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Reason revealed why TGI Fridays restaurants in Reading have closed down
Both of the TGI Fridays restaurants in Reading have now closed following ongoing troubles for the American diner chain.
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Man jailed for running ‘sophisticated’ cannabis grow at property in Reading
A man has been jailed for more than two years after police uncovered a large-scale cannabis-growing operation at a property in Reading.
Latest on what is happening at Reading Prison site two years on from purchase
The early planning stages to transform Reading Prison into a cultural hub are in progress two years after it was purchased by a Chinese billionaire.
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Cocktail bar in Reading town centre wins permission for later hours
A cocktail bar in Reading town centre has won permission to stay open until 3am each night.
Main road in Woodley will get 20mph speed limit to make it safer for ‘vulnerable road users’
A main road in Woodley will be getting a new 20mph speed limit to make it safer for 'vulnerable road users'.
Police search for brave mystery hero who intervened in 'violent struggle'
He stepped in to help officers in a 'violent struggle with suspects'
Elderly pedestrian hospitalised after collision with car
Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident on Enborne Road, near Enborne Grove
A34 crash: pictures show lorry crash aftermath as recovery teams struggle
Pictures show the extremely challenging operation facing National Highways recovery teams on the major A-road
Reading Borough Council commends residents on uptake of changes to waste disposal
Figures show Reading's kerbside food waste collection volumes improved by 19% and recycling by 17% over the festive season
Residents and businesses urged to donate clothing to keep people in need warm this winter
Reading's Winter Warmer programme is inviting residents and businesses to donate warm clothing and help make a real difference to people in need
A34 partially closed after lorry crash damages road - live updates
Several lanes are closed on the A34 after an overnight crash involving three lorries
Love Your Cervix: NHS encourages cervical screening during Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
The NHS in the South East is calling on women aged 25?64 to book their cervical screening during Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
Woman fundraises tens of thousands to try to keep 'best mate' horse
A woman has fundraised nearly £60,000 to keep her 'best mate' horse she has ridden for over five years.
Circle Reading hospital unit praised after passing a tight inspection
Circle Reading Hospital’s endoscopy unit retains JAG accreditation, recognising excellence in safe, high-quality patient care and service standards in Reading.
More than £1k raised at Reading charity church service for Jamaica hurricane relief
More than £1,000 was donated at a charity church service in Reading to raise money for relief efforts in Jamaica after it was hit Hurricane Melissa.
Dave Grohl remembers chaos, panic and magic of '90s Reading shows
Nirvana and Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl has reminisced on his favourite shows, including two performances at Reading Festival.
Health minister visits Royal Berks Hospital after stats show wait lists falling
Health Minister, Ashley Dalton, visited the Royal Berkshire Hospital, as statistics show the NHS wait list continues to fall.
Firefighters give emergency care after A329M three-vehicle lorry crash
The collision left one person in need of 'emergency' medical care
AWE workers to vote on industrial action
Workers at the Atomic Weapons Establishment are to vote on taking strike action in a dispute over restructuring.
Heavy traffic as car flips over in busy Whitley road
Drivers were stuck in heavy traffic after a car flipped on its side in Whitley.