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VOTE 2024: Parties react to Reading results
AS THE count of Reading’s votes concluded, councillors and MPs reacted to the news that the Green Party had made gains over the Conservatives while Labour held steady. James Moore, leader of the Liberal Democrats in Reading Borough Council and Tilehurst candidate, said ahead of the results: “In ...
VOTE 2024: Reading’s local election results ward by ward
THE GREEN Party has made gains over the Conservatives while Labour holds steady following the conclusion of local elections in Reading. While counts continue from yesterday’s elections around the UK, the Greens have gained a seat in Katesgrove while Labour took Conservative stronghold ward Emmer G...
Labour hold steady, Greens make gains in local elections
RESIDENTS have made their voice heard once again as 16 seats were up for re-election in Reading, with Labour holding steady and Greens making gains
Free comics on Saturday from Reading town centre store Crunch Comics
THEY SAY the best things in life are free, and on Saturday a Reading town centre store is living up to that adage.
Gardening charity to open doors of its east Reading home for plant sale
A CHARITY that offers therapeutic gardening sessions is opening its doors for a special fundraising event later this month.
POETRY CORNER: United
Together for so many years Our hearts are one now And at times we can't even perceive The world otherwise than through Each other's eyes
VOTE 2024: Borough Elections live blog
TODAY, Reading went to the polls in the local elections. A total of 16 seats are up for grabs on Reading Borough Council – one in every ward. Twelve of the seats are held by Labour, two by the Greens, one Conservative and one Lib Dem. There are a number of parties standing in the […]
Travellers set up caravan site in layby near Gillette factory
Reports have come in that a further travellers site has been set up near one of Reading's iconic factories. A number of caravans have been spotted pitched up in the layby just up from the old Gillette building. This comes as there have been multiple other instances where travellers have been spo...
Thames Valley Police investigating after body found in River Thames near Reading
Thames Valley Police are conducting an investigation into an unexplained death after a body was found near Reading yesterday.
Comedian Russell Brand gets baptised in the River Thames
British comedian Russell Brand has been baptised in the River Thames and has described the experience as ‘profound.'
Fears that pass closure could clash with Reading Festival
Fears that the closure of a walkway under Reading Station could clash with the Reading Festival have been addressed by Reading Borough Council.
South Western Railway confirms services during May’s industrial action
SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) has confirmed its services during industrial action from Monday 6 to Saturday 11 May.
National Highways respond after previous M4 closure was changed
National Highways will be carrying out repairs on the Burghfield Road Bridge including replacing the existing paint system and refurbishing the bridge bearings, to ensure it remains in a safe condition. This will close the westbound and eastbound motorway between Junction 11 Reading and Junction...
New Greggs in Reading can be built near busy junction
A controversial new Greggs can be built near a busy junction in Reading despite objections from neighbours and the council.
Locals react to new outdoor gym introduced to Victoria Park
Newbury Town Council have welcomed in a new outdoor gym park for people to exercise on completely for free, and its fully decked out too! A spokesperson for Newbury Town Council said the following statement: "We are thrilled to announce a new outdoor gym in Victoria Park!
Sheldon Lewcock 'murder': judge sends out jury in Tilehurst van case
Jurors have been sent out to consider their verdict in the case of a 19-year-old accused of killing a motorcyclist by running a van into him.
Locals remember Reading town centre's past
Many people who have grown up in Reading feel that over the years the town has lost its character.
Neighbours criticise approval for 209 homes by Reading’s riverside
A plan to build 209 riverside homes in Reading has been criticised by a neighbour who fears the development could damage his home.
16-week Reading Station subway closure plan slated by Reading Lib Dems
PLANS to close the subway underneath Reading's railway station for 16 weeks have been branded as unacceptable by the Liberal Democrats.
West Reading drug dealer caught with nearly £45,000 of cocaine and heroin jailed for more than three years
A WEST Reading drug dealer caught with nearly £45,000 worth of Class A drugs has been jailed for more than three years