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I guess you can call it a 'not-ctopus'?

A 300‑million‑year‑old fossil, previously thought to be the remains of the world's oldest octopus, has been identified as a different animal.

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The King speaks to Dame Judi Dench, while Stanley Tucci looks on, at Windsor Castle

King greets stars at Windsor Castle's first film premiere

Dame Judi Dench, Benedict Cumberbatch and Kate Winslet were among the actors at the premiere.

Picture of Noel Hunt with his left hand stretched out.

Noel Hunt sacked by Reading FC

BBC Radio Berkshire's sports editor Tim Dellor discusses Noel Hunt's sacking and who might follow.

Rob Couhig sat smiling in the stands.

Do Reading FC need to be more ruthless?

Rob Couhig talks to BBC South's sports editor, Lewis Coombes.

Children with hands up in a school classroom

Ofsted boss quizzed on one-word school judgements

The head of Ofsted in the south-east answered questions about the schools inspectorate.

Gas canister CCTV

Watch: Refuse workers dodge exploding gas canister

The canister can be seen flying out of the back of a waste lorry after being crushed.

Oxford United players

Footballers fitted for play-off final Wembley suits

Oxford United's squad are seen getting ready for Sunday's crucial match against Bolton Wanderers.

Adam Garrett

Driver falls out of pub before hitting pedestrians

Adam Garrett has been jailed for four years after causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

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DJ Tony Blackburn says goodbye to BBC local radio

The 81-year-old ends his show covering BBC Radio Berkshire, BBC Radio Oxford and BBC Radio Solent.

Two women cycling around a round about on dashcam

Cyclist crash dashcam footage released by police

A man has been jailed for careless driving after the two cyclists suffered life-changing injuries.

Car crash into Windsor Castle

Video shows Windsor Castle car crash

A crash involving two vehicles and two pedestrians happened on Tuesday morning outside Windsor Castle.

Ronnie Kray

Kray twin says crime brings 'life of misery'

Recordings uncovered of Ronnie Kray from inside Broadmoor reflecting on time in hospital.

Police activity on a road in Reading

Video shows scene of cyclist murder investigation

Police and forensic officers were on the scene at Addington Road on Thursday morning.

Video captures former British gymnast Lucie Colebeck set a handspring world record in a break from performing with Cirque du Soleil.

Watch: Cirque star flips into the record books

Video captures former British gymnast Lucie Colebeck set a handspring world record in a break from performing with Cirque du Soleil.

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Sixth former describes life taking 28 A-Levels

Mahnoor Cheema, 17, says she still has spare time despite the number of subjects she studies.

Liz Bentley standing next to the River Thames in a green coat

Watch: Thames Valley floods explained in 60 seconds

Meteorologist Prof Liz Bentley explains how climate change is impacting flooding.

Luke Humphries parents

'It's a dream come true' say champion's parents

The mum and dad of PDC World Darts Champion Luke Humphries describe their feelings after his win.

Slough Town FC player Josh Jackman with Roseanne in team line up

Slough Town FC supports mascot with autism

The clubs captain Josh Jackman wore ear defenders in solidarity with young fan Roseanne.

Glen Edwards

Crane operator says he does not feel like hero

Glen Edwards was operating the crane that helped rescue a man on the roof of a burning building.

Man next to fire on roof

Watch: Dramatic video shows rooftop fire rescue

Footage shared on social media shows a worker being rescued from a roof next to a burning building.

Fire in Reading

Watch: Fire crews tackle large fire in town centre

Video shows smoke billowing from a high-rise building in the centre of Reading as fire crews rush to the scene.