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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.
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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.
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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.
Changes coming to John Lewis eatery in Reading
Changes are coming to an eatery at the John Lewis department store in Reading.
Planning round-up: Former steak restaurant at Reading hotel replacement project completed
A project to replace a steak restaurant at a hotel in Reading has been completed.
The manuscript of what is said to be the oldest song in the UK is coming back to Berkshire
The manuscript of what is said to be the oldest song in the UK is coming back to Berkshire.
Health secretary calls junior doctors strike at Royal Berks 'unnecessary'
The health secretary has called the junior doctors' strike unnecessary and self-defeating during a visit to Reading.
Reading named among UK areas with fewest potholes
Reading recorded just 2,989 reported potholes between 2021 and 2025.
Woman to take on marathon in memory of her father
A marathon runner will hit the road in memory of her adoptive father.
In the Dock: Latest court results from Reading Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts.
What's happening with joint local plan which could see 1,200 homes built near Reading
A local plan for thousands of new homes near Reading and the surrounding countryside is currently up in the air after government intervention.