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Fresh plan to replace long closed pub in Reading with flats and a shop
A fresh plan has been submitted to replace a pub in Reading that has been closed for more than a decade with flats and a shop.
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‘What don’t want to just be a talking shop’ man says at meeting for elderly in Reading
A group of older residents in Reading have called for clearer action and better publicity for a key forum set up to represent them.
Salvation Army unveils plan to tackle rough sleeping crisis in Reading
A Christian charity has unveiled its plan to tackle the rough sleeping crisis in Reading by providing more emergency beds.
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Anger as adventure golf course severely vandalised
A town council has expresses their upset after vandals targeted the Newbury Adventure Golf course.
Youth homelessness crisis deepens as need for independent living support highlighted
According to recent Centrepoint research, there are tens of thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds across the country facing homelessness.
Man in 30s seriously injured after stabbing in Flagstaff Road
A man has been left with serious injuries after a stabbing at an address in Reading.
Small canal cruiser sinks into River Kennet as cordon put in place
A boat believed to be abandoned has been spotted floating down the River Kennet half-submerged into the water.
Man jailed after drugs worth £60,000 and firearm found
A man has been jailed for more than six years for drug and firearm offences following a Thames Valley Police investigation.
Police search for wanted man with links to Reading
Police are appealing for help to find a 28-year-old man who is wanted on recall to prison for theft.
Large police presence in Green Park apartment block - live
Police officers are responding to an incident in Green Park, Reading
Tesco store cordoned off by police
A TESCO supermarket in Reading has been cordoned off by police.
Police respond to incident on Oxford Road in Reading
A major police presence was spotted in Reading, Oxford Road last night.
Seized car heading to court after driver's late-night McDonald's visit
A late-night fast food run ended with a car being seized for a string of motoring offences.
Forward-thinking Henley businesses get ready for climate change
Greener Henley event shows that 'focus on on resilience now is a powerful investment in the future'
Trial date set for man charged with murder and assault
Kiplangat was arrested after a reported stabbing at an A4 London Road address
In the Dock: Latest court results from Reading Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts.
Reading man launches website to help drivers find fuel
A former courier has created a new platform to help drivers save time at the pump.
All candidates announced for Reading Borough Council elections
The full list of candidates for the Reading Borough Council elections this year has been published.
RECAP: M4 lane reopens after broken down car causes delays
A broken down vehicle on the M4 is causing traffic delays
‘The public is repulsed by trail hunting’: Bloodied foxes pile up outside Reading Station as charity calls for tougher hunting laws
A pile of bloodied foxes appeared outside Reading Station last week as an animal welfare charity called for stronger action against illegal hunting.