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A CQC report finds "no evidence of learning" by staff after incidents with patients.
The latest number of cases of Covid-19 across the county
The woman was struck as she walked along the eastbound carriageway from J5 for Langley/Staines.
Thames Valley Police says some candidates are being put off by the high cost of living in the area.
A no-fly zone is in operation over Windsor Castle following a police security review.
The company behind the driving system would be responsible, rather than the driver says Law Commission.
A woman was stabbed and had unknown substance thrown over her in a property in Reading, police say.
Services were cancelled as fire crews inspected the suspected blaze outside Kintbury station.
Thames Valley Air Ambulance says its team worked tirelessly to keep the community safe.
The Elizabeth Line will travel under central London.
Residents says the "scary" noise from the car meets in Wokingham can be "heard a mile off".
Slough Town FC announces the death of 19-year-old player Christian Rowe.
Two people died in the fire in Rowe Court, Reading, on 15 December.
Marnie Clayton, 18, was found in Basingstoke after vanishing from a Windsor nightclub.
Slough council says it faces £3m extra costs by 2025 as a new, higher energy price cap comes in.
Around 8,000 people signed petitions calling for Slough's £90,000 A4 scheme to be scrapped.
Kaden Reddick suffered a fatal head injury when a store queue barrier fell on him.
Analysis suggests seven water companies illegally dumped sewage thousands of times between 2017 and 2021.
John Sillett trained riders for the 2016 Rio Games.
All 16 and 17 year-olds in the UK can now have a second dose 12 weeks after the first.
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
A new Covid variant has emerged that looks worryingly different to the one vaccines were designed to fight.
Covid rules are being eased across all four nations of the UK.
Masks are no longer compulsory in England, but are still recommended in some settings.
Not everyone has to get the Covid vaccine, but all NHS staff in England will soon have to be jabbed.
Busting myths and explaining the facts around vaccines.
Aspiring stuntmen learn to dive as part of their quest to be included on the British Stunt Register.
Amanda and Stuart Stephens are campaigning after their 13-year-old son Olly was murdered.
BBC South Today presenter Tom Hepworth made the confession during the regional news programme.
Influencers Megan and Whitney Bacon-Evans say rules place "unfair financial burden" on LGBTQ+ people.
Warren Higgs speaks before and after having his kidneys, which weighed more than five stone (35kg), removed.
Live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Queens Park Rangers and Reading.
Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Wrexham and Maidenhead United.
Olympic champion Tom Dean says he has "an opportunity to make history" by becoming the first man to retain the 200m freestyle title.
Stockport climb to the top of the National League table as they claim a win over Maidenhead at Edgeley Park.
England add uncapped pace bowler Lauren Bell to their Women's Ashes squad before the one-off Test against Australia.
Boris Johnson wants to "ramp up deterrence to avoid bloodshed" over the Ukraine crisis, No 10 says.
Top US General Mark Milley says the build-up of Russian troops is the largest since the Cold War.
Ashleigh Barty ends the home nation's 44-year wait for a Grand Slam women's singles champion by beating Danielle Collins to win the Australian Open title.
The Met wants "minimal reference" made to some events but one Tory MP says this is an abuse of power.
The singer asks that her songs are removed from the platform in protest against Covid misinformation.
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.
Packing hurricane-force winds, the storm has triggered the region's first blizzard warnings since 2018.
The incident was reported to police during the FA Cup match between Swindon and Manchester City.
With vacancies at a record high, many firms are suffering from a shortage of skilled workers.
A study detected abnormalities in people who had had Covid but did not need hospital treatment.
Travel is disrupted in Scotland as high winds and fallen trees lead to cancelled rail services.
A boy of 17 is in police custody in connection with the deaths of a teenager and a 21-year-old man.
A man is arrested after the theft of the lantern, which weighs around two tonnes.
Ros Atkins explains why households are being hit by rising prices and why it is likely to get worse.
Peter Tatchell's high-profile activism has seen him take on archbishops, presidents and boxers.
The tracks are set alight to prevent them from freezing over in snowy weather.
The group of friends from Kaduna borrowed smartphones from family members and made tripods out of wood.
The story of two adopted siblings from Sri Lanka who were brought up in a rural town in Northern Ireland.
Some papers report on "fury" over the police intervention in Sue Gray's inquiry into alleged No 10 parties.
