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Whitley neighbourhood on alert after camper vans appear on green space
Travellers in camper vans have occupied a greenspace in Reading for the first time 'in living memory', according to neighbours.
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Controversial Reading-Woodley cycle route reaches milestone
The first phase of a controversial cycle route in Woodley is nearly complete.
Warning issued over ‘significant’ Berkshire traffic impact from 2,160-home plan
Concerns have been raised about the impact of a plan for more than 2,000 homes on the edge of Berkshire.
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Police reveal plans to use facial recognition vans in Reading during August bank holiday weekend
Police will deploy live facial recognition vans in Reading during the August bank holiday weekend.
Planning round-up: Dormant Reading riverside pub set for major comeback after council decision
A dormant riverside pub in Reading is set to be brought back into use with flats above it.
Reading gym theft: Police seek woman after £6,000 spent using stolen card
Police have appealed for help identifying a woman after a gym member had personal belongings stolen from a locker in Reading.
Thousands gather in Reading for colourful celebration of Pakistan independence
Thousands of people gathered together to celebrate the 79th anniversary of Pakistan becoming an independent country at an event in Reading.
Reading pub run by all-female team gets major boost after council decision
A pub in Reading with an all-female team has won permission to host events later at night to cater for students.
Taxi driver challenges Reading bus lane fine — then council admits confusing problem
A taxi driver has raised the alarm over confusing signage for a bus lane along one of the busiest roads in Reading.
Police shut Reading home for three months after drug dealing and ‘cuckooing’ fears
A partial closure order has been secured on a property in Reading following concerns about drug dealing and drug use.
Heavy traffic hits Wokingham Road as urgent water works take place
Drivers are facing heavy traffic on a major Reading road as urgent water works are carried out.
Decision made on controversial 75-home Berkshire housing plan with nearly 200 objections
A decision has been made on a controversial project to build 75 homes on the outskirts of a village in Berkshire.
Police step up patrols in Tilehurst after anti-social behaviour reports
Police have increased patrols in a Tilehurst area following reports of anti-social behaviour.
FROM THE LEADER: A-level and GCSE results
Last week, our students who sat their A-level exams this summer received their results. This week, our GCSE students will do the same.
GCSE Results 2026: Highdown School congratulates students on ‘best ever’ results
Highdown School has commended students on results which are "a testament to the dedication and hard work of the students."
GCSE results 2026: Success for Reading College and University Centre students
Over 96% of students at the college taking maths and English have passed
GCSE results 2026: Hartland High School celebrates results improvement
Hartland High School is celebrating a significant improvement in GCSE results, with the biggest gains recorded among disadvantaged pupils.
GCSE results 2026: Pangbourne College announces exceptional achievements
'These results are a brilliant validation of our academic philosophy,' says senior deputy academic
GCSE results 2026: Leighton Park celebrates results with 56% of grades at 7-9
Leighton Park School in Reading is celebrating a strong set of GCSE results, with more than half of all grades awarded at 7-9.
GCSE results 2026: Thames Valley School commends hard work of students
Thames Valley School which supports autistic children and young people in Reading, has commended students on years of hard work and commitment