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Reading man jailed for over five years after thousands of pounds of heroin and cocaine found
A Reading man has been jailed for five-and-a-half years for a string of drugs offences, including intending to supply heroin and cocaine.
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How is Thames Water tackling leaks as summer droughts continue
Water supplier Thames Water has released further figures about how it is aiming to tackle leaks in the South East as summer droughts continue to hit.
All aboard! GWR launches search for the perfect name for its new dragon
GWR's new plushie toy dragon needs to know who he is
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Reading ranks fifth best festival for accessibility in new study
Reading Festival has been ranked fifth in a new study examining the levels of support offered to attendees with accessibility needs.
Police hunt woman in connection with theft and fraud investigation in Reading
Police are appealing for help to identify a woman they want to speak to as part of an investigation into alleged theft and fraud offences in Reading.
Police issue urgent appeal to find missing 15-year-old believed to be in Reading
A 15-year-old boy reported missing from the Reading area is believed to frequent Reading town centre and Caversham.
Planned changes to transport policy for post-16s open for public consultation
Plans have been put forward which include increasing the council's focus on independent travel and more emphasis on Personal Transport Budgets
RSPCA appeals after cat is shot with airgun in village near Reading
The RSPCA has appealed for info after a pet cat was found injured in a garden in a village near Reading after apparently being shot with an airgun.
Council-owned Woodley land suddenly put up for sale — and anyone can bid
A strip of land off a long residential road in Woodley which is owned by a council has been put up for sale.
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.
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.
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.