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Teenager arrested after attempted robbery in Reading
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an incident of attempted robbery in Reading, which has seen a 17-year-old boy arrested
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Bluebird Care expands its vehicle fleet
They will be used to support carers travelling between customer visits across the borough
Digital skills gap for youngsters
Teachers blame a lack of time, funding, and training.
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Bus meeting over Pink 22 postponed; date to be confirmed
A meeting organised for residents to raise questions about the upcoming cancellation of a bus service between Reading and Caversham has been postponed
Govt coming after Covid fraudsters
The Public Authorities Fraud Investigation and Enforcement Service is using new powers to pursue suspects.
New community garden to bring people together in Whitley Wood
A new community garden project has opened in Whitley Wood aimed at helping residents take part in healthy activity and learn valuable skills
Thames Water urges conservative water use amid heatwave demands
Thames Water has said it is continuing to see exceptionally high demand for water which is putting increased pressure on the local network.
Councillors endorse possible speed reduction on ‘dicey’ Reading-Wokingham Road
The change has received enthusiastic backing from councillors in Woodley, with hopes that it will make the junction safer if the reduction is approved
George Hotel set to reopen to paying customers after use to house asylum seekers
A hotel in Reading town centre is set to reopen to paying guests in the near future following its use to house those seeking asylum.
Cat rescue in Earley
The crew found a cat stuck in a vehicle engine bay, before safely rescuing it.
Ambulance service declares critical incident in extreme heat
South Central Ambulance Service has declared a critical incident amid the extreme heatwave which is putting massive strain on the NHS.
Asylum seeker hotel in town centre set to reopen to regular paying guests
A historic hotel that has been used to house asylum seekers in Reading town centre is set to reopen to paying guests in the near future.
Police threaten to seize vehicles as residents upset by 'revving' engines
Residents have spoken up about anti-social vehicle use at a sports ground in Thatcham, prompting increased police patrols
Will Thames Water introduce a hosepipe ban amid 'exceptional demand'?
Thames Water has said it is seeing "exceptionally high demand" for water as the heatwave continues.
Police partially seal off house to 'protect' tenant and deter drug use
Police have secured a partial closure order for an address in Newbury
Thief arrested for nicking goods worth £114
Police carried out an operation to tackle shoplifting in Newbury on Thursday, June 25
Teen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Reading
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Homes in West Berkshire could face strong sewage smells this month
Sewage odours could cause concern for homeowners in the coming weeks as hot weather increases the risk of unpleasant smells.
Police respond to incident in Reading property - as it happened
Police are responding to an incident in Cranbury Road, Reading
Bank shuts down all new mortgage deals after 188 years from next week
Nationwide, which Clydesdale Bank earlier this year, announced the move on June 24