The proportion of infants in Reading who were breastfed at least some of the time last year has increased, new figures suggest. Meanwhile, breastfeeding rates across England hit a record high. The ...

Smoking rates have fallen below 10 per cent for the first time in Reading. The latest figures show that only 9.3 per cent of residents smoked in 2024, down from 11 per cent in 2023 and the lowest rate ...