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Man jailed after stealing from same shop three times
A man has been jailed after admitting a series of shoplifting offences and a burglary in a village near Reading.
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Reading pupils face walking in road after pavement plan dropped
A plan to add a pavement to help pupils walk to and from their schools in Reading has been shelved.
Planning round-up: New Reading pub courtyard gets green light with major restriction
Details of how the courtyard of an upcoming pub in Reading town centre will operate have been approved.
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Big changes coming to Reading McDonald’s after plans get the go-ahead
Changes are coming to the McDonald's at one of the busiest retail parks in Reading as it is set to seat more than 100 people for the first time.
Reading named one of best places in UK for new parents
Reading has been named one of the best places in the UK for new parents in a new study looking at factors including healthcare
Man dies after Reading motorbike crash as police appeal for witnesses
A 21-year-old man has died after a collision involving two motorbikes in Reading.
Blandy & Blandy ranked as a top tier firm
The law firm has again been recognised as a top tier firm in the 2027 edition of The Legal 500.
‘I just wish I had somewhere to sleep’: Reading council worker’s housing struggle
A grandad working to keep the streets of Reading clean is currently homeless despite working for the council.
Reading flats plan approved after council’s flooding fears overturned
A plan to convert offices near Reading town centre into flats has been given the go-ahead despite fears being raised about flooding.
Reading homes plan finally approved after developer’s planning battle
A plan for new homes at an unused site in Reading has finally been approved after several attempts by developers to build there.
Who will live in Reading’s new 145 ‘co-living’ flats?
The type of people who will be attracted by a development of flats have been described as part of a project to demolish a bar and other buildings.
Reading teenager tells politicians how DofE ‘changed the trajectory’ of her life
A teenager from Reading has spoken at a conference to share the enriching experience she has had in achieving a Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Knives, rat droppings and licensing breaches: Reading shop faces alcohol ban
Knives that were found behind a counter at a convenience store in Reading were used to cut fruit.
‘Like an open sewer’: Reading volunteers uncover river pollution
Volunteers in Reading have taken part in a nationwide water quality monitoring event that acts as a health check on rivers throughout the country.
But ah! Oh, the summer nights
University records the second-hottest September night in its meteorological history
Reading MPs demand answers from Royal Mail after residents miss health appointments
The MPs in Reading have written an open letter to the Royal Mail after numerous complaints from neighbours about missed post and deliveries.
What’s coming to the corner of Friar Street after years of closure?
The conversion of a closed club into a convenience store in Reading town centre has moved a step closer.
Reading Buses CEO reveals how buses are being made more accessible
The efforts made by Reading Buses to help disabled people have been highlighted by the company's CEO.
FROM THE LEADER: New children’s homes open in Reading
There are certain Council projects which are particularly pleasing to see successfully completed
AB Walker celebrates 200 years of serving local families
Independent family funeral director AB Walker has celebrated its 200th anniversary with a special bicentennial reception at Reading Town Hall.