Health

Buzz Gym to open new sports hub in Winnersh (picture of Buzz Gym Oxford)

New state-of-the-art gym to open

The Royal Berkshire Hospital has defended its spending on inclusion and diversity roles as 'vital', after a national newspaper investigation attacking the 'woke' jobs.

The Royal Berkshire Hospital has defended its spending on inclusion and diversity roles as 'vital', after a national newspaper investigation attacking the 'woke' jobs.

Hospital defends £300k 'woke' jobs attacked by national newspaper

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

The most and least adulterous towns in Berkshire have been revealed by a company that offers to connect people looking to have an affair.

The most and least adulterous towns in Berkshire have been revealed by a company that offers to connect people looking to have an affair.

Here are the Berkshire towns with the most and least people having affairs

Leisure centre closes as it is set to undergo MAJOR revamp

Members of F3 fitness group

Members of F3 fitness group

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Outdoor men-only workout group improves mental health and feeling of belonging

Rupert Crowfoot. Release date November 20 2024. A man said his friend's prostate cancer diagnosis saved his life - after he got checked out and discovered he had it too. Rupert Crowfoot, 57, discovered he had the disease on December 27, 2023, after

Rupert Crowfoot. Release date November 20 2024. A man said his friend's prostate cancer diagnosis saved his life - after he got checked out and discovered he had it too. Rupert Crowfoot, 57, discovered he had the disease on December 27, 2023, after

"My friend's cancer diagnosis saved my life"

After undergoing radiotherapy and laser surgery on her tongue, the mum-of-two has two-monthly checks to confirm the cancer is gone

After undergoing radiotherapy and laser surgery on her tongue, the mum-of-two has two-monthly checks to confirm the cancer is gone

Mum issues mouth ulcer warning after check-up revealed tongue cancer

Would you be able to tell the difference between a harmless rash and something potentially far more serious?

Would you be able to tell the difference between a harmless rash and something potentially far more serious?

Pharmacist skin condition warning - how to tell a harmless rash from a fatal illness?

New hygiene ratings given to two popular food stops

New hygiene ratings given to two popular food stops

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New hygiene ratings given to two popular food stops

Molly says spending eight hours a day dealing with customers and scrolling through social media made her feel 'constantly overwhelmed and stressed'.

Molly says spending eight hours a day dealing with customers and scrolling through social media made her feel 'constantly overwhelmed and stressed'.

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Mum says locking away iPhone and using Nokia helps banish stress acne

Food hygiene rating stock

Food hygiene rating stock

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Indian takeaway handed brand new food hygiene rating

Ruby Crossley had flown out to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt with her daughter Paisley Crossley

Ruby Crossley had flown out to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt with her daughter Paisley Crossley

Mum claims daughter nearly died from E.coli on Egypt family holiday

Specialist dementia nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, will support families living with dementia in Newbury

Specialist dementia nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, will support families living with dementia in Newbury

Free face-to-face dementia support clinics coming to Newbury

After multiple trips to her GP and hospital Claire underwent a biopsy on the 7cm mass that revealed it was a stage four cutaneous malignant melanoma

After multiple trips to her GP and hospital Claire underwent a biopsy on the 7cm mass that revealed it was a stage four cutaneous malignant melanoma

Mum issues sunbed warning after stage four cancer diagnosis

Scientists have launched a trial to discover if a chemical found in red wine can help prevent bowel cancer.

Scientists have launched a trial to discover if a chemical found in red wine can help prevent bowel cancer.

