Delivery driver Scott Dickens has decorated his van with 6,000 flashing lights and a 7ft dinosaur to help spread a little bit of festive cheer.

The magical Christmas camper van delivering joy to Berkshire

Princess Green, who had an emergency blood transfusion while giving birth, is encouraging more people to step forward and donate.

Princess’ story: How blood donors saved my life

Learner drivers in one town in the South are facing a wait time of up to 12 months for a driving test.

How long is the wait at your local driving test centre?

Little Louis Illsley couldn't wait for his parents to reach hospital and was delivered by his dad with the help of carers at Bagshot Gardens Care Home.

Baby born in care home car park reunited with staff and residents

The library contains around 700 books for both adults and children and offers refugees a sense of connection to their homeland.

The UK's first Ukrainian library opens in the South 

81-year-old Valerie Horwood, from Fleet, was conned out of her live savings after a fraudster pretended to be a friend in need.

Pensioner 'devastated' after losing £140,000 in supermarket gift card scam

The Berkshire Animal Connection Centre, based in Swallowfield, needs to vacate the barn that is home to some of its equines.

Animal sanctuary which cares for abandoned horses appeals for public's help

Villagers in Sutton Courtenay, South Oxfordshire say they can't open their windows because of the bad smell which has been lingering for months.

Residents kick up a stink over 'disgusting' smell plaguing their village

Julia Waters says the report fails to ask key questions about what Reading Borough Council could have done to support her sister better.

Sister of headteacher who took her own life says review a 'missed opportunity'

Matt Richardson and Bill Pollard are pedalling to the French capital to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Support.

Ooh La La! Henley duo to ride penny farthings to Paris 

Sheldon Lewcock, 19, died following a collision on Pierces Hill in Tilehurst, Reading on August 4, 2022.

Teenager guilty of manslaughter after 'feud' led to head-on crash

File photo. Lord Peter Mandelson pictured in July 2023.

ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston explains how Lord Peter Mandelson might yet not be packing his bags for Washington DC.

Why Washington could reject Mandelson as Britain's next US ambassador

ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston breaks down potentially the most important diplomatic decision Starmer will ever make. 

Was PM blindsided by Mandelson reaction or did he hope to weather the storm?

Ruth Jones and James Corden attend a BBC launch event for Gavin and Stacey: The Finale, at Ham Yard Hotel in London. Picture date: Wednesday December 18, 2024. 

After the show's 2019 Christmas special ended on a cliffhanger, with a marriage proposal, viewers will hopefully get an answer on Christmas Day.

James Corden and Ruth Jones to give Gavin & Stacey ‘lovely’ send off

ITV News' Robert Peston looks at why the prime minister has given Lord Mandelson the UK's top diplomatic job to the US and what risks are involved

Why Starmer picked Mandelson for Washington

File photo dated 02/02/24 of Lord Peter Mandelson at St Mary the Virgin church in Primrose Hill, north west London. The UK needs to transform itself into a high investment economy to shift out of its low growth "doom loop", Lord Peter Mandelson claims, adding that he will will hit out at "persistent underinvestment". Issue date: Thursday October 10, 2024.

The Labour peer and former 'spin doctor' to Tony Blair would replace Karen Pierce, who has served as ambassador to the US since 2020. 

Peter Mandelson expected to be made Britain's new ambassador to US

The Queen's longtime hairdresser has spoken to ITV News about her decades-lasting friendship with Her Majesty.

Royal warrant for the long-serving hairdresser to the Queen

ITV News' Chloe Keedy reports from Avignon, France, after attending the sentencing of Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband and 50 other men in the mass rape trial.

Gisele Pelicot calmly faced the unimaginable in court for the final time

ITV News' Steve Scott speaks to Lord Seb Coe, one of seven candidates vying to become IOC president, about how the Olympic games could shape up. 

Mel Bloor

Reporter, ITV News Meridian