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No confidence’ in Reading shop manager after rat infestation and licensing failures
A manager has been accused of being incompetent after a rat infestation and other failings in his bid to take over a store in Reading.
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Huge riverside Reading office building could be replaced by 236 flats
A huge office building by the riverside in Reading could be demolished to make way for more than 200 flats.
Pride of Reading Awards 2026: Turning up the sound on local music
This year it's going to be a big 'thank you' for the music. Last year's celebration inspired the new theme ? 'The Sound of Reading'
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Police seize 38 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters in Reading crackdown
Police have seized 38 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters following concerns from residents about dangerous and antisocial behaviour.
Reading driving test centre demolished after 30 years – here’s what’s replacing it
The test centre where hundreds of thousands of people passed their driving tests in Reading has been completely demolished to make way for flats.
Reading FC handed huge injury boost ahead of local derby with Oxford United
Reading will take confidence from their recent form and the return of leading scorer Jack Marriott as they prepare for a derby away to Oxford United.
Could your dog be a lifesaver? Berkshire dogs wanted for lifesaving blood donation service
A charity is looking for dogs in Berkshire to become blood donors as it launches a new service at a veterinary centre.
Sex offender jailed after travelling to Reading to meet 13-year-old child
A registered sex offender has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years after travelling to Reading believing he was meeting a 13-year-old child
Reading MPs hail Budget ‘breathing space’ as households promised help with bills
The MPs for Reading have welcomed 'breathing space' that has been given to families and businesses in the budget.
‘Quite horrible’ – Reading’s riverside criticised over illegal boats and neglected towpaths
The riverside through Reading has been described as "quite horrible", as a call has been made to fix issues there.
Why does Reading have so few public drinking fountains? Council reveals plans
The stark lack of drinking fountains and places to refill water bottles has been raised in Reading.
Four candidates revealed for Reading by-election as Labour faces fight to hold seat
The candidates have been selected for a by-election to replace a Labour councillor in Reading.
Reading Green councillor under fire over ‘Zionism is racism’ motion
The Green Party has been criticised in Reading after one of its councillors voted for a motion that declared that Zionism is racism.
Reading’s fly-tipping problem laid bare as reports soar
Reading council has dealt with more than 5,000 fly-tipping incidents in a year as efforts continue to punish those responsible.
Shinfield film studios set for major expansion after council approval
Shadowbox Studios can extend its creativity
‘I hear the rats squealing’ – Reading tenant reveals impact of infestation
A Reading council tenant says he was blamed for rat problems at his home despite other residents on the estate also reporting infestations.
Plans emerge for huge new leisure complex in Reading
Early plans have emerged for a new fitness club and wellness centre in Reading.
Work to add new bus lane to road in Reading begins next week
Work to start the construction of a new bus lane in London Road, from Sidmouth Street through to London Street, is due to start next week.
Reading man jailed after causing serious injuries to 25-day-old baby
A Reading man who broke a newborn baby's ribs and caused brain and spinal haemorrhaging has been jailed for five years and six months.
Blandy & Blandy supports The Kenton Theatre for a sixth year
The law firm confirms it is backing Henley's historic venue