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Police pause some speed enforcement cameras following incorrectly-issued tickets to motorists
Some enforcement cameras are set to be brought out of use temporarily, police have announced following discrepancies in traffic enforcement.
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Interactive Murder Trial returns for fourth season at Reading’s Hexagon
A POPULAR interactive court experience is returning for a fourth outing, including a date at Reading's Hexagon theatre next month.
Changes made to transformational project at prominent corner in Reading town centre
Changes have been made to a transformational project at a prominent corner site in Reading town centre.
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University of Reading climate education advocate receives OBE
A leading climate scientist from the University of Reading has received an OBE at a royal investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.
MP and Education Secretary visit Berkshire primary school to mark SEND funding announcement
The Secretary of State for Education has visited a Berkshire primary school alongside MP Olivia Bailey to mark the launch of a new £200m programme
Council tax to increase in Woodley to pay for town services
Council tax is set to increase in Woodley to pay for town services and community facilities.
FROM THE LEADER: Last chance to apply for postal votes
If you've previously voted by post, January 31st is a date you should have circled in your diary, because that is the deadline for reapplying
Reading charity helps families turn empty houses into homes
A Reading-based charity has been supporting vulnerable individuals and families for more than three decades by providing essential household items
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.
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
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'.