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Calls for more to be done about drivers 'flying down' a main road
A councillor has claimed that drivers have been seen 'flying down' one of the main roads in the area amid calls for more to be done to tackle speeding.
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Flood warnings issued for Reading, Wargrave, Thatcham and Calcot
There are currently several active flood alerts in place in and around Reading today as water levels remain high and rain is expected overnight.
Reading Buses welcomes new Engineering Director Tom Ranson to board of directors
Reading Buses has announced the appointment of Mr Ranson after nearly five years as Head of Engineering at the company
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Serious road collision leaves man in his 60s hospitalised with serious injuries
Police are appealing for witnesses a collision occurred involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at the junction of Highgrove Street on Friday
Uni of Reading launches Let’s Lift The Curfew running club as part of centenary celebrations
Let's Lift The Curfew aims to build confidence, fitness and community by bringing together women of all abilities for supportive group runs on campus.
NHS commits to 320,000 lives saved in cancer care through faster diagnosis, personalised care
Patients across the South East will be among those to benefit from faster diagnosis, earlier treatment and more personalised care, NHS leaders say.
Alarm over 'tent city' that has sprung up in Reading town centre
Alarm has been raised over a 'tent city' in Reading town centre amidst mounting evidence of people living in tents at a number of locations.
Reading School plans to 'prioritise' children from state primary schools
The headteacher claims students from independent primary schools will still have a "real opportunity"
Hundreds of residents get passport renewals at Indian community event - in pictures
A new community organisation has launched to serve and connect the Indian diaspora.
Person suffers face burns after huge industrial fire in Reading
A person suffered hand and facial burns after a fire ripped through an industrial estate in Reading.
Man, 60s, seriously injured after 'hit and run' in Reading
A man in his sixties has suffered serious injuries after a crash in Reading.
Council has sent eviction notices to 53 families in Homes for Reading properties
The council has sent eviction notices to 53 families in Reading who were tenants of a council-owned property company.
'Slow' motorway traffic after reported crash partially blocks M4
The M4 is partially blocked with slow traffic eastbound from J15 A419 Marlborough Road (Swindon East) to J14 A338 (Hungerford) after a crash.
Probe launched after male's racial slurs and stab threats at two boys
Probe has been launched after a male shouted racial slurs and threatened to stab two young boys between the Clock Tower and Aldi in Newbury.
Reading’s Rivermead Leisure Centre named among the UK’s finest
Reading's Rivermead Leisure Centre has been judged one of the best leisure facilities in the UK after receiving an Outstanding rating
Police crackdown on illegal e-scooters and e-bikes in school areas
Wokingham North police crack down on illegal e-scooter and e-bike use in Winnersh, Woodley and Earley during school times, seizing two e-scooters.
In pictures: Vigil held in town centre for thousands killed in Iran
The grim details of the crackdown, which was obscured behind an internet blackout across Iran, are still emerging
Buildings destroyed as '80 firefighters' tackle blaze at industrial site - live
Firefighters are at the scene of an industrial fire in Reading after more than 20 fire engines were called last night.
One of the UK's largest nursery groups launches first aid partnership
Partou, which operates numerous settings across the South East including Children’s House Day Nursery and Pre-school in Binfield, has appointed Tigerlily Training as its first aid partner.
M4 Smart Motorway was 'non functioning' when passenger died in car crash
Passenger dies after van hits broken-down Nissan Micra on non-functioning smart motorway M4 between junctions 11 and 12. Reading Crown Court hears details.