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Cardboard box homeless shelter removed from town centre
A "shocking" makeshift homeless shelter made from cardboard boxes has been removed by the borough council after it was erected on Wednesday.
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Thanksgiving service at Reading Minister for man who survived stabbing
The Reading community will come together this weekend to mark a special thanksgiving service for Tharel Thompson, the young man left with life-changing injuries after a stabbing in February 2024.
Floral tributes laid where homeless man lived in Reading
Flowers have been laid at the scene of a tent encampment near Reading town centre where homeless man Kepha Otundo lived.
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Drug driver tried to flee from armed police and dogs
Once in custody, the driver tested positive for drugs and was also arrested for having no license, no insurance, and other traffic offences
Police give update on fire at Reading gym
A burglary and fire has happened overnight at The Atrium Health Club in Reading.
Emergency services respond to 'devastating' fire at gym - live updates
Emergency services respond to overnight fire at The Atrium Health Club in Reading
Atrium Health Club closed following reports of break-in and fire
The Atrium Health Club in Tilehurst posted to social media early on Friday morning to announce that it would be closed following an incident.
Contractors finish first phase of Central Library redesign, due to finish in April
Morgan Sindall Construction has completed the first phase of Reading’s new Central Library, marking a significant milestone in the £10.7 million regeneration of the town’s civic quarter. The project comprises the design and construction of a new extension to the Civic Offices at Bridge Street, ...
Armed police and dogs handlers 'catch driver' after incident in Reading
A speeding arrest has been made after an armed police and dog handlers chase through Reading's back streets.
UTC Reading gives second chance to students left without Sixth Form places with ‘pioneering’ new programme
UTC READING has announced that the programme has cut the number of people not in education, employment, or training (NEETs) by 15% in the area
Reading - London train delays as Great Western and Elizabeth Line lines blocked
Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Heathrow Express trains are delayed as lines are blocked due to a points failure between Reading and London.
Calls for action after swan found dead on pedestrian bridge in Caversham
A dead male swan has been found on a pedestrian bridge in Caversham.
New council housing in Coley completed after years in the making
New council housing has been completed in Reading in a project that has been years in the making.
In the Dock: Latest court results from Reading Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts
Berkshire village targeted on Russian nuclear hit list
The alleged strike list of 23 sites was revealed by a Russian politician, according to LADbible.
Update given on Pink Floyd legend's former mansion near Berkshire border
The mansion was originally built in 1580 for the Bishop of Reading and was later bought by David Gilmour
Fault with level crossing causes train chaos between Reading and Gatwick
National Rail has warned travellers to expect delays of up to 20 minutes after the blockage closed all train lines on the route
Woman sexually assaulted in Reading alleyway, police seek key witness
Thames Valley Police is appealing for specific witnesses to come forward following a sexual assault in Reading.
Ed Miliband visits council flat to champion affordable, energy efficient homes
The energy secretary Ed Miliband visited Reading to champion affordable and green heating and energy to help people tackle the cost of living crisis.
Plainclothes police catch prolific shoplifter in the act
The woman is also suspected of stealing from Cancer Research UK