The cast of a musical from a 120-seat venue take centre stage in a televised theatrical extravaganza.
A selection of images from all over the globe, taken this week.
When the EV1 was cancelled, many thought the electric car era was over. But its death inspired Tesla
Syrian refugees saw Europe as a sanctuary - but now some are afraid of coming face to face with their torturers.
Germany's refusal to arm Ukraine has puzzled and angered some allies. Here's what's behind it.
The revamped code is designed to make the roads safer for users who are more at risk.
A YouTube video that tried to vastly underplay the number of UK Covid deaths has been condemned.
India has dropped a colonial-era tune from Beating Retreat celebrations to "decolonise" the event.
A holiday firm owner says he lost bookings because of the time it took to restore an internet link.
More than a billion people across the world will be celebrating Chinese New Year 2022 on 1 February.
Damon Albarn and Nubya Garcia discover the late DJ John Peel's astonishing collection of vinyl.
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis beat fellow Australians Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell in the Australian Open men's doubles final to secure a maiden Grand Slam title.
Everton offer their vacant managerial position to former England midfielder Frank Lampard.
Rain hurts England's bid to set up an unlikely victory push on day three of the Women's Ashes Test against Australia in Canberra.
Britain's Tom Pidcock says cyclo-cross is the hardest discipline in cycling, as he prepares for his world title bid.
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
Covid rules are being eased across all four nations of the UK.
England's system for rapid access to antiviral drugs is not working, some high-risk patients say.
Not everyone has to get the Covid vaccine, but all NHS staff in England will soon have to be jabbed.
Rules limiting care home visits are easing in England and Scotland.
What can you expect if you have Covid, and when should you get extra help?
Masks are no longer compulsory in England, but are still recommended in some settings.
Mark Cavendish's enthralling comeback at last summer's Tour de France brought him level with a cycling legend. Will he be back this year?
Ashley John-Baptiste grew up in care, unaware he had siblings. His new documentary is called Split Up in Care: Life Without Siblings.
In 2022, the mood, the host government's attitude, and global expectations are all very different to 2008.
Dan Johnson's project capturing his father's voice made him consider the importance of preserving memories.
A telephone helpline launched in Edinburgh is keeping people company when they walk home alone.
1. How to grow your career from home. Many workers are now navigating new workplaces without ever stepping foot in an office, especially young professionals. That means they're missing out on the slew of benefits that come with in-person work. As a result, remote work is putting young workers at a disadvantage for promotions and other career development opportunities. READ MORE >>
2. PM calls back leadership team. Boris Johnson has reinstated his Tory leadership team to save his premiership. Amid growing belief that a confidence vote is inevitable, the PM has told the group of lieutenants who helped him to win the leadership contest in 2019 to record the position of every Tory MP, detailing those who are loyal, wavering or determined to oust him. Meanwhile, the Tory backbencher who accused No 10 of trying to “blackmail” MPs seeking to oust Johnson is to meet police to discuss his allegations. “If Boris Johnson is still prime minister by the end of this week, I’d be very surprised,” a minister has said. The Times
3. UK next to trial four-day week. A six-month pilot of a four-day work week with no reduction in pay will take place in the UK later this year, the 4 Day Week Global organisation announced. Around 30 British companies are expected to sign up to the scheme, which will take place from June to December. Similar trials will run at the same time in the US, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand; Spain and Scotland are also reportedly adopting related schemes. Advocates for the four-day week point to the “social and environmental benefits of the shorter working week”, and multiple firms have adopted the practice in recent months. The Independent
4. Do you need a sabbatical? Would you consider taking a sabbatical from work to try and avoid burnout? Extended breaks are now being offered by firms to staff as a way to avoid overworking – but do they work? Some experts say that sabbaticals don’t fix issues; they simply delay the pressure to deal with them. What’s actually needed is better communication with managers, reduced hours or workload, and firmer boundaries. What do you think about the idea? Vote in our poll and tell us more in the comments. VOTE HERE >>
