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Reading Biscuit Factory to reopen imminently after licensing lapse caused closure
Reading Biscuit Factory has finally confirmed it is set to reopen after licensing issues caused it to close temporarily.
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Police appeal after woman allegedly assaulted in Reading shopping centre
Police are appealing for help to identify a man following an alleged assault at The Oracle shopping centre in Reading.
First look inside new Reading library after £8 million project
Reading's all-new library is ready to welcome the public after a £8 million upgrade project.
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Need your bike fixed? Earley’s new workshop could be the answer
Take it to Spokes ETC, Earley Town Council's new bike workshop
What happened at Woodley Carnival? Police appeal for witnesses after evening incident
Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident involving a group of teenagers at this year's Woodley Carnival prompted concern among visitors.
Reading bus gets new livery to celebrate Central Library opening
One of Reading's buses has been given a new splash of paint to mark the opening of the town's new Central Library this week.
Ban ‘could shift blame away from tech companies’: Everything you need to know about under-16s social media ban
Starmer's proposals for a social media ban for children aims to keep young people away from harm, but will its implementation be effective?
Coach sightings at “asylum” hotel explained
Reports were published online which suggested that people were seen arriving at the "asylim" hotel.
Residents invited to take look–and a book–as new library opens tomorrow
Reading's new library is throwing open its doors this week, and Reading Borough Council is inviting residents to come and take a look
CADRA to celebrate centenary of Caversham Bridge with event and new history booklet
The Caversham and District Residents Association (CADRA) is celebrating the centenary of Caversham Bridge as it turns 100-years-old.
Plasma Donation centre secures new permanent all-in-one home opening this autumn
The blood donation centre in Reading has announced it now has a permanent home once again?including a more streamlined all-in-one service.
Bishop of Oxford lays down the Pastoral Staff and reveals L-plates
Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft takes his last service at Christ Church Cathedral
FROM THE OPPOSITION: Reading Green party wins popular vote in Reading Central constituency
The Green Party has won the popular vote across the Reading Central parliamentary constituency area following this year's local elections.
Westminster diary – MP Matt Rodda: Global shocks and the effect on energy bills and living costs
I know global shocks, and the effects they have on energy bills and living costs, will be increasing anxiety for many households in our town.
Crackdown on fly-tipping sees fines increased more than tenfold
A trial partnership has seen a huge increase in the number of fines issued for littering and fly-tipping, Reading Borough Council has announced.
Griffin the dog helps keep illegal cigarettes off the streets in Reading
Griffin, a Cocker Spaniel detection dog, worked with the council and TVP on Operation CeCe to tackle illegal tobacco in Reading
Reading film screening explains local effects of climate change
People's Emergency Briefing was shown as part of Reading Climate Festival
Dragon boat racing raises thousands for charity
Pangbourne Rotary Club event creates a positive splash
Join us to mark Independent News Week
To mark this week's Indie News Week 2026, Wokingham Today and Reading Today is holding a "Meet the Team" event today.
Work taking place on new council housing in Southcote
Work is taking place to create new council housing in Reading on a site that has been dormant for nearly 20 years.