Katie Waple

England, Witney

Broadcast Journalist at BBC Radio Oxford

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Royal Berkshire Hospital set to make job cuts

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Katie Waple

Image source, PA MediaImage caption, The Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH) is planning to launch a "mutually agreed resignation scheme"A hospital in Reading is looking to make job cuts in a bid to save money. The Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH) is planning to launch a "mutually agreed resignation scheme" in order to achieve "financial stability". In a statement it said patient care would not be "compromised" and it was still committed to delivering "safe and high quality care".
Royal Berkshire Hospital set to make job cuts

1 week ago | bbc.com | Katie Waple

A hospital in Reading is looking to make job cuts in a bid to save money. The Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH) is planning to launch a "mutually agreed resignation scheme" in order to achieve "financial stability". The trust that runs the hospital has not confirmed the number of job losses it is seeking to make, but it follows similar announcements at other NHS bodies across England.
Berkshire fitness instructors encourage women to lift weights

1 week ago | bbc.com | Katie Waple

Two fitness instructors say they're honoured to have been recognised for the special haven they've created for women wanting to get fitter and stronger. Natalie Higley and Nicky Stevens, from Caversham, previously worked in beauty and finance, have set up the Strong Women's Club, after they bonded over a kettlebell class back in 2018. The club has won in the "Fitness and Sport" category in the Small Business Awards.
Windsor pub gets students to run bar to help keep it open

1 week ago | bbc.com | Katie Waple

The Green Room FoundationAs pubs look to become more creative in a bid to stay open, one owner has welcomed students in to run his bar and kitchen, once a week. The Swan in Windsor is a community-owned pub run by Mickey Foden-Andrews who says staff have to think "outside the box" to keep the pub running. It comes after analysis of government figures by the property data company Altus Group showed more than one pub a day closed its doors for good in the UK in 2024.
Coroner concerns over Reading woman's death after 111 call

1 week ago | bbc.com | Katie Waple

An ambulance service has changed its call procedures after the death of a woman in her 80s who called 111 and said she was unable to move from her chair. Sandra Millard, 81, from Southcote Lane, Reading, was suffering from sepsis, infected leg ulcers as well as heart and kidney disease in May 2024. Corner Robert Simpson said after her initial call a clinician tried to call her back four times, but Ms Millard's phone was engaged and no ambulance was sent.
Breast cancer pill 'step forward', say Berkshire survivors

1 week ago | bbc.com | Katie Waple

Breast cancer pill 'step in the right direction' Walk the WalkNina Barough fought breast cancer 30 years ago and says the new pill is "heartwarming" newsTwo women who had breast cancer say a new pill which helps reduce its spread is a "step in the right direction". Nina Barough, from Wokingham, who founded breast cancer charity Walk the Walk and Samina Hussain who runs Slough-based charity Sakoon Through Cancer said it was "heartwarming and joyful" news.
Man's cycling challenge with multiple sclerosis

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Katie Waple

Allen SinclairBBC News, BerkshireA man with multiple sclerosis (MS) is about to undertake a feat of physical and mental endurance. Dominic Shadbolt, 53, from Wallingford, Oxfordshire is planning to ride a specially adapted road bike 8,000 km (5,000 miles) across Canada. He is due to set off next month and is aiming to raise both awareness and a million dollars for research and support for the condition.
Bournemouth Writing Festival to host first naked session

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Katie Waple

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The ticket-only event was organised in partnership with British NaturismAspiring writers are being urged to "strip off to get inspired", following in the footsteps of authors like Victor Hugo, Agatha Christie and Ian Fleming. Bournemouth Writing Festival, which runs from 25 to 27 April, has announced it will be offering its first naked writing workshop.
Bournemouth Writing Festival

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Katie Waple

Writing festival set to host first naked workshopBournemouth Writing FestivalBournemouth Writing Festival runs from 25 to 27 AprilAspiring writers are being urged to "strip off to get inspired", following in the footsteps of authors like Victor Hugo, Agatha Christie and Ian Fleming. Bournemouth Writing Festival, which runs from 25 to 27 April, has announced it will be offering its first naked writing workshop.
Weymouth palm trees saved from composting after outcry

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Katie Waple

Image caption, The two trees will be relocated and replacedTwo palm trees on a seafront in Dorset have been saved from the chop after complaints from campaigners. They had been installed on Weymouth's esplanade in the run-up to the 2012 Olympic sailing events in the town but were only meant to be temporary. Weymouth Town Council proposed removing the two largest ones and replacing them with smaller varieties, as they were "causing structural damage to the promenade".