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“Pay more, get less”: Opposition slams Reading’s 4.99% council tax rise
The leader of the main opposition party on Reading Borough Council has accused the ruling Labour Party of failing to act to tackle
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Reading charity opens Charlie’s Retreat for families affected by childhood cancer
A charity set up in memory of a teenager from Reading has opened a holiday retreat in the Cotswolds,
Historic Friar Street building to be transformed into hotel
A plan for a new hotel in the heart of Reading town centre has officially been approved.
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FROM THE CHAMBER: Greens demand action on affordable homes in Reading
I am deeply worried about affordable housing in Reading. New figures show that Reading Borough Council missed its own target by a huge margin
Reading pizza prices shock residents – study reveals nearly double the UK average
Pizza lovers in Reading may want to check their wallets ? the town has been named the fifth most expensive place in the UK for a pizza
Don’t give your heart – or your money – to a scammer
Citizens advice warns against Valentine dating fraud
Pangbourne Rotary Club champions young people in Berkshire
Fundraising group donates thousands to youth charities
Meet the volunteers on the front line of Reading’s nightlife
Volunteers from Reading Street Pastors are continuing their work to help make nights out in the Berkshire town safer.
Motorcyclist, 18, left with 'life-threatening' injuries after Kings Road crash
An 18-year-old motorcyclist has been hospitalised with 'life-threatening' injuries after a three-vehicle crash on Kings Road
Flooding 'expected' in Berkshire today as residents warned to avoid risk
Flooding is 'expected' in Berkshire today (February 13) with two active flood warnings in place and multiple alerts
Teen hospitalised after serious crash outside college - what we know so far
A teen boy has been hospitalised after a serious crash involving a car and a motorcycle on Kings Road
Residents warned to expect ice this evening
The Met Office is warning residents across Berkshire to prepare for the arrival of icy conditions this evening
Winter weather continues to bite in UK as snow and ice warnings in place
The Met Office said to be “wary” of ice and snow, with potential disruption to transport.
NHS waiting lists in South East at nearly three-year low
The health service says that patients across the region are receiving faster diagnoses, needing fewer appointments, and getting more convenient care
PACT bringing Reading’s Big Quiz back
Parents And Children Together (PACT), has announced the return of Reading's Big Quiz, following the success of its debut event in October last year
Berks meadow and river site proposed for new official swimming spot
Berks Pangbourne meadow and river site in the area that inspired The Wind in the Willows has been proposed as a new government-designated swimming location.
Football round-up: Town throw away three points, Woodley United LFC earn first league victory
But there was joy for Woodley United Ladies who collected their first win of the season.
Reading - London trains major delays and cancellations until end of day
Elizabeth Line, Great Western and Heathrow Express 50-minute delays and cancellations amid overhead electric wire damage.
Thames Valley Police seeking views to shape policing priorities in Tilehurst and Calcot
Police are looking for resident input as they continue to shape lo cal policing and prioritisation in Calcot and Tilehurst.
Raw Sounds Today: Sonic Whip, doops, Myles Addison
Reading is becoming a second home for this blues-rock trio from the Netherlands. They've played at the Purple Turtle three times now