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More than 2000 object to proposed Thames Valley Park data centre
Petition to oppose Thames Valley Park plan attracts large number of supportive votes in a single week
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Man arrested after woman allegedly sexually assaulted on Reading university campus
A man has been arrested after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted and two men were physically assaulted on the University of Reading campus.
Man charged after three suspicious packages found in Reading town centre
A 51-year-old man has been charged in connection with three suspicious packages found in Reading town centre.
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Hundreds of trees planted across Reading – but one area gets just two
A call has been made for more tree planting in densely populated areas of Reading to help tackle climate change.
‘Six years later, nothing has happened’: Reading councillor demands answers over road still awaiting resurfacing
A councillor has voiced frustration at having to wait for years for his street to be resurfaced.
‘I support this with a heavy heart’: Reading councillors clash over affordable homes
Councillors have clashed over a plan for new homes near town centre after the developer launched a bid to reduce the amount of affordable housing.
PRIDE OF READING AWARDS: Fabulous five are the heartbeat of our high streets
Five exceptional local businesses have been nominated for the Independent Retailer of the Year
Popular Tilehurst pub reopens after £1m makeover and major brand change
Improvements have been made to a pub and restaurant in Tilehurst after an upgrade project.
Reading council’s multi-million-pound overspend sparks furious political clash
Reading council ended the last financial year with a series of multi-million-pound overspends.
Reading police reveal busy week of arrests, drug seizures and burglary charges
Reading neighbourhood police officers carried out more than 20 stop searches and secured more than 30 charges relating to shoplifting and burglary
Reading planning round-up: Plan for new homes next to former pub rejected over ‘crammed’ design
A plan for bungalows next to a former pub in Reading has been rejected due to concerns over the character of the area and waste management.
‘What is a bus gate?’ Confusion after thousands of Reading drivers fined
Confusion has been raised about what 'bus gates' are, as they are responsible for thousands of fines each year in Reading.
Popular Tilehurst pub could stay open past midnight after major change
One of the main pubs in Tilehurst could stay open past midnight to serve punters on weekends.
Reading MP Olivia Bailey out of government after major Labour shake-up
Olivia Bailey ? Labour MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire ? is out of government.
Council issues warning and recall as counterfeit toys could pose danger risk
HUNDREDS of potentially unsafe children's 'squishy' toys have been seized from shops in Reading amid concerns that they may not comply with UK safety.
Reading landmark needs hundreds of thousands of pounds to stay standing
Hundreds of thousands of pounds are needed to keep a landmark in Reading standing.
Reading roundabout chaos as roadworks cause huge queues near M4
Roadworks at a busy roundabout are causing long queues of traffic for drivers in Reading.
Reading venue at centre of shocking attempted murder could reopen under new name
A bar at the centre of an attempted murder in Reading is set to be replaced with a new venue.
‘Land grab’ or ‘excellent’? Mixed reaction to huge new council taking shape
There have been mixed reactions in the area as a new Ridgeway Council is set to be created in the coming years.
Reading’s former library faces major change after being left empty
The former main library in Reading is set to be sealed off to deter intruders after the successful opening of a new facility last month.