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Council to seek boundary changes between Reading and West Berkshire
Reading Borough Council has announced its intentions to make a formal request for a change to the boundary between Reading and West Berkshire.
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Man from Reading arrested after teen dies in road collision
A man in his late teens from Reading has died after being involved in a road traffic collision in Reading.
South Central Ambulance Service issues advice amid heatwave
SCAS has laid out advice to the public for how to stay safe in the heat as the third heat wave of the summer
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Offices for major global fighter jet officially opened in Reading
The offices for a major new global fighter jet have been officially opened in Reading.
Children enjoy arts and crafts and special Princess visit at community space
Children enjoyed arts and crafts, and a special visit from a princess at a summer party that brought members of different communities
Volunteers get rid of tonnes of waste at litter pick in West Reading
Volunteers recently got rid of tonnes of waste as part of their ongoing clamp down on flytipping and littering in their neighbourhood in West Reading
Debate over tree planting as improvements are due for Reading council houses
A debate over tree planting took place as councillors discussed improvements that are due at a council housing estate in Reading.
An afternoon of stalls and sideshows, tea, fun and music for all in Caversham
An afternoon of stalls and sideshows, tea, fun and music for all in Caversham
Emergency services declare major incident as fire breaks out in Newbury
Thames Valley Police has announced that a large fire has broken out in woodland along Monks Lane, near the A339, behind Newbury College.
Man jailed for dealing Class A drugs in Reading
A man has been jailed for three years and eight months after being involved in Class A drug supply in Reading.
New skate park ‘drops in’ to Whitley
The John Rabson's Recreation Ground has seen the opening of new facilities for fans of skateboarding, BMX, scooters, and rollerblades.
PCC responds to Bracknell MP’s ‘deep disappointment’ at funding cuts for domestic abuse support services
The Police and Crime Commissioner has called for continued support and funding for victims' services following 'disappointment' over funding cuts.
Waterfest ‘as popular as ever’, welcoming around 11,000 people to the banks of the town’s canals
Reading Borough Council has said that last month's Waterfest proved as popular as ever, welcomed an estimated 11,000 people for its 36th iteration
Bluebird carer wins National Dementia Care Award
Homecare service celebrates KK's outstanding achievement
GWR: some disruption to train lines later this month amid Henley rail works
GWR has announced that there is set to be some disruption to a number of rail lines as a result of rail improvement works taking place in Henley.
Council sending out latest wave of cost of living support as part of Household Support Fund
Reading Borough Council is sending out the latest wave of cost of living support vouchers to citizens as people struggle to cover bills.
Waste and recycling partnership re3 launches School Uniform Reuse Scheme with First Days
A new school uniform reuse scheme will see convenient locations for donations at recycling centres in Reading and Bracknell.
Rail journeys affected by engineering work in Henley for five days
Engineering work will halt trains on the Henley branch line for five days. Network Rail's track replacement and Shiplake bridge survey will affect Great Western Railway (GWR) services from July 28 to August 1.
Offices near Lower Earley industrial estate set to be converted into flats
Offices near an industrial estate and homes in Lower Earley are due to be converted into flats.
Police rush to serious crash outside takeaway on Oxford Road, Reading
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a crash last night in Reading. (8/7). According to residents, the incident occurred between 6pm and 7pm on Tuesday, July 8 outside Wan Choi Chinese takeaway on the Oxford Road.