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New Popeyes in Reading applies to sell food until 5am
A new American fast food chicken restaurant in Reading could keep on selling food and drinks until 5am in the near future.
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Reading planning round-up: Conversion of former hotel into flats refused
The conversion of a former pub and hotel into new flats heading out of Reading has been rejected.
Wokingham Boxing Academy gains England Boxing Affiliation
A Wokingham gym has been officially recognised by England Boxing, marking a significant step in its development
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Fears raised over parking fee hikes and charges at free car parks in Woodley and Shinfield
Fears raised over parking fee hikes and charges at free car parks in Woodley and the neighbouring towns and villages.
Broad Street Mall raises £15,000 for The Royal British Legion through Poppy Appeal support
Broad Street Mall has announced that this year's Poppy Appeal has raised £15,000, thanks to the generosity of shoppers, volunteers, and the community
NHS increasing GP flexibility through online consultation rollout
NHS patients across the South East now have more flexible ways to contact their GP amid the roll-out of online consultation services
Reading Borough Council is ‘trashing the environment’ claims Green Party
Reading Borough Council is 'trashing the environment' by falling behind on its climate action goals, according to the Green Party.
Benefact Group seeking charity nominations for 12 Days of Giving Christmas funding boost
Benefact Group's Movement for Good Awards is seeking recipients for its £120,000 12 Days of Giving Christmas charity giveaway campaign
FROM THE LEADER: Introducing the new digital visitor parking permits
Residents' permit parking was introduced in Reading almost 50 years ago.
Two men given major prison sentences following robbery and weapons offences, including violent break in of Tilehurst home
Two men have been sentenced to more than ten years in prison each for a string of weapons offences and robbery offences in Reading.
Live updates: Traffic chaos in Reading as police close A33
There are significant traffic delays in Reading town centre with the A33 closed by police following a crash
Shoplifting suspect arrested and off to prison after tip from good Samaritan
The suspect was quickly apprehended after a tip off from the public
Residents concerned people are 'gaining access and sleeping inside'
Thames Valley Police were on patrol in the town centre in response to multiple reports from residents
Council formally submits government bid to keep Tilehurst wards from potential new ‘Ridgeway’ authority
Reading Borough Council's proposal to keep all three of the Tilehurst wards in Berkshire has been formally submitted to the government.
Programme aimed at helping international students at Uni of Reading wins national award
The Uni of Reading's English Conversation Cafes scheme has won the Outstanding Student Support Award at the #WeAreInternational Awards this year
Firefighters tackle bedroom blaze in town centre
Fire crews rushed to the scene of a bedroom fire near the River Kennet
EV chargers reinstated at stadium after cable theft
InstaVolt has restored its ultra-rapid charging site at SCL Stadium in Reading to full operation following a cable theft at the site.
Blandy & Blandy advises on sale of Photon Energy
Law firm Blandy & Blandy has advised on the sale of Reading-based Photon Energy Limited.
Reading Abbey Rotary Club donates proceeds to Jamaica in wake of Hurricane Melissa
Money donated by the people of the town to Rotary Club of Reading Abbey has been used to help out in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa.
Bath Road collision leaves motorbike rider with broken arm
Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following a road traffic collision in Calcot which left a motorcyclist hospitalised