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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.
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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.
Down Syndrome homeless man needs clothes and teddies, volunteer says
A homeless man with Down Syndrome who had his trolleys taken away by the council is in ‘desperate’ need of clothes and teddy bears, a support volunteer has said.
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Leaders react to meningitis outbreak as young person dies
Leaders have reacted to the meningitis outbreak in Reading as a young person has sadly died from the illness.
Headteacher speaks out on meningitis outbreak
Highdown Secondary School and Sixth Form Centre headteacher has spoken out on meningitis outbreak in Reading.
Close contacts offered antibiotics after student dies in meningitis outbreak
Close contacts of people linked to a meningitis outbreak in Reading, in which a student died, are being offered antibiotics as a precaution.
Schools at centre of meningitis outbreak in Reading named
The schools attended by two pupils being treated for meningitis in Reading have been named following the death of a college student.
Man, 50s, found dead at home in Reading town centre
The body of a man in his fifties was found at a town centre property in Reading yesterday evening
Deck of cards company scoops national prize at award ceremony
A deck of cards with a difference is earning recognition far beyond the gaming table.
One dead after Reading infection outbreak: Everything we know so far
Everything we know so far after an infection outbreak in the UK, with three cases reported and one death.
University to contact students about meningitis safety precautions
Reading University has said it will contact students with information about staying safe after three meningitis cases were found in the area
Two young boys reported missing from Reading
Thames Valley Police have said that Charlie and Leon, who are believed to be together, have been reported missing from Reading and have links to Caversham.
New police scheme cuts shoplifting in Reading town centre
A major police crackdown is driving down retail crime and catching prolific offenders.
Council gives update on meningitis risk in Reading after death
The council has issued a statement reassuring the public and expressing their condolences after a young person in the Reading area died with meningitis
Meningitis: College confirms student died earlier this week
Henley College have confirmed that one of their students died earlier this week following news from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) that a young person died with meningitis in the Reading area
One dead, two being treated, following confirmed Meningitis case in Reading
A person has died and two people are still undergoing treatment following a confirmed caseof Meningitis, the UK Health Security Agency confirms
Man jailed after throwing drugs and cash out of window during police raid
A man has been jailed after he threw a bag containing drugs and cash out of a window when officers arrived at his home in Reading.
Reading Borough Council election 2026 in numbers
The local elections in Reading saw one of the strongest turnouts in decades and a tight popular?vote race between Labour and the Greens.
Thames Valley Police trialling “world first” nitrous oxide breathaliser test
A "cutting-edge" breathalyser is being trialled by police in Hampshire and the Thames Valley aimed at further tackling drug use.
Police repurposing unused equipment to aid emergency workers in warzones
Thames Valley Police is repurposing unused equipment to reduce waste, save public money and support emergency responders working in war zones.