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Cat rescue in Earley
The crew found a cat stuck in a vehicle engine bay, before safely rescuing it.
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Ambulance service declares critical incident in extreme heat
South Central Ambulance Service has declared a critical incident amid the extreme heatwave which is putting massive strain on the NHS.
Asylum seeker hotel in town centre set to reopen to regular paying guests
A historic hotel that has been used to house asylum seekers in Reading town centre is set to reopen to paying guests in the near future.
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Police threaten to seize vehicles as residents upset by 'revving' engines
Residents have spoken up about anti-social vehicle use at a sports ground in Thatcham, prompting increased police patrols
Will Thames Water introduce a hosepipe ban amid 'exceptional demand'?
Thames Water has said it is seeing "exceptionally high demand" for water as the heatwave continues.
Police partially seal off house to 'protect' tenant and deter drug use
Police have secured a partial closure order for an address in Newbury
Thief arrested for nicking goods worth £114
Police carried out an operation to tackle shoplifting in Newbury on Thursday, June 25
Teen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Reading
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Homes in West Berkshire could face strong sewage smells this month
Sewage odours could cause concern for homeowners in the coming weeks as hot weather increases the risk of unpleasant smells.
Police respond to incident in Reading property - as it happened
Police are responding to an incident in Cranbury Road, Reading
Bank shuts down all new mortgage deals after 188 years from next week
Nationwide, which Clydesdale Bank earlier this year, announced the move on June 24
'Surge in mosquitoes' could hit the UK soon as warning over bites issued
Wet and warm weather could trigger a surge in mosquito activity across the UK, experts have warned.
Severe delays on Central and Elizabeth Lines due to fire alert and extreme weather
There are severe delays on the Central Line due to a fire alert.
Meeting over bus service due to be cancelled in weeks postponed
A meeting organised for residents to raise questions about the upcoming cancellation of a bus service has been postponed due to the heatwave.
Over 100 people in Reading lose power during extreme heatwave- recap
Over 100 people were left without electricity in a series of power cuts across Reading
Dr Bike touring Reading to help get cyclists back on two wheels
Dr Bike is touring around Reading to give people the opportunity to drop by with their cycles for a free check-up close to home.
Celebrated local venue announces reopening date after licensing closure
After it was announced last week that it would be cleared to reopen, Reading Biscuit Factory has announced when its doors will be open once again.
Reading’s replica of the Bayeaux Tapestry celebrates 140 years
The only full-scale replica of the Norman Bayeux Tapestry, Britain's Bayeux Tapestry, celebrates 140 years since its creation this week.
Police launch pilot scheme to bring domestic abuse specialists into contact centres
A new pilot has been launched which sees domestic abuse specialists embedded in police contact centres to help victims of domestic abuse.
£255,000 fund to help Berkshire schools go fully phone-free
Secondary schools across Berkshire are set to benefit from a share of £255,000 in new funding aimed at helping them become fully mobile phone free.