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Police appeal for wanted man in Woodley after victim left with life-changing injuries
Thames Valley Police is appealing for the public's help to locate a man wanted in connection with causing serious injury in Woodley
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Green Park Reading Half Marathon returns to party atmosphere and perfect weather
The stage was set for the Green Park Reading Half Marathon, with the 13.1-mile route laid out and blue skies setting almost perfect conditions
Uni of Reading Storybook sessions seeking support to help young families through literacy
Storybook and play sessions that have worked to transform children's relationship with books in South Reading need public support to continue over the coming months.
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GLL Leisure teams with Diabetes UK for double charity fundraising offers
Leisure operator GLL is teaming up with health charity Diabetes UK to help people in Reading get active for a good cause.
MERL’s celebrated Rat Trail returns for Easter
The Museum of English Rural Life's Easter offering is returning with a new look, as it launches a refreshed version of its Rat Trail this weekend
Daisy’s Dream: help at the most challenging time
Borough child bereavement charity shares its valuable work in the community
War of words over £4.6 million Reading overspend as leader goes on the attack
Councillors have engaged in a war of words over Reading council's £4.6 million projected overspend as top Labour councillors have defended
Update on Assisted Dying provided by Reading MP as Bill is stalled by Lords
An update on the prospect of assisted dying being introduced in this country has been provided in Reading, as the Lords have stalled the bill
Blandy & Blandy hosts event celebrating International Women’s Day
Colleagues and guests celebrated International Women's Day at a 'sell-out' event hosted by law firm Blandy & Blandy on 10 March.
The hotspot areas for littering in Reading have been revealed as more than 1,000 fines have been issued
The hotspot areas for littering in Reading have been revealed as more than 1,000 fines have been issued by special enforcers.
Why didn’t Reading council ask for land in Oxfordshire to enable creation of Third Thames Bridge?
A question has been raised over why Reading Borough Council did not ask for land that would enable the creation of a Third Thames Bridge.
Bid for takeaway to serve food until 4am branded ‘crazy’ by neighbour
A bid for a takeaway in Reading to keep on serving food until 4am has been branded 'crazy' by a neighbour.
Fewer jobs in Reading, so why are experts seeing ‘signs of hope’?
Employment in Reading remains below last year's levels, according to the latest data ? but a small monthly rise has occurred.
Katesgrove clean-up in the sunshine: The small street effort that’s making a big difference
Residents in Katesgrove took to the streets under clear blue skies today, proving that even the simplest acts can have a lasting impact.
Police grilled on implications of moving HQ to South Reading
Police chiefs have been grilled on the implications of moving their headquarters to South Reading.
Making Caversham junction safer ‘number one priority’ for council
Making a busy junction in Caversham safer for pedestrians will be a 'number one priority' for road improvements in the coming years.
Reading planning round-up: New Starbucks plans hits setback
Plans for a Starbucks near one of the busiest roundabouts in Reading have hit a few setbacks.
FROM THE LEADER: Opening of four new Family Hubs across Reading
This week I was really pleased to be at the opening of four new Family Hubs across Reading, funded by the Government
Chaos for commuters: Key Reading junction shut for months longer than planned
A road in Reading that was meant to reopen recently remains closed for weeks so that essential works can be completed.
Prevention is better than cure when it comes to pets’ teeth
Luna offers expert dental care for cats and dogs at affordable prices