Terror case wife ‘dragged into plot’

A man accused of preparing terrorist acts wrote to his mother-in-law from prison to say her daughter was “completely innocent”, their trial hears.

Crane crash pilot in restricted area

A Berkshire helicopter pilot who died when he hit a crane in London was responsible for avoiding obstacles and not air traffic control, an inquest hears.

Irish must hold course – Coventry

London Irish head coach Tom Coventry says his side must “hold its course” as they hunt their first Premiership win.

Manhunt after armed bookmakers raid

Police are hunting a man who threatened a staff member and a customer during a raid a bookmaker’s in Reading.

Motorway shuts for bridge building

The M4 is being closed as construction on a bridge for a major new relief road begins.

BBC Sound Of 2016 longlist revealed

Newbury singer Frances is among the artists who make the longlist for BBC Music’s Sound Of 2016.

London Irish 15-33 Wasps

Wasps secure a bonus-point victory at Twickenham and consign London Irish to a fifth league defeat of the season.

Nottingham Forest 3-1 Reading

Nelson Oliveira’s double helps Nottingham Forest to only their second win in 11 games as they beat Reading at the City Ground.

Smad Place claims Hennessy Gold Cup

Smad Place, a 7-1 shot trained by Alan King, wins the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury.

VIDEO: Political week in 60 seconds

Peter Henley reviews the region’s politics

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