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‘How can they not fix this?’ Passengers grill Reading Council over bus cuts
Neighbours have grilled the council over its bus company's decision to axe a service between Reading town centre and Caversham.
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John Lewis in Reading to undergo major refurbishment
John Lewis has announced plans for a major refurbishment of its Reading department store as part of a wider investment programme across its UK estat
Reading is building hundreds of council homes – so why are numbers still falling?
A debate has taken place over the amount of council housing in Reading, as whilst the council is building new homes, it is losing older ones to buyers
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New £8 million Reading library officially opened at council offices
The new £8 million central library has officially opened at Reading council's offices in the town centre.
Could your bus disappear? Earley route under threat in council review
Wokingham borough council currently invests £2.46 million per year in local bus services.
‘What have we actually achieved?’ Berkshire leaders question joint council board
Berkshire's six councils have joined forces to tackle issues across the area, but a council leader is 'struggling to know what we've achieved'.
Carnival chaos in Woodley: Organisers ‘appalled’ after disorder overshadows family event
Organisers of the Woodley Community Carnival have apologised after anti-social behaviour and violence involving a group of young people
Reading regatta race ‘could have been stopped’ before two cygnets were killed
A swan welfare charity has said a boat race on the River Thames in Reading could have been halted to prevent the tragedy.
‘Social media is toxic for children’: Father of murdered Reading teen backs social media ban for under-16s
The father of a teenage son who was murdered in Reading has welcomed government plans to ban social media for children.
Police called to Tilehurst school over suspicious incident
Police were called to a school in Reading, Tilehurst following reports of a suspicious incident involving a pupil.
600 new flats – but just four parking spaces in major Reading development
600 new flats ? but just four parking spaces in major Reading development
Election row reignites as Labour and Greens both claim victory
A clash between the two biggest political parties in Reading continues over which one won the popular vote this year.
Reading Council under pressure to ban weedkiller from streets and parks
Reading council is being pushed to get rid of its use of pesticides and switch to alternatives.
Could your bus disappear? Earley route under threat in council review
Wokingham borough council currently invests £2.46 million per year in local bus services.
Reading Biscuit Factory to reopen imminently after licensing lapse caused closure
Reading Biscuit Factory has finally confirmed it is set to reopen after licensing issues caused it to close temporarily.
Police appeal after woman allegedly assaulted in Reading shopping centre
Police are appealing for help to identify a man following an alleged assault at The Oracle shopping centre in Reading.
First look inside new Reading library after £8 million project
Reading's all-new library is ready to welcome the public after a £8 million upgrade project.
Need your bike fixed? Earley’s new workshop could be the answer
Take it to Spokes ETC, Earley Town Council's new bike workshop
What happened at Woodley Carnival? Police appeal for witnesses after evening incident
Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident involving a group of teenagers at this year's Woodley Carnival prompted concern among visitors.
Reading bus gets new livery to celebrate Central Library opening
One of Reading's buses has been given a new splash of paint to mark the opening of the town's new Central Library this week.