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Undercover officers among those deployed in Reading town centre security push
Police have carried out a high-visibility security operation in Reading town centre as part of ongoing efforts to deter crime and reassure the public
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‘I hope the owners think about what the fans want’: Reading FC fans criticise manager Leam Richardson as season ends with defeat
Reading FC fans have reacted to Royals boss Leam Richardson after the team ended the League One campaign with a home defeat to Blackpool.
Three arrested in Reading drug operation following community reports
Three people have been arrested following a police operation targeting suspected drug dealing in Reading.
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Authorities act after ‘dangerous’ fire-setting in Reading green space
Police and fire services are working together after reports of youths starting fires in a park in Reading.
Thousands spent on removing St Georges crosses and flags in Reading
Thousands of pounds were spent on removing St George's crosses and flags in Reading during Operation Raise the Colours, it can be revealed.
Major road in Reading could be named after Reading FC legend
A major road in Reading could be named after one of the town's biggest benefactors.
Heartfelt plea to save Reading Central Library that will shut in days
A heartfelt plea has been made to save a Reading library that is due to shut down within days.
Boy loses out on education after closure of independent Christian school in Reading
A boy has lost out on education after the closure of an independent Christian school in Reading.
Row erupts over ‘failing’ Caversham roads as Tories demand urgent action
The Conservatives in Reading are pushing for the roads to be fixed in Caversham.
Reading council explains why library is moving
Reading council has explained why the Central Library is moving to new facilities this summer.
Reading planning round-up: Conversion of Reading fish and chip shop into home rejected
A plan to convert a fish and chip shop into a family home in Reading has been rejected.
FROM THE LEADER: Foster carers are truly extraordinary
Foster carers are truly extraordinary. I think it's important to celebrate those who transform the lives of children in Reading.
Reading Green Party campaign launched by Carla Denyer MP
One of the Green MPs has helped launch her party's election campaign in Reading.
Under-16s could face social media curbs as minister signals major policy shift
A late night House of Commons announcement last night heard Reading West and Mid Berkshire MP Olivia Bailey
Decision made on plan to replace offices with 570 apartments near Reading town centre
A decision has been made on a project to replace offices with 570 apartments near a Tesco superstore and Reading town centre.
Clash due over conversion of old school site into 62 homes in Caversham
A clash is due over the conversion of an old school site into more than 60 homes in Caversham.
Reading Conservatives launch manifesto days before council elections
Reading Conservatives have launched their manifesto for council elections before polling day on Thursday, May 7.
Equal pay battle between thousands of Tesco workers heads to Reading tribunal
A major equal pay dispute involving more than 50,000 Tesco workers is heading to an employment tribunal in Reading.
Police cordon as car found stranded in pond by Islamic Centre
Residents were shocked to find car partially submerged after it was driven into a pond in Earley.
Dog walker ambushed in broad daylight as masked cyclist strikes in Reading park
Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in the Kensington Park area of Reading.