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BBC News
20 hours ago
- BBC News
Woman arrested after two pedestrians die in Caversham car crash
A woman has been arrested after two pedestrians were killed in a car crash. A blue Volkswagen Tiguan struck two women – aged 72 and 68 – on Peppard Road in Caversham, Reading, shortly before 08:00 were both pronounced dead at the said a 47-year-old woman from Reading has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. She remains in custody. Sgt Matthew Cadmore, of Thames Valley Police, said: "Firstly, I want to express my deepest condolences to the families of those who tragically died in this collision."An investigation has been launched and we have already made an arrest."I am appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident and hasn't already come forward, to please get in touch."He added that anyone with dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell footage should contact the force. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Otago Daily Times
21 hours ago
- Climate
- Otago Daily Times
Edmond Cup set to be run in seriously wet conditions
Becky de la Harpe shapes as a favourite in what looks to be a wet running of the Edmonds Cup today. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON Today's Edmond Cup is shaping up to be one of the wetter editions in the event's long history. The cross-country race — which dates back to 1916 — has seen its share of adverse conditions over the years, but this will be a test of the newest iteration of the course at Ōtākou Golf Club, with a heavy rain warning in effect. Longtime Edmond Cup-observer Bruce Beath believes the course will fare better than previous venues, crediting the course's absorbent fairways and good runoff for — hopefully — preventing the ankle-deep mud that many harriers' stalwarts will recall from previous races. In the women's 8km race, Becky de la Harpe shapes up as the firm favourite. The Caversham athlete has been in lifetime-best form this year, recording the fastest women's time at every race she has contested this winter. A recent 5km personal best of 17min 55sec reinforces this status. A victory on Saturday would boost her credentials as one of the top distance runners in the South at present. Others in that category include Becky Aitkenhead (currently on parental leave following the birth of her son), recent NZ secondary schools' champion Siena Mackley and NZ schools' representative Millie McFadzien. However, cross-country never provides dead certainties. With defending champion Taryn McLean not competing, Aly Craigie and Alice Cuthbert will be striving to finish on the podium. In the men's race, Oli Chignell will not be returning to defend his title, as he is preparing for the Gold Coast Half Marathon on July 6. The six-time champion beat 2023 champion Ollie O'Sullivan last year over 8km, so with Chignell out of action, the now 38-year-old O'Sullivan will be seeking to return to the top step of the podium. O'Sullivan finished metres ahead of fellow contender Graham Fisher at the Barnes Cross Country earlier in the month, so the race is destined to be tight. Children's and walking events begin at 2pm today. The blue-riband 8km event begins at 2:40pm, with abridged 4km and 6km races running alongside featuring many local junior and master's athletes. An indoor venue will be available for spectators. — Luke Geddes
BBC News
4 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Developer's 1,200-home scheme for outskirts of Reading
Basic proposals to build a development of 1,200 homes on the outskirts of Reading have been Gladman wants to build the homes on land east of Emmer Green and Play Hatch, on the north-east edge of Reading on the Oxfordshire development could be made up of affordable homes, with a park and ride off the A4155 Henley Road, more than 8km of new footpaths and cycle routes and a new primary has submitted a vision document outlining its proposed development for the 100 hectares of farmland to Reading Borough Council. The document shows the development being delivered in two clusters, with the larger cluster to the south stretching from Henley Road to Caversham Park northern cluster would contain an orchard and a country park, and would be connected to Peppard Road and Kiln the site is in south Oxfordshire, the proposal has been sent to Reading council by Gladman for acknowledgement. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Four-bedroom home in Caversham on the market for just over £1.1m
