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Councils opens latest round of small grants funding for community organisations; with new ‘micro’ grants
Grassroots voluntary and community groups can now bid for funding pots to help initiatives and work tackling inequalities, including new micro grants
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Illuminating new research from Uni of Reading suggests blue light could be key to reducing food poisoning
A low-power blue light could be the key to reducing food poisoning caused by raw chicken in the UK, scientists at the University of Reading have found
Broad Street Beats back for Hallowe’en spook-tacular
In partnership with The Rhoom Studios, the Broad Street Beats will bring together five local artists for live performances in a Halloween event
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Taxi driver faces over £1,000 in fines for plying for hire illegally
More than £1,200 of fines have been handed down to a Southampton taxi driver who was flouting rules in Reading earlier this year
Man jailed after stealing from same shop three times
A man has been jailed after admitting a series of shoplifting offences and a burglary in a village near Reading.
Reading pupils face walking in road after pavement plan dropped
A plan to add a pavement to help pupils walk to and from their schools in Reading has been shelved.
Planning round-up: New Reading pub courtyard gets green light with major restriction
Details of how the courtyard of an upcoming pub in Reading town centre will operate have been approved.
Big changes coming to Reading McDonald’s after plans get the go-ahead
Changes are coming to the McDonald's at one of the busiest retail parks in Reading as it is set to seat more than 100 people for the first time.
Reading named one of best places in UK for new parents
Reading has been named one of the best places in the UK for new parents in a new study looking at factors including healthcare
Man dies after Reading motorbike crash as police appeal for witnesses
A 21-year-old man has died after a collision involving two motorbikes in Reading.
Blandy & Blandy ranked as a top tier firm
The law firm has again been recognised as a top tier firm in the 2027 edition of The Legal 500.
‘I just wish I had somewhere to sleep’: Reading council worker’s housing struggle
A grandad working to keep the streets of Reading clean is currently homeless despite working for the council.
Reading flats plan approved after council’s flooding fears overturned
A plan to convert offices near Reading town centre into flats has been given the go-ahead despite fears being raised about flooding.
Reading homes plan finally approved after developer’s planning battle
A plan for new homes at an unused site in Reading has finally been approved after several attempts by developers to build there.
Who will live in Reading’s new 145 ‘co-living’ flats?
The type of people who will be attracted by a development of flats have been described as part of a project to demolish a bar and other buildings.
Reading teenager tells politicians how DofE ‘changed the trajectory’ of her life
A teenager from Reading has spoken at a conference to share the enriching experience she has had in achieving a Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Knives, rat droppings and licensing breaches: Reading shop faces alcohol ban
Knives that were found behind a counter at a convenience store in Reading were used to cut fruit.
‘Like an open sewer’: Reading volunteers uncover river pollution
Volunteers in Reading have taken part in a nationwide water quality monitoring event that acts as a health check on rivers throughout the country.
But ah! Oh, the summer nights
University records the second-hottest September night in its meteorological history
Reading MPs demand answers from Royal Mail after residents miss health appointments
The MPs in Reading have written an open letter to the Royal Mail after numerous complaints from neighbours about missed post and deliveries.