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Police issue urgent appeal after 29-year-old killed in Reading crash
One person has died and a police appeal for witnesses has been launched following a road traffic collision in Reading on Tuesday, March 10.
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Centuries-old manuscript returning to Reading after half a millennium away
The original medieval manuscript of Sumer is icumen in, known as the famed 'Reading Rota,' has returned to Reading and will be on display until May 9
Mayor of Reading leads service to plant a tree in memory of those lost during Covid pandemic
The planting of the commemorative Davidia involucrate tree took place following the UK-wide Covid-19 'Day of Reflection' on Sunday, March 8.
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Child bereavement charity receives boost from housebuilder
Millers Homes backs Daisy's Dream
Four new hubs for information, support, and advice to families and young people set to open in Reading this month
Four new Family Hubs are set to open in Reading, offering information, advice and support to families, children and young people.
M4 crash leaves motorcyclist hospitalised with serious injuries; police appeal for witnesses
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a serious road traffic collision on the M4 motorway left a motorcyclist hospitalised
‘I was on my way to the spa’: Reading drug dealer jailed after police uncover wraps of heroin and crack in car
Two drug dealers have been jailed after police stopped a car in Berkshire and discovered dozens of wraps of class A drugs
M4 crash near Reading causes delays after fuel spillage
A crash on the M4 near Reading has caused delays for drivers after a fuel spillage led to lane closures on the motorway.
‘It was absolutely terrifying, the hotel was shaking’: Reading friends fleeing Dubai still not home after finding themselves in war zone
Iran conflict forces borough musician to take complicated escape route
Major £300,000 overhaul of community facility in Whitley completed
Work to overhaul Whitley Wood Pavilion by the Reading Borough Council is now finished following more than £300,000 in funding was granted
Deadline approaches for postal vote registration as local elections loom
Residents who have not yet registered to vote only have a few weeks remaining if they want to have their say at this year's local elections.
Accounting firm PwC completes move into new Station Hill offices
PwC marks a move from Forbury Place, where it has been located for the past 13 years, to ONE Station Hill
Two jailed for string of drugs offences, including intent to supply crack and heroin
Two men have been jailed following a Thames Valley Police investigation into Class A drug supply in Reading, including crack cocaine and heroin
Woodley road reopens following bus bridge crash
Traffic is now passing under the railway bridge by Loddon Bridge Road after emergency services finished work at the scene.
Emergency services respond after bus smashes into bridge in Woodley
Chaos on the road as drivers asked to avoid the area
Reading Labour accused by Greens of ‘misleading the public’ over £43m funding claim
Reading Labour has been accused of 'misleading the public' over a claimed £43 million cash injection into the council from the government.
Reading College hosts first community Iftar meal for students and staff
Reading College and University Centre held its first Community Iftar Meal on Tuesday 3 March to mark the holy month of Ramadan.
Plan to replace building near Reading town centre given go-ahead after nearly a decade
A plan to replace a building near Reading town centre has been given the go-ahead after more than a decade.
Independent family-owned Eclectic Games marks two decades in Reading
Independent family-owned games shop Eclectic Games is celebrating its 20th birthday this month, marking two decades since it first opened
A4 bottleneck: Wokingham politicians divided on extending Sutton Seeds bus lane
Politicians are divided on new plans for the A4 in Reading, saying that creating new space for the bus lane on London Road won't slow down drivers.