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"Like Tommy Fury, alcohol ruined my relationships - I only cared about myself"
A woman who drank up to two bottles of vodka a day says alcohol made her "incapable" of having a relationship or being a good partner - like Love Island star Tommy Fury.
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Firefighters tackle colossal blaze on Shinfield Road for almost FIVE HOURS
At 2:54am on Friday, January 17 they received reports of a fire at a commercial premises on Shinfield Road in Reading.
Dame Joan Plowright has died aged 95, her family has announced
British actress Dame Joan Plowright has died at the age of 95, her family has announced.
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Stop visiting hospitals amid 'rising flu cases', NHS trust pleads
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has urged people to stop visiting hospitals amid rising cases of flu and norovirus
GWR announces no trains over the weekend to London Paddington from Reading
There will be no trains from London Paddington to Reading on Sunday, January 25 until 11.30 am.
Police release statement after suspension of chief constable Jason Hogg
The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police Jason Hogg has been suspended from his role while an independent investigation is carried out.
Uni of Reading: Birds of prey relied more heavily on human scraps than thought
A Uni of Reading study has shown that ancient birds such as red kites, buzzards, and eagles were fed extensively on discarded scraps
In the Dock: The latest cases from Reading Magistrates' Court
In the Dock: Latest court results from Reading Magistrates' Court
Plan could see 50 homes built on school fields in village near Reading
A plan could see 50 homes built on the fields of a secondary school attended by pupils throughout the area.
Relief as disabled lifts at Theale train station finally completed
Relief has been expressed over the completion of disabled lifts at a train station near Reading more than a decade after upgrades were planned.
Serious warning from major retailers about price rises ahead
Britain's biggest shop owners have issued a serious warning that they will be forced to sharply increase prices this year
DWP Universal Credit warning to claimants planning a holiday this year
Failing to alert the DWP of key changes to your circumstances could lead to Universal Credit claimants losing their benefits
Chief Constable suspended amid IOPC investigation into alleged ‘improper retention’ of sensitive information
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley has suspended Chief Constable Jason Hogg amid an ongoing investigation into misconduct.
Olly Murs due to perform in Palmer Park this summer
On June 13 2025 Olly Murs will be bringing his sold-out 15 Years Of Hits Tour to Palmer Park in Reading hosted by Legacy Live as part of the Palmer Park Summer Series.
'It's deadly': Family left without heating for SIX WEEKS amid freezing temperatures
Samantha Davis, who lives with her family in a council property in Emmer Green, said that she is being consistently ignored by authorities even though her home is practically inhabitable.
Chief constable is suspended over 'professional standards breaches'
The chief constable of Thames Valley Police has been suspended for alleged "professional standards breaches".
Fatalities set to rise as cold health alert issued for South East
A yellow cold health alert (cold weather response) has been issued for the South East with an expected rise in fatalities.
Reading council pays out more than £55,000 to drivers wrongly hit with fines
Reading council has paid out more than £55,000 to drivers who were wrongly fined for parking in the town.
Jackpot! Casino win lands lucky gambler almost £73k in Reading
A date night out turned into an unforgettable way to kickstart the new year for one mystery woman from Reading who won an astonishing £72,439 jackpot at her local casino.
Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan has died aged 46, his management has said
Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan has died aged 46, his management has said in an Instagram post.