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What is happening with ‘joint local plan’ which could see 1,200 homes built near Reading
A joint local plan for thousands of new homes near Reading and the surrounding countryside is currently up in the air.
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“Labour losing in Reading would be a tragedy” – Wes Streeting holds rally for Reading Labour Party ahead of elections
The health secretary held a rally for Labour councillors and activists in Reading ahead of the council elections.
“I’m so angry at the way the Tories misled people about the new hospital”: Health secretary speaks on new hospital for Reading
The health secretary has slammed delays for a new hospital for Reading, accusing the previous Conservative government of misleading people.
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The multi-dog welfare image so shocking that people thought it was AI as Berkshire residents urged to adopt rescue dogs
An image of dogs rescued from a multi-animal household is so shocking that the RSPCA has been forced to refute allegations it was AI
Bereaved daughter with complex needs faces losing lifelong home in Reading
A bereaved woman with complex needs faces being forced out of her family home in Reading following the death of her mum.
Former Reading FC winger nominated for Championship Player of the Season
A former Reading FC winger has been nominated for the EFL Championship Player of the Season award after an impressive campaign
More than 170 pupils take part in Whitley rugby festival
More than 170 pupils took part in a schools rugby festival in Reading, organisers have said.
Reading residents with ADHD could face £1,400 ‘neurodiversity tax’, study suggests
People in Reading with conditions such as ADHD could face an additional £1,473 a year due to missed payments and late fees, according to new research
Home Office gives response after disturbance at asylum seeker hotel in Reading
The Home Office has responded after a disturbance broke out at a hotel that is being used to house asylum seekers in Reading.
Beau steps out for dad who died from rare cancer
Trainee PE teacher from Earley will run in the Brighton Marathon for the dad she called Pops
Reading takeaway dissolves after six years of trading
A Reading takeaway has been dissolved after six years in operation.
Reading swan rescue volunteer left 'distressed' after nest vandalised
A swan’s nest was deliberately destroyed on the River Thames in Reading, with several eggs smashed and thrown into the water in what a long‑serving rescuer has called a “senseless” act of vandalism.
Major train disruption between London Paddington and Reading - LIVE
Passengers have been warned of major train disruption between London Paddington and Heathrow and Reading.
Call made for domestic homicide review in Reading by mum who's daughter died
A call has been made for investigations into deaths and murders in Reading where domestic violence and abuse could be a factor.
Fire service give update after blaze at Prospect Park, Reading
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue have issued an update after a large blaze at Prospect Park in Reading this morning (April 10).
AS IT HAPPENED: Crew respond to large fire at Prospect Park, Reading
Firefighters have been called out to a fire in Prospect Park in Reading.
Russell Brand 'sells pub' near Reading ahead of rape trial
Russell Brand has 'sold his historic country pub' for nearly £1million ahead of an upcoming court trial for alleged rape.
Reading’s ‘city of sanctuary’ status challenged as Labour immigration crackdown sparks anti-racism row
Government-imposed restrictions on immigration have been slammed amid a debate about anti-racism in Reading.
Bluebird Home Care delivers chocolate thanks
Home care company shows appreciation for borough surgeries and pharmacies
Reading council to hand over land for huge town centre regeneration that will see 600 flats built
Reading council is set to hand over land for a huge town centre regeneration project that will see more than 600 flats built.