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Reading FC team news ahead of Cambridge test as Royals chase another win
Reading head to Cambridge United on Saturday looking to continue their encouraging run of form after back-to-back victories in League One.
Woman dies after M4 collision between Maidenhead and Reading
A woman in her 30s has died following a collision on the M4 in Berkshire.
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M4 closed in both directions after crash between Maidenhead and Reading
The M4 has been closed in both directions in Berkshire following a crash, with police warning that the westbound carriageway
Next step to digitise traffic regulations across the borough set to begin
Work to bring traffic restrictions into a digital database has taken a "significant" step forward, Reading Borough Council has announced.
Uni of Reading launches online guide to more than 850 trees on campus
A new interactive website offers a way to enjoy and learn about the range of trees on the main Whiteknights campus of the University of Reading.
MP Olivia Bailey calls for action over rural social housing
Reading West and Mid Berkshire MP Olivia Bailey is calling for action over the sale of property by social housing providers in villages.
The sober history of Rising Sun Arts Centre explored
Heritage Open Days 2026: Reading Temperance Tavern takes place at the Rising Sun Arts Centre on Sunday, 13 September from 10am-5pm.
Plans which would see parts of Reading fall under new ‘Ridgeway’ authority put on hold amid legal challenges
Plans that would see Reading subsumed under the local authority in another county have been put on hold amid potential legal challenges.
Scientists meeting at Uni of Reading to improve extreme weather forecasting this week
The University of Reading is welcoming researchers from around the globe to the S2S2D Conference at its Whiteknights campus this week.
Police appeal after witness reports girl was hit with belt in Reading
Police are appealing for help to identify a man following reports that a young girl was assaulted in Reading.
Reading group will hear 1500 years of good news
Author shares new book about Christianity in Reading
Man hospitalised after being assaulted by group in Reading
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man in his twenties was chased and assaulted by a group of males in central Reading last week
Man known to frequent Reading wanted on recall to prison
Thames Valley Police have appealed for help to trace Matthew Bonner, 34, who is wanted on recall to prison.
Police to increase focus for protection of Jewish community during high holidays, following Home Office funding
The operation will coincide with important religious observances, starting with Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah, from this week
Research from the University of Reading says this vitamin ‘significantly reduces’ symptoms of depression
A daily vitamin supplement could be the key to reducing the symptoms of depression according to new research from the University of Reading
Teenager assaulted, bike stolen, in Sulham Woods
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 14-year-old boy was assaulted and had his bike stolen in an area of Beal's Plantation in Sulham Woods
Reading man jailed for more than 4 years for drug dealing
Jamie Flitter, aged 41, of Caversham Road, Reading, was sentenced to four years and six months in prison on Monday, August 24, at Reading Crown Court.
Reading Pride returns to celebrate the queer community with parade and festival
Reading Pride Parade begins outside Reading Station at 11am, followed by the Love Unites Festival in Kings Meadow from noon.
Council puts forward bid to tackle pedestrian casualties on major Reading road
Reading Borough Council has put forward changes which would help reduce accidents involving vehicles turning left across the bus lane on Kings Road.