A four-bedroom Caversham home has gone on the market for just over £1.1 million. The detached house, located on Shepherds Lane, Caversham Heights, is up for sale for £1.125 million. The property is situated close to local amenities and the South Oxfordshire countryside, and falls within the catchment area for The Heights Primary School. Inside the four-bedroom house in Caversham (Image: Zoopla) Set back from the road, it boasts a large front garden with established plants, ample parking, and a double garage. The ground floor features a living room with solid wooden herringbone flooring, a fireplace, and wooden beams. This space opens into a conservatory, offering garden views, and French doors leading to the patio and garden. The property also includes a separate study, a dining room, and a kitchen with a separate utility room. Inside the four-bedroom house in Caversham (Image: Zoopla) On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, each with built-in storage. The main bedroom has two sets of double wardrobes and an ensuite with a bath. The rest of the bedrooms are served by a family bathroom featuring a shower. The house is near to a number of schools and train stations. The Heights Primary School, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, and Caversham Primary School are all within a mile radius. Tilehurst, Reading, and Reading West train stations are all around two miles from the house. Inside the four-bedroom house in Caversham (Image: Zoopla) Caversham Heights is a residential area within Caversham in the borough of Reading, located to the east of the centre of Caversham. Until 1911, Caversham was part of Oxfordshire, and it remains a part of the historic county. The name Caversham Heights traditionally refers to that part of Caversham situated on higher ground to the west of central Caversham, straddling Woodcote Road. Since 2022, Caversham Heights has also been the name of a local government ward that extends to the Thames in the south, and across Hemdean Bottom to St. Barnabas Road in the east. House prices in Caversham Heights are among the highest in Reading. Caversham Heights itself is one of the most expensive places to live in Reading. The four-bedroom house in Caversham (Image: Zoopla) According to 2020 Office for National Statistics data, Caversham Heights is Reading's most affluent neighbourhood. There are two recreation grounds in the area. The Albert Road Recreation Ground provides public tennis courts and is home to a bowling club and a croquet club, while Mapledurham Playing Fields also offers tennis courts, as well as several football pitches and a combined outdoor basketball and five-a-side football pitch. Two golf courses and a health club with a swimming pool lie just outside Caversham Heights in neighbouring South Oxfordshire.
Otago Daily Times
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Cold brings ‘perfect day' for rejigged competition
A cool and crisp day greeted about 100 athletes who took part in the Barnes Cross Country race last Sunday. Runners and walkers setting off from Kettle Park had the benefit of firm ground conditions for the competition. Caversham Harrier & Athletic Club's Nicholas Duncan sped around the 1.25km loop in 5min 22sec to top the boys under-10 grade, while Hill City-University's Stella Hawken won the girls under-10 in 5min 47sec. Perry Saker (Caversham) claimed the boys under-12 honours in 4min 54sec and Genevieve Hodgson (Hill City-University) headed the girls under-12 in 5min 12sec. In the two laps (2.5 km) category, Hill City-University pair Luie Broom (9min 50sec) and Penelope Hodgson (10min 38sec) secured the boys and girls under-14 titles respectively. Will Bolter (Hill City-University) was the day's quickest under-16, clocking 8min 16sec, with Caversham's Eve Kelleher taking the girls under-16 in a sharp 9min 30sec. Eight competitors lined up for the 5km walk. Veteran Phil Coakes (Caversham) won the men's 75-79 category in 47min 24sec and Glenda Norris (Leith) won the women's 70-74 category at 35min 43sec. Age-group victories in the women's walk went to Lara Findlater (50-54, 38min 50sec), Sharyn Bungard (55-59, 38min 29sec) and Jo Little (60-64, 38min 15sec). The largest field tackled the 5km run, where Hill City-University's Jake Owen set the day's benchmark of 15min 49sec in the men 20-24 category. Caversham's Becky De La Harpe was the fastest woman, finishing in 18min 2sec in the 20-34 category. Other age-group winners included Oliver O'Sullivan (men 35-39, 16min 30sec), Hamish Dobson (men 40-44, 18min 28sec), Jonathan Ryan (men 45-49, 18min 21sec), Kristy Eyles (women 40-44, 19min 32sec) and Jade Lee (women 50-54, 27min 2sec). Leith Harrier & Athletic Club president Chris Sole was the first athlete to cross the finish line in the 5km run, clocking an actual time of 26min 10sec after his nine-minute handicap start. Sole said alterations to the course at this year's event, including reversing the direction and eliminating two short connecting tracks, made for a better course which included a "fun" short sharp hill climb. The conditions made for a "perfect day" for the rejigged race. "Taking a risk, participating in events, supporting one another, may evoke a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction that is personally uplifting, possibly enjoyable and fun." This had the effect of having far-reaching positive impact on the wider training group and families, he said. "This impact cannot be measured. You win, we all win."
