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Drugs, weapon and e-bikes seized in Police raid at property in Southcote, Reading

Drugs, a weapon and 11 electric bikes have been seized during a police raid at a property in Southcote, Reaidng.

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Woman sentenced for manslaughter of boy in Berkshire

A woman has been sentenced to a hospital order under the mental health act after a Police investigation into the death of a young boy in Berkshire.

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Local journalism value celebrated as former Wokingham Today and Reading Today editor receives honorary degree

A journalist who founded two independent local newspapers has received an honorary degree from the University of Reading.

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Dragons’ Den twins from Berkshire win Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Twin brothers Luke and Owen Buckmaster, founders of the fast-growing pizza brand Doughboys Pizza, have been named Young Entrepreneurs of the Year

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Student and election candidate from Reading speaks at Your Party conference

A student and former general election candidate from Reading spoke at the very first Your Party conference.

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Speed bumps and 20mph limit coming to this road in Reading soon

Speed bumps and a 20mph limit will be coming to a much-travelled route in Reading in the coming weeks.

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FROM THE LEADER: More people taking to public transport in Reading

Keeping people moving around major towns and cities is always a challenge and it is particularly difficult in places like Reading

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‘Violent outburst’ lands IT specialist back in jail after Reading assault

An IT specialist has been jailed for 20 months after admitting an assault that left a man injured in Reading.

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Berkshire man sentenced for stalking and voyeurism

A Berkshire man has been sentenced to prison following a Thames Valley Police investigation into stalking and voyeurism offences in Slough.

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Glow ride shines light on women’s winter cycling fears in Reading

A line of bikes wrapped in fairy lights rolled out from Reading Bicycle Hub on a Saturday night.

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FROM THE VICE CHANCELLOR: The human cost of housing insecurity

As we approach Christmas, many of us look forward to gathering with loved ones at home.

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Reading among the UK’s most generous places of 2025

Reading has been named the fifth most generous place in the UK, according to charity donation data from 2025.

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Children’s rights expert from University of Reading questions Australia’s teen social media ban

An expert on children's rights from the University of Reading says Australia's teen social media ban misplaces blame on young people

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REVIEW: Bagaara, Shinfield – A feast for the senses

As a self-confessed curry connoisseur, I'm always on the lookout for restaurants that serve authentic, flavour-packed Indian cuisine

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One arrested following assault with a bladed article in Reading shopping centre

Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident of assault, attempted grievous bodily harm, and shoplifting in central Reading.

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Council awarded fire service’s inaugural Partnership of the Year Award

Reading Borough Council has been awarded Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service's first Partnership of the Year Award

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NHS reinstates masks in hospitals as national flu spike sees cases in South East double in a week

The NHS says hospitalisations for flu in the South East have more than doubled in the last week, as cases continue to rise across the country.

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M4 slip road near Heathrow Airport closed due to 'vehicle fire'

Heavy delays are forming just outside Heathrow Airport on the M4 due to a 'vehicle fire'.

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Student at a Reading college given prestigious award for ‘lifelong’ dedication to education

Rasha Mustafa, who attends New Directions College, has been awarded the Learner Award at the Ascentis 50th Anniversary Lifetime Learning Awards.

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Christmas paper: what can and can’t be recycled?

Do the scrunch test to find out