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Former Reading FC player told to “grow up” after driving offences
A former Reading FC footballer has been told to "grow up" by a magistrate after admitting driving while disqualified and without insurance.
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Reading Borough Council under fire for ‘wasteful’ catering and overseas trip
The ruling Labour Party in Reading has been taken to task over spending thousands on catering and overseas trips.
Changes being considered at Reading crash black spot where three people were injured this year
Changes are being considered at a Reading crash black spot where three people have been injured this year.
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Will Reading council leave X/Twitter like other councils have?
A question has been raised over whether Reading Borough Council will leave X/Twitter like others have done up and down the country.
Target to create new mayor of Thames Valley by May 2027 too early
A target to create a new mayor for the Thames Valley by May 2027 has been rejected as being too early by the government
Changes coming for Waitrose supermarket in Caversham
Changes are due to be made at Waitrose, the biggest supermarket in Caversham.
Applications open for the council scheme which could bring on-street electric vehicle charging to residents’ streets
Reading Borough Council is now taking applications for people looking to get on-street electric vehicle chargers right outside their homes.
High Sheriff impressed by Berkshire MS Therapy Centre
Sean Taylor takes a tour of the charity's facilities
How a Winnersh-based charity changes lives
EHSL: providing safe homes for people with additional care needs
Woman who “caused alarm” in Reading neighbourhood jailed for repeated breaches and attempted burglary
A woman has been jailed after repeatedly breaching a court order and attempting to enter a property in Reading.
New council strategy aims to give children ‘best start in life’ with first 1,001 days initiatives
Reading Borough Council has laid out a new strategy aimed at giving children the 'best start in life' focussing on the first 1,001 days
Reading man handed fine of thousands after using dead father’s blue disabled parking badge
A motorist has been prosecuted and slapped with a heavy fine after fraudulently using a disabled blue badge which belonged to a dead family member.
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse author to support Thames Hospice
Charlie Mackesy joins the herd at the charity's Wild in Art event
re3 Partnership boost for Thames Valley Air Ambulance
Waste disposal partnership supports lifesaving work
‘Clampdown’ order on anti-social behaviour comes into effect across the borough
Reading Borough Council has announced that its partnership with Thames Valley Police has brought a new protection order to the borough.
Over £40,000 raised Royal Berks Charity in Reading Half Marathon
The Royal Berks Charity is celebrating the achievement of 73 dedicated runners who took on the Reading Half Marathon, raising more than £40,000.
Shinfield care home celebrates St Patrick’s Day
Residents enjoy a performance from the Viv O'Hara school of dancing
Police appeal for wanted man in Woodley after victim left with life-changing injuries
Thames Valley Police is appealing for the public's help to locate a man wanted in connection with causing serious injury in Woodley
Increases in Employment Related Statutory Pay and Compensation Limits from 6 April 2026
Solicitor Aoife McGrath, in law firm Blandy & Blandy's Employment Law team, summarises the changes set to take effect from 6 April 2026.
New clampdown on anti-social behaviour in Reading goes live today
A clampdown on anti-social behaviour in Reading has gone live with the introduction of a new Public Spaces Protection Order by the council.