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'Icy patches' and 'injuries' expected in Met Office ice warning issued for Berks

A Met Office ice warning for Berks and is set to come into force overnight, with 'injuries from slips and falls' anticipated.

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More than 400 people to be made redundant in AWE restructuring

AWE restructuring will see more than 400 people made redundant following a £15 billion government investment in its nuclear warhead programme.

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Teenage girl raped by two men along Oxford Road in Reading

Thames Valley Police is appealing for three people who helped a teenage girl following a rape in Reading to come forward.

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Reading therapy centre receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Berkshire MS Therapy Centre is recognised for its support for those living with Multiple Sclerosis

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Historians learn about Irish Farm Boy turned Royal Horse Dealer

Oliver Dixon was the subject of a Wargrave Local History Society talk

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Facial recognition roll-out in Berkshire

A new fleet of facial recognition vans has been rolled out by seven more police forces including in the Thames Valley.

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Fire near Three Mile Cross

Crews from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue attended a chimney fire near Three Mile Cross last week.

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Cat rescued by fire crew in Reading after getting stuck under house

A crew from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue rescued a trapped cat in Reading last week.

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In the Dock: Latest court results from Reading Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts.

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Wokingham man face of new Parkinson's UK, Trainline campaign

A Wokingham man is the face of a new campaign by Trainline and Parkinson's UK to make travelling more inclusive.

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Bid for Berkshire to be united with Oxfordshire and Swindon under new mayor due

A bid for Berkshire to be united with Oxfordshire and possibly Swindon under a new mayor is due to be submitted to government later this month.

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Son to complete five-day trek through Berkshire after mum's dementia diagnosis

The son of Bucks-based Birds Of A Feather actress Pauline Quirke is to take part in a five-day trek for Alzheimer’s Research UK.

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Concern for wellbeing of missing man last seen in Reading

A man has been reported missing from Reading.

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Much-loved warehouse worker died after overdose at home, inquest hears

A much-loved "keen runner" and night shift warehouse worker was found overdosed at home, from a toxic combination of drugs.

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BBC picks up Remedicare Education investigation on TV

Our investigation into a local SEN education provider has been picked up by the BBC

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Homeowner finds out whether extensions can go ahead after neighbour complains

A homeowner has found out whether he can make extensions to their house after their neighbour complained about previous works and cooking smells.

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Reading rape victim's mother 'scorned beyond recognition'

The mother of a teenage girl who was raped by an asylum seeker from Reading has said she is 'scorned beyond recognition'.

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Reading College warns students not to 'joke' about knives after college attack

Reading College has issued an update a week after the college was sent into lockdown by an 'assault' with a bladed weapon

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Two arrested for trying to enter property sealed off by police

Thames Valley Police have arrested two people in Newbury and charged one for breaching the closure order and shoplifting

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Police seal off 'illegal brothel'

Thames Valley Police said the order comes after community concerns of criminal and anti-social behaviour at the premises