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Staff praised as future is uncertain for last remaining Beefeater steak restaurant in Reading
People shared their memories of a pub and steak restaurant in Reading and expressed sympathy for staff at the news that it has been put up for sale.
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Progress made on huge development for 223 homes in Reading
Progress is being made on a huge development of more than 200 homes north of Reading.
Other parties react as Reading Labour councillor is accused of ‘conflict of interest’
The other parties have accused a top Labour councillor in Reading of 'impropriety' and a 'conflict of interest' in the project to install a sculpture
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Decision made on conversion of offices into 58 flats in Reading
The conversion of a prominent office building in Reading town centre has been rejected due to concerns over flooding.
What is Benugo as John Lewis cafe in Reading is gearing up for change
A chain responsible for running cafes at some of the biggest destinations in London is gearing up to come to Reading.
What’s happening to furniture as Reading Central Library closes down soon
Ahead of the upcoming closure of the main library in Reading town centre, a question over what will happen to all the furniture.
FROM THE LEADER: Our trend’s electric
There's been a buzz around town this year with Reading's new fleet of electric buses taking to the roads.
‘Six years without heat’: Mum slams council over ‘bodged’ electrics, broken cooker and unkept promises on flat in Tilehurst
A mum who lives in a council flat in Tilehurst continues to face a fight to get her cooker, electricity and other appliances to an acceptable standard
Closure date confirmed for Reading Central Library
The closure date has been confirmed for the main library in Reading, which has been around for 41 years.
Top Reading councillor defends herself after being accused of ‘conflict of interest’ on Cartwheeling Boys project
A top Reading councillor has defended herself after being accused of a 'conflict of interest' on the re-installation of the Cartwheeling sculpture.
Frantic roadside rescue as police save ‘frightened’ dog darting into traffic before emotional reunion
Police community support officers helped safely reunite a dog with its owners after it was reported running loose near a road.
Last remaining Beefeater in Reading put up for sale
The last remaining Beefeater restaurant in Reading has been put up for sale.
‘Heartless’ Reading man jailed over £190k fraud scam
A Reading man has been jailed after defrauding victims out of almost £190,000 in what prosecutors described as a significant fraud.
Council election prediction sees unprecedented losses for Labour in Reading
The Labour party is forecast to lose control of Reading Borough Council next month ? for the first time in nearly four decades.
Memorial to TVP officer Andrew Harper, killed in the line of duty, unveiled outside Forbury Gardens
Thames Valley Police Constable Andrew Harper was killed on August 15, 2019, while responding to a report of a quad bike being stolen in Berkshire.
John Sykes Foundation supports Daisy’s Dream with latest funding grant
The John Sykes Foundation has announced its latest grant award is going to Daisy's Dream to support an innovative new pilot project
Uni of Reading launches fundraising drive in aid of bursaries and new learning spaces
In its centenary year, the university is holding its second annual Giving Day, raising money for projects that will leave a lasting legacy.
Dog left seriously injured in Christchurch Meadows as police launch appeal after lead breaks loose
Police are appealing for information following an incident in which a dog was seriously injured in Christchurch Meadows, Reading.
Trial date finally set over worker’s death at nuclear site as construction giant denies safety breaches
A date has been set for the health and safety trial of a construction company following the death of a worker at AWE's Aldermaston nuclear site.
Reading, Set, Go! Pride of Reading Awards throws open nominations at launch event
The Pride of Reading Awards has announced that nominations are open for another year with a sparkling launch event at Mal Maison in central Reading