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HMRC to crackdown on parents who've 'gifted' children money in past 7 years

Families could be hit hard if they've gifted children cash or assets in the past seven years.

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5 most Instagrammable pumpkin picking patches across Berkshire

Instagrammable pumpkin picking location

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Dad's plea for hefty £8,000 school tuition fee bill to be waived

A Dad has asked for a hefty tuition fee bill of around £8,000 for his children to be waived at an elite co-educational private school in Reading.

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Plans from Thames Valley Police to use gaol for firearms training shelved at request of new owners

Plans to make temporary use of Reading Gaol as a police training site for have suddenly been shelved "at the request" of new owners

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Wasing Estate's 'magical' pumpkin picking and woodland trail returns

Wasing Estate welcome back families for the return of its annual Pick Your Own Pumpkins and Woodland Trail event this October

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Thames Lido looking to increase tickets for sold-out Bristol burger supper club

Thames Lido is teaming up with its sister venue in Bristol to bring highly-rated burgers to Reading - and the venue is looking to offer more tickets due to popularity.

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Work underway to make council offices carbon-free ahead of library move

Reading Borough Council has announced that works to make its offices in Bridge Street have begun ahead of construction of a new purpose-built library

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Council marks Recycle Week 2024 as more than two-thirds of black bin waste could be recycled

It comes as figures from recycling partnership re3 show that more than two-thirds of items thrown away in grey bins in the borough could be recycled

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NHS in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire gearing up for winter pressures

The BOB ICB is seeing teams from across the region working to prepare for some of the NHS' busiest months

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Spencers Wood repair cafe flags up success

Members of Lambs Lane group design bunting for international celebration

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Pub in Caversham in trouble with police over claim of stolen drinks and meat sales

The team that runs a pub in Caversham are in trouble with the police who have accused them of selling stolen alcohol and meat to customers.

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New primary school planned for area facing 'challenges' with school places

A new primary school is being planned to address an emerging shortfall in school places in an area that has experienced significant levels of housebuilding.

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Details announced for Newbury Remembrance Sunday parade and service

Details for the Newbury Remembrance Sunday parade and service have been announced, held on 10th November 2024.

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Police plan to use Reading Prison as shooting range suddenly withdrawn

A plan to use Reading Prison as a training ground for police using firearms have been suddenly shelved.

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New bowling alley gearing up to open in Reading town centre

A fast growing entertainment company has plans to occupy a long-vacant store in Reading town centre and convert it into a bowling alley.

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Swanky new pub due to open soon says it is prioritising employing local people

The Coat and Bear will be welcoming guests to their swanky new establishment on Tuesday, October 29.

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"We're losing the battle" hospital chief says amid cancelled ops and crumbling site

Royal Berkshire Hospital is "losing the battle" against a constant need for repairs, the hospital's chief executive has admitted, as staff and patients report collapsing ceilings, cancelled operations, and a stretched maintenance budget.

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Select Car Leasing and MotorEasy partnership announced

A new partnership has been announced to provide 'peace of mind' for UK motorists.

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Buck passed on huge decision to redevelop shopping centre

The can has been kicked down the road on the decision on a transformational project for a shopping centre in Berkshire.

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Independent café celebrates booming business since renovation

Filter Coffee first opened its doors last year 2023 on Castle Street and has subsequently remained a firm favourite for surrounding businesses.