The Reading Chronicle have rounded up some of the most important stories from the last week.

Here are a few of the most significant stories readers should be aware of:

1. Ultimatum issued to broadband companies causing ‘chaos’ on Oxford Road

Reading Chronicle: Ultimatum issued to utility companies causing ‘chaos’ on Oxford RoadUltimatum issued to utility companies causing ‘chaos’ on Oxford Road

'Chaos' on Oxford Road has prompted the Reading councillor for transport to issue an ultimatum to the companies responsible.

Traffic has been stalled for weeks by Instalcom laying broadband cables for City Fibre across several areas around Reading.

Read the full story here.

2. Dad’s anger at Deliveroo riders 'using disabled bay like car park’

Reading Chronicle: Delivery bikes photographed by John Lyttle, right, using the disabled bay to collect foodDelivery bikes photographed by John Lyttle, right, using the disabled bay to collect food

A 74-year-old man with a physical disability told of his anger at delivery drivers using a disabled parking bay in Reading illegally.

Since John Lyttle was hit by a bus while working on a public highway, he hasn’t been able to walk further than short distances.

Read on here.

3. Off-duty nurses and unknown man save life of Reading teacher after cardiac arrest while running

Reading Chronicle: From left to right: Peter Finnan and his partner of 11 years Guy Vickers-Jones, who remains in intensive care following a heart attack in SeptemberFrom left to right: Peter Finnan and his partner of 11 years Guy Vickers-Jones, who remains in intensive care following a heart attack in September

The family of a secondary school teacher is appealing to find the good Samaritan who “saved his life”.

Guy Vickers-Jones, 43, suffered a cardiac arrest while out running on September 29 and has remained in intensive care ever since with possible brain damage.

Read the full story here.

4. Woman lost 'everything' in devastating Oxford Road fire

Reading Chronicle: Woman lost her 'personal memories' in devastating fireWoman lost her 'personal memories' in devastating fire

The occupant of the house destroyed by ‘crazy’ flames in a devastating fire has lost ‘everything’.

Firefighters put out the blaze which ripped through the Oxford Road home late at night on Tuesday, October 19.

Read more here.

5. Covid cases in Reading rise sharply 

Reading Chronicle: Covid cases spiking in ReadingCovid cases spiking in Reading

New cases of Covid-19 are rising sharply in Reading according to the most recent data released by Public Health England.

Read more here.

There were 66 per cent more infections on October 11 (136) than there were on October 10 (82).