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Whitley street signs hit with England flag graffiti
Road signs have been hit with red England flag graffiti in Reading at night as part of Operation Raise the Colours.
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Street art to ground-breaking computer programmer removed in Reading
Street art honouring the woman who was a ground-breaking computer programmer has been removed alongside England flag graffiti in Reading.
Reading offices set to be converted into more than 100 flats
A huge office building in Reading town centre is set to be converted into more than 100 flats.
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New Caffe Nero coming in town centre to replace Italian eatery
One of the nation's most loved coffee chains is set to open a new cafe in Reading town centre.
Town centre cycle hub in Reading scrapped in favour of other secure bike projects
A hub for people to store their bikes securely in Reading town centre has been scrapped in favour of other cycle security projects across the town.
Changes made to 70 homes plan addition to Emmer Green Drive
Changes have been made to a plan for dozens of new homes on the northern outskirts of Reading that has been hit with objections.
Tilehurst death ‘not suspicious’; arrested man released without charge
An unexplained death in Tilehurst last week has been determined as not suspicious, and the man arrested has now been released without charge
Thames Water: 5 million litres saved since hosepipe ban
One month after putting a hosepipe ban in place, Thames Water has released figures on water reduction?around 5 million litres a day
NHS launches medical waste reduction campaign
The NHS has launched a campaign urging people to help reduce prescription medicines waste across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West.
Council issues reminder as next wave of annual canvass begins
Reading residents are being urged to take time to check their electoral registration details as Reading Borough Council continues its annual canvass.
Residents’ views sought over emissions-based parking charges
Residents' views are being sought over plans to introduce emission-based parking charges in Reading
Student receives thrilling news while on humanitarian expedition
16 year old student, Lorenzo, is a Blue Coat success
Royal Berks renews partnership with Citizen’s Advice to continue staff support
Staff at the Royal Berks will continue to benefit from on-site support from Citizens Advice partnership for a further 12 months
New electric vehicle expo coming to Reading with Select Car Leasing
The SCL Stadium will welcome businesses and fleet professionals and invite them to immerse themselves in all aspects of electric vehicles in October.
One arrested following unexplained death in Tilehurst
One man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an investigation was launched into an unexplained death in Tilehurst.
Reading has third-fewest pubs by population in UK, study shows
A new study has shown that Reading is among the places with the smallest proportion of pubs for its population in the UK.
Cygnet releases guide to help recognise and tackle anxiety around returning to school
Cygnet Health Care has produced a new resource designed to help recognise the signs of back-to-school anxiety and guide to tackling it.
Progress Theatre announces Autumn season, with three new productions
Progress Theatre has announced three new productions to kick off its latest season with shows exploring gothic horror, tragedy, and political thrills
Showcase cinemas to go up for sale after ownership merger, including cinema in Winnersh
Showcase cinemas around the UK, including one on the border of Reading and Wokingham, could be in line to be bought amid merger 'streamlining'
Woman wants to inspire others after losing 10-stone in weight
Local Slimming World Consultant Jill McKay, who’s transformed her life and now helps others do the same, is calling on successful slimmers to consider a new opportunity to make a difference in their community.