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Reading Buses staff recognised with national leadership awards
Two senior members of staff at Reading Buses have won national honours at a new awards ceremony celebrating leaders in the passenger transport
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Growing concern as missing man vanishes after being seen at Reading station
A man missing from the Reading area could have travelled anywhere in the country after he was last seen at Reading railway station, police have said.
Consumers are willing to pay more for animal welfare, Uni of Reading study shows
New Uni of Reading research shows that Shoppers would pay more for their weekly food shop if it meant improved welfare for farm animals.
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Near-universal uptake of new scheme helps pharmacies in South East improve access to contraceptives
97% of pharmacies in the region have now signed up to the Pharmacy Contraception Service, which removes barriers to getting access to contraception.
Prolific shoplifter handed jail time for string of theft offences
Andrew Gainey, aged 38, of Kennet Road, Kintbury, pleaded guilty to eight counts of theft from a shop at Reading Magistrates' Court on Monday, July 27
Dragons breathe thousands of pounds into charity
Pangbourne Rotary Club's dragon boat race is just one of the group's many fundraising successes this year
Wokingham United Charities helps women and girls learn DIY
Nail It DIY is one of six groups to benefit from this year's Thrive Grant
Reading Mela returns this weekend
Reading Mela 2026 will take place at Palmer Park on Saturday, and Sunday, August 1-2 from noon to 7:00pm.
More than 2000 object to proposed Thames Valley Park data centre
Petition to oppose Thames Valley Park plan attracts large number of supportive votes in a single week
Man arrested after woman allegedly sexually assaulted on Reading university campus
A man has been arrested after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted and two men were physically assaulted on the University of Reading campus.
Man charged after three suspicious packages found in Reading town centre
A 51-year-old man has been charged in connection with three suspicious packages found in Reading town centre.
Hundreds of trees planted across Reading – but one area gets just two
A call has been made for more tree planting in densely populated areas of Reading to help tackle climate change.
‘Six years later, nothing has happened’: Reading councillor demands answers over road still awaiting resurfacing
A councillor has voiced frustration at having to wait for years for his street to be resurfaced.
‘I support this with a heavy heart’: Reading councillors clash over affordable homes
Councillors have clashed over a plan for new homes near town centre after the developer launched a bid to reduce the amount of affordable housing.
PRIDE OF READING AWARDS: Fabulous five are the heartbeat of our high streets
Five exceptional local businesses have been nominated for the Independent Retailer of the Year
Popular Tilehurst pub reopens after £1m makeover and major brand change
Improvements have been made to a pub and restaurant in Tilehurst after an upgrade project.
Reading council’s multi-million-pound overspend sparks furious political clash
Reading council ended the last financial year with a series of multi-million-pound overspends.
Reading police reveal busy week of arrests, drug seizures and burglary charges
Reading neighbourhood police officers carried out more than 20 stop searches and secured more than 30 charges relating to shoplifting and burglary
Reading planning round-up: Plan for new homes next to former pub rejected over ‘crammed’ design
A plan for bungalows next to a former pub in Reading has been rejected due to concerns over the character of the area and waste management.
‘What is a bus gate?’ Confusion after thousands of Reading drivers fined
Confusion has been raised about what 'bus gates' are, as they are responsible for thousands of fines each year in Reading.