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Police hunt witness after woman injured in shocking underpass incident in Reading
Police are appealing to trace a specific witness following an attempted robbery in Reading in which a woman was injured.
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Indian restaurant in East Reading re-opens after being forced to close temporarily due to hygiene concerns
An Indian cuisine restaurant and takeaway in Reading has been forced to close temporarily due to hygiene concerns.
Trampoline park in Reading offers £3 sessions to support Barnardo’s on Blue Monday
Trampoline park operator Oxygen Activeplay has teamed up with children's charity Barnardo's to offer discounted play sessions across the UK
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More than £1,000 raised at Reading charity church service for Jamaica hurricane relief
More than £1,000 was donated at a charity church service in Reading to raise money for hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica.
Whitley convenience store can keep on selling alcohol until midnight
A convenience store in Whitley has been given permission to keep on selling alcohol until midnight on weekends.
Former beautician launches oven cleaning business in Caversham
A former beautician from Reading has launched a new oven cleaning business in Caversham after changing careers to work in the family trade sector.
Westminster Diary – MP Matt Rodda: An exciting start to 2026 for Reading
The beginning of a New Year is a hopeful time where we can all look ahead and set our ambitions for the year to come.
Reason revealed why TGI Fridays restaurants in Reading have closed down
Both of the TGI Fridays restaurants in Reading have now closed following ongoing troubles for the American diner chain.
Man jailed for running ‘sophisticated’ cannabis grow at property in Reading
A man has been jailed for more than two years after police uncovered a large-scale cannabis-growing operation at a property in Reading.
Latest on what is happening at Reading Prison site two years on from purchase
The early planning stages to transform Reading Prison into a cultural hub are in progress two years after it was purchased by a Chinese billionaire.
Cocktail bar in Reading town centre wins permission for later hours
A cocktail bar in Reading town centre has won permission to stay open until 3am each night.
Main road in Woodley will get 20mph speed limit to make it safer for ‘vulnerable road users’
A main road in Woodley will be getting a new 20mph speed limit to make it safer for 'vulnerable road users'.
Police search for brave mystery hero who intervened in 'violent struggle'
He stepped in to help officers in a 'violent struggle with suspects'
Elderly pedestrian hospitalised after collision with car
Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident on Enborne Road, near Enborne Grove
A34 crash: pictures show lorry crash aftermath as recovery teams struggle
Pictures show the extremely challenging operation facing National Highways recovery teams on the major A-road
Reading Borough Council commends residents on uptake of changes to waste disposal
Figures show Reading's kerbside food waste collection volumes improved by 19% and recycling by 17% over the festive season
Residents and businesses urged to donate clothing to keep people in need warm this winter
Reading's Winter Warmer programme is inviting residents and businesses to donate warm clothing and help make a real difference to people in need
A34 partially closed after lorry crash damages road - live updates
Several lanes are closed on the A34 after an overnight crash involving three lorries
Love Your Cervix: NHS encourages cervical screening during Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
The NHS in the South East is calling on women aged 25?64 to book their cervical screening during Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
Woman fundraises tens of thousands to try to keep 'best mate' horse
A woman has fundraised nearly £60,000 to keep her 'best mate' horse she has ridden for over five years.