A man accused of stabbing three friends to death while shouting "Allahu Akbar" in a suspected terror attack in Reading has appeared in court.

Man accused of stabbing three friends to death appears in court

Mourners stood outside The Blagrave Arms at 6pm last night to pay their respects to James Furlong, Joe Ritchie-Bennett and David Wails.


Reading LGBT+ community pays tribute to terror attack victims

Phantom Brewing Company in Reading says the nature of the memorial 'will be chosen by the families of the victims'.

Memorial fund set up for victims of Reading terror attack

At 10 o'clock this morning (22/06), a two minute's silence was held in Reading town centre and multi-faith groups laid flowers. 


Reading community comes together in solidarity over terror attack

Tributes have been paid to victims of the Reading terror attack as two of those who died have been named.


Tributes paid as two victims of Reading terror attack named

A friend of the victims told the BBC he knew Mr Wails as a regular at The Blagrave Arms pub in the town. 

Third friend killed in park terror attack named as David Wails

The Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper reported that he was 39 and had moved to England from the US around 15 years ago.

Second Reading terror attack victim named as Joe Ritchie-Bennett

James Furlong was described as a "very kind and gentle man" by The Holt School in Wokingam. 

Reading attack victim James Furlong was 'wonderful man'

Reading attack: What we know so far

Karen and Andy, who met through the Army Cadet Force, have been planning for months and say they're delighted they haven't had to cancel. 

Hampshire couple among the first to get married as rules relax

A nine-month old puppy has been saved after it swallowed a stick that was half the length of its body.

Emergency surgery for puppy that swallowed 10-inch stick

During Tuesday's Daily Dinenage, Fred introduced us to two special Geoffs.  Born two days apart and two doors apart in 1940, the men are lifelong friends.

Geoffs born two days and two doors apart turn 80

Now, many of us have been getting to know our neighbours better during lockdown. But one couple from Kent needed the help of their neighbour more than most, with delivering their baby.

Midwife helps deliver neighbour's baby while gardening on day off

A family from West Sussex has befriended a bird after they saved it from their cat. The baby Starling, named Simon, is now a regular visitor to their garden.

Starling befriends Sussex family after they rescue him

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A pub in Gosport has been forced to close after a customer tested positive for coronavirus.

Three pubs in Gosport close after customers test positive for coronavirus

Carol Goodall met Gary Rogers through an online dating site.

A victim of a so-called "romance fraud" recalls how a serial conman wrecked her life and destroyed her faith in human nature. Carol Goodall met Gary Rogers through an online dating site. He persuaded her to sell her home and share the money.

Victim recalls how serial conman wrecked her life and destroyed her faith

A couple from Kent have taken their battle to have humanist weddings legally recognised to the High Court in a landmark legal challenge set to last two days. 


A couple from Kent have taken their battle to have humanist weddings legally recognised to the High Court in a landmark legal challenge set to last two days.  They say the law, as it stands, discriminates against them because of their humanist beliefs. 

Battle to get humanist weddings recognised in England

P&O Cruises can confirm that Oceana will leave the fleet from July this year.

P&O Cruises can confirm that Oceana will leave the fleet from July this year. All guests who have booked a holiday on Oceana will be offered a 125% Future Cruise Credit or refund.

P&O Cruises sells Oceana to “fit for future growth”

The vicar  at St Barnabus Church in Swanmore, Hampshire conducts the UK's first drive-in service

Although churches have re-opened, restrictions like 'no singing' prompted St Barnabus Church in Swanmore to hold their Sunday service outdoors

Hampshire worshippers gather for UK's first drive-in Church service 

Do you suffer from hayfever? Here's the latest pollen forecast

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The latest forecast for the Meridian region, with data from the Met Office.

ITV Weather Forecast for the South of England

In Southsea large sections of seafront road are closed and will remain closed until September to the delight of cyclists and the dismay of some residents.

Since lockdown began, councils across the south have been under pressure to make walking and cycling easier so people don't have to use public transport.  In Southsea large sections of seafront road are closed and will remain closed until September.

Southsea residents say road closures causing more bad than good

Detectives investigating the death of Gurinderjit Rai in Corhampton in July 2019 have re-arrested seven people. Gurinderjit’s body was found in a car that was parked in Shepherds Farm Lane, Corhampton, on Saturday 13 July.

Seven people re-arrested in July 2019 murder investigation

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Fly-tipping across the South East has become more prevalent during lockdown, but councils say they are 'fighting back', with many now setting up enforcement teams ready to tackle those who flout the law.

Fly-tipping across South East costing councils 'hundreds of thousands'

Many people have taken on new pets during the pandemic as a source of comfort and support but the charity fears financial pressures will lead to them being abandoned.

RSPCA 'bracing' itself for surge in abandoned animals as lockdown eases

Arts venues across the Thames Valley and South East have been reacting to the announcement that the industry will be given a £1.57bn support package from the government.

South's arts industry reacts to £1.57bn emergency lifeline

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The Greenough family from Oxford have been confined to their home for more than four months.

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