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Thousands of drivers fined in Reading – councillor says there’s a reason why
The reasons why thousands of people are fined for driving into bus lanes and gates in Reading might be down to insufficient signage
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Big changes planned for one of Reading’s busiest roads
Neighbours are being invited to share their views about measures to improve journeys for cyclists along one of the busiest roads in Reading.
Police and charity visit Reading school with vital message for children
Pupils at a Reading primary school have taken part in a special safety workshop designed to help them recognise risks and make positive choices.
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Pedestrian injured after collision with Renault in Reading as police appeal for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a road traffic collision in Reading in which a pedestrian was seriously injured.
Greater Reading dream dealt major blow by government decision
A bid to create a 'Greater Reading' by expanding the town westwards has failed as the government has made a decision on local reorganisation plans.
Planning round-up: Major update on long-awaited expansion of iconic Reading venue
Plans are moving forward for a defunct building to be brought back into use as an entertainment venue by the owners of Reading's most famous bar.
Reading bus U-turn sparks political row despite service being saved
A clash has taken place over a Reading Buses service that has been saved just days before it was supposed to be cancelled.
Reading McDonald’s reopens after major makeover at The Oracle
A McDonald's restaurant in Reading has reopened following a refurbishment aimed at improving the experience for customers and staff.
How fostering for adoption can offer stability
Care from the earliest stage can benefit children's futures
‘I go here every day’: Fears grow over future of Reading town centre store
Shoppers have raised fears about losing their place to buy magazines and use the post office in Reading
Join an award-winning team in Charvil and make a positive impact
My Cancer My Choices seeks volunteer therapists
FROM THE LEADER: Award-winning new affordable homes programme continues
One of our major goals as a Council is to provide more high quality, affordable housing for the people of Reading.
Calls grow for action over ‘dirty and dangerous’ Reading tunnel
A petition has been launched to make an underpass safer for pedestrians and cyclists in Reading.
Reading pub bids for later opening hours with students at the heart of plans
A pub in a busy area of Reading could soon host live music and performances until midnight
Nearly 20 years empty: Anger over neglected Reading shopfronts
Frustration has been vented over neglected vacant shops in a busy area of Reading.
PRIDE OF READING AWARDS: Salute our health workers who give so much
Nominate your favourite for the Health Worker of the Year award
Inside Reading’s food hotspot as a wave of new arrivals transforms shopping centre
Fresh faces have arrived at a shopping centre that has become an eating destination in Reading.
Five arrested after major dawn operation across Reading
Four people have been remanded in custody after a series of dawn raids targeting suspected drug-related offending in Reading.
Councillors disappointed as parts of Reading set to be governed by new Ridgeway council
Parts of Tilehurst, widely considered extensions of Reading, will soon come under the same local authority as parts of neighbouring county Oxfordshire
Armed police called after violent street fight leaves man seriously injured in Whitley
A man has been arrested after a fight involving weapons left another man with serious injuries in Reading.