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Dog bite in Spencer’s Wood injures woman as owner walks off without apologising
Police are appealing for witnesses following a dog bite incident in Spencer's Wood.
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Police appeal for help locating man reported missing, last seen in Reading in February
Fifty-three-year-old Mehrdad was reported missing on March 13, and was last seen in Reading nearly a month earlier on February 17
Men and youngster detained after string of thefts
A police operation has led to multiple shoplifting detentions in Newbury.
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How to stop your dog biting postman, according to Royal Mail
Royal Mail shares how Brits can stop a dog biting a postman or postwoman, including four-word warning sign after 2,000 attacks
Concerns Oxfordshire taxpayers will have to shoulder West Berkshire Council's debt
Concern has been raised that Oxfordshire taxpayers will have to shoulder West Berkshire Council’s debt following the abolition of their County Council.
Owner of nursery engulfed by fire determined to re-open site
The owner of a nursery destroyed by a fire said she is determined to bounce back after the premises was forced to close
Scott Mills sacked by BBC Radio 2 over a 'personal conduct' allegation
BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has been sacked by the broadcaster due to an allegation surrounding personal conduct
Six arrested for violent behaviour after series of fights
Six young people have been arrested for violent behaviour after a series of fights in the Newbury and Thatcham areas.
Police join bus passengers in Reading to promote reporting of sexual offences
Police officers in Reading have taken to public transport as part of a campaign encouraging people to report sexual offences while travelling.
Jewish mum scared for kids to walk through Reading town centre
A Jewish mum is scared for her children to walk through Reading town centre due to a climate of fear and rising antisemitism.
‘It is not enough to avoid racism, me must be anti-racist’: Reading council adopts landmark anti-racism statement
"It is not enough to avoid racism, we must be anti-racist" ? that was the message that resounded from councillors in Reading at a recent meeting.
Reading robbed: reaction to failed City of Culture bid
Reading has been robbed of the opportunity to become a 'city of culture', which would have seen it benefit from around £10 million of funding
Plan for 80 flats at Tesco car park in Reading put on hold
A project that would have seen 80 flats built on a Tesco car park in Reading has been put on hold.
The Reading councillors retiring ahead of local elections
Four councillors in Reading are retiring ahead of the local elections this year, including a former council leader and two former mayors
In the Dock: Latest court results from Reading Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts
Library set to move from school site to new location
Winnersh Library to relocate from The Forest School to Rainbow Community Centre over Easter, with plans for a permanent move to Winnersh Community Centre, Wokingham.
Two-bed semi in quiet cul de sac on the market for £325,000
A two-bedroom semi-detached house on Thatcham’s Moors development is on the market for £325,000.
Reading history teacher recognised among best in the country by new award
A school teacher in Reading has won an inaugural award celebrating inspirational history teachers across the country
Beatrix Potter 50p coins listed for more than £40,000
A selection of rare Beatrix Potter 50p coins is listed for more than £40,000 on eBay.
Clampdown on anti-social behaviour in Reading officially goes live
A clampdown on anti-social behaviour in Reading has gone live with the introduction of a new Public Spaces Protection Order.