BerkshireTimes.co.uk is a digital news platform serving Berkshire's communities. Operating as a remote-working newsroom, the team provides local coverage from breaking news to lifestyle features. The outlet covers stories across Reading, Newbury, and Maidenhead, maintaining strong connections with the community while delivering timely and relevant local journalism.
Meet our management team..
David Preston, editor-in-chief of BerkshireTimes.co.uk, is a seasoned digital media professional, with a journalistic flair, who expertly navigates the complex landscape of modern journalism. From his home office in Caversham, he leads a dynamic team of journalists, editors, and digital content creators, ensuring the region's most comprehensive and timely news coverage.
With over two decades of journalistic experience, David has a razor-sharp instinct for breaking news and emerging stories.
Despite working remotely, David maintains rigorous communication through strategic virtual meetings, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritises accuracy, speed, and journalistic integrity.
Margaret "Meg" Chen is a dynamic technology professional who serves as the technical backbone of her organisation's digital presence. With a perpetual cup of coffee as her constant companion, she manages the website's technical infrastructure from her converted loft space, transforming the area into a high-tech command centre.
Renowned for her exceptional problem-solving skills, Meg excels at maintaining website stability during high-pressure breaking news situations.
A seasoned tech professional, Meg combines deep technical knowledge with strategic thinking, keeping the website running efficiently and effectively.
Sarah's workspace reflects her professional approach: clean, organised, and technologically optimised, with multiple screens displaying real-time social media analytics, content calendars, and trending topics. Despite her youth, Sarah brings a professional maturity to her role, understanding the nuanced art of digital communication and brand representation.
Her responsibilities extend beyond mere posting, encompassing comprehensive social media management—from content creation and audience engagement to performance tracking and strategic planning.
Beyond our core team of dedicated professionals, BerkshireTimes.co.uk maintains a robust network of skilled freelance journalists, contributors, and technical specialists. These experienced professionals provide essential support during peak news periods, breaking stories, and specialised reporting, ensuring our ability to deliver comprehensive, timely, and high-quality journalism across various platforms.
Our ad-hoc team comprises local reporters, subject matter experts, and multimedia content creators who bring diverse perspectives and deep community connections to our reporting. This flexible approach allows us to maintain editorial agility while upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity and local news coverage.
By strategically complementing our full-time staff with carefully selected professional contributors, BerkshireTimes.co.uk remains committed to providing the Berkshire community with accurate, timely, and meaningful news coverage.
