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47-year-old woman arrested after two pedestrians killed in road traffic collision in Caversham
A 47-year-old woman from Reading has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal road traffic collision
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East Reading Festival 2025: Continuing to build connections and bring people together for over a decade
East Reading Festival, a community-focused celebration that aims to foster local connections, returned to Palmer Park on Saturday, June 22
Embryonic plan for 1,200 homes on outskirts of Reading emerges
An embryonic plan for more than a thousand homes on the outskirts of Reading has emerged, which a developer claims will solve the housing shortage
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Sir John Madejski speaks out about ‘unfortunate’ school name change
Sir John Madejski has spoken out on 'unfortunate' plans to change the name of a Reading school named after him.
Overhaul of street parking in Reading on the way
An overhaul of parking in streets throughout Reading is on the way, in changes that will affect residents, teaching staff, visitors, motorcyclists
Push for justice for Reading tenants who have suffered from ‘broken promises’
A call for justice has been made for tenants in Reading who have suffered "broken promise after broken promise."
REVIEW: Sunday roast at the Calcot Hotel
If you've lived in Reading for a while chances are you'll have been to the Calcot hotel in the past to enjoy one of there disco dinner evenings
FROM THE LEADER: Summer reading challenges at Reading Libraries
With the school holidays and summer just around the corner, hopefully, so too is the return of our much-loved summer reading challenges
LIVE: Lorry involved in crash in Caversham
Traffic came to a stand still after a crash in Caversham after a lorry crash
Boy, 15, left with broken jaw after being attacked by three teenagers in Reading
Police are appealing for witnesses after a15-year-old boy was attacked by a group of three teenage boys in Prospect Park on Monday, June 16.
Amber heat health alert put in place, warning against health risks amid weekend heatwave
An amber heat health alert has been put in place across much of England, including in the south as temperatures are expected to rise once again
Operators of Shinfield Studios close deal on £250m refinancing
Shinfield Studios operators have closed a deal securing £250m in refinancing following the completion of the project last year.
Annual swim raises more than £30,000 for Thames Hospice
More than 130 people took the plunge in aid of charity, raising more than £30,000, in the Thames Hospice Open Water Swim.
Where crime happens in Reading: an interactive map of reported crimes
Using the most recent police data, we made an interactive map of crimes reported in Reading
In the Dock: Latest court results from Reading Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts.
Woman sentenced for dangerous driving on M4
A woman from Essex has been sentenced at Reading Magistrates’ Court for dangerous driving on the M4.
Dealership sits empty as it hits the market for more than £170k a year
A unique former Harley Davidson dealership has been put on the market to lease following the sudden closure.
Motorists banned from the roads for driving at 58mph on motorway
A motorist has been banned from the roads after they were caught speeding at 58mph on the M4.
Centrum Group named one of fastest-growing founder-led businesses in the UK
Centrum Group, headquartered in Reading, has been named one of the fastest-growing founder-led firms in the UK.
PRIDE OF READING AWARDS: Reading’s thriving charity sector and strong communities go hand in hand
Anyone who knows Reading knows we have a thriving charity sector and strong communities, the two go hand in hand. Several of the categories in the Pride of Reading Awards celebrate them. Awards organisers are looking for nominees for Charity of the Year, sponsored by Reading Today, which recognises ...