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Council shares stories of recovery as part of annual report from Director of Public Health
The DPH report is a yearly obligation which forms a major part of how local authorities respond to health issues in their local population.
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Woman wanted on prison recall known to frequent Whitley
Police are appealing for information about Siobhan Maven-Hazelton, who known to visit Slough and Whitley.
Police renew appeal for man wanted in connection with death threats, burglary, and assault
POLICE have renewed an appeal for help tracing a man wanted for a string of offences including burglary, assault, and threats to kill.
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Reading University bomb hoaxer jailed after 800 calls and threats
Muzammil Ayyaz made more than 800 calls to the university and falsely claimed bombs had been planted in buildings
Reading Buses to host reunion for 125th anniversary
As part of its 125th celebrations, Reading Buses is organising a celebration reunion for the people who have worked for the company over the years.
Week-long festival to celebrate Whitley and its history next week
Whitley Festival ? Our Home will feature exhibitions, theatre performances and talks, walks and stories of the history of south Reading and its people
Major rail works to be undertaken between Thames Valley and London Paddington
A nearly £28m series of upgrades will begin with a focus on Dolphin Junction in Slough, followed by a wider focus across the region.
Sir Stephen Timms MP opens Building for the Future’s new Treehouse building
Community gathers to celebrate the charity and its achievements
New hate crime helpline launched in Reading
The Stop Hate phone service comes during Hate Crime Awareness Week for anyone who has experienced prejudice or been targeted because of their identity
Free rail travel for military personnel, veterans, and bereaved families for Remembrance events
Serving personnel and veterans can travel for free to Services of Remembrance elsewhere in Great Britain on Sunday, November 8
Fire service urges preparedness amid Flood Action Week
This week, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue is urging residents to make sure they're prepared for flooding this autumn as heavy rain looms.
Local charity launches festive challenge to support people with young onset dementia
A special advent calendar will offer fun challenges for friends, family and the workplace
Martial arts studio owner handed eight-year sentence for rape
Juan Miguel Figueroa-Ball, aged 44 and of Long Acre Close, Canterbury, was sentenced to eight years' imprisonment after being convicted of rape.
Reading Lions team up with Circle Health to provide over 1,100 prostate cancer screening tests in a single day
Nearly 1,200 prostate cancer screening tests were carried out in a single day in the return of a partnership between Reading Lions and Circle Health
Councillors defend Reading School after demographics row
Politicians in Reading have defended the school's efforts to break down barriers to entry and congratulated those who have successfully been admitted.
Uni of Reading: Expert comment on Yorkshire Wild Life Park tiger incident
Emergency services were called to the park on Saturday, October 10, after reports of a visitor climbing into the tiger enclosure from a raised walkway
Extinction Rebellion protestors target major banks in Reading
On Saturday, members of the protest group Extinction Rebellion took part in protests outside branches of banks in the town centre.
Family pays tribute to 21-year-old Henry Templeton
The family of a young man who died in a road traffic collision have paid tribute to "a beautiful, amazing... son, brother, uncle, and friend."
Motorbike collision in Tilehurst leaves man hospitalised
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a motorbike collision in Tilehurst left a rider with serious injuries.
Why helping your family buy a home could put your own future at risk
What to think about when considering drawing on The Bank of Mum and Dad