Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

North American signal crayfish, which are like a miniature lobster, were originally brought to the UK 50 years ago to be farmed for European markets

A story about eating invasive crayfish to prevent the species from damaging rivers was among our most read articles 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.

'Adored' D-Day veteran dies aged 98

George Winter died on Tuesday

One of the last surviving British servicemen to take part in the D-Day landings has died at the age of 98.

George Winter, from Arborfield, Berkshire, served in the Royal Navy between 1943 and 1947 - having initially volunteered as a 17-year-old.

He was one of about 150,000 allied troops who took part in the Normandy Landings on 6 June 1944 - serving as a quartermaster on a minesweeper.

Presenter says it's 'surreal' after final show

Sarah Walker presented an emotional last show

A long-serving BBC radio presenter said it "feels surreal that it’s come to an end", as she quits after 18 years at the same station.

Sarah Walker presented an emotional final show on BBC Radio Berkshire.

She said she had been "blown away by the all the lovely messages" she received from listeners.

Eating invasive crayfish could prevent river damage

Andrew Leech catches North American signal crayfish from the River Kennet

A man who harvests an invasive species of crayfish thinks eating them could prevent damage to rivers.

Andrew Leech catches North American signal crayfish from the River Kennet in Thatcham.

But a law change by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) means he can no longer sell live crayfish.

Leisure centre to get £4.6m major revamp

Top-of-the-range equipment will be added to the gym, the council said

A leisure centre is set to undergo a multimillion-pound refurbishment.

The revamp of Northcroft Leisure Centre in Newbury, Berkshire, is expected to cost about £4.6m.

Funded by West Berkshire Council, changes will include a larger gym, a new cycle studio and a cafe.

Force rejecting more potential police officers

Thames Valley Police employs about 5,000 police officers

Thames Valley Police (TVP) said it rejected nearly a fifth more potential officers in the last financial year than it did in the year before.

It said there was “change in risk appetite” after cases involving former Metropolitan Police officers Wayne Couzens and David Carrick, both jailed for life last year.

It also said the increased rejections could be attributed to “the quality of candidates” applying to join TVP.