5. FTSE returns to pre-crisis highs. The FTSE 100 has continued its positive start to the year, approaching pre-pandemic highs. The blue-chip index gained 0.9% to pass the 7,600 points level for the first time since January 2020. The Telegraph said sentiment was boosted by takeover talk after it was confirmed that Unilever had tabled an unsuccessful £50bn bid for GSK’s consumer healthcare arm. More mergers and acquisitions are expected, as many FTSE-listed firms are regarded as undervalued. The Times
7. ‘Pay-per-mile’ for London drivers. Drivers in London could be charged for every journey from 2024 under plans being drawn up to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality. Sadiq Khan, the capital’s mayor, said the city should be a global leader in introducing smart road pricing, as a report found car journeys in the capital needed to be cut by more than a quarter to meet net-zero emissions targets by 2030. Drivers could expect a “pay-per-mile road charging system” in the future. BBC
8. Sentencing powers. Magistrates in England and Wales will be able to jail offenders for up to a year, under plans to tackle a backlog in the crown courts and speed up justice, the Government has announced. The change will allow the more serious cases heard by magistrates to be sentenced by them too; currently, cases where the offence carries a jail term of more than six months must be referred to the crown court for sentencing. The Guardian
9. Worth a listen. I strongly recommend the superb Hunting Ghislaine, which has now rebranded as Hunting Ghislaine: The Trial to bring the story up to date. The show is a little harder to ferret out than some pods: it’s exclusive to a website called Global Player, though it is still free. If you are interested in the Maxwell saga it’s unmissable – and John Sweeney is a natural podcaster: a charismatic talker, encyclopaedically well informed and full of thrilling moral indignation. Editor
10. The bottom line. Chelmsford, in Essex, has been crowned the “Costa capital” of the country, with more Costa coffee outlets than any other town in Britain. It has 25 within two miles of its centre (ten of them actual cafés, the others takeaway machines in supermarkets and petrol stations). Cheltenham came second, with 22. Across the country, Costa has 2,681 outlets, to Starbucks’ 1,025. The Daily Mail
Peter Tatchell's high-profile activism has seen him take on archbishops, presidents and boxers.
The story of two adopted siblings from Sri Lanka who were brought up in a rural town in Northern Ireland.
Ros Atkins explains why households are being hit by rising prices and why it is likely to get worse.
Defence minister James Heappey defends NI tax hike despite concerns over cost of living
BBC News looks at the final work of a playwright retelling the events of 30 January 1972.
Angela Clarke started collecting almost 50 years ago, earning her the nickname "The Bag Lady of Aberdare".
How Barry Cryer made us laugh on the BBC over his long performing and writing career.
Dave "the Rocket" Ryding won Britain's first ever alpine skiing World Cup gold medal on Saturday.
Arek Hersh speaks about his experience of arriving at Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Manfred Goldberg is one of seven survivors to have their portrait put on display in Buckingham Palace.
Meet Beryl, the 100-year-old volunteer who is still making drinks at Ealing Hospital.
More than 150,000 people use British Sign Language across the UK, with around 87,000 relying on it.
The presenter opens up about living with the learning difficulty in a new BBC documentary.
Akshay Patel’s six calls to North West Ambulance Service on the night of his mum’s death.
As the row over No 10 parties rumbles on, Sir Keir Starmer asks whether Boris Johnson will resign.
Police are investigating multiple events to see if Covid rules were broken. Here's how we got to this point.
About 400 dolphins, filmed off the Pembrokeshire coast, is "almost beyond belief", says Sea Trust.
Sophie Hitchen, who had alopecia, says she wants to offer support to others with the condition.
Liz Truss says she wants Boris Johnson to continue doing the job, when asked if she had leadership ambitions.
Labour's Angela Rayner asks minister Michael Ellis to assure MPs the Sue Gray report will be published in full.
Dame Cressida Dick says the Met has received evidence from Sue Gray's inquiry team.
Grants Shapps is asked if he is defending something that "in your heart of hearts you know isn't defensible".
The recording captures the moment David Maggs tells a 999 call handler he has killed his wife.
Clive Myrie visits the Royal London Hospital as experts speak of "light at the end of the tunnel".
Watch to see all the times Boris Johnson has responded to claims of parties at Downing Street.
George Linnane broke his leg, ribs and jaw in a caving accident, and it took 54 hours to rescue him.
BBC Panorama investigates what can happen when anti-social behaviour escalates.
The Elizabeth Line will travel under central London.
BBC correspondent Jean Mackenzie finds children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK.
Mercedes Gleitze was the first British woman to swim the English Channel, but kept her accomplishments hidden from her family.
Stella Morris welcomes a High Court ruling that stalls any extradition to the US for now.
