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Winnersh garden centre closes today "for the foreseeable future" due to flooding
A garden has closed for the 'forseeable future' due to flooding.
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To Divorce or Not to Divorce? That is the Question…
Thames Valley solicitor Blandy & Blandy looks at updates to the law
Vitamin D deficiency linked with respiratory infections, Uni of Reading scientists find
A new study involving scientists from the University of Reading has linked Vitamin D deficiency with respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis
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This is when emissions based parking charges will go live in Reading
Drivers of more polluting cars will be charged more for on-street parking in Reading next month.
In the Dock: Latest court results from Reading Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts.
New facility opens next to school to support children with autism and special needs
The Lilypad SEND unit at Radstock Primary School, Earley, officially opened to support autistic children and those with additional needs in Wokingham Borough.
How much representatives on Reading Borough Council could get paid this year revealed
The money representatives on Reading Borough Council could get paid this year for fulfilling their duties has been revealed.
Two underpass attacks in Reading in one week, no arrests
Police have not confirmed whether the incidents are being treated as linked
Recognise any of these stolen tools? Police search for rightful owners
The stolen tools have a combined value of around £80,000
Four people given 'emergency care' after three-car crash on A-road
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service said they dispatched crews to the scene from Caversham Road and Whitley Wood fire stations
M4 Berks traffic chaos as lanes closed amid multiple crashes
Lanes have been closed and there are 'severe' delays on the M4 in Berks this evening after multiple incidents at J13 A34 (Chieveley / Newbury) to J12 A4 Bath Road (Theale) and J10 A329(M) (Wokingham / Bracknell) to J8 A404(M) (Maidenhead).
Heavy rain brings flooding and disruption to Reading - live updates
Live updates as heavy rain brings flooding and disruptions to areas of Reading
More than 80 people arrested in County Lines drug gangs operation
Thames Valley Police took part in an operation tackling county lines gangs with nine other police forces, and arrested four people in the region.
Fire crews rush to incident as car stuck in flood water
Fire crews rescued a car from flood water at Land's End Ford, Charvil. Royal Berkshire Fire Service urges drivers not to cross flooded roads for safety.
CCTV released after man gropes woman in her 60s on Reading Bus before escaping
Police are releasing a CCTV image of an individual officers would like to speak to in connection with a sexual assault investigation in Reading.
'Much-loved' baby tragically dies in his Tilehurst home, inquest
A one-month-old baby died at his Tilehurst home in a sudden, unexplained death which may have been due to a “sleep-related incident”, an inquest found.
Two nurseries closed over 'concerns about children's safety'
The company runs a 'PlayDay Nursery' on Hemdean Road and a 'PlayDay Pre-School' on Milestone Way
Man jailed after shoplifting spree worth hundreds of pounds
Joseph Highdown went on a perfume, alcohol, and nicotine shoplifting spree, stealing nearly £750 worth of perfume, alcohol, and nicotine from Tesco and Boots
Wokingham man jailed for string of drugs and weapons offences in Reading
A Wokingham man has been handed a prison sentence for string of drug and weapon offences and acquiring criminal property in Reading.
'Risk' of snow next week, Met Office warns
The Met Office is predicting cold and rainy conditions with a 'risk' of snow