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Plans to replace Reading’s Microsoft headquarters with new data centre submitted
Plans for a £200m data centre at the site of Microsoft's former UK headquarters in Reading have been formally submitted to Wokingham Borough Council.
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Councils roll out joint service to unify health programmes across Reading and West Berkshire
Reading Borough Council is rolling out a new joint service aimed at unifying health and wellbeing support resources across the borough.
CCTV released after over £1,000 stolen from Reading retail parks
Thames Valley Police has released images of two people who they wish to speak to in connection with two thefts which took place in Calcot and Whitley.
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Figures show Uni of Reading scheme bringing climate science into schools is a roaring success
A University of Reading initiative aimed at bringing climate science to young people is proving popular in educational institutions, new figures show.
New website launched for prosperity initiative joining six major local authorities
A new website has launched aimed at helping keep residents and stakeholders up to date with the work of a joint prosperity initiative across Berkshire
Councils opens latest round of small grants funding for community organisations; with new ‘micro’ grants
Grassroots voluntary and community groups can now bid for funding pots to help initiatives and work tackling inequalities, including new micro grants
Illuminating new research from Uni of Reading suggests blue light could be key to reducing food poisoning
A low-power blue light could be the key to reducing food poisoning caused by raw chicken in the UK, scientists at the University of Reading have found
Broad Street Beats back for Hallowe’en spook-tacular
In partnership with The Rhoom Studios, the Broad Street Beats will bring together five local artists for live performances in a Halloween event
Taxi driver faces over £1,000 in fines for plying for hire illegally
More than £1,200 of fines have been handed down to a Southampton taxi driver who was flouting rules in Reading earlier this year
Man jailed after stealing from same shop three times
A man has been jailed after admitting a series of shoplifting offences and a burglary in a village near Reading.
Reading pupils face walking in road after pavement plan dropped
A plan to add a pavement to help pupils walk to and from their schools in Reading has been shelved.
Planning round-up: New Reading pub courtyard gets green light with major restriction
Details of how the courtyard of an upcoming pub in Reading town centre will operate have been approved.
Big changes coming to Reading McDonald’s after plans get the go-ahead
Changes are coming to the