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Serving Thames Valley Police officer charged with rape and sexual assault
A serving officer based at Reading police station has been charged with rape and sexual assault.
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Police appeal for help after Forbury incident
The appeal follows an incident of outraging public decency in Reading.
Free knickers for Reading Uni freshers
Students invited to pick up a pair at the fair
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Lectures to mark 900 years of Reading School
The free public lectures will explore the school's remarkable history.
Strong results for Knights
The firm has published its results for the 2025 financial year.
Firearms officers for Trump visit to Berkshire
The force has a comprehensive security operation to ensure the safety of all involved.
Caversham Horticultural show: hard work led to success, despite hot dry summer
Gardeners encouraged by record number of high quality entrants this year
Extinction Rebellion protesters stage ‘die in’ at Barclays Bank in Reading
Protesters from Extinction Rebellion performed a 'die-in' at Barclays Bank in Reading to link fossil fuel funding to climate change and global deaths
Local Reading man lands lucrative Lottery luck
A semi-retired man from the Reading area has scooped £1,000,000 in the EuroMillions Millionaire Maker draw on Friday 23 May
Wokingham child recognised at Inspire Awards 2025: Young stars honoured at Scottish Parliament
A youngster from Wokingham, Aadya Kumar, has received the Shakuntala Devi Mantri Exceptional Award at the Inspire Awards 2025
Plan to convert offices near Reading station into court given go ahead
A plan to convert offices near Reading town centre into a court has been given the go-ahead.
The Curious Academy awarded outstanding in first Ofsted inspection
The Curious Academy has been awarded Outstanding across every category in its first Ofsted inspection
The Curious Academy awarded outstanding in first Ofsted inspection
The Curious Academy has been awarded Outstanding across every category in its first Ofsted inspection
The Curious Academy awarded outstanding in first Ofsted inspection
The Curious Academy has been awarded Outstanding across every category in its first Ofsted inspection
‘Inadequate’ school that faced protest under new leadership
A secondary school on the outskirts of Reading that was rated 'Inadequate' has been taken over by a new educational trust.
Search for new postmaster and location after Caversham Post Office closes down
A search is on for a manager to run a post office in Caversham following a recent closure.
Decision due on handing over Broad Street Mall car park to developer
A decision is due on whether the car park at one of the biggest shopping centres in Reading will be sold off to its owner and developer.
Progress for new fashion store set to open at retail park in Reading before Christmas
Progress is being made on the construction of a new fashion store that is set to open at a busy retail park in Reading before Christmas.
FROM THE VICE CHANCELLOR: Anticipation ahead of return of academic year
Walking across campus this week, I can feel the anticipation building. Soon our students will be unpacking bags
Issues found with Reading council imposed driving restrictions at THESE locations
Issues have been found with driving and parking restrictions that have been imposed throughout Reading.