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Teenage boy charged with murder following Lower Earley stabbing
Thames Valley Police's Major Crime Unit has charged a boy with murder and possession of an offensive weapon following a fatal stabbing in Lower Earley
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Four men jailed for over 20 years in total for running ‘junior’ drugs operation
A drugs line in Reading has been dismantled and four people jailed for a combined total of 23 and a half years.
GroceryAid reveals three day window to apply for a school uniform grant
Anyone working in the grocery industry can apply
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Prolonged heatwave breaks multiple weather records as extreme heat events become more regular
Records from the Reading University Atmospheric Observatory have shown how exceptional this hot spell of weather has been.
Police and Crime Commissioner boosts funding for services supporting victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking
Eighteen specialist services across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes will share total funding of over £3.1m over two years
Two more arrests made in connection with fatal stabbing in Reading
Thames Valley Police's Major Crime Unit has issued an update in the murder investigation launched following a fatal stabbing in Lower Earley
Family pays tribute to victim of Lower Earley stabbing, Muhammad
The family of Muhammad Noor Majid Butt, who sadly died in Lower Earley on Saturday, May 23, have released a tribute to him
Two more arrested in connection with Lower Earley stabbing last week
A further two people?both teenagers?have been arrested in connection with a stabbing which took place in Reading last week.
It takes a village to raise a child, says Chapter2
Could you help a Reading charity to build a community of happier, healthier boys and young men?
Joint waste partnership re3 wins top accolade at waste management awards for Scrapp scheme
The re3 partnership has taken one of the top accolades at the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management, organised by Letsrecycle.com.
Pokemon fans rejoice as new trading card shop set to open in Reading
A new shop dedicated to Pokemon trading cards and gaming is set to open in Reading town centre next month. GeekStoreStuff will open in Harris Arcade in June, offering Pokemon trading cards, gaming accessories and console repairs. The business will initially open part-time before moving to a full six...
It’s hot, hot, hot in the borough this week
University of Reading's Dr Stephen Burt comments on weather records set this month
Latest on the redevelopment of The Oracle in Reading
Changes are on the way at the prime shopping and eating destination in Reading.
Thames Water response after being slammed by MP for attempt to delay Ofwat fine
Thames Water has responded after being accused by an MP in Reading of attempting to delay the payment of a fine imposed by a government regulator.
Nearly 60,000 fines issued to drivers for breaking parking rules in Reading
Nearly 60,000 fines were issued to drivers for breaking parking rules in Reading in a year.
Beds to help rough sleepers in Reading approved
A plan to install a temporary building to provide beds for rough sleepers in Reading has been approved.
Caversham kitchen store set for conversion into convenience store
A kitchen store is set for conversion into a convenience store or cafe in Caversham.
Serious collision near Reading leaves man in his eighties hospitalised
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a serious collision near Reading which hospitalised a man in his eighties.
Fines for stopping in yellow boxes in Reading more than triple in a year
Fines for stopping in yellow boxes in Reading have more than tripled in a year as more and more drivers are being caught out.
More than £2000 spent on travel expenses for Reading mayor in 2025/26
More than £2,000 was spent on travel expenses for the mayor of Reading over the last year.