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‘Violent outburst’ lands IT specialist back in jail after Reading assault
An IT specialist has been jailed for 20 months after admitting an assault that left a man injured in Reading.
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Berkshire man sentenced for stalking and voyeurism
A Berkshire man has been sentenced to prison following a Thames Valley Police investigation into stalking and voyeurism offences in Slough.
Glow ride shines light on women’s winter cycling fears in Reading
A line of bikes wrapped in fairy lights rolled out from Reading Bicycle Hub on a Saturday night.
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FROM THE VICE CHANCELLOR: The human cost of housing insecurity
As we approach Christmas, many of us look forward to gathering with loved ones at home.
Reading among the UK’s most generous places of 2025
Reading has been named the fifth most generous place in the UK, according to charity donation data from 2025.
Children’s rights expert from University of Reading questions Australia’s teen social media ban
An expert on children's rights from the University of Reading says Australia's teen social media ban misplaces blame on young people
REVIEW: Bagaara, Shinfield – A feast for the senses
As a self-confessed curry connoisseur, I'm always on the lookout for restaurants that serve authentic, flavour-packed Indian cuisine
One arrested following assault with a bladed article in Reading shopping centre
Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident of assault, attempted grievous bodily harm, and shoplifting in central Reading.
Council awarded fire service’s inaugural Partnership of the Year Award
Reading Borough Council has been awarded Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service's first Partnership of the Year Award
NHS reinstates masks in hospitals as national flu spike sees cases in South East double in a week
The NHS says hospitalisations for flu in the South East have more than doubled in the last week, as cases continue to rise across the country.
M4 slip road near Heathrow Airport closed due to 'vehicle fire'
Heavy delays are forming just outside Heathrow Airport on the M4 due to a 'vehicle fire'.
Student at a Reading college given prestigious award for ‘lifelong’ dedication to education
Rasha Mustafa, who attends New Directions College, has been awarded the Learner Award at the Ascentis 50th Anniversary Lifetime Learning Awards.
Christmas paper: what can and can’t be recycled?
Do the scrunch test to find out
Reading Buses offers more than £1,000 in prizes in Christmas competition
Reading Buses is spreading festive cheer with a Christmas competition offering more than £1,000 worth of prizes
Police issue fraud warning to Thames Valley residents over dangerous QR scam
Police are warning the public about fraudulent QR codes in the Thames Valley.
Flu admissions more than double in a week
Flu admissions have more than doubled in the past week.
Council dog warden service is in 'crisis' and has dealt with 100 strays this summer
Stray dog kennelling services in West Berkshire are in crisis.
In the Dock: Latest court results from Reading Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts.
Police renew appeal to find man who went missing in Berkshire
Police have renewed their appeal for a man who went missing in Berkshire earlier this year.
Drivers hit by major road closure 'until 2026' due to Thames Water works
Thames Water extends Kidmore Road closure in Reading until February 2026 for ground-stabilisation works, disrupting traffic, buses, and local residents.