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Reading council’s multi-million-pound overspend sparks furious political clash
Reading council ended the last financial year with a series of multi-million-pound overspends.
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‘Everybody just comes and has a go’ – Reading charity hosts inclusive sports festival
Dozens of children and adults took part in a sports day for disabled people in Reading.
Reading police reveal busy week of arrests, drug seizures and burglary charges
Reading neighbourhood police officers carried out more than 20 stop searches and secured more than 30 charges relating to shoplifting and burglary
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Reading planning round-up: Plan for new homes next to former pub rejected over ‘crammed’ design
A plan for bungalows next to a former pub in Reading has been rejected due to concerns over the character of the area and waste management.
‘What is a bus gate?’ Confusion after thousands of Reading drivers fined
Confusion has been raised about what 'bus gates' are, as they are responsible for thousands of fines each year in Reading.
Popular Tilehurst pub could stay open past midnight after major change
One of the main pubs in Tilehurst could stay open past midnight to serve punters on weekends.
Reading MP Olivia Bailey out of government after major Labour shake-up
Olivia Bailey ? Labour MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire ? is out of government.
Council issues warning and recall as counterfeit toys could pose danger risk
HUNDREDS of potentially unsafe children's 'squishy' toys have been seized from shops in Reading amid concerns that they may not comply with UK safety.
Reading landmark needs hundreds of thousands of pounds to stay standing
Hundreds of thousands of pounds are needed to keep a landmark in Reading standing.
Reading roundabout chaos as roadworks cause huge queues near M4
Roadworks at a busy roundabout are causing long queues of traffic for drivers in Reading.
Reading venue at centre of shocking attempted murder could reopen under new name
A bar at the centre of an attempted murder in Reading is set to be replaced with a new venue.
Reading FC Community Trust’s incredible £21m impact revealed
Reading Football Club has paid tribute to Reading FC Community Trust
‘Land grab’ or ‘excellent’? Mixed reaction to huge new council taking shape
There have been mixed reactions in the area as a new Ridgeway Council is set to be created in the coming years.
Reading’s former library faces major change after being left empty
The former main library in Reading is set to be sealed off to deter intruders after the successful opening of a new facility last month.
New art campaign is tackling homelessness through urban art
The "I Was Here" installation, created by homelessness charity St Mungo's in partnership with artist Luke Embden, is currently live on King Street.
Reading MP welcomes new PM’s tax cut announcement for household electricity bills
Reading Central MP Matt Rodda has said Burnham's tax cut to household electricity bills will 'make a real difference' to people in Reading.
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Reading woman spared jail after flashing police officer before kicking and spitting at officers
A woman from Reading has been spared jail after she exposed her genitals, then injured and spat at police.
PCC calls for action as PC Andrew Harper killers could leave prison early
Matthew Barber has urged government action after it was revealed that the killers of PC Andrew Harper could be facing early release from jail.
‘It feels wrong’: Anger over possible early release of PC Andrew Harper killers
Thames Valley Police has said it "feels wrong" that the men convicted over the death of PC Andrew Harper could be eligible for early release.