rules are eased in England, Scotland and Wales.
Comedian Barry Ferns put on a show as soon as lockdown rules were eased at one minute past midnight.
A mental health crisis during pregnancy 'broke my brain' and left Seaneen unable to hold baby Jack.
No new gas boilers should be sold from 2025 according to the the International Energy Agency.
A family's heartbreaking journey between two cities to find a bed for a gasping Covid-19 patient.
A student tells how medical cannabis means she is no longer living in pain.
Amid calls to improve training in the US, we examine how it compares with other developed countries.
Job Maseko blew up a German ship but his bravery was not properly recognised because he was black, campaigners say.
The UK's foreign aid spend will come down from 0.7% of national income to 0.5%.
Cyber-security experts, tech firms and lawyers weigh in on the end-to-end encryption debate.
If your bank balance is looking anything but healthy right now, this might help.
Transgender men, such as Laurie, are not automatically contacted for potentially life-saving smear tests.
Huawei defends its links with British universities, says it admires UK innovation
Chelsea beat Leicester City to boost their Champions League hopes - and leave the Foxes in danger of missing out.
Manager Pep Guardiola says Manchester City must improve for the Champions League final after Brighton come back to beat his 10-man side at Amex Stadium.
Edinson Cavani scores a stunning lob from 40 yards in his first game in front of fans at Old Trafford as Manchester United draw with relegated Fulham.
Patrick Bamford's 16th Premier League goal of the season helps Leeds beat Southampton in front of 8,000 fans at St Mary's Stadium.
Tottenham are left reeling by reports Harry Kane wants to leave the London club but insist their focus is on finishing the season.
Uncapped James Bracey and Ollie Robinson are included in England's 15-man squad for two Tests against New Zealand in June.
Use our search tool to find out about coronavirus rules and restrictions where you live.
We answer some of your questions about England's roadmap out of lockdown, and other Covid-related issues.
Rules are relaxing, but masks are still needed in some settings - here's where and why.
In some parts of the UK coronavirus cases are rising due to a variant from India that spreads more easily.
Quarantine-free overseas holidays will be possible after 17 May, but what rights do you have if plans or rules change?
Lockdown restrictions have eased in England, Scotland and Wales
What are the actions we can take to reduce our risk of catching the virus?
Foreign holidays are possible from 17 May, but there are still rules in place.
Millions of people will be able to hug loved ones again from Monday. But can you minimise the risk?
People in England, Scotland and Wales will soon be able to drink inside a pub.
India was put on the travel ban list two weeks after Pakistan and Bangladesh.
People who live, work or travel in various parts of the UK are being urged to get a Covid test.
The rules on having a holiday in the UK have been relaxed - but restrictions remain.
People aged 38 and 39 in England are now being offered a Covid vaccine as the rollout continues.
The town has seen a sharp spike in Covid cases - driven by the emergence of the Indian variant.
As lockdown restrictions ease gradually across the UK, what are the rules about returning to work?
The logistics of vaccinating millions of people across the country, as more than 36 million people receive at least one dose.
An independent public inquiry has been announced, but how will it work?
People travelling abroad from England will be able to use the NHS app to prove their Covid vaccination status.
Everyone in England and Scotland is being encouraged to take rapid coronavirus tests regularly.
Guidance on hugging close friends and family is being relaxed in England and Scotland from 17 May.
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
The experts behind our project explain why the BBC is looking at the impact of climate change on sport.
Games lasting an hour and fans around the world watching in virtual reality? BBC Sport imagines what a 2050 World Cup in China might look like in the face of climate change.
See how much you know about the environmental "good guys" of sport.
What do conditions look like in 2050 for major sporting venues? BBC weather forecaster Simon King explains...
Is a bio-dome the saviour of summer cricket? BBC Sport imagines a new world of indoor cricket - and how players and fans might react.
China has targeted Muslim religious leaders, according to a new report, charging many with extremism.
A tragedy inspired Scotland's only woman freight train driver to get men talking about mental health.
How the pandemic cannabis boom led to chaos on the Navajo Nation, pitting two minorities against each other.
A film about an Aboriginal boy's experience of school shines a light on Australia's failure to give all children a fair start.
After waiting seven decades for freedom, Joe Ligon tells the BBC how he intends to spend the rest of his days.
