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The large piece of carved wood on display in the museum.

Carved wood dating back 6,000 years goes on display

The piece of oak was found by chance in Berkshire and experts believe it is the oldest ever found.

Boxford Mill Surgery is a single storey white, timber-clad building down a small lane in a village

GP surgery to close over safety concerns

An NHS care board says it agrees that the practice needs to close.

Boxford Mill Surgery is a single story white, timber-clad building down a small lane in a village

Closure of village GP surgery to be decided

The tiny village surgery is in a building unfit for purpose, a report states.

George "Tornado" Smith attends to the claws of his pet lioness Briton. The black and white photo shows the lioness perched on a stage while Tornado Smith is crouched below working on her claws. The lioness is pictured looking in the distance with a chain around her neck.

Landlord hunts for motorbike-riding lioness' bones

Briton was owned by George Smith who brought the Wall of Death to the UK, a pub owner says.

Outside Boxford Stores Post Office. The shop exterior is dusky pink with large windows and fruit, vegetables and plants in boxes outside. There is a red post box built into the wall next to the shop.

MP calls for clarity about village post office

A Post Office spokesperson says a "strategic review" will take place in the autumn.

SUNDAY - Reading

Berkshire Big Picture: Sunday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

SATURDAY - Reading

Berkshire Big Picture: Saturday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

FRIDAY - Catmore

Berkshire Big Picture: Friday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

WEDNESDAY - Boxford

Berkshire Big Picture: Wednesday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.