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‘Oldest octopus’ fossil is no octopus at all, Uni of Reading scans reveal
A fossil thought to be the world's oldest octopus has turned out to be something else altogether, new cutting edge techniques revealed
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Leisure centres in Reading offering free day passes to carers to mark Carers Active Together campaign
Better leisure centres in Reading are marking the Carers Active Together campaign on next week by offering carers a free day pass
Concert at Reading Minster to raise funds for refugees
A special evening of music and reflection will take place at Reading Minster this April, bringing together performers and audiences in an act of “hope and solidarity.” Sanctuary & Solidarity: a concert giving voice to hope featuring a powerful programme of choral music exploring themes of sa...
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Broad Street Mall celebrates cracking Easter events, welcoming hundreds
Broad Street Mall has celebrated welcoming hundreds of children and their loved ones for fun-filled Easter events last weekend.
"I'm so angry at the way the Tories misled people about the new hospital"
The health secretary has slammed delays for a new hospital for Reading, accusing the last Conservative government of misleading people.
Warning of 'dangerous dust' from construction of 3,900 near M4
A scientist has warned that “dangerous dust” from a major housing development near the M4 could put people’s health at risk
Stolen motorbike found dumped in woods as police ask public for help
Police are appealing for information following a theft.
Ricky Gervais wins two-year planning battle to build £5m riverside mansion
Ricky Gervais has won his two-year planning battle to build a £5m Marlow riverside mansion after resolving flooding fears.
'I'm not a criminal, I'm just homeless' - Man, 50, appears in court
A rough sleeper became tearful as he told a judge ‘I’m not a criminal, I’m just homeless’.
Home Office breaks silence after 'disorder' at asylum seeker hotel — what it says
The Home Office has responded after a 'disturbance' broke out at a hotel that is being used to house asylum seekers in Reading.
MP says 'we can't abandon' Hong Kong migrants after visa change
The MP for Earley and Woodley has backed clemency to allow Hong Kongers who have migrated to the area since 2021 to remain in the UK.
Reading-born TV producer running London Marathon for Sue Ryder
Reading-born Joe Allen, a 37-year-old TV producer who currently works in London, will take on the marathon challenge on April 26 in support of Sue Ryder.
Reading Half Marathon raises more than £23,000 for Sue Ryder
Reading Half Marathon runners have raised more than £23,000 for Sue Ryder.
Fascinating history of a football manager who was inspired by his Reading PE teacher
Martin Allen, a former QPR and West Ham player and Football League manager, revealed that as a youth he was inspired by Manchester United’s Bryan Robson and a footballer little known outside Reading and the city of Cardiff.
Historic country park esatate wins permission to put on events and sell alcohol
The Benham Park Estate has applied for a drinks and entertainment venue licence from West Berkshire Council.
NHS shares patient advice amid continued doctors’ strike
The NHS across the Thames Valley is sharing advice to help residents amid a continued national strike action by resident doctors
South Central sees nearly 140 new or replacement ambulances of over 1,000 in England
NEW data shows that a total of 1,100 new or replacement Double Crewed Ambulances (DCAs) were delivered to NHS ambulance trusts between April last year and March this year. This figure included 138 in the South Central Ambulance Service. They came as a result of funding from a combination of national...
Employers face new duty to record staff holiday pay from April 2026
Blandy & Blandy's Employment Law team have provided some practical guidance for employers on how to comply with a new duty..
Plan to convert office in business park into vets surgery given go ahead
A vacant unit in an office building will be converted into a vets surgery at a business park in Earley.
This map will show you if there is crime on your street
'Violence and sexual offences' was the most commonly reported type of crime in West Berkshire