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re3 relaunches community scheme for schools and organisations
The waste partnership including Reading and Wokingham Borough Councils, re3, has announced it is bringing back its re3Grow Community Scheme.
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Reading Borough Council worker shares story of life-changing diagnosis following routine health check
A man who works at Reading Borough Council has shared his story after a routine health check led to a life-changing diagnosis.
Community Festival returns to University of Reading
The University of Reading is set to see the return of its family festival on Saturday, May 17
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Huge Caversham golf course housing development set for expansion
A huge housing development at a former golf course in Caversham is set to be expanded with a total of nearly 300 new homes.
Tilehurst optician advocates active ageing following survey results
An optician and hearing care provider is urging the over 40s to embrace active ageing after research show over 60s are more active than over 40s
The Lexicon in Bracknell says farewell to manager
The team at The Lexicon, this week, said goodbye to general manager Rob Morris.
Blackpool 3-0 Reading: Unbeaten run ends as play-off hopes are dented
Reading's run of 11 games undefeated came to an end as they were dealt defeat at Blackpool.
Is summer here already? Hour by hour forecast for Berkshire this week
Following a glorious sun-soaked weekend, it seems that summer may be around the corner, with Berkshire set for another warm week ahead.
Spring Covid vaccine rollout begins in the South East today
The first eligible people in the South East will begin receiving their spring COVID-19 vaccinations today following the opening of the NHS national booking system last week
Man abused by ex-Berkshire GP appeals for further alleged victims to come forward
A sexual assault survivor is a appealing for more information about further alleged abuse at the hands of an ex-Berkshire GP.
Millions to get pay rise of up to £1,400 from today - what to know
The pay rise for more than 3 million workers comes as the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increase
HMRC Stamp Duty changes from April 1: Everything you need to know
Buyers are braced for extra costs as stamp duty discounts shrink from tomorrow, April 1, adding thousands to purchase costs
Noisy Thames Water generator at bottom of woman's garden 'ruining her life'
A woman says a noisy Thames Water generator located just yards from her back door is ruining her life.
Speed camera warning to drivers as commonly believed myth could get you fined
The minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a £100 fine.
Firefighters called to early hours shed fire in Reading
Firefighters were called to a shed fire in the early hours of the morning.
Trains disrupted between Reading and Paddington due to defective track
Trains disrupted or cancelled between Reading and London Paddington due to a defect on the track.
Reading FC takeover: Crucial week for sale as EFL set to discuss club’s future
Reading Football Club are set for what will be a crucial couple of weeks in the club's future with the takeover situation coming to a head.
Berkshire charities celebrate share of £1 million fund
Five charities in Berkshire have received a funding boost as part of Benefact Group's Movement for Good Awards to support their work.
Trademark for new aquarium plans
The Woodley windows business is branching out.
Green Park wind turbine is the "perfect time to boil the kettle" for a tea break
Reading Green Park Wind Turbine Declared the "Perfect Time to Boil the Kettle" for a Tea Break