New trial to find out if red wine can prevent bowel cancer begins

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

'Do not eat': Dips recalled as they may contain 'animal matter' sparking health fears

The pharmacy team at Royal Berkshire Hospital will run the step challenge to raise awareness for mental and physical health

The pharmacy team at Royal Berkshire Hospital will run the step challenge to raise awareness for mental and physical health

Royal Berkshire Hospital pharmacy team to put on step challenge

Tom Bowey guzzled cans of Coca Cola and Dr Pepper from the moment he woke up until his head hit the

Tom Bowey guzzled cans of Coca Cola and Dr Pepper from the moment he woke up until his head hit the

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Dad's Dr Pepper addiction leaves him with teeth of a pensioner

Gym fanatic warns against ‘quick fixes’ after brush with death

Gym fanatic warns against ‘quick fixes’ after brush with death

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Gym fanatic warns against ‘quick fixes’ after brush with death

Rosie Stewart claims her tot Amias Vitorino was screaming and crying while wearing the sleepsuit

Rosie Stewart claims her tot Amias Vitorino was screaming and crying while wearing the sleepsuit

Mum claims baby scarred for life after dramatic laundry pod accident

Dr Alison Tree, Consultant Clinical Oncologist at The Royal Marsden, treats patient Barry Dolling, aged 65, from Selsdon, Surrey, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 2018, and became the first patient in the UK to receive a pioneering new

Dr Alison Tree, Consultant Clinical Oncologist at The Royal Marsden, treats patient Barry Dolling, aged 65, from Selsdon, Surrey, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 2018, and became the first patient in the UK to receive a pioneering new

More men diagnosed with prostate cancer in Berkshire

Elderly woman with her caregiver at nursing home

Elderly woman with her caregiver at nursing home

Carers in Reading to get boost as to how much they can earn

Oxfordshire Mind warns of mental health struggles this winter

Oxfordshire Mind warns of mental health struggles this winter

Charity reveals shocking five-year wait for NHS mental health support

PIC FROM Kennedy News and Media (PICTURED: MUM FRANCESCA KNEE-WRIGHT, 34, WITH PARTNER DOMINIC

PIC FROM Kennedy News and Media (PICTURED: MUM FRANCESCA KNEE-WRIGHT, 34, WITH PARTNER DOMINIC

Mum's health warning as lumps dismissed as an infection turned out to be cancer

A person undergoing a dental check. Credit: PA

A person undergoing a dental check. Credit: PA

NHS dental health

Under half of people have attended the dentists in Reading in the last two years

Children are returning to school following a week off for half term, but norovirus activity is already more than double the 5-season average

Children are returning to school following a week off for half term, but norovirus activity is already more than double the 5-season average

UKHSA issues new health advice to parents amid norovirus and flu increase

A view of the Urgent Care Centre at Broad Street Mall in Reading. This photo was taken during the International Day for Older Persons event at the mall.

A view of the Urgent Care Centre at Broad Street Mall in Reading. This photo was taken during the International Day for Older Persons event at the mall.

Central Reading

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Concerns raised for future of Reading urgent care centre in mall

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust unites against racism

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust unites against racism

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Unity Against Racism: Berkshire Healthcare staff pledge support

'We were saddened': Takeaway speaks out after being handed ZERO star hygiene rating

'We were saddened': Takeaway speaks out after being handed ZERO star hygiene rating

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'We were saddened': Takeaway speaks out after being handed ZERO star hygiene rating

Longest recorded waiting time for children’s mental health appointment was 89 weeks at Berkshire NHS Trust

Longest recorded waiting time for children’s mental health appointment was 89 weeks at Berkshire NHS Trust

Berkshire NHS trust receives highest number of children's mental health referrals

Cancer Champions recognised with special event at the Royal Berkshire Hospital

Cancer Champions recognised with special event at the Royal Berkshire Hospital

Royal Berks Hospital event honours volunteer cancer champions

New hygiene ratings given to two popular Reading food stops

New hygiene ratings given to two popular Reading food stops

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New hygiene ratings given to two popular Reading food stops

Four Tips for Dealing with Stress During Exam Season

Four Tips for Dealing with Stress During Exam Season

Four Tips for Dealing with Stress During Exam Season

Friar Street Dental Practice in Reading town centre.

Friar Street Dental Practice in Reading town centre.

Dental practise 'not providing safe sedation', watchdog finds

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

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First UK case of potentially deadly strain mpox detected in London

The Reading Chronicle has been given the chance to see behind-the-scenes during the early morning rush for doctor’s appointments at Melrose Surgery.

The Reading Chronicle has been given the chance to see behind-the-scenes during the early morning rush for doctor’s appointments at Melrose Surgery.

