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Pride of Reading Awards 2026: As red carpet unrolls, presenters say ‘Why the awards matter’
Reading is rolling out the red carpet to welcome the absolute best of our community at the 22nd annual Pride of Reading Awards
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Reading MPs hail Budget ‘breathing space’ as households promised help with bills
The MPs for Reading have welcomed 'breathing space' that has been given to families and businesses in the budget.
‘Quite horrible’ – Reading’s riverside criticised over illegal boats and neglected towpaths
The riverside through Reading has been described as "quite horrible", as a call has been made to fix issues there.
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Why does Reading have so few public drinking fountains? Council reveals plans
The stark lack of drinking fountains and places to refill water bottles has been raised in Reading.
Four candidates revealed for Reading by-election as Labour faces fight to hold seat
The candidates have been selected for a by-election to replace a Labour councillor in Reading.
Sex offender jailed after travelling to Reading to meet 13-year-old child
A registered sex offender has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years after travelling to Reading believing he was meeting a 13-year-old child
Reading Green councillor under fire over ‘Zionism is racism’ motion
The Green Party has been criticised in Reading after one of its councillors voted for a motion that declared that Zionism is racism.
Reading’s fly-tipping problem laid bare as reports soar
Reading council has dealt with more than 5,000 fly-tipping incidents in a year as efforts continue to punish those responsible.
Shinfield film studios set for major expansion after council approval
Shadowbox Studios can extend its creativity
‘I hear the rats squealing’ – Reading tenant reveals impact of infestation
A Reading council tenant says he was blamed for rat problems at his home despite other residents on the estate also reporting infestations.
Plans emerge for huge new leisure complex in Reading
Early plans have emerged for a new fitness club and wellness centre in Reading.
Work to add new bus lane to road in Reading begins next week
Work to start the construction of a new bus lane in London Road, from Sidmouth Street through to London Street, is due to start next week.
Reading man jailed after causing serious injuries to 25-day-old baby
A Reading man who broke a newborn baby's ribs and caused brain and spinal haemorrhaging has been jailed for five years and six months.
Blandy & Blandy supports The Kenton Theatre for a sixth year
The law firm confirms it is backing Henley's historic venue
Man admits to murdering woman after police investigation
A man has pleaded guilty to murdering a 44-year-old woman in Henley-on-Thames.
Reading Borough Council begins drawing up proposals in wake of Mayoral Authority budget announcement
Plans are set to go ahead with a new regional Mayoral Authority, following the Autumn Budget announcement
Uni of Reading: Thames Valley’s incoming Mayoral Authority will give region a ‘stronger voice’
The Uni of Reading has welcomed the announcement of a new Thames Valley Mayoral Strategic Authority, following the budget address yesterday
Body found after man reported missing from Thatcham
The body of a 43-year-old man who was reported missing from Thatcham has been found in Cold Ash.
Masked men armed with machete and crowbar break into Caversham home
Two masked men armed with a machete and a crowbar threatened occupants during a break-in at a home in Caversham.
New Reading Central Library celebrates 100,000th visitor
Figures show that the library has also welcomed 2,700 new members, which is a 72% increase on its previous location.