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War of words over £4.6 million Reading overspend as leader goes on the attack
Councillors have engaged in a war of words over Reading council's £4.6 million projected overspend as top Labour councillors have defended
Update on Assisted Dying provided by Reading MP as Bill is stalled by Lords
An update on the prospect of assisted dying being introduced in this country has been provided in Reading, as the Lords have stalled the bill
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Blandy & Blandy hosts event celebrating International Women’s Day
Colleagues and guests celebrated International Women's Day at a 'sell-out' event hosted by law firm Blandy & Blandy on 10 March.
The hotspot areas for littering in Reading have been revealed as more than 1,000 fines have been issued
The hotspot areas for littering in Reading have been revealed as more than 1,000 fines have been issued by special enforcers.
Why didn’t Reading council ask for land in Oxfordshire to enable creation of Third Thames Bridge?
A question has been raised over why Reading Borough Council did not ask for land that would enable the creation of a Third Thames Bridge.
Bid for takeaway to serve food until 4am branded ‘crazy’ by neighbour
A bid for a takeaway in Reading to keep on serving food until 4am has been branded 'crazy' by a neighbour.
Fewer jobs in Reading, so why are experts seeing ‘signs of hope’?
Employment in Reading remains below last year's levels, according to the latest data ? but a small monthly rise has occurred.
Katesgrove clean-up in the sunshine: The small street effort that’s making a big difference
Residents in Katesgrove took to the streets under clear blue skies today, proving that even the simplest acts can have a lasting impact.
Police grilled on implications of moving HQ to South Reading
Police chiefs have been grilled on the implications of moving their headquarters to South Reading.
Making Caversham junction safer ‘number one priority’ for council
Making a busy junction in Caversham safer for pedestrians will be a 'number one priority' for road improvements in the coming years.
Reading planning round-up: New Starbucks plans hits setback
Plans for a Starbucks near one of the busiest roundabouts in Reading have hit a few setbacks.
FROM THE LEADER: Opening of four new Family Hubs across Reading
This week I was really pleased to be at the opening of four new Family Hubs across Reading, funded by the Government
Chaos for commuters: Key Reading junction shut for months longer than planned
A road in Reading that was meant to reopen recently remains closed for weeks so that essential works can be completed.
Prevention is better than cure when it comes to pets’ teeth
Luna offers expert dental care for cats and dogs at affordable prices
Reading Buses answers why thousands have been spent on special number plates
Reading Buses has answered why thousands of pounds have been spent on special registration plates for its fleet.
Images show what riverside apartments in Reading will look like once completed
Images show what riverside apartments in Reading will look like once they are completed.
How reorganisation of Oxfordshire could affect Reading
The abolition of Oxfordshire County Council could have lasting implications on the western suburbs of Reading ? or possibly none at all.
Accessibility concerns raised at Caversham recreation ground
Concerns about the lack of accessibility for disabled people and elderly residents at a public park in Caversham have been raised.
Man in his 20s dies after fire near River Kennet in Reading
A man in his 20s has died following a fire near the River Kennet in Reading, police have said.