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Offices near Reading town centre set for conversion into 44 apartments
Buildings that have until recently served as an office complex in Reading town centre are now set to be turned into flats.
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Clash over ‘evictions’ as council owned Homes for Reading company is disbanded
Councillors in Reading have clashed over the closure of the council's housing company, which has been disbanded.
Royal Berkshire Fire Chief Wayne Bowcock receives King’s Fire Service Medal
Chief Fire Officer of the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service has been awarded the King's Fire Service Medal in the 2026 New Year Honours
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The biggest developments that could be coming to Reading in 2026
More than 1,000 apartments could be built in Reading in the coming years as a series of huge projects might be decided this year.
Five Guys at Winnersh Showcase ‘opening soon’ as build is near completion
A successful American burger chain is due to open 'very soon' as construction of its new restaurant nears completion.
More than 100 people take part in world meditation event
More than 100 people from the Reading area took part in a meditation event held simultaneously across the world.
Christmas magic comes to life at Shinfield View Care Home
A Berkshire care home has brought festive cheer to its local community with a special Christmas Grotto, raising funds for children's charity
Local artists create new mural for grieving families at Royal Berkshire Hospital
Their artwork will provide comfort and reflection
Redevelopment of industrial estate in Reading refused
The redevelopment of an industrial estate that is home to a brewery in Reading has been rejected as the site could be repurposed for housing
Plan to replace defunct club in Reading with 30 flats and shop refused
A plan to replace a defunct club along one of the busiest roads in Reading with 30 flats and a shop has been refused
Students – don’t let thieves steal your personal and financial information
Students urged to stay alert for scams
MBE for orthoptics professor whose work has changed the way ophthalmologists view children’s sight
Anna Horwood is included in the King's New Years Honours list 2025
Reading sports bar and club set for comeback after stabbing incident
A sports bar and club in Reading is set for a comeback after a stabbing incident that left a holidaymaker severely injured.
The biggest developments that were approved in Reading in 2025
Plans that will transform the skyline in Reading with more than 1,000 flats have been given the go-ahead this year.
Disabled man accuses Reading council of cutting off support payments
A disabled man has accused Reading council of 'cutting off' his support payments.
Berkshire homeowners given five top tips to avoid damp, mould and flooding this winter
Homeowners across Berkshire are being urged to take action now to protect their properties from damp, mould and flooding
Santa’s tour wraps up with festive finale in Tilehurst
Tilehurst saw a spectacular festive send-off on 23rd December as hundreds of children and families gathered at Tilehurst Triangle
Skaters join Reading Bike Hub: where ideas roll into reality
On the window of Reading Bike Hub, new logos now sit alongside the bikes: Late Skates, Skate Doctor and Reading Rollers.
‘Heavy heart’ as Reading LGBTQ+ pub announces closure
One of Reading's most popular LGBTQ+ inclusive venues, The Blagrave Arms, has announced it will close permanently at the end of 2025.
Opening date revealed for new veterinary dental practice to open in Wokingham
Free January dental health assessments for dogs and cats available