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Council report outlining homelessness strategy to go to housing committee this month
A new report to a Reading Borough Council committee will show a 'coordinated approach' to tackling rough sleepers, councillors say.
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Victoria Wood’s beloved TV series Dinnerladies coming to Reading’s Hexagon
The Hexagon is set to welcome the live production of Victoria Wood's iconic, acclaimed series, Dinnerladies, next year
It’s never too late! Berkshire ballet stars shine in Greece aged up to their 80s
Berkshire's over 50s dancers go international
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Ex-Reading FC winger’s next destination revealed
Former Reading winger Mamadi Camara has joined Turkish second-tier club Kayserispor following his departure from the Royals.
Police issue urgent appeal after man raped and robbed at Berkshire nature reserve car park
A man in his twenties was raped and robbed in the car park of a West Berkshire nature reserve, police have said.
‘It’s never going to be the same’: Parents heartbroken as Reading school closes for good
Parents have reacted with sadness as a private school in Reading has closed down for good.
‘We’ve lost faith’: Furious taxi drivers surround Reading councillors in protest
There were tense scenes outside the Reading council offices as taxi drivers vented their frustrations over being forced into electric vehicles.
Long-shuttered Reading pub to make way for flats after approval
A long-closed pub in Reading is set to vanish off the map as a developer plans to replace it with flats and new commercial space.
Fears over heat and AI jobs dominate Reading data centre consultation
Fears about increasing temperatures and the threat AI poses to jobs were raised at a public exhibition for a planned data centre near Reading.
Reading burger and dessert favourite wants to stay open until 3am
A joint burger restaurant and dessert parlour in Reading could stay open until 3am each night.
Chopstix noodle bar wins permission for late food sales
A fast food noodle bar in Reading town centre has been allowed to keep on selling food until 4am in the morning.
‘One death is too many’: Safety concerns raised over busy Reading road
Serious concerns over safety on one of the busiest roads in Reading have been raised months after a fatal crash.
Reading to keep using controversial weedkiller despite health concerns
Pesticides continue to be used in Reading despite concerns about the environmental and health impacts
Reading planning round-up: Piercing and fashion store in trouble over signage
A body piercing and fashion store that took over from a lingerie shop in Reading town centre is still in trouble over its signage.
Mystery over upcoming sip and vape business in Caversham solved
A mystery over the nature of an upcoming business that was called 'Sip and Vape in Caversham has been solved.
‘Charging people more won’t solve climate change’: Reform UK attacks Reading parking rises
Reform UK has called for the increase in parking charges in Reading to be reversed.
‘Do we really need them?’: Reading councillors debate 41 serviced apartments
A plan for hotel-style flats above a buzzing town centre cafe has been decided.
‘Frustrated and angry’: Row erupts over meeting on axed Reading bus route
There are clashing perspectives over a public meeting on a Reading Buses service for Caversham, which is set to be axed within days.
Reading music star surprises Emmbrook School students with special visit
A rising star from the world of pop dropped in to meet students at Emmbrook School on Tuesday lunchtime.
Dealer linked to ‘Torres’ drugs line sentenced to more than three years
A drug dealer has been jailed for more than three years following a joint investigation by Thames Valley Police and the Metropolitan Police