Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

Voters in the region have told the BBC they are worried about flooding

A story about what voters want as politicians continue their election campaigning was among our most read this week in Berkshire.

A variety of local issues were featured on the BBC News website, BBC Radio Berkshire and South Today.

We have picked five of them to keep you up to date.

King pays tribute to Irish Guards

King Charles III presented new colours to No 9 and No 12 Company of the Irish Guards

The King paid tribute to the "professionalism, courage and humour" of the Irish Guards ahead of the regiment's central role in Trooping the Colour on Saturday.

King Charles' words of praise came as he presented new colours to Number 9 and 12 companies, Irish Guards, during a Windsor Castle ceremony.

He highlighted the regiment's efforts during the pandemic and "vital work to counter terrorism in Iraq and to bolster security across Africa".

Work to replace park bridge begins

A modern larger structure will replace the bridge at Kings Meadow in Reading

A 13-week project to replace a "deteriorating" footbridge at a popular park has begun.

A modern new structure, more than double the existing width at 4.5m (14.8ft), will replace the bridge at Kings Meadow in Reading.

Reading Borough Council said the scheme marked the start of a £4m two-year investment in bridges and other structures around the town.

Triathletes complain of sickness after River Thames swim

Rebecca Norman told the BBC she went to hospital after becoming ill

Competitors in a triathlon have told the BBC they have suffered from vomiting and diarrhoea after swimming in the River Thames.

Rebecca Norman, from Reading, said she had to go to A&E after feeling sick 24 hours after the Royal Windsor Triathlon on 9 June.

The 21-year-old shared her experience on social media and had seen several other people also report being seriously ill since the race.

Voters want parties to act on climate change

Use of renewables is up, but the UK is still behind expectations of reducing people's carbon footprint

As the politicians continue their election campaigning, the BBC has been focussing on the issues that matter most to you.

More than 60 people have contacted us from Berkshire via the Your Voice, Your Vote initiative.

Time and again people across the region have raised concerns about the environment and the "climate crisis".

Surplus food hub calls for support as supply drops

Staff from a local supermarket handed over donations to Kelly Brown, community development worker, and Trisha Bennett

A charity that distributes surplus food to hundreds of people every month has said it needs more support because its supply has fallen by nearly 50% over a year.

Trisha Bennett, who runs the project from the South Reading Community Hub, said demand has increased at the same time.

The initiative collects surplus food from partners, including major retailers like Brakes, Greggs and Marks & Spencer, but Ms Bennett said the cost of living has had an impact on how much companies are giving away.