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Motorcyclist, 18, left with 'life-threatening' injuries after Kings Road crash

An 18-year-old motorcyclist has been hospitalised with 'life-threatening' injuries after a three-vehicle crash on Kings Road

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Flooding 'expected' in Berkshire today as residents warned to avoid risk

Flooding is 'expected' in Berkshire today (February 13) with two active flood warnings in place and multiple alerts

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Teen hospitalised after serious crash outside college - what we know so far

A teen boy has been hospitalised after a serious crash involving a car and a motorcycle on Kings Road

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Residents warned to expect ice this evening

The Met Office is warning residents across Berkshire to prepare for the arrival of icy conditions this evening

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Winter weather continues to bite in UK as snow and ice warnings in place

The Met Office said to be “wary” of ice and snow, with potential disruption to transport.

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NHS waiting lists in South East at nearly three-year low

The health service says that patients across the region are receiving faster diagnoses, needing fewer appointments, and getting more convenient care

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PACT bringing Reading’s Big Quiz back

Parents And Children Together (PACT), has announced the return of Reading's Big Quiz, following the success of its debut event in October last year

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Berks meadow and river site proposed for new official swimming spot

Berks Pangbourne meadow and river site in the area that inspired The Wind in the Willows has been proposed as a new government-designated swimming location.

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Football round-up: Town throw away three points, Woodley United LFC earn first league victory

But there was joy for Woodley United Ladies who collected their first win of the season.

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Reading - London trains major delays and cancellations until end of day

Elizabeth Line, Great Western and Heathrow Express 50-minute delays and cancellations amid overhead electric wire damage.

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Thames Valley Police seeking views to shape policing priorities in Tilehurst and Calcot

Police are looking for resident input as they continue to shape lo cal policing and prioritisation in Calcot and Tilehurst.

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Raw Sounds Today: Sonic Whip, doops, Myles Addison

Reading is becoming a second home for this blues-rock trio from the Netherlands. They've played at the Purple Turtle three times now

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Block of 30 apartments generating over £500,000 annually up for sale

A block of apartments, listed for sale at £7 million, presents a lucrative investment opportunity at Padworth Avenue, Reading

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Teenager in hospital after Reading crash

A teenager is in hospital following a crash near the town centre.

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College 'regrettably' cancels classes after serious crash

Reading College cancels evening classes after serious road incident closes Kings Road. Access to main car park blocked; updates and arrangements provided.

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Serious injury after serious crash in King's Road

Police have confirmed that there has been serious injury following a crash in King's Road in Reading.

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Crash closes major road as emergency services respond - as it happened

A major road in Reading town centre was closed as emergency services responded to a crash involving 'serious injury'

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Dramatic photos show bridge 'demolished' by lorry

Photos show the 'severe damage' suffered by a bridge in a Berkshire village after an incident involving a lorry

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Town centre road CLOSED by police and buses diverted due to crash

POLICE have closed a road in the town centre due to a crash.

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BID and Thames Valley Police appoint three new wardens to tackle anti-social behaviour

Three new wardens have been accredited and bestowed powers aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour a a ceremony by Thames Valley Police