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Hero crane driver who saved worker in Reading from burning building dies
A crane operator from Egham who was hailed as a hero after rescuing a man from a burning tower block at a construction site in Reading has died
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Uni of Reading celebrates six subject areas in global top 100 QS University rankings
Six key subject areas were featured among the top 100 in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
Reading to Gatwick after midnight? GWR’s overnight trains are here
GWR has announced it will trial overnight services between Reading and the airport.
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NHS reminder to collect medication ahead of Easter bank holiday
For the Easter bank holiday, some community pharmacies and all GP surgeries will be closed from Friday, April 3, and will re-open on Tuesday, April 6.
Tulips and daffodils steal the show
Caversham Horticultural Society is pleased new members compete, for the first time
FROM THE CHAMBER: Greens believe Reading residents deserve better
Green councillors opposed the latest budget from Labour-run Reading Council because it asks people to pay more and get less.
Mortimer man charged in connection with string of sexual assaults
A Reading man has been charged in connection with multiple sexual assaults in West Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.
Road collision on Shinfield Road leaves two hospitalised
Police are appealing for witnesses after two people were hospitalised in a collision on Shinfield Road on Sunday
Deadline to register for impending local elections approaches
Thursday, May 7 will see residents go to the polls as 17 seats go up for election, covering every single ward across Reading.
Public appeal for information in the wake of Atrium Health Club arson blaze
Crimestoppers is urging the public to help identify two people who may have information about the incident after an arson attack in Tilehurst
New fire service CEO lays out vision to ‘rapidly evolve’ following appointment
Mark Arkwell?was appointed the new role at RBFRS last week following the retirement of previous chief executive of?Wayne Bowcock.
Riders rate Reading Buses among the best in the country
Reading Buses has celebrated making the top three in an annual survey of customer satisfaction of public transport.
Dog bite in Spencer’s Wood injures woman as owner walks off without apologising
Police are appealing for witnesses following a dog bite incident in Spencer's Wood.
Police appeal for help locating man reported missing, last seen in Reading in February
Fifty-three-year-old Mehrdad was reported missing on March 13, and was last seen in Reading nearly a month earlier on February 17
Men and youngster detained after string of thefts
A police operation has led to multiple shoplifting detentions in Newbury.
How to stop your dog biting postman, according to Royal Mail
Royal Mail shares how Brits can stop a dog biting a postman or postwoman, including four-word warning sign after 2,000 attacks
Concerns Oxfordshire taxpayers will have to shoulder West Berkshire Council's debt
Concern has been raised that Oxfordshire taxpayers will have to shoulder West Berkshire Council’s debt following the abolition of their County Council.
Owner of nursery engulfed by fire determined to re-open site
The owner of a nursery destroyed by a fire said she is determined to bounce back after the premises was forced to close
Scott Mills sacked by BBC Radio 2 over a 'personal conduct' allegation
BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has been sacked by the broadcaster due to an allegation surrounding personal conduct
Six arrested for violent behaviour after series of fights
Six young people have been arrested for violent behaviour after a series of fights in the Newbury and Thatcham areas.