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Reading stabbing: Man from Winnersh jailed for life after frenzied knife attack
A 23-year-old man has been jailed for life for the attempted murder of another man in Reading following a police investigation.
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Closure extended for road in Whitley amid underground water network repairs
Bennet Road in Whitley has been closed at its junction with the A33 since Saturday, October 18, and is now expected to remain closed
Shuttered Oxford Road pub receives protected status following failed Greggs conversion bid
The Royal Albion on Oxford Road has received protected status after a failed attempt to convert it into a Greggs bakery.
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Abbey School marks 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen
The Abbey School in Reading welcomed special guests as it celebrated the 250th anniversary of the birth of the poet and writer Jane Austen.
Young man jailed for life after stabbing victim more than a dozen times
The 23-year-old has been jailed for life after a "frenzied" and "targeted" stabbing attack in the Kennet Walk estate area in Reading
Put on the glitter to win an annual Hollywood Bowl pass
Strictly Come Dance your way down the lanes
Reading house with four flats on Waylen Street up for sale to investors
A Reading property that houses a portfolio of four flats has been put up for sale
Major new walking and cycleway route set for Berkshire
A major new walking and cycling route is set to take shape in Berkshire
Girls school celebrates 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen
A girls school in Reading has celebrated the 250th anniversary of the birth of the legendary poet and writer Jane Austen.
Much loved father found dead in flat 'combined drug toxicity', inquest hears
A 34-year-old “much loved father” died at his Reading home from “recreational” misuse of cocaine and strong painkillers, a coroner has ruled.
In the Dock: Latest court results from Reading Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts.
First-time buyers sought for two-bed Reading flat for £320k
A two-bedroom flat with private balcony and allocated parking is being offered for £320,000 on Robert Parker Road, Reading
Plan to add 70 homes at former golf course development in Reading rejected
A plan to add 70 homes to a development at the former course of a golf club in Reading has been rejected, with opponents celebrating the decision.
Man jumped from Oracle car park 'with no hesitation', inquest rules
An engineer was seen to jump from the Oracle Shopping Centre car park “with no hesitation”, in what a coroner has ruled was a suicide this summer.
Potential witness of fatal Calcot crash comes forward
A potential witness to the Calcot car crash that led to the death of Stephen Allen has come forward following a police appeal.
Flooded roads across Berkshire as yellow warning given
A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued across Berkshire, with flooding possible.
Paper preview: What’s inside today’s Reading Chronicle
The latest edition of the Reading Chronicle is out today (Thursday, December 18), packed with exclusive local reporting, sport, community features and special keepsake pages.
M4 eastbound back open after multi-car crash near Slough
The M4 eastbound is closed within J5 near Slough after a multi-car crash
Popular venue Blue Collar say application to expand to Bournemouth blocked
Popular Reading venue Blue Collar say they have had their application to expand to Bournemouth rejected by the local council.
‘Please help a young person with cancer this Christmas’ with the Teenage Cancer Trust
Newsquest editor Nigel Burton makes a special plea on behalf of our charity of the year.