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Reading FC loanee returns to parent club as loan is cancelled
Matty Jacob has returned to his parent club for the remainder of the season after suffering a long-term knee injury during his spell at Reading.
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Councils in Thames Valley submit letter expressing interest in unified mayoral authority
A letter expressing interest to create a mayoral strategic authority (MSA) within the Thames Valley has been submitted to government
Thames Valley Police ‘£9M worse-off’ than expected, says Police and Crime Commissioner
The police settlement confirmed TVP's core funding will be £8.8m less than expected, "barely" covering the costs of inflation and pay increases.
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Changes to council services open times over festive period
Reading Borough Council has laid out its Christmas opening times for local services
Reading man jailed for causing serious injuries through dangerous driving
Alexandru Iarca was sentenced to four and a half years in prison following a hearing at Reading Crown Court on Wednesday, December 17.
Man sought following incident of harassment on M4 motorway
Thames Valley Police is releasing an e-fit image in connection with harassment on the services on the M4.
Police hunt trio after evening assault outside Reading home
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault at a property in Reading.
Reading to receive £42.8m boost in government funding
Reading is set to receive an additional £42.8m in funding for local services after the government confirmed a major increase in council budgets.
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Domestic abuse fears rise during festive period, police warn
For some people living with domestic abuse the Christmas period can be marked by fear and isolation.
Reading hospital awards £10,000 grant to arthritis research team
A hospital in Reading has awarded a £10,000 research grant to a team of scientists after their work on osteoarthritis won a national research award.
Homes England: The government agency helping to deliver hundreds of affordable homes in the area
A government agency is helping councils in Berkshire to provide more affordable and social housing.
Dog lovers in Berkshire warned: Festive foods that could ruin Christmas
Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity, is warning owners to stay alert this season to avoid a dash to the emergency vet.
FROM THE LEADER: Fairer Funding Review
As everyone gears up for the Christmas break, town halls up and down the country are waiting on news of how much funding they will receive
Woman’s anger over her claim that ‘antisemitic’ leaflets being handed out in Reading town centre
A woman has expressed anger over her claim that 'antisemitic' leaflets were being handed out in Reading town centre.
Reading chicken restaurant opening for free charity meals on Christmas Day
A chicken restaurant in Reading will be opening up to provide free meals for the needy on Christmas Day.
Stray dog kennelling crisis looms in West Berkshire as costs soar and foster scheme planned across Bracknell Forest
Stray dog kennelling services in West Berkshire are in crisis.
Planning round-up: Bungalow set to be demolished and replaced with nine new homes
A bungalow is set to be demolished and replaced with nine new homes at a housing estate in Reading.
Girls school celebrates 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen
An independent girls' school in Reading has celebrated the 250th anniversary of the birth of the legendary poet and writer Jane Austen.
Reading stabbing: Man from Winnersh jailed for life after frenzied knife attack
A 23-year-old man has been jailed for life for the attempted murder of another man in Reading following a police investigation.