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Reading Festival names six headliners in surprise announcement
Reading Festival has announced who will be headlining when the event returns for its annual iteration next year.
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Taxpayers hit with £80k travel costs as FOI lifts lid on Reading Council spending
Reading Borough Council has spent more than £80,000 on travel expenses for councillors and its staff, a freedom of information request has revealed.
Thames Water blasted as ‘charlatans’ for more than doubling pensioner’s bill
Thames Water has been blasted as 'charlatans' by a pensioner from Reading whose bill has more than doubled to £1,200 per year.
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Family desperate to move over mould and damp at home
A young family is in despair over mould, water leaks causing damage and a bug infestation at their social home in Shinfield.
BBQ restaurant in Reading town centre bid to become late night bar decided
A bid for a Korean barbecue restaurant in Reading town centre to become a late-night bar has been decided.
‘Indefensible use of cash’: Mayor’s Euro 2024 trip Criticised after FOI release
Taxpayers' money, which has been spent on the Mayor of Reading's trip to Germany to watch the European football competition and other expenses
Cosmo to be demolished as 103-home redevelopment clears hurdle
A project to demolish a busy buffet restaurant in Reading town centre to replace it with more than 100 apartments has cleared a crucial hurdle.
Reading town centre pub The Monks Retreat under new ownership as Dunning’s Irish Bar
A town centre pub in Reading has come under new ownership and has turned into an Irish-themed bar.
New Popeyes in Reading applies to sell food until 5am
A new American fast food chicken restaurant in Reading could keep on selling food and drinks until 5am in the near future.
Reading planning round-up: Conversion of former hotel into flats refused
The conversion of a former pub and hotel into new flats heading out of Reading has been rejected.
Wokingham Boxing Academy gains England Boxing Affiliation
A Wokingham gym has been officially recognised by England Boxing, marking a significant step in its development
Fears raised over parking fee hikes and charges at free car parks in Woodley and Shinfield
Fears raised over parking fee hikes and charges at free car parks in Woodley and the neighbouring towns and villages.
Broad Street Mall raises £15,000 for The Royal British Legion through Poppy Appeal support
Broad Street Mall has announced that this year's Poppy Appeal has raised £15,000, thanks to the generosity of shoppers, volunteers, and the community
NHS increasing GP flexibility through online consultation rollout
NHS patients across the South East now have more flexible ways to contact their GP amid the roll-out of online consultation services
Reading Borough Council is ‘trashing the environment’ claims Green Party
Reading Borough Council is 'trashing the environment' by falling behind on its climate action goals, according to the Green Party.
Benefact Group seeking charity nominations for 12 Days of Giving Christmas funding boost
Benefact Group's Movement for Good Awards is seeking recipients for its £120,000 12 Days of Giving Christmas charity giveaway campaign
FROM THE LEADER: Introducing the new digital visitor parking permits
Residents' permit parking was introduced in Reading almost 50 years ago.
Two men given major prison sentences following robbery and weapons offences, including violent break in of Tilehurst home
Two men have been sentenced to more than ten years in prison each for a string of weapons offences and robbery offences in Reading.
Live updates: Traffic chaos in Reading as police close A33
There are significant traffic delays in Reading town centre with the A33 closed by police following a crash
Shoplifting suspect arrested and off to prison after tip from good Samaritan
The suspect was quickly apprehended after a tip off from the public