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Property developer in Reading charged thousands following prosecution for flouting planning requirements
A property developer has been ordered to pay more than £3,000 by Reading Magistrates after a prosecution for flouting agreed planning conditions.
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Fire services issues water safety warning as weather warms up
This week, RBFRS is running a campaign urging people to 'Be Water Aware', with a view to reducing the number of drowning incidents around the UK
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Blue Collar’s Food Festival to return next weekend
READING is set to welcome a two-day culinary celebration to Broad Street which will be the latest event seeing world cuisine and live entertainment in the heart of the town. Reading Food Festival is back for 2026, hosted by Blue Collar and the Reading Business Improvement District with Reading’s E...
Tributes to Woodley community hero
Many residents will also know Ronnie for his Halloween fundraising efforts.
Tilehurst Station goes completely step-free as new lifts completed
Tilehurst Station has seen the completion of three new lifts at the site to aid accessibility, making station access step-free for those who need it
Little Heath School unveils student-designed outdoor space set to support students
The initiative came as part of a Year 13 student's Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and funded through Mend The Gap, a Network Rail programme
Uni of Reading hosting free event exploring how to help young autistic people thrive in and out of the classroom
Autistic Thriving: At School and Beyond takes place at the University of Reading's Centre for Autism, Whiteknights Campus, on Wednesday, May 6
NHS encourages prescription preparation ahead of May Bank Holiday
The NHS has issued a regular reminder to collect prescriptions in preparation for partial closures over the coming May Bank Holiday
Pangbourne Rotary Art Exhibition boosts Dingley’s Promise
Young children with special educational needs and disabilities will benefit from fundraising event
Huge project for 570 flats in Reading could be torpedoed at crunch meeting
A huge project for more than 550 apartments in Reading could be torpedoed at a crunch meeting.
Reading battleground seats for local elections 2026
Councillors and party activists are campaigning hard for people's votes throughout Reading for the council elections
Drink-driver arrested after delaying police on emergency call in Calcot
A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after allegedly delaying police officers responding to a serious injury incident in Calcot
Staff praised as future is uncertain for last remaining Beefeater steak restaurant in Reading
People shared their memories of a pub and steak restaurant in Reading and expressed sympathy for staff at the news that it has been put up for sale.
Progress made on huge development for 223 homes in Reading
Progress is being made on a huge development of more than 200 homes north of Reading.
Other parties react as Reading Labour councillor is accused of ‘conflict of interest’
The other parties have accused a top Labour councillor in Reading of 'impropriety' and a 'conflict of interest' in the project to install a sculpture
Decision made on conversion of offices into 58 flats in Reading
The conversion of a prominent office building in Reading town centre has been rejected due to concerns over flooding.
What is Benugo as John Lewis cafe in Reading is gearing up for change
A chain responsible for running cafes at some of the biggest destinations in London is gearing up to come to Reading.
What’s happening to furniture as Reading Central Library closes down soon
Ahead of the upcoming closure of the main library in Reading town centre, a question over what will happen to all the furniture.
FROM THE LEADER: Our trend’s electric
There's been a buzz around town this year with Reading's new fleet of electric buses taking to the roads.