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Police focus Project Vigilant on student spaces as Freshers arrive at uni
As thousands of students prepare to celebrate Freshers' Week, Thames Valley Police is focusing one of its projects to keep students safe.
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Reading Buses raises over £1,600 in 125-year fundraiser for Berkshire Search and Rescue Dogs
A group of Reading Buses employees, along with their friends and family, has smashed its fundraising goal in aid of Berkshire Search and Rescue Dogs.
‘They don’t even use them’: Reading cycle lane plans spark furious response
Complaints have piled in against a planned multi-million-pound cycle lane project in Reading.
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Big changes coming to Reading as council prepares to overhaul key planning rules
Key changes to planning policies that define what Reading looks like going forward are due to be made.
MS Therapy Centre’s quiz night was a great success
Charity celebrates fruitful fundraiser
Blandy & Blandy’s Family Law Team shortlisted at awards
Leading Thames Valley law firm Blandy & Blandy's Family Law team has been shortlisted for an award
Berkshire residents warned after burglaries target high-value items
Residents across Berkshire have been urged to remain vigilant following a number of reported burglaries.
‘Why can’t Reading fly it?’ Council leader faces Palestinian flag question
The leader of Reading Borough Council has been asked whether the Palestinian flag will be flown outside its offices.
Thames Water blasted over leaks as Reading hosepipe ban continues
Thames Water has been blasted for the ongoing hosepipe ban as the company has lost millions of litres of water each day due to leaks.
‘We really need a crossing’: West Reading road plan moves forward
A pedestrian and cycle crossing could be installed at a busy road in West Reading.
Planning round-up: Long-shuttered Reading pub set to make way for flats
A plan to replace a pub in Reading that has been closed for more than a decade with flats has cleared a crucial hurdle.
How a new Berkshire centre is changing lives for disabled families
At Cliveden House Hotel supporters hear the charity's latest news
FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR: A global University, with Reading and Wokingham at its heart
Halls of residence are being prepared, timetables are being finalised, and in a few days, Whiteknights campus will be a whole lot busier.
Caversham estate set for major 20mph speed limit change
A 20mph speed limit could be implemented throughout the whole of an estate in Caversham.
‘Trespass and threatening behaviour’ fears at Reading container site
Concerns have been raised about anti-social behaviour and security at a shipping container site used to house homeless people in Reading.
‘It’s the last straw’: Reading grandad’s community garden faces removal
A grandad from Reading has been left in desperation as the community garden he has set up is set to be torn down.
Enjoy an early evening Reading concert for Berkshire Cancer Centre
Phoenix Choir's October concert will support patients and families
Westminster diary – MP Matt Rodda: Giving every child the chance to thrive
Many children and young people went back to school and college. But for parents the start of term can be one of the most expensive times of the year.
Man acquitted of manslaughter after retrial over Lower Earley death
A man has been found not guilty of manslaughter following a retrial over the death of a man in Lower Earley.
M4 closure to cause weekend disruption for thousands of drivers
Thousands of drivers are expected to face disruption this weekend when the M4 closes in both directions between junctions 10 and 11.