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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.
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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.
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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.
Reading MP pushes for pensions justice for Gurkha veterans
The longest serving MP for Reading is pushing for pensions justice for Gurkha veterans who have served this country.
Councils in Berkshire to spend £8k each on merger with Oxford and Swindon
Councils in Berkshire are set to spend a total of £48,000 on an upcoming merger with Oxford and Swindon.
FROM THE LEADER: New plans to help tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in Reading
The issue of rough sleeping continues to make the headlines both nationally and in Reading.
Plan to replace Reading retail park with hundreds of flats re-emerges
A plan to replace a retail park near Reading town centre with hundreds of flats has re-emerged.
Promotions for Savills in Reading
Real estate advisory firm Savills has announced the promotion of two individuals within its Reading office.
Reading Vintage shop forced to rip down £4,000 sign — owner says council could shut him down
The owner of a vintage clothing store in Reading has slammed the council over rejected signage which could put the whole store at risk of closure.
Controversial cycle lane in Reading could change to provide more road space for drivers
Councillors have debated changes to a controversial cycle lane in Reading that would provide more space for drivers.
Business secretary visits landmark office building One Station Hill in Reading
The business secretary has recently visited a landmark office building in Reading to celebrate the town's economic success.
New Lidl open at Reading Retail Park in Oxford Road to serve neighbours in Tilehurst
A new Lidl has opened at a busy retail park to serve residents in Reading and Tilehurst.
Westminster diary – MP Yuan Yang: Best Start Family Hub
Parents do a heck of a lot, and deserve to be celebrated and supported. This week, I will be joining the launch of the Best Start Family Hub