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1. How to wake up early. It’s one of the most agreed upon methods of productivity, and yet many of us simply can’t force ourselves to start our day sooner. Yet the benefits are undeniable. Numerous studies have concluded that participants who woke up earlier reported decreased feelings of stress and depression while felling increased levels of physical and cognitive energy. Try these tips for waking up earlier and tweak the process until it feels right for you. READ MORE 2. Hugs are back as restrictions relax. Hugging, dining indoors and catching a film at the cinema are part of a swag of freedoms people in England can enjoy from Monday as restrictions ease further. Children’s play areas, museums and conference centres will also open for the first time in 2021, and hotels, hostels and B&Bs can accept guests. Face coverings will no longer be required in schools, and universities can return to in-person learning. Pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants can serve customers indoors, fueling a surge in hiring, and international travel to green-light countries can commence. BBC 3. V for Vroom. Bank of England forecasts of a “V” shaped recovery were met with predictable skepticism at the start of the year. But according to the latest projections, that’s precisely what is going to happen. The Bank now expects output to soar away by 7.25% in 2021, leaving jobs relatively unscathed. The fizz has been building so strongly that the debate has moved onto the timing of when Britain will need to move interest rates up to counter inflation. The Bank believes that the inflation scare is overdone. But the fierce global recovery in demand for steel, semi-conductors, and oil - together with Brexit friction at the borders - could well send prices higher. The Daily Mail 4. Let’s stop saying “low-skill” jobs. Business leaders and policymakers alike need to rethink the low-skill job title, particularly after the pandemic revealed just how essential those jobs are. The negative connotations of "low-skilled" are perpetuated by our own biases against what is considered a "good job." The phrase obscures the fact that many workers in jobs that don't pay well may indeed have skills, they could just be so young that they lack training and/or experience. In addition, "low-skilled" also devalues the work of many and justifies massive wage gaps between professions. The Atlantic 5. Big data is big business. Every day on Earth, we generate 500 million tweets, 294 billion emails, 65 billion WhatsApp messages, and 720,000 hours of new YouTube content. The total data we create, capture, copy and consume in a year is 59 zettabytes. That’s 59 trillion gigabytes, and by 2025 it could triple. One zettabyte is eight quintillion bits. If each bit were a £1 coin, a 1 zettabyte stack would stretch for 1,980 light years. The world’s largest data centre is in China and it’s twice the size of Vatican City at almost a million square metres. World Economic Forum |
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6. Royals encourage Brits to plant trees. People are being asked to plant trees across the country to mark the Queen’s platinum jubilee, reports the BBC. To celebrate her seven-decade reign, a unique UK-wide tree planting initiative called The Queen's Green Canopy is being launched today. Prince Charles said: “There is a reason for this profoundly symbolic act. Planting a tree is a statement of hope and faith in the future. In other news, did you know that yesterday was International Love a Tree Day? READ MORE 7. It’s okay to be quiet in meetings. Sometimes meetings can feel like survival of the loudest - but staying quiet can pay off. But the people we should take note of during meetings are those who talk least. The quiet people are secretly the doers that make a company tick: they listen and pay close attention to what’s being said, making them the ones who are learning the most. People talking too much do so because of their ego; we should all try to get our ideas across in as few words as possible. Editor 8. Zoom CEO tired of video meetings. The billionaire founder of Zoom admitted that even he is suffering from Zoom fatigue. Eric Yuan said that one day last year, he had had 19 video meetings in a row, and that he was so tired of it all. The teleconferencing software became popular during the pandemic, when many people were working from home. Yuan is planning to call his employees back into the office for at least two days a week. The Daily Mail 9. Idea of the week. Our goal shouldn’t be to cling to youth as we get older, but to keep our joy alive by tending our inner child throughout our days while also nurturing our connection to the changing world. In doing so, we balance wisdom with wonder, confidence with curiosity and depth with delight. Editor 10. The bottom line. Stowe Family Law, the UK’s largest family law firm, received 8,801 enquiries from people seeking a divorce between January and March this year, up from 4,505 in the same three-month period last year. The Independent |
Front-line NHS worker Viv Hudson hasn't hugged her daughter for over a year – until now.
Cleo Lynn is encouraging others to get vaccinated after her father became ill with coronavirus.
Leisure travel from England, Scotland and Wales, to a select number of countries, is now allowed.
A support worker who relocated her office to her car during lockdown says she plans to stay put.
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber says people who refuse the Covid vaccine are selfish.
New documentary explores what life is like for people in remote Scotland.
A hospital trial is using robots and virtual consultations to provide in-home care for patients.
Two houses collapsed following the blast, which happened in the early hours of Sunday.
But Health Secretary Matt Hancock warns that we should all be careful about how we take the next step.
Blackpool's Sea Life Aquarium reopens as Covid-19 restrictions ease across England.
Patricia Gray always wanted to help other children - but there's a warning fewer people are fostering.
A domestic abuse charity is matching dentists who want to help survivors needing urgent dental work.
Boris Johnson says the Indian variant, which has spiked in Bolton, could affect the lifting of restrictions.
Women giving birth are exempt from face masks rules - but not all maternity staff are aware.
Watch as the family from Winchcombe who found fragments of it in their driveway visit the exhibition.
The families of the 10 people killed in Ballymurphy in 1971 receive a letter of apology from PM.
The former prime minister answers MPs' questions about his lobbying for Greensill Capital.
When Paul Harvey's piano playing went viral, it inspired a donation of £1 million to charity.
At 170m long, "Florence" is the largest ever tunnelling machine to be used on a UK rail project.
The actress pays tribute to her mother Gloria, who died in a care home on Tuesday.
Navy veteran David reaches out to other survivors of an event that killed 12 crew members.
Naima-Ben Moussa, who offers her services for free, believes more needs to be done to support victims.
The actress will soon be back on stage in London as theatres reopen with lockdown restrictions easing.
Big winner Dua Lipa joined other stars including Little Mix and Arlo Parks for the in-person ceremony.
Meliza and Kendall are dedicated football fans but say they experience abuse because of their gender.
Didn't catch Her Majesty outlining the government's plans for the year? Don't worry, we got you.
The first report by Freemasons in 300 years shows it is popular with young people.
