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Safety review launched after fatal crash and schoolboy hit by car in Reading
A safety review is being undertaken after two serious crashes and one fatality on a road in Reading.
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Is it a scarf? No, it’s a frock! Reading Inner Wheel seamstresses turn scarves into magnificent outfits
Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant gives their creations marks out of 10
‘We should have stayed up’: Steve Coppell opens up on Reading FC’s Premier League heartbreak
Former Reading FC manager Steve Coppell has paid tribute to former chairman John Madejski, describing him as a "gentleman" who transformed the club
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Reading paramedic and farming leader appointed to prestigious Berkshire roles
They will assist The Lord Lieutenant for the Royal County of Berkshire, Mr Andrew Try.
What’s next for the major film studio on Wokingham’s doorstep?
Wokingham borough council has approved plans to use land south of Oldhouse Farm in Shinfield.
MP visits Tilehurst’s Spice Master to celebrate national award win
Thw business was named Best Restaurant of the Year at the Curry Life Awards 2026.
‘A conversation too many families avoid’: Powerful new play coming to Reading for Black History month
Black & Queer, written and directed by Allimadi, will be performed at South Street in Reading.
Reading pupils join national world record reading attempt
Thames Valley School pupils take part in Guinness World Record attempt
The little-known history behind a Reading school’s latest recognition
A building for an independent school in Reading has received protected status as it dates back to the late 19th century.
Royal Berkshire Hospital porters to strike for five days in overtime pay row
Almost 100 porters working at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading will take five days of strike action starting on Monday.
Nine e-bikes and seven e-scooters seized in Reading town centre crackdown
Police have seized nine e-bikes and seven e-scooters during a targeted operation in Reading town centre.
Business electric use in Reading is 19% down in 14 years
That is 19.8% less than in 2012.
Reading business is showcasing local landmarks
There's a lot here worth framing.
Reading company turning old phones into gold using bacteria – and you could get a cut
The initiative uses naturally occurring bacteria to extract precious metals and critical raw materials locked inside obsolete devices.
Reading University Centenary boost for Thames Valley community projects
Sixteen groups will benefit from the university's Engagement Fund this year
FROM THE LEADER: Great news as Tap for Reading extended to boost donations for those most in need
Earlier this month we shone a spotlight on the work that we do with partners to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping.
Police object to Reading shop licence after knives found behind counter
A police officer has objected to changes at a store in Reading where knives were found behind the counter.
School jobs at risk in Wokingham, Reading and Bracknell, union warns
Funding shortfalls and falling school rolls are putting teachers and leaders' jobs at risk and threatening children's education.
NHS opens largest ever donor centre
The largest donor centre in England has opened its doors in Reading this week.
Reading Phoenix Choir fills the Minster with spellbinding music
Musicians sing for Berkshire Cancer Centre