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The Charlie Waller Trust chosen as Uni of Reading’s Charity of the Year
The children and young people's mental health charity works with young people, and those who support them, to manage their mental health and wellbeing
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Hosepipe Ban: Thames Water becomes latest supplier to enact temporary use ban
A Temporary Use Ban comes into effect on Thursday, meaning customers in the affected areas must not use hosepipes for non-essential activities
Reading MP welcomes fireworks review after reports of fireworks thrown at residents
Olivia Bailey MP has welcomed an open consultation described as the largest review of the relevant legislation since it was first introduced.
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Mayor celebrates five years of Reading’s volunteer welcoming scheme
Reading Welcome Ambassadors and REDA celebrated five years of the scheme with tea and cake with the Mayor of Reading, Councillor Paul Gittings
Expert explains why water companies put hosepipe bans in place
South East Water, Affinity, Anglian Water, South West Water, Southern Water, and Cambridge Water have all placed hosepipe bans in force this month.
Thousands of drivers fined in Reading – councillor says there’s a reason why
The reasons why thousands of people are fined for driving into bus lanes and gates in Reading might be down to insufficient signage
Big changes planned for one of Reading’s busiest roads
Neighbours are being invited to share their views about measures to improve journeys for cyclists along one of the busiest roads in Reading.
Police and charity visit Reading school with vital message for children
Pupils at a Reading primary school have taken part in a special safety workshop designed to help them recognise risks and make positive choices.
Pedestrian injured after collision with Renault in Reading as police appeal for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a road traffic collision in Reading in which a pedestrian was seriously injured.
Greater Reading dream dealt major blow by government decision
A bid to create a 'Greater Reading' by expanding the town westwards has failed as the government has made a decision on local reorganisation plans.
Planning round-up: Major update on long-awaited expansion of iconic Reading venue
Plans are moving forward for a defunct building to be brought back into use as an entertainment venue by the owners of Reading's most famous bar.
Reading bus U-turn sparks political row despite service being saved
A clash has taken place over a Reading Buses service that has been saved just days before it was supposed to be cancelled.
Reading McDonald’s reopens after major makeover at The Oracle
A McDonald's restaurant in Reading has reopened following a refurbishment aimed at improving the experience for customers and staff.
How fostering for adoption can offer stability
Care from the earliest stage can benefit children's futures
‘I go here every day’: Fears grow over future of Reading town centre store
Shoppers have raised fears about losing their place to buy magazines and use the post office in Reading
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My Cancer My Choices seeks volunteer therapists
FROM THE LEADER: Award-winning new affordable homes programme continues
One of our major goals as a Council is to provide more high quality, affordable housing for the people of Reading.
Calls grow for action over ‘dirty and dangerous’ Reading tunnel
A petition has been launched to make an underpass safer for pedestrians and cyclists in Reading.
Reading pub bids for later opening hours with students at the heart of plans
A pub in a busy area of Reading could soon host live music and performances until midnight
Nearly 20 years empty: Anger over neglected Reading shopfronts
Frustration has been vented over neglected vacant shops in a busy area of Reading.