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Rail delays after Reading - Newbury trains halted

An incident in the Thatcham area shut the lines between Reading and Newbury.

The back of a police officer's uniform with "police" written on the back in silver writing on a blue background. The jacket is a high-vis.

Three arrests after police officers assaulted

The incident took place at about 17:00 GMT on Thursday on the Broadway, in Thatcham.

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Berkshire's Big Picture: Sunday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

A narrowboat sits on a canal and is reflected in its smooth surface. Green trees and bushes line both banks. The sky has a pink tinge as the sun has just risen and there is an electricity pylon in the distance

Berkshire's Big Picture: Saturday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

White picket fence with poppy garland lights angles on a tree covered in woolly poppies

Knitters called on for 'heartfelt' poppy tribute

A Berkshire council is appealing for people to create woolly flowers for a Remembrance display.

A field framed by tree branches on either side looks to have winter dew on the grass and sits beneath a low, orange sun

Berkshire's Big Picture: Sunday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

A bright red and orange sky reflect on the Thames in Caversham, with multiple swans and a canoe seen on the water

Berkshire's Big Picture: Saturday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

Two rainbows arch over a large green lawn in Thatcham, in front of a mixture of dark grey cloud and blue sky

Berkshire's Big Picture: Friday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

Denise Gaines is standing in front of a tree, which is out of focus with sun shining through its leaves. She has shoulder length brown hair and is wearing a necklace with large beads and a blue jacket

Council told to build 1,300 more homes than planned

West Berkshire Council's deputy leader Denise Gaines says it is a “very bitter pill to swallow”.