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Mystery hangs over plans to build 170 flats on major Reading town centre site
Mystery surrounds the approval of a plan for 170 flats that replace the John Lewis customer collections facility in Reading town centre.
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Popular Reading go-karting venue makes midnight alcohol bid after £1.35m revamp
A go-karting business in Reading has applied to sell alcohol until midnight and play music at its venue in the town.
Residents urged to make flood preparations as summer heatwaves give way to autumn rain
Reading Borough Council is urging residents to make sure they are prepared for possible flooding as summer heatwaves give way to a rainy season.
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Popular Reading pub reopens after two-month closure with new landlord and big plans
A pub at the heart of the community in Reading is back open under new management.
170 new flats, a pub revival and a major Reading retail park change: The latest plans
The plan to replace the former John Lewis customer collections centre with flats has cleared a crucial hurdle.
Neighbours fight Tilehurst pub plan to stay open later after makeover
A clash is due over a plan for later food and drink sales at a pub in Tilehurst which recently benefited from a makeover.
Popular Reading takeaway launches anniversary offer
A fast food chain named after an iconic boxer and actor in the A-Team is celebrating its second anniversary in Reading with offers for customers.
Reading Borough Council working to minimise disruption after waste collection vehicles suffer faults
Disruption to waste collection is expected to be alleviated later today as Reading Borough Council works to fix vehicle faults.
Four arrested during Project Servator and facial recognition operation in Reading
Four people have been arrested during a police operation using live facial recognition technology in Reading town centre.
StageAbility celebrates 18 years of confidence and fun
Drama school enjoys memories of children 'changed along the way'
‘Dream home became a nightmare’: reading resident battles ‘deafening’ Tesco noise
A neighbour has expressed desperation at their dream home turning into a nightmare in Reading town due to noise coming from a nearby Tesco store.
Reading club left empty for years set for surprising new use
A club in Reading that has been vacant for years is set to be turned into a convenience store.
From empty shop to local history: Reading building gets an unexpected makeover
A building that has been vacant for 20 years in Reading has been beautified by a new display celebrating the heritage of the area.
Arsonist torched family’s cars before 100mph police chase through Berkshire
A man who set fire to two cars outside a family home before leading police on a pursuit at speeds of up to 100mph has been jailed.
Reading man jailed for over five years after thousands of pounds of heroin and cocaine found
A Reading man has been jailed for five-and-a-half years for a string of drugs offences, including intending to supply heroin and cocaine.
‘The children will always be ours’: Wokingham families stepping up to raise loved ones
When tragedy strikes and parents can't care for youngsters, kinship carers can provide a vital role
FROM THE LEADER: Reading Festival comes to town
Reading Festival comes to town this week, you may have noticed.
How is Thames Water tackling leaks as summer droughts continue
Water supplier Thames Water has released further figures about how it is aiming to tackle leaks in the South East as summer droughts continue to hit.
All aboard! GWR launches search for the perfect name for its new dragon
GWR's new plushie toy dragon needs to know who he is
Reading ranks fifth best festival for accessibility in new study
Reading Festival has been ranked fifth in a new study examining the levels of support offered to attendees with accessibility needs.