The M4 is closed eastbound in Berkshire following an accident involving a minibus and two lorries.

Police have closed the motorway between J14 (Hungerford) and J13 (Chieveley).

The air ambulance is en-route, with westbound traffic held to enable the ambulance to land on the carriageway.

Early reports suggest the eastbound carriageway could remain closed until evening rush hour.

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The Poole Pirates are British Speedway Champions for a tenth time.

They beat Kings Lynn 92-88 on aggregate after the Premiership final second leg.

After the race, promoter Matt Ford said he is putting the club up for sale.

He said he hopes to find a buyer before the start of the next campaign.

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Thames Valley Police has released CCTV images of two people they would like to speak to following a theft in Reading.

A 25-year-old woman had her car broken into in Churchward Walk, Reading, at around 15:40 BST on Tuesday 6 September.

Her handbag was taken from the car and a credit card from the bag was subsequently used by the offenders.

“We would like to speak to the individuals in the CCTV images as we believe they may have vital information about the theft," PC Mike Wray said.

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Courtney Jones, 26, died in hospital after he was found injured at a home in Hampshire.

Preparations get under way ahead of the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.

Environmental groups have urged World Sailing to "disassociate itself" from a plastics manufacturer.

Profiles of Princess Eugenie and her fiance Jack Brooksbank ahead of their wedding.

Poole Pirates owner Matt Ford puts the team up for sale despite them winning their eighth British title in 15 years.

We all know students like a good nap during the day, but for one building at the University of Reading, it's hibernating ladybirds that are having a doze.

The hot summer seems to have boosted the amount of Harlequin ladybirds, and now that temperatures are cooling, they're coming indoors.

These pictures were taking at the university's Lyle Building.

The number of cases of rogue traders targeting elderly people in West Berkshire, Wokingham and Bracknell has almost doubled.

More than 90 cases were reported in the six months since April, nearly twice as many as during the same period last year.

In that time, residents were duped out of more than £160,000.

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has described the Isle of Wight council's plans to change firefighters' shift patterns as detrimental to public safety.

The council says a new model could improve efficiency by increasing coverage at the busiest times, and would guarantee a minimum of 12 immediately available firefighters for 12 hours a day, every day.

The FBU say the changes are about saving money with no regard to public safety.

"While I recognise the FBU's concerns, I'm responsible for the safety of our firefighters and I will not put them at any increased risk," said Howard Watts, the Island's most senior fire officer.

"This move will not change our policy on the number of firefighters on fire engines."

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Fr William MacCurtain, now 84 and living in Bournemouth, says he "deeply regretted" his actions

It is thought seven tanks sank in Studland Bay, Dorset, during Exercise Smash in April 1944, killing six men.

Adam Thomas, 22, wore the hooded uniform of the group for a picture with his newborn, a court hears.

Hampshire left-arm seamer Chris Wood signs a new contract, keeping him at the Ageas Bowl until the end of 2020.

Workers at cable manufacturer Prysmian are holding a third day of strike action.

The walk-out by 160 staff in Eastleigh follows the rejection of a 2% pay offer.

The union Unite said the firm had been forced to reduce production by a third as a result of the action.

The firm said it was holding an "active conversation" with staff and it did not wish to comment further.

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As well as its benefits to physical fitness, for many people running is about mental wellbeing too.

During World Mental Health Week, England Athletics is working to inspire non-runners to dig out their trainers and get moving.

Mark Lygo, from Oxford, suffered mild depression and said running had saved him.

"I've had what I call black cloud days when I just wanted to draw the curtains and make every excuse not to do anything. But the important thing is just to get out and keep up the exercise.

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"There are times when it does you good to get out on your own and clear your head and there are other times when you need to be with positive like-minded people and conversations become therapeutic.

"That feel-good factor once you’ve gone out for a run is a good feeling.

"I’d like to think the last couple of years of depression, I’m on the up, and that is down to exercise, laughter and positive friends."

David Lomax, 83, is accused of forcing himself on a woman in 1978 at her home in Leeds.