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Reading council progress on delivering 362 new affordable homes
Progress is being made on an initiative to build more than 360 new affordable council homes for people in need in Reading.
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Reading FC let him go for nothing last year – now former Royals striker could fetch £2.5million fee this summer
Former Reading FC striker Jayden Wareham could be on the move this summer for a fee of up to £2.5 million, less than a year after leaving
Places where new parking restrictions could be introduced in Reading
Changes to parking are set to take place at 27 different locations in Reading.
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‘Best news ever’: Residents celebrate as 70-home estate expansion is rejected
A plan to add 70 homes to a huge development that is being built on a former golf course has been defeated.
Dr Martens shoe store closed in Reading town centre
A premium shoe store in Reading has closed after nine years in the town centre.
‘It can be a bit dead’: Residents reveal concerns over Woodley shopping scene
People of Woodley have spoken out about the quality of shopping in the town centre following a series of changes both recently and over the last year
Popular Reading bar punished after woman caught working illegally
A Caribbean bar and kitchen in Reading has been forced to suspend activities after a woman was caught illegally working there.
‘I had to sleep standing up’: Reading dad recounts Gaza flotilla detention
A dad from Reading who took part in an aid flotilla to Gaza has explained what it is like to be captured by Israeli forces.
Berkshire MS Therapy Centre celebrates its volunteers
The organisation holds a summer garden party during Volunteers Week
‘I’m just sick of it’: Residents react as bus service between Reading and Caversham to be axed
"It's sick" ? that's the verdict from a passenger as a bus service between Reading and Caversham is set to be axed.
All aboard the Earley Community Bus
New vehicle means social groups can continue to enjoy low-cost transport
Blandy & Blandy celebrates successful year with summer garden party
The event welcomed clients and colleagues from across the professional community.
Police release image in bid to identify man after attempted burglary in Reading
Police have released an image of a man they believe may have information about an attempted burglary in Reading.
Man chased and repeatedly kicked and punched in Earley as police hunt Audi driver
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 50s was seriously assaulted in Earley.
Alarm over impacts for 600 homes plan between Reading and Wokingham
Neighbours have voiced strong opposition to plans for 600 new homes between Reading and Wokingham, with concerns ranging from infrastructure pressure
Funding for trauma recovery programme will help children bounce back
Berkshire Freemasons generously support PACT
Princess of Wales' sister Pippa faces footpath fight at private home
The planning inspector in charge of deciding the fate of a footpath crossing part of the Princess of Wales’s sister and brother-in-law’s home in Kintbury has now retired to sift through the evidence.
Uni of Reading invites community to centenary forum
Local residents are invited to join the University of Reading for a special Centenary Community Forum, taking place at the end of the month.
Council responds to Napier Road safety concerns, claims lighting levels are 'correct'
The council has responded after safety concerns were voiced about the Napier Road area following an attack on a woman in May
Shake Shack set to open in Reading’s Broad Street this summer
Shake Shack, which specialises in burgers and milkshakes, is set to become the latest international food outlet bringing its offerings to the town.