Fire cover hit by shortage of crews
A major shortage of retained (part‑time) firefighters in South Oxfordshire is leaving villages north of Reading with reduced fire cover. more...
Goring Henley Reading Evening PostPart-time firefighters needed
Goring Fire Station faces an uncertain future if it cannot recruit more part-time firefighters. more...
Goring Reading Evening PostTerry Letts is leaving to join the Suffolk fire service
After six years at Didcot Fire Station, Terry Letts, 40, is leaving to join the Suffolk fire service. Letts began his fire service career in 1963 in Northampton, moved to Oxfordshire in 1972 as a sub‑officer, and later became station officer at Didcot. more...
Didcot Reading Evening PostWallingford fire station danger
Wallingford’s fire station is at risk of closing because retirements and a lack of new recruits have left it short‑staffed. To tackle the problem, local firefighters will distribute inquiry cards to encourage more people to join as part‑time crew. more...
Wallingford Reading Evening PostLightning sets roof of bungalow on fire
Lightning set the root of a bungalow ablaze during a freak storm which hit the Wantage area of West Berkshire last night. more...
Faringdon Wantage Reading Evening Post