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Reading teenager tells politicians how DofE ‘changed the trajectory’ of her life
A teenager from Reading has spoken at a conference to share the enriching experience she has had in achieving a Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.
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Knives, rat droppings and licensing breaches: Reading shop faces alcohol ban
Knives that were found behind a counter at a convenience store in Reading were used to cut fruit.
‘Like an open sewer’: Reading volunteers uncover river pollution
Volunteers in Reading have taken part in a nationwide water quality monitoring event that acts as a health check on rivers throughout the country.
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But ah! Oh, the summer nights
University records the second-hottest September night in its meteorological history
Reading MPs demand answers from Royal Mail after residents miss health appointments
The MPs in Reading have written an open letter to the Royal Mail after numerous complaints from neighbours about missed post and deliveries.
What’s coming to the corner of Friar Street after years of closure?
The conversion of a closed club into a convenience store in Reading town centre has moved a step closer.
Reading Buses CEO reveals how buses are being made more accessible
The efforts made by Reading Buses to help disabled people have been highlighted by the company's CEO.
FROM THE LEADER: New children’s homes open in Reading
There are certain Council projects which are particularly pleasing to see successfully completed
AB Walker celebrates 200 years of serving local families
Independent family funeral director AB Walker has celebrated its 200th anniversary with a special bicentennial reception at Reading Town Hall.
Bluebird Care plans children’s care expansion
Borough-wide community care company responds as families face rising need for support
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Councillors condemn vandals who burned, uprooted, and urinated in Community Garden
Councillors have condemned the actions of 'mindless' vandals who damaged a new community garden- just over 24 hours after it was created by volunteers.
Reading signs Armed Forces Covenant recognising sacrifice of service people
Reading's Armed Forces Covenant was signed this week by the council in recognition of the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces.
Uni of Reading continues record as being among top universities in the UK
The Uni of Reading has once again kept its position among the top universities in Reading, as the Times Higher Education (THE) list is released
Yet another heat record as Reading sees hottest September night in over 80 years
This year has continued to break temperature records as it sees the hottest September night in over 80 years.
Police seek man wanted in connection with stalking, burglary and assault offences
Police are appealing for information to trace a man who is known to frequent Reading, and who is wanted in connection with alleged offences
Enquiries ongoing after threat sent to schools
Schools across Berkshire were sent an email with threats to behead a teacher.
Expert says triple lock announcement is departure from PM’s ‘people-pleasing’
An expert has said that the announced changes to the pensions triple lock is a departure from 'people pleasing' of thwe earliest days of Burnham as PM
Specific witness sought after two motorbikes crash leaves man with life-threatening injuries
Thames Valley Police is appealing for a specific potential witness in connection with a motorbike collision in Reading which hospitalised two people
Berkshire Vision figures show thousands affected by sight loss in Reading ahead of World Sight Day
THOUSANDS of Reading residents are living with sight loss, figures show, as a local charity urges people to prioritise eye health this World Sight Day