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“Much worse than we hoped”: Suspected deliberate fire leaves Reading gym facing major damage
A gym in Reading has been forced to close part of its facilities after a fire which staff believe was started deliberately during a break-in.
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Wildlife Park in Pangbourne, Beale Park, welcomes two new residents, Brad and Enkai the sloths, as it marks its 70th year
Brad and Enkai, two Two-toed Sloths, have been welcomed as the newwest residents of Beale Wildlife Park in Pangbourne?and you can meet them too
Police and Crime Commissioner calls for better funding of TVP fore state visits
PCC Matthew Barber has written to the Home Secretary demanding that the Home Office reconsiders "flawed" funding arrangements for state visits
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South Street’s SITELINES production to ‘transform’ Uni of Reading campus for centenary show
A new theatre production is tipped to transform the University of Reading's campus into a stage this May to mark its centenary celebrations
Reading Man jailed after two years of horror abuse — victim left with black eyes and broken finger
A man has been jailed for domestic abuse in Reading after subjecting a former partner to "repeated violence and coercion" for more than two years.
Council proposals would see additional funding of nearly £5m in adult social care, and nearly £4m in children’s service
New proposals are being put forward which would see £4.7 million extra for Adult Social Care Services and £3.8 million extra for Children's Services.
Reading Buses unveils new fleet of zero-emission electric buses, coming to a route near you
Last weekend, the public transport operator celebrated bringing 24 new zero-emissions buses into service as part of its ZEBRA program
Uni of Reading to lead a new trial using ‘camera glasses’ to track diets in participants
Participants in the study will wear camera glasses to track their diets in a new study led by the University of Reading
New hotel plan in the heart of Reading town centre officially approved
A plan for a new Airbnb style apartment-hotel in the heart of Reading town centre has officially been approved.
Man, 39, arrested after underpass attack left woman with 'facial injuries'
A man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a woman was attacked by two men in an underpass
In pictures: Flooding at the Oracle shopping centre
Following days of heavy rain, the River Kennet has burst its banks at the Oracle shopping centre in Reading
Scores of children in Reading treated for drug and alcohol use
Dozens of pupils have been suspended from Reading schools for drugs and alcohol in the past year, new findings can reveal.
'Act Now' flood warnings in place as Reading properties could flood
There are eight flood warnings in place in and around Reading amid heavy rain.
Neighbourhood police officers arrest two males after Berks incidents
Arrests have been made by Newbury neighbourhood police after reported shoplifting, a public order incident and failure to appear in court.
Landmark decision made that could change future of The Oracle in Reading forever
A landmark decision that will change the future of The Oracle in Reading forever has been approved.
Will Tilehurst stay in Berkshire? Reading council stakes its claim
Reading Borough Council has reiterated its case to keep all of Tilehurst in Berkshire as discussions continue about local government reorganisation.
Reading dental practice reveals new name after 25 years
Gentle Dental Care in Reading is now known as Bespoke Dental after 25 years serving the community.
Substantial five-bedroom property in centre of Reading on market for £400k
A substantial five-bedroom property in the centre of Reading is on the market for £400,000.
Headteachers mental health impact of new Ofsted grades to be monitored
The impact of the new schools inspection system on headteachers’ mental health will be monitored under measures agreed by the watchdog.
In the Dock: Latest court results from Reading Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts