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Uni of Reading Scientists discover tropical bush cricket which turns shocking pink
A TEAM including scientists from the University of Reading has found that a tropical insect changes to a shocking colour. Researchers discovered that the insect changes from vivid hot pink to green within a fortnight, which they believe may mimic the young leaves of rainforest plants. The findings, ...
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Broad Street Mall invites families to magical Easter Event
Broad Street Mall has announced it is hosting an Easter event. On Saturday, March 28, visitors can enjoy a whole host of Easter-themed entertainment, including a live magic show throughout the day. There will also be Easter tote bag-decorating workshops as well as an Easter trail around the centre, ...
Contacting the past: Berkshire Vision hosts tailored tactile tour of historical sites in Reading
A CHARITY in Berkshire welcomed guests to an event designed to help attendees get in touch with the past. Berkshire Vision last week organised a specially designed tactile tour of Forbury Gardens and Reading Abbey Ruins, giving local people who are both visually impaired and deaf the opportunity to ...
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Council to waive road closure fees for summer street parties once again
Reading Borough Council has announced that is once more lifting road closure fees over four weekends later this year as part of a national initiative
Man jailed for string of thefts after carrying kitchen knife in Reading
A man has been sentenced to a year in prison following a string offences including theft, threatening behaviour, and weapons offences.
Former Reading Police HQ to become 200+ apartments in major town centre redevelopment
A plan that would see the former police headquarters in Reading town centre replaced with more than 200 apartments has been revealed.
Two men arrested in Reading after suspect gives police false identity
Two men have been arrested in Reading after officers carried out enquiries in the area.
Roadworks coming to create cycling route between Woodley and Reading
Roadworks are coming to create a new cycling route between Woodley and Reading.
Reading planning round-up: Change coming for Morrisons in Reading
Changes are coming for the Morrisons supermarket in Reading to make life more convenient for some shoppers.
Improvement coming to pub at busy corner in Reading
Improvements are coming to a pub that is due to benefit from nearly a quarter of a million pounds of investment.
Woman seriously injured after crash with car in Calcot
A woman in her twenties has been seriously injured following a road traffic collision in Calcot, police have said.
Knife-carrying shop thief jailed after targeting Reading stores
A man has been jailed after admitting a series of shop thefts and other offences in Reading.
Councillors demand answers after two rough sleepers die on Reading streets
A councillor has pushed for answers on what happened to two rough sleepers who have died in Reading this year.
Mother and daughter Thames Valley policing duo reflect on shared career this Mother’s Day
A mother and daughter serving in the same police force say their shared experience of policing has brought them even closer together.
Reading MP pushes for pensions justice for Gurkha veterans
The longest serving MP for Reading is pushing for pensions justice for Gurkha veterans who have served this country.
Councils in Berkshire to spend £8k each on merger with Oxford and Swindon
Councils in Berkshire are set to spend a total of £48,000 on an upcoming merger with Oxford and Swindon.
FROM THE LEADER: New plans to help tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in Reading
The issue of rough sleeping continues to make the headlines both nationally and in Reading.
Plan to replace Reading retail park with hundreds of flats re-emerges
A plan to replace a retail park near Reading town centre with hundreds of flats has re-emerged.
Promotions for Savills in Reading
Real estate advisory firm Savills has announced the promotion of two individuals within its Reading office.
Reading Vintage shop forced to rip down £4,000 sign — owner says council could shut him down
The owner of a vintage clothing store in Reading has slammed the council over rejected signage which could put the whole store at risk of closure.