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Police and Crime Commissioner pledges ‘hostile environment’ for car criminals in Berkshire
Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, has pledged a 'hostile environment' to those who to commit vehicle crime
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UK could see droughts this summer despite wet weather, scientists warn
The UK could be in for a dry summer this year despite wet weather through the spring, scientists have warned.
Serving Thames Valley Police officer charged in connection with sexual assault
A serving officer with Thames Valley Police has been suspended and charged with sexual assault in relation to an incident last year
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Reading Indie Comedy Fest kicks off with local showcase– and final Stand and Deliver
A farewell from Stand and Deliver kicks off the festival with host Rhodri Buttrick, Khalid Raheem, Kitty Speed, Vlad Bihun, and headliner Matt Price
FROM THE LEADER: The new Reading Central Library
As a councillor you sometimes have the privilege of overseeing a project that you know is going to make a real difference for generations to come.
Leaders react to meningitis outbreak in Reading as young person dies
Leaders have reacted to the meningitis outbreak in Reading as a young person has sadly died from the illness.
600-home ‘garden village’ plan revealed for farmland between Reading and Wokingham
Plans have been revealed for hundreds of homes that could be built on farmland between Reading and Wokingham.
Revealed: What is the huge facility that is being built near the M4 and Reading?
A huge facility is being built near Reading that will be used to hold millions of items once complete.
How much Reading Borough Council made out of parking and fines in 2024/25
Drivers have paid millions of pounds to park in Reading and have also had to pay fines for driving rule breaches.
Major shake-up for Reading restaurant as Biryani Mama disappears and is rebranded
An Indian restaurant in Reading town centre has been taken over and renamed.
Pub with troubled history applies to stay open later
A pub that previously had a troubled history in one of the busiest areas of Reading has applied to stay open later at night.
Labour and Greens clash over popular vote tallies for Reading council elections 2026
The ruling Labour Party and the opposition Green Party in Reading have clashed over who won the popular vote for the election this year.
Prospect of ULEZ in Reading pushed as councillors clash over cycle lane
The prospect of a low emission zone in Reading has been brought up as councillors have clashed over a controversial cycle lane.
Police kit destined for landfill now helping save lives in war zones
Unused police equipment from Thames Valley Police is being repurposed to help emergency responders working in war zones, the force has said.
Reading planning round-up: Progress for project to replace offices with logistics hub in partially closed road
Progress is being made on a project to replace offices in Reading with a logistics hub down a road that has been partially closed for months on end.
How Reform UK performed at Reading Borough Council elections 2026
Reform UK failed to win any seats on Reading Borough Council during its first election with a full slate of candidates.
Reading drivers caught out by council’s CCTV cars thousands of times
Cars with automatic number plate recognition have been used to issue thousands of fines to drivers in Reading over a one-year period.
New sushi and noodle bar opens in Reading as site sees fourth business in recent years
A new noodle and sushi bar has opened in Reading town centre.
Former meningitis patient gives advice after death in new outbreak
A Reading man who contracted meningitis advises others to 'not worry but stay vigilant', as a Henley student dies in a new breakout.
Sinkholes blamed by Thames Water for long-running road closure in Reading
A sinkhole and complications that have been discovered underground have caused a long-running road closure in Reading.