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Reading man jailed for nearly eight years after robbery left victim with a bleed on the brain
A READING man has been jailed for nearly eight years after being convicted of a serious robbery which left a man with a bleed on the brain. Michael Healey, aged 35, of no fixed abode, plead guilty to one count of robbery during a hearing at Reading Crown Court on July 30 He was […]
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Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after man stabbed in Berkshire garden
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in a garden in Berkshire.
Innitiative helping residents tackle homelessness extended through to 2029
The Tap for Reading initiative has already raised over £7,400 for four commissioned charities within Reading's Homelessness Partnership
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‘Sunglasses offer no protection’: Uni of Reading professor’s urgent warning ahead of tonight’s solar eclipse
Protect eyes and switch off during this rare event
Reading volunteer returns from life-changing challenge with new confidence
Jarod returns from Rotary leadership course future-ready
Major works to some of the town’s busiest roads ahead as summer resurfacing programme announced
At least 17 sections of main road are to be resurfaced in Reading in a new programme of carriageway improvements due to start next week.
Police leaders pen open letter in continued outcry over early release for PC Harper killers
Leading TVP figures have continued their appeal to the government over policy which could see PC Andrew Harper's killers released early.
NHS set to roll out ‘major’ expansion mental health services across South East
The healthcare provider says these facilities will represent the "biggest redesign" of NHS mental health services "in a generation."
Thames Valley Police Open Day returns next month
Thames Valley Police's Open Day takes place from 10am-4pm on Saturday, September 19 at the TVP Training Centre in Sulhamstead.
‘They should serve their whole sentences’: Wokingham MP backs Harper killers legal challenge
The MP for Wokingham calls for emergency legislation to prevent Cole's and Bowers' sentences being cut
FROM THE LEADER: Making quieter holiday roads the norm
At this time of year one of the things you notice as you walk around Reading is the quieter roads.
‘We’ve had one client waiting 20 years’: Reading charity calls for asylum seekers to work sooner
A refugee charity CEO has called for asylum seekers to be given the right to work, as one of the men she supports had to wait 20 years
Police encourage Kennet Island residents to help keep community safe
Residents in Kennet Island had the opportunity to meet emergency services and policing teams at a community event organised by Neighbourhood Watch.
‘Waste of money’: Residents slam controversial Woodley cycle lane project
Work to create cycle lanes in Woodley has been slammed as 'a waste of money' and 'disastrous' by neighbours.
‘Everyone is welcome’: Reading refugee cafe hits back after backlash
The CEO of a charity that has just opened a new cafe in Reading has defended it following a backlash.
‘He was going at a mad speed’: Reading cyclist suffers head injury and arm fracture after being hit by e-scooter
A cyclist has been seriously injured after an e-scooter rider crashed into her in Reading.
The Oracle is changing – but most shoppers won’t even notice
Essential changes are coming to the main shopping destination in Reading to make sure everything is in order behind the scenes.
Hundreds of thousands back campaign to stop PC Harper killers’ early release
A petition to stop the early release of PC Harper's killers has been launched.
Planning round-up: Major changes approved at The Oracle as key Reading planning decisions revealed
Essential changes at the prime shopping and eating destination in Reading have been given the go-ahead.
Drivers warned as busy stretch of M4 to shut next month for major power line works
A major stretch of the M4 in Berkshire will be closed for an entire weekend next month while engineers install new high-voltage power lines.