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Unlicensed taxi driver served penalties of more than £1,000
Hammad Ashraf Khan Manj, of Slough, has been served penalties of over £1,000 after a covert operation by licensing officers
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Council spent more than £60k in highway defects accident claims in last five years, figures show
Reading Borough Council has spent more than £60,000 in accident claims involving highway defects in the last five years
Family of Gerard Coulter releases tribute to him following his death last month
The family of Gerard Coulter, who died following an incident last month, have released a tribute to him
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Uni of Reading: Walnuts for breakfast could boost brain function
Eating walnuts for breakfast could improve brain function throughout the day for young adults, a new study from the University of Reading has shown.
Broad Street Mall welcomes super heroes for World Book Day
Broad Street Mall is calling on extraordinary support for its World Book Day celebrations next month.
Former army special operations base converted into luxury hotel
A manor that was used as a special operations base in Berkshire has been converted into a luxury hotel that is due to open later this year.
Reading council pays out more than £60,000 in accident claims
More than £60,000 has been paid out in accident claims against Reading Borough Council in the last five years.
Rare Queen Elizabeth 50p coin on sale for £7,000
A Reading resident is selling a rare 50p coin for £7,000 on eBay.
Reading pre-school rated 'good' by Ofsted
A Reading pre-school has received a ‘good’ Ofsted rating following their latest inspection.
Dr Sarah Tullis will step into her new role as Head of The Abbey School in September
Dr Sarah Tullis will step into her new role as Head of The Abbey School this September, bringing a passion for academic excellence, student autonomy, and joyful learning.
Berkshire awarded national tourism status
Berkshire has been awarded national tourism status
Allotments set to be replaced with burial space at a cost of more than £3 million
Allotments are set to be replaced with burial space in Reading at a cost of more than £3 million.
Trains cancelled between Gatwick and Reading due to fallen power cables
Due to power cables that have fallen onto the tracks at Farnborough, trains between Reading and Gatwick Airport have been cancelled.
Two injured, one seriously, in ‘industrial accident’ in Reading
A 28-year-old construction worker received serious injuries and another person sustained minor injuries in an "industrial accident" in Reading
Full list of flood warnings released for Reading as water levels rise
Flood alert for River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury
Residents urged to 'stay safe' as water levels become 'very high'
The Kennet and Avon canal currently has very high water levels so West Berkshire Council is urging residents to stay safe and avoid spending time near the water where possible.
GWR announces nationwide IT issues with screens and ticket machines affected
They said "Due to an internet connection failure, some IT systems are affected, including some information screens and ticket vending machines. "Customers are advised to check their journey before travelling and to listen to station announcements."
Man, 40s, attacked by dangerous dog outside Sainsbury's Local
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to a dangerous dog incident in Thatcham.
90 Thames Valley Police employees disciplined for sexual misconduct
New figures have revealed that 90 police officers, former officers and staff members of Thames Valley Police have been disciplined for sexual misconduct.
Former officer found guilty after attempting to access partners 'criminal records'
A former police officer has been found guilty for ‘gross misconduct’ after attempting to access her partners criminal records.