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Russ the Saluki is lying down in front of a Christmas tree wearing a red Christmas jumper. He has golden fur. and he is wearing a leather collar and lead. The lead is being held by someone off camera. There are lots of presents under the tree behind Russ as well as a Santa sack.

Season's treatings - dogs set for Christmas party

The charity brings festive cheer for dogs who are without homes over the Christmas period.

A bird sits in a tree. It is silhouetted against a pink sky.

Berkshire's Big Picture: Sunday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

A large country house sits in the centre of the picture. The house has at least three floors with several pillars forming part of its front. It sits in parkland with several trees. The sky is overcast.

Berkshire's Big Picture: Saturday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

A garden lies in the centre of the picture with a vibrant green lawn laid out in squares. In the foreground, there are several shrubs and bushes with an ornate gate open on one side. In the background, you can make out the river with trees lining both banks.

Berkshire's Big Picture: Friday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

Suzy Sales in the kitchen wearing an apron and leaning over some pizzas as she continues to prepare them

Restaurant owner angry at increased water bills

Suzy Sales, in Newbury, says she is angry about "footing the bill" for mismanaged water firms.

A crowd of people sat around tables eating with people serving them food on the edges of the room

Soup kitchen 'crushed' by need for new home

Meryl Praill, from Newbury Soup Kitchen in Berkshire says it will need new storage space next year.

A wooden bridge straddles a narrow river. On either side, the river banks are covered in bushes with multi-coloured leaves and wildflowers.

Berkshire's Big Picture: Thursday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

A canal runs through the picture with several barges moored up on the right-hand side. There is a footpath and a lot of trees on the left-hand side of the canal. Overhead, the sky is a golden yellow colour as the sun sets.

Berkshire's Big Picture: Wednesday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

A dark purple sky over several buildings. One has a sign on that says 'Waterside Centre'. Within the sky there is also shades of pink.

Berkshire's Big Picture: Tuesday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.