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Police reveal how AI chatbot is changing the way the public reports crime
An artificial intelligence assistant introduced by Thames Valley Police has handled 200 non-emergency conversations a day in its first six months
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How should the council be kerbing anti-social behaviour?
Reading Borough Council is seeking residents' views on how safe they feel around town as part of the latest Community Safety Survey.
Reading town centre assault: Man charged over knife incident
A man has been charged following an assault in Reading town centre in which two men were injured.
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Blandy & Blandy helps to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society
The law firm has helped to raise close to half a million pounds in future income for Alzheimer's Society.
Iconic Reading food vendor Tutu’s Ethiopian Table to close on 20th anniversary this year
So long and thanks for all the fosolia: the celebrated Reading food vendor set to shutter after marking its 20th anniversary this year.
Council begins pavement improvement works across the borough using new cheaper, greener method
Reading Borough Council aims to treat a minimum of 30 pavements this year and roll out a five-year programme to deliver further improvements
Large police presence after Reading town centre assault leaves two in hospital
Two men remain in hospital after an assault in Reading that prompted a large police response in the town centre.
UK sees hottest June ever… and July heat is on its way
Meteorologists at the University of Reading have recorded Reading's hottest June since records began in 1908.
Reading students lend helping hand to the town’s flying residents as part of school works
Students have been lending a hand at Alfred Sutton Junior School and Wilson Primary School, where bird and bat boxes have now been installed
Wokingham’s Nina Barough CBE awarded Freedom of the City of London
Wokingham resident and founder of cancer charity Walk the Walk receives prestigious honour
Major changes planned for busy A4 roundabout near Reading
Plans to improve journeys on the A4 London Road are set to go ahead.
Witness Appeal: Michael (Mick) Donnelly
Did you work with Michael (Mick) Donnelly at West New Homes Limited? Boyes Turner’s Mesothelioma and Asbestos Disease Claims Team have been instructed by Mick Donnelly following his diagnosis of Mesothelioma. Between 1973 – 1976, Mick, after leaving school did an apprenticeship with a company ca...
Teen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Reading knife incident
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a reported knife incident in Reading.
Serial shoplifter banned from Tesco, Co-op and BP stores across Berkshire
A serial shoplifter has been jailed and banned from entering Tesco, Co-op and BP stores across Berkshire after stealing around £3,500 worth of goods.
Police appeal to trace owner of dog found wandering in Reading
Police are appealing for help to reunite a dog found wandering in Reading with its owner.
Man sentenced over child abuse images and shocking animal sex pictures
A man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to making indecent images of children and possessing extreme pornographic images involving a chicken.
Uni of Reading hosting guided walks for National Meadows Day this week
The University of Reading is marking National meadows Day with a guided walking event at School Green and Shinfield Ridge on Saturday, July 4
Caversham Care Home hosts final leg of nationwide event celebrating social care
Signature at Caversham welcomed cyclists and residents as it hosted the final leg of Championing Social Care's Great British Cycle Relay
Twelve-hour dodecathlon to raise funds for Berkshire Vision
Trentham Bowls Club and Cotswold Sports Centre are partnering to host a 12-Hour Dodecathlon Fundraiser for the charity next month.
How you can get adjustments to your home in Reading
People who need adjustments to their homes can apply for funding to get essential works done in Reading.