Gun raiders rob McDonald’s outlet

Two men, one with a gun, steal cash from a McDonald’s in Berkshire after forcing the manager to open the doors.

Racecourse revamp approved

Newbury racecourse is granted outline planning permission for a major revamp which will create 300 new jobs.

Driver arrested over fatal crash

A BMW driver in his 30s is arrested after he hit an elderly female pedestrian in Berkshire who later died in hospital.

McDermott in maiden win as boss

Shane Long’s first-half goal earns Reading a vital victory against Barnsley in Brian McDermott’s first game as manager.

What happens when Something meets Something Else?

11:00 on 20/02/2010: Tall Stories (creators of The Gruffalo) return with their new show based on the award winning picture book by Kathryn Cave and Chris Riddell. This is a magical show about the fantastical friendship between two unusual creatures with creative storytelling, upbeat songs and a lot of laughs.

Make you own broomstick!

10:00 on 19/02/2010: Enjoy a relaxed session making your own ‘broomstick’. The day will start with a trip to Crookham Common to look at the areas used for many years for this once thriving industry and cut your own materials. The second part of the session takes place back at the workshop where you can assemble your materials into a working broom.

‘Fake policemen’ steal man’s car

A man has his Vauxhall Astra stolen on the Hampshire/Berkshire border when he pulls over and stops for two “fake policemen”.

Witness plea over fatal crash

Officers are trying to trace a possible witness to a fatal crash involving a car which was being by pursued by police

Police assessed over fatal crash

An inquiry starts into the deaths of a couple killed when their car was in collision with a vehicle being followed by police.

Prison for £200,000 drug dealer

A drug dealer caught at a train station in Berkshire with 200,000 worth of sedatives in a suitcase is jailed for 15 months.

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