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Family of murdered teen meet with Prime Minister to call for online safety for children
The family of a teenage boy who was murdered in Caversham have met with the Prime Minister to call for online safety for children
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Man found carrying stolen alcohol during police operation in Reading town centre
A man was found carrying a number of unpaid-for bottles of alcohol during a police operation in Reading town centre.
Reading MPs urge people to follow guidance following meningitis outbreak
The MPs in Reading have urged people to follow the guidance of health officials following a meningitis outbreak in the area.
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‘We were unplayable at times’: Reading FC CEO Joe Jacobson reflects on last season
Reading FC CEO Joe Jacobson has reflected on his first season at the club under the ownership of Rob Couhig and Todd Trosclair.
Number of drive-thru restaurants and cafes in Reading are rising
The number of drive-thru restaurants and cafes in Reading is rising, according to recent openings and upcoming sites.
Free climate festival brings two weeks of events to Reading
There are plenty of free events to explore this month
Sponsor revealed for Burghfield FC tournament
The tournament will welcome more than 240 teams and approximately 5,000 players, coaches, families and supporters across the two days.
FROM THE LEADER: Reading Climate Festival returns
Reading is one of the greenest towns in the UK according to several recent reports and with more than 100 wonderful public parks
‘One person should never define a whole community’, says Reading councillor after murder case
A Sikh councillor from Reading has said the actions of Henry Nowak's murderer shouldn't be used to "judge an entire faith."
Partnership enrols 1,000 students on programme training students in responsible AI in Reading
One-thousand students have been enrolled as a response to growing concerns about graduate employability and the pace of AI change in the workplace.
Could you be a puppy mum mum? Charity seeks more local volunteers
Guide Dogs celebrate special puppy litters during volunteer week
Henley’s Maxwell Practice opens private GP in Reading
From its new location on Shepherds Hill, The Maxwell Practice now offers same-day and next-day private GP appointments to residents across Reading
MP Yuan Yang endorses new climate crisis film in Woodley
Packed house watches People's Emergency Briefing at the Oakwood Centre
Reading College to welcome local community to Adult Open Event next week
Reading College is inviting job seekers and adults who are looking to learn new skills to their Adult Education Open Event on Tuesday, June 16
Shoplifter sentenced to 8 weeks in jail following fraud and theft
Shane King, aged 32 and of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Reading Magistrates Court on Monday, June 1, to 8 weeks imprisonment.
Uni of Reading: Pressure for natural birth is causing lasting harm to new mothers, research shows
PRESSURE on women to have a natural birth is causing lasting psychological harm when it does not go to plan, new research shows.
RBFRS shares guidance on avoiding fires this summer
With the weather warming u, RBFRS is reminding residents to take extra care when enjoying the great outdoors and do their part to stop outdoor fires.
Crimestoppers: South East among most likely to say waste crime affects quality of life
New YouGov research commissioned by the charity Crimestoppers suggests waste crime is having a serious effect on communities across the South East.
Thames Water: May Bank Holiday saw more than 1 billion litres of water in extra demand
Thames Water has shared figures which show that demand rose by more than 1 billion litres of extra water over scorching May bank holiday last week.
Man in his eighties dies of injuries after serious road collision
Thames Valley Police is renewing its appeal for witnesses after a man has died of his injuries from a serious collision.