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Broad Street Mall hails Halloween Beats success
Broad Street Mall has celebrated another iteration of its community event as Broad Street Beats returned with a special Halloween-themed edition.
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Kellogg’s removes rice grains from Rice Krispies due to ‘changing weather’
The firm has also removed rice grains from its Coco Pops cereal.
Next year is the ‘Year of the Normans’, bringing an armada of events to Reading
Reading is set to be part of a slew of international season events as next year marks the Willennium? 1,000 years of William The Conqueror
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Council lends further to support to charity helping children affected by domestic abuse
The Bounce Back 4 Kids programme uses therapeutic techniques to help children heal from trauma through a series of therapeutic support sessions.
It’s too early for Christmas yet… so why does John Lewis’ festive advert cause such a stir?
Nick Walker, from the University of Reading, explains why people are so fascinated with Christmas adverts as John Lewis fires the starting pistol
LIVE: Reading trains cancelled or delayed after vehicle strikes bridge
Rail passengers are facing delays and cancellations after a vehicle struck a bridge at Basingstoke, affecting services between Reading and Basingstoke.
Blandy & Blandy opens applications for training contracts
The leading Thames Valley law firm is currently accepting applications for training contracts to begin in September 2027.
Woodley pub says Budget is ‘another kick’ as hospitality costs continue to rise
The Good Companions in Woodley has criticised the Budget, warning that rising costs are continuing to put pressure on pubs.
Firefighters tackle shed fire in Tilehurst
Firefighters were called to a shed fire in Tilehurst on Tuesday afternoon.
Man charged after repeated thefts from Newbury Tesco
A man has been charged after two incidents of shoplifting in Newbury.
Man jailed for 11 years after raping woman in Travelodge hotel
Neil Trevor Smith has been jailed for 11 years after raping a woman at a Maidenhead Travelodge and threatening her, following a Reading Crown Court trial.
106 e-bikes and one knife seized as three arrested in crackdown
Thames Valley Police seized more than 100 e-devices, including motorbikes and scooters, during a crackdown in Oxford, Banbury, Slough and Reading.
Farmland south of M4 could be built on to create new data centre
Farmland south of the M4 could be built on to create a huge data centre and logistics hubs at a strategic location close to Reading.
M4 disruption to affect drivers across Berkshire as junctions set to close
M4 disruption will affect Reading and Berkshire motorists this week, with closures planned at Junctions 8/9, 11, 12 and 13.
Newbury school joins major education group in move to strengthen its future
St Gabriel’s School in Newbury has officially joined the Mill Hill Education Group in a move aimed at strengthening its long-term future.
Teen charged with Noor Butt murder due back in court for trial
Teen charged with murdering Muhammad ‘Noor’ Butt and possessing a knife is due to stand trial at Reading Crown Court on November 23.
TV presenter Timmy Mallett reveals tragic tale behind memorial at Reading station
Presenter Timmy Mallett has revealed the tragic story behind a little-known memorial at Reading railway station.
LIVE: Reading to Paddington trains disrupted until end of day
National Rail has advised that a speed restriction over a defective track at Hayes & Harlington means trains will run at a reduced speed on some lines. Trains running between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals / Reading may be revised.
Commuters set for weeks of delays as roadworks begin on major road
Commuters face weeks of disruption as roadworks begin on a major Reading route as part of plans for a new bus lane.
Virgin Media O2 to axe thousands of jobs as firm has major Reading base
Virgin Media O2 has said it will axe thousands of jobs among its 16,000-strong UK workforce under plans to save £800 million a year by 2029.