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Reading West MP Olivia Bailey elected chair of Women and Equalities Select Committee
Ms Bailey's election follows roles as chair of the Labour Women's Network and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State to the Minister for Equalities.
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Launchpad awarded council contract to provide young adult homelessness support
Launchpad has been awarded the contract, it will extend further support to young adults at what the charity calls a "crucial point" in their lives,
Sport in Mind launches 100k Your Way, kicking off on World Mental Health Day
Sport In Mind is encouraging participation in a drive to support children and young people experiencing mental health struggles.
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Thames Valley Police supports Herbert Protocol to help families affected by dementia
In September,TVP is supporting the Herbert Protocol awareness campaign, urging families affected by dementia to record important information
Reading FC development takes major step forward after decade wait
Essential works to allow a major development at the Reading FC stadium to go ahead have been approved.
Football round-up: Sumas Ladies grab first win of the season
Wokingham Town Ladies earned a 5-0 win over Maidenhead Nomads Development.
Buses through the ages to feature in showcase for Reading Buses’ 125th anniversary
Reading Buses is bringing some of its classic vehicles to the town centre to celebrate 125 years in operation next month
Spaces open in Uni of Reading’s Universal Voices community choir
The Uni of Reading is seeking participants for Universal Voices, a community choir giving children the chance to sing, learn and perform together.
NHS urges ‘Know Your Numbers’ following blood pressure checking drive
Residents are being encouraged to take a potentially lifesaving step by getting their blood pressure checked during Know Your Numbers Week.
Thames Valley Police to welcome visitors for open day this weekend
Residents are invited to go behind the scenes of policing when Thames Valley Police opens its doors for its Summer Open Day this weekend
Reading Borough Council: Household waste should be considered ‘last resort’ amid Recycling Week
It comes amid Recycling Week, as well as new food waste figures showing the borough is already seeing significant environmental and financial benefits
Pieces of the moon to arrive in Reading for NASA Observation Night
Samples of the Moon will be available to view at the University of Reading as stargazers for an evening of celebrating Earth's nearest neighbour.
Reading’s Bayeux Tapestry to see guided tours and special events through next spring
Amid the British Museum's Bayeux Tapestry sold-out exhibition, a Reading institution is stepping in to give people the chance to see the work up close
Reading Buses teams walk the routes in aid of Berkshire Search and Rescue Dogs
A group of Reading Buses employees, their families and friends have walked some of the company's bus routes to raise money for charity.
Reading’s 20mph plans take major step forward after five years
A major overhaul of road rules will see 20mph speed limits introduced to residential streets in Reading.
Reading town centre police step up patrols and take action over anti-social behaviour
Police have stepped up patrols with officers carrying out targeted patrols and taking action over anti-social behaviour and public drug use.
Police search launched in Woodley as man wanted after domestic incident
Police are searching for a man in Woodley following a domestic incident.
Huge impact’ feared as 3,000 homes plan near Sindlesham sparks Reading warning
Serious concerns have been raised in Reading over plans to build more than 3,000 new homes south of the M4.
Cocaine, cash and a second drug deal: Berkshire dealer jailed
A Thatcham man has been jailed for four years after being caught supplying cocaine on two separate occasions.
Reading faces fresh pressure to find somewhere for Travellers to stay
Changes are needed within a crucial policy document to account for places for Travellers to stay when they are in Reading.