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‘Clampdown’ order on anti-social behaviour comes into effect across the borough
Reading Borough Council has announced that its partnership with Thames Valley Police has brought a new protection order to the borough.
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Over £40,000 raised Royal Berks Charity in Reading Half Marathon
The Royal Berks Charity is celebrating the achievement of 73 dedicated runners who took on the Reading Half Marathon, raising more than £40,000.
Shinfield care home celebrates St Patrick’s Day
Residents enjoy a performance from the Viv O'Hara school of dancing
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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
Increases in Employment Related Statutory Pay and Compensation Limits from 6 April 2026
Solicitor Aoife McGrath, in law firm Blandy & Blandy's Employment Law team, summarises the changes set to take effect from 6 April 2026.
New clampdown on anti-social behaviour in Reading goes live today
A clampdown on anti-social behaviour in Reading has gone live with the introduction of a new Public Spaces Protection Order by the council.
Police presence prompts closure of major Reading road
Police responded to an incident in Reading in the early hours of the morning.
Reading's former Mayor defends record amid allegations of wasteful spending
A Reading councillor has defended his record as Mayor over allegations of wasteful spending.
Dame Mary Berry ‘terribly excited’ to go clubbing in Ibiza
Great British Bake Off star Dame Mary Berry has revealed she was "terribly excited" to go clubbing in Ibiza.
Police boss says local taxpayers picking up £900k Trump bill as reimbursement refused
Local taxpayers are 'picking up the bill', says Thames Valley police boss, after being told it will not be reimbursed for over £900,000 Trump's state visit.
Man hunted by police after 'life changing injuries' sustained in Woodley
Ryan Patrick, aged 23, is wanted in connection with causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving without third party insurance in Woodley.
Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies aged 54 as tributes paid
Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling has died at the age of 54, following a terminal cancer diagnosis
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.
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.
Reading A-road section blocked amid 'police incident' reported in early hours
A Reading entry ramp to the A329 at Castle Street has been reported as 'blocked' amid a 'police incident' reported.
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
Three-bedroom terraced house for sale on Salisbury Road
A Reading three-bedroom house on Salisbury Road is being offered for sale with no onward chain at a price of £300,000.
Reading Labour taken to task over catering and 'wasteful' spending on overseas trips
The ruling Labour Party at Reading Borough Council has been taken to task over spending thousands on catering and overseas trips.
Metal detectorist to trace family of Henley Spitfire crash
Danny Jones has found more than 1,500 parts of a Spitfire which crashed near Henley-on-Thames and has traced the Polish pilot who died in 1942.