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FORBURY TERROR ATTACK: Inquest into Forbury Gardens murders concludes at the Old Bailey
THE INQUEST into the murder of James Furlong, David Wails, and Joe Ritchie-Bennett has concluded after more than three months of hearings at The Old Bailey in London today, Friday, April 26. The three men were murdered by Khairi Saadallah, who also injured three others, in Forbury Gardens in June 20...
FORBURY TERROR ATTACK: Families of victims say they finally have answers to ‘preventable’ murders
THE FAMILIES of the victims of a terrorist attack in a Reading park in June 2020 say the inquest has finally given them answers.
FORBURY TERROR ATTACK: Uni expert calls for more mental health support in the UK
AN EXPERT in terrorism says mental health support in the UK is under resourced, and this is causing problems for police
FORBURY TERROR ATTACK: Police promise to review conclusions and learn lessons
A TOP cop has promised to fully review the conclusions of an inquest into the death of three people during a terrorist attack in Forbury Gardens.
FORBURY TERROR ATTACK: Khairi Saadallah’s life in the UK leading up to his murders
In 2011, Khaira Saadallah, a Libyan national, joined Ansar al-Sharia, an Islamist terrorist organisation, as a child soldier during the uprising
FORBURY TERROR ATTACK: Failure to share intelligence meant opportunity to prevent murders missed, says coroner
THE FORBURY Gardens terrorist attack could have been avoided had authorities worked more closely together a coroner has ruled
Reading man sentenced to four years in jail for drug charges and racially-aggravated public order offence
Namar Tyrer, 22 and of Lyndhurst Road, was sentenced to four years' imprisonment at Reading Crown Court last Friday, April 19
Highdown School head appointed as Chief Education Officer at Activate Learning
The Activate Learning Trust has announced that it has appointed Rachel Cave, head teacher at Highdown School, as Chief Education Officer
NHS shares Rebecca’s story and appeals for more donations during Plasma Donation Week
The NHS is celebrating blood plasma donors and appealing for more to come forward as it observes Plasma Donation Week
POETRY CORNER: Charity Shop Frock
First off I inched the bodycon Dress carefully over my head, I'd left the hips 'til last but it Got stuck on my bust instead.
UPDATE: Man missing from Henley-on-Thames found safe
Daniel, 56, was reported missing from Henley-on-Thames and was last seen in the town on the night of Wednesday, April 24
Action for Children: Teachers say one in three pupils in south east facing barriers to education
Research released by Action for Children shows that nearly one in three children are facing barriers to education outside of the school gates
VOTE 2024: Leader interviews – Reading Labour leader Jason Brock
For outgoing Reading Labour leader Jason Brock, it has been a challenge, but one he feels the council has weathered well.
Firefighters in Thames Valley fully fitted with new interoperable breathing apparatus
Firefighters in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire are now using the same breathing apparatus following a three-year project
VOTE 2024: Leader interviews – Reading Lib Dem leader James Moore
READING'S Liberal Democrats have published a manifesto for the local elections packed with aspirations to make the town a better place.
VOTE 2024: Leader interviews – Reading Green Party leader Rob White
Reading Green Party leader Rob White says the Greens offer a strong voice on the council in holding the ruling Labour administration to account.
MP bowled over by island-based sporting club
THE mayor and one of Reading's two MPs were bowled over by a visit to one of the most unique sports clubs in the country.
FROM THE LEADER: Here is what Labour has done for Reading
Next Thursday, May 2, is election day in Reading, with one-third of the Council's seats up for election ? one in each of the 16 wards.
VOLUNTEER CORNER: As seen in Reading Today of April 25, 2024
Three ways to make Reading a better place thanks to Reading Voluntary Action
Thames Water submits new plans which could see customer bills rising further
Thames Water could be raising household bills further to cover "environmental" projects following the defaulting of its parent company