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Concern as urgent search for man missing for almost a week launched

Thames Valley Police has said it is "very concerned" as they launch a manhunt for an Oxford man who has been missing for almost a week.

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Police hunt man after child seriously injured in hit-and-run incident in Earley

Police have launched an urgent appeal to trace a man wanted in connection with a serious hit-and-run collision that left a child with serious injuries

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Child seriously injured after van crashes into metal barriers

A child has been seriously injured in a collision involving a van.

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Police looking for man after child involved in crash left with life-changing injuries

Police are searching for a man in connection with a serious crash that left a child with life-changing injuries.

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Virgin Money transfers to Nationwide accounts, cards, and savings explained

Millions of Virgin Money customers will officially move to Nationwide in April. Here’s what stays the same and what changes.

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Trips cancelled as UK travel company goes into liquidation

An Oxfordshire-based UK travel firm has gone into liquidation, according to Companies House records.

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The Borough, Panic Shack, and Dan le Sac among first slew of names announced for Are You Listening? Festival

Are You Listening? Festival has named 20 artists, including The Borough and Dan le Sac who will be taking to the stage when the event returns in May.

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Entry banned to Berks property amid criminal behaviour and disorder fears

Entry to a Thatcham property has been banned for three months amid fears about criminal behaviour, nuisance and disorder.

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Tragedy in Reading: Woman living in tent dies despite emergency care

A woman who was found seriously ill in a tent in Broad Street, Reading, has died in hospital, police have confirmed

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Alison’s winning short story is literary gold

Thames Valley Writers Circle celebrates its winning authors

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Pick up a painting in Pangbourne next week

Rotary Club art exhibition will be a visual fundraiser

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RaW Sounds Today: Solar Culture, SYT, Rila’s Edge

Jack Daynes is clearly a talented musician. As well as his own solo music and shows, he is an excellent drummer playing in top tours

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'She was the nicest person': Man heartbroken after woman dies in Broad Street tragedy

The woman who died after sleeping rough in a tent in Reading was a "firecracker" and "one of the kindest people", according to a close friend

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Bridge damaged by lorry reopens following repairs

The bridge has re-opened with temporary traffic lights in place

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In the Dock: Latest court results from Reading Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts.

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Major emergency response as ‘serious incident’ shuts down Rushey Way in Earley

major emergency response has been launched after a serious incident led to the closure of Rushey Way in Earley.

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Serious incident in Earley - live updates

Police are investigating a serious incident on Rushey Way in Earley near Hillside Primary School

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PICTURED: New home for iconic Cartwheeling Boys sculpture on council's £8m building

The much-loved Cartwheeling Boys sculpture now has a new home - on the side of Reading Borough Council's new £8million building.

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Police close road after crash, warning people to avoid the area

Police have closed a road in Earley, Reading, following a crash

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Update after bomb squad called to incident at building site

Police have issued an update after a bomb squad was called to a building site near West Berkshire.