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Pedestrian left with possibly life-changing injuries after road collision involving bus
Police are appealing for witnesses after a road collision has left a man with possibly life-changing injuries.
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Uni of Reading marks 100 years to the day since receiving Royal Charter
The University of Reading has celebrated the day of its centenary, marking 100 years to the day since it received its Royal Charter from George V.
Nearly £100M to be invested in flood protection in South East
The Environment Agency has announced that nearly £100 million in investment has been set to fund flood protection across the South East.
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Uni of Reading research shows cacti drive formation of new plant species
A study from the University of Reading has dispelled theories that pollinators and specialised flowers drive the formation of new plant species
Road collision in Lower Earley leaves pedestrian hospitalised with serious injuries
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision in Lower Earley which has left a pedestrian with serious injuries
Reading tops bike theft rate per cyclist as campaign urges secure storage
Reading records the highest bike theft rate per cyclist among four nearby towns in the Thames Valley Police force area
Uni of Reading Scientists discover tropical bush cricket which turns shocking pink
A TEAM including scientists from the University of Reading has found that a tropical insect changes to a shocking colour. Researchers discovered that the insect changes from vivid hot pink to green within a fortnight, which they believe may mimic the young leaves of rainforest plants. The findings, ...
Broad Street Mall invites families to magical Easter Event
Broad Street Mall has announced it is hosting an Easter event. On Saturday, March 28, visitors can enjoy a whole host of Easter-themed entertainment, including a live magic show throughout the day. There will also be Easter tote bag-decorating workshops as well as an Easter trail around the centre, ...
Contacting the past: Berkshire Vision hosts tailored tactile tour of historical sites in Reading
A CHARITY in Berkshire welcomed guests to an event designed to help attendees get in touch with the past. Berkshire Vision last week organised a specially designed tactile tour of Forbury Gardens and Reading Abbey Ruins, giving local people who are both visually impaired and deaf the opportunity to ...
Council to waive road closure fees for summer street parties once again
Reading Borough Council has announced that is once more lifting road closure fees over four weekends later this year as part of a national initiative
Man jailed for string of thefts after carrying kitchen knife in Reading
A man has been sentenced to a year in prison following a string offences including theft, threatening behaviour, and weapons offences.
Former Reading Police HQ to become 200+ apartments in major town centre redevelopment
A plan that would see the former police headquarters in Reading town centre replaced with more than 200 apartments has been revealed.
Two men arrested in Reading after suspect gives police false identity
Two men have been arrested in Reading after officers carried out enquiries in the area.
Roadworks coming to create cycling route between Woodley and Reading
Roadworks are coming to create a new cycling route between Woodley and Reading.
Reading planning round-up: Change coming for Morrisons in Reading
Changes are coming for the Morrisons supermarket in Reading to make life more convenient for some shoppers.
Improvement coming to pub at busy corner in Reading
Improvements are coming to a pub that is due to benefit from nearly a quarter of a million pounds of investment.
Woman seriously injured after crash with car in Calcot
A woman in her twenties has been seriously injured following a road traffic collision in Calcot, police have said.
Knife-carrying shop thief jailed after targeting Reading stores
A man has been jailed after admitting a series of shop thefts and other offences in Reading.
Councillors demand answers after two rough sleepers die on Reading streets
A councillor has pushed for answers on what happened to two rough sleepers who have died in Reading this year.
Mother and daughter Thames Valley policing duo reflect on shared career this Mother’s Day
A mother and daughter serving in the same police force say their shared experience of policing has brought them even closer together.