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Police investigate suspected arson after Tilehurst house goes up in flames
A man in his thirties was hospitalised and suffered severe injuries after a house went up in flames in an incident of suspected arson in Tilehurst.
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Reading Council Christmas opening hours 2024 revealed
Residents are reminded of changes to Council services operating hours over the festive period.
100 dogs a month destroyed since XL bully ban
More than 100 dangerous dogs a month on average have been destroyed since XL bullies were banned nearly a year ago, the BBC has learned.
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Blandy & Blandy: Workplace Issues and Problems with Your Employer – How Law Firm Blandy & Blandy Can Help Employees
Dayna Rodrigues, Blandy & Blandy Challenging working environments can be detrimental to your health and wellbeing, and your career. Below is helpful information on some of the issues that can arise and how the firm can support you. Whilst some employees may be fortunate enough to work for employ...
Bus prices to completely change on new year's day
Local bus operator First Bus in Berkshire is updating its ticket pricing across its services.
Queens Road footbridge closed indefinitely following repair funding withdrawal
Reading Borough Council has announced that the Orbit footbridge behind Queen's Road Car Park is set to be closed, citing safety concerns
Thames Water wins court approval for funding in first step towards funding restructuring
Thames Water has won court approval to secure significant financial aid from creditors amid continued financial struggles and despite protests
Council issues reminder that some parking enforcement still taking place amid strikes
Reading Borough Council has issued a statement following the announcement that parking wardens in Reading are among those striking over pay
Police and Crime Commissioner: Home Sec’s funding ‘falls short,’ may see police numbers falling
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley has said that funding announcements fall short of the force's needs.
More than one in 20 roads in Reading in need of repair
More than one in 20 major roads in Reading should be considered for maintenance, new figures show.
Repair cafe creates 'swan slings' to help swans in trouble
Occasionally at Maiden Erlegh Lake we have incidents where a swan or cygnet may need help. One of the wonderful Earley Repair Café volunteers, Claire, has been busy making these swan wraps which will help our Park Rangers keeps the animals safe and secure during an emergency rescue situation
Uni of Reading engagement fund supports pop-up geology events
A series of 'pop-up geology museum' events has given people the opportunity to learn more about the minerals that are vital to modern life
Labour pledges to build over 1,000 houses in Reading
Labour plans to build more than 1,000 houses in Reading
University showcases geology collection in pop-up events
The University of Reading has showcased its extensive geology collection in a series of pop-up events
Reading primary school crowned UK maths champions
A Reading primary school has won a national mental maths competition
Fire 'devastates' Reading family after ripping through home
A Reading family has been left devastated this Christmas after an incident of suspected arson at their Tilehurst home left it destroyed.
Princess Beatrice visits Berkshire charity
A royal visitor has seen the life-changing trauma recovery work carried out by a Berkshire charity
New head of electric vehicles announced at leasing firm
A leasing company has announced a new head of electric vehicles
Police search for missing Reading woman, 35
Police are becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare of a 35-year-old woman from Reading.
Chaos on train lines following disruptions on tracks
A signal failure has caused train cancellations between London Paddington and Newbury.