I went behind-the-scenes at the GP surgery called 'the worst' in Reading

Multiple businesses temporarily closed as rats and cockroaches found on premises

Multiple businesses temporarily closed as rats and cockroaches found on premises

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Businesses close temporarily as rats and cockroaches found

Keep kids safe this season – follow RBFRS fire safety advice

Keep kids safe this season – follow RBFRS fire safety advice

Keep kids safe this season – follow RBFRS fire safety advice

Pharmacy opening

Pharmacy opening

"We're so honoured": Community shows support for new pharmacy

Reading takeaway hit with new ZERO-out-of-five food hygiene rating

Reading takeaway hit with new ZERO-out-of-five food hygiene rating

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Reading takeaway hit with new ZERO-out-of-five food hygiene rating

A dozen drug-related deaths in Reading last year

A dozen drug-related deaths in Reading last year

A dozen drug-related deaths in Reading last year

File photo dated 18/01/21 of a general view of medical equipment on a NHS hospital ward at Ealing Hospital in London. The Health Foundation called on politicians to be honest with the public about the scale of the crisis facing the NHS, as funding

File photo dated 18/01/21 of a general view of medical equipment on a NHS hospital ward at Ealing Hospital in London. The Health Foundation called on politicians to be honest with the public about the scale of the crisis facing the NHS, as funding

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No patients face year-long waits at Berkshire Healthcare

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"That's disgusting": Restaurant reopens after rat's nests were found in the fridge

South Central Ambulance Service is struggling to meet key response time targets - amid a huge deficit.

South Central Ambulance Service is struggling to meet key response time targets - amid a huge deficit.

Ambulance service missing response targets by hours amid £25 million deficit

Record number of people taking hormone replacement therapy

Record number of people taking hormone replacement therapy

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Record number of people taking hormone replacement therapy

Katie Arding with her boyfriend Rhys Lord in Sydney. Photo released October 23 2024. A woman who thought she just had a UTI was diagnosed with a rare tissue cancer and had to have part of her vagina reconstructed using some of her bum cheek.Brit Katie

Katie Arding with her boyfriend Rhys Lord in Sydney. Photo released October 23 2024. A woman who thought she just had a UTI was diagnosed with a rare tissue cancer and had to have part of her vagina reconstructed using some of her bum cheek.Brit Katie

"My UTI turned out to be cancer - I had my vagina reconstructed with my bum cheek"

Doctors reportedly confirmed it was a chemical burn and she has been left with a 'huge scar'

Doctors reportedly confirmed it was a chemical burn and she has been left with a 'huge scar'

Woman's beauty therapy warning as she is left with second degree burns

Gurjeet Bajaj said the vape ban will be a big hit to his convenience shop in central Reading.

Gurjeet Bajaj said the vape ban will be a big hit to his convenience shop in central Reading.

Disposable vape ban 'a big hit to our business', corner shops in Berkshire say

Olivia Bailey, a Labour candidate for the new Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency. Credit: Olivia Bailey

Olivia Bailey, a Labour candidate for the new Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency. Credit: Olivia Bailey

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Reading MP urges neighbours to have their say on the future of the NHS

A norovirus vaccine is being trialled in the UK

A norovirus vaccine is being trialled in the UK

UK to trial norovirus vaccine in 'world-first' with aim to cut 'burden on NHS'

A new nation-wide consultation about the government's ten year plan for the NHS has elicited some bold suggestions.

A new nation-wide consultation about the government's ten year plan for the NHS has elicited some bold suggestions.

Free cake and NHS limos: Unexpected NHS reform ideas from the public on new site

Care minister Stephen Kinnock with staff at the Melrose Surgery, in Alexandra Road, Reading.

Care minister Stephen Kinnock with staff at the Melrose Surgery, in Alexandra Road, Reading.

Reading GP surgery "exemplary," says care minister as he launches NHS "conversation"

Care minister Stephen Kinnock said the government was working

Care minister Stephen Kinnock said the government was working

Government working "at pace" on Royal Berkshire Hospital crisis, care minister says