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Coach sightings at “asylum” hotel explained
Reports were published online which suggested that people were seen arriving at the "asylim" hotel.
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Residents invited to take look–and a book–as new library opens tomorrow
Reading's new library is throwing open its doors this week, and Reading Borough Council is inviting residents to come and take a look
CADRA to celebrate centenary of Caversham Bridge with event and new history booklet
The Caversham and District Residents Association (CADRA) is celebrating the centenary of Caversham Bridge as it turns 100-years-old.
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Plasma Donation centre secures new permanent all-in-one home opening this autumn
The blood donation centre in Reading has announced it now has a permanent home once again?including a more streamlined all-in-one service.
Bishop of Oxford lays down the Pastoral Staff and reveals L-plates
Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft takes his last service at Christ Church Cathedral
FROM THE OPPOSITION: Reading Green party wins popular vote in Reading Central constituency
The Green Party has won the popular vote across the Reading Central parliamentary constituency area following this year's local elections.
Westminster diary – MP Matt Rodda: Global shocks and the effect on energy bills and living costs
I know global shocks, and the effects they have on energy bills and living costs, will be increasing anxiety for many households in our town.
Crackdown on fly-tipping sees fines increased more than tenfold
A trial partnership has seen a huge increase in the number of fines issued for littering and fly-tipping, Reading Borough Council has announced.
Griffin the dog helps keep illegal cigarettes off the streets in Reading
Griffin, a Cocker Spaniel detection dog, worked with the council and TVP on Operation CeCe to tackle illegal tobacco in Reading
Reading film screening explains local effects of climate change
People's Emergency Briefing was shown as part of Reading Climate Festival
Dragon boat racing raises thousands for charity
Pangbourne Rotary Club event creates a positive splash
Join us to mark Independent News Week
To mark this week's Indie News Week 2026, Wokingham Today and Reading Today is holding a "Meet the Team" event today.
Work taking place on new council housing in Southcote
Work is taking place to create new council housing in Reading on a site that has been dormant for nearly 20 years.
MP and councillors react as Reading Buses is cutting Caversham bus service
Politicians in Reading have reacted to the 'unwelcome news' that a bus service between the town centre and Caversham will be cancelled in a few weeks
Reforms coming to parking charges set in Reading as minimum stay set to increase
Reforms are coming to parking charges in Reading as minimum stays and fares as a whole are set to increase.
Caversham Bridge restaurant under new ownership
A restaurant in Caversham with a riverside dining area has recently come under new ownership.
Planning round-up: Street art mural coming to wall hit with graffiti in Reading town centre
Street art is coming to a wall that is passed by thousands of people each day in Reading town centre.
Man robbed at knifepoint in the middle of a busy festival in East Reading
Three males threatened a man in his twenties with a knife while attending the Stories In The Park festival in Palmer Park on Saturday, June 6.
Reading council progress on delivering 362 new affordable homes
Progress is being made on an initiative to build more than 360 new affordable council homes for people in need in Reading.
Places where new parking restrictions could be introduced in Reading
Changes to parking are set to take place at 27 different locations in Reading.