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New MenB vaccine rollout after Reading meningitis outbreak
A new meningitis B (MenB) vaccine rollout has been announced in the wake of the Reading meningitis outbreak last month
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Reading's brand-new central library to open this week
Reading's new central library is officially opening its doors to the public this week.
Thames Water on brink of nationalisation after £10bn deal criticsed
Thames Water is reportedly on the brink of temporary nationalisation after the Environment Secretary cast doubt on a £10 billion rescue deal for the troubled supplier.
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Crash on M25 all lanes stopped-Live updates
A crash on the M25 has stopped all lanes
Crackdown on fly-tipping sees fines increased more than tenfold
A trial partnership has seen a huge increase in the number of fines issued for littering and fly-tipping, Reading Borough Council has announced.
Missing 14-year-old boy found safe and well
A missing 14-year-old from Reading has been found safe and well, police have confirmed.
Griffin the dog helps keep illegal cigarettes off the streets in Reading
Griffin, a Cocker Spaniel detection dog, worked with the council and TVP on Operation CeCe to tackle illegal tobacco in Reading
Reading film screening explains local effects of climate change
People's Emergency Briefing was shown as part of Reading Climate Festival
Dragon boat racing raises thousands for charity
Pangbourne Rotary Club event creates a positive splash
Huge Reading development of 600 flats will provide almost no car parking
A huge new development in the town centre will have almost no car parking spaces for the 600 flats that could be created.
Reading Council urged to stop using pesticides
Reading council is being pushed to stop using pesticides and switch to alternatives, like other councils have.
Lib Dems launch plan to cut energy bills by £100 a year in Wokingham
Lib Dem MP Clive Jones has backed new plans which could cut energy bills by £100 for the average household in Wokingham.
Reading headteacher backs social media ban for under-16s
The head of a grammar school in Reading has welcomed a ban on under-16s using social media being announced by the prime minister.
Photos of St Mary's Butts in Reading are unrecognisable from today
Murray Leese posted to the Facebook group Reading and Thames Valley Memories of Another Day a photograph of the town centre from the 1960s.
Severe traffic delays on M4 due to earlier vehicle fire - live updates
Two lanes remain closed on the M4 eastbound between J10 Reading and J8 Maidenhead following an earlier vehicle fire.
Trains cancelled between Reading and London due to trespassers - live updates
Trespassers are blocking train services between London and Reading
Residents upset after disorder at Woodley Carnival
Residents have spoken of their anger after a dispersal order was issued following outbreaks of disorder at a family carnival.
Reading council staff criticised for cutting down budding trees at huge park
Reading council staff have been blasted for cutting down budding trees at one of the biggest parks in the town.
Bracknell mum appeals to help son, 4, with muscular dystrophy
A mum from Bracknell has launched a fundraising campaign to help transform her garden into a safe and accessible place for her young son.
Reading nursery praised by Ofsted after inspection
A nursery has been praised by an education watchdog for providing a 'safe' environment, where children feel supported and happy.