Michael Gove and Theresa May head five-way Conservative race

Justice Secretary Michael Gove and Home Secretary Theresa May head the five contenders to be Conservative leader – as Boris Johnson bows out.

Henley Royal Regatta: Team GB miss tournament for Olympic preparation

This year’s Henley Royal Regatta is “the biggest it has ever been”, according to former Olympic rower and event chairman Sir Steve Redgrave.

Basingstoke man sentenced after harassing teenager

A 50-year-old man who bombarded a teenage girl with hundreds of text messages over several months is given a suspended jail sentence.

Unauthorised green belt encampment gets permission

An unauthorised gypsy encampment in Waltham St Lawrence is granted temporary planning permission.

Airport expansion decision on hold

A decision on airport expansion in south-eastern England is to be delayed until “at least October”, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin says.

AWE Burghfield anti-Trident protesters mark final day of campaign

Anti-trident campaigners are marking the last day of their month-long protest at a nuclear plant in Berkshire.

Scrap dangerous motorway hard shoulder plans, MPs warn

Plans to convert more motorway hard shoulders in England into permanent driving lanes to ease congestion should be scrapped, a Commons committee says.

Tory leadership: Johnson and May to enter contest

Home Secretary Theresa May and former Mayor of London Boris Johnson are set to enter the race to become the next Tory leader and prime minister.

Wimbledon 2016: Roger Federer beats British qualifier Marcus Willis

British qualifier Marcus Willis’ remarkable Wimbledon run ends with defeat by Roger Federer on Centre Court.

Sewage floods gardens after heavy rain

Berkshire families affected by sewage flooding their gardens will have to wait around 10 days to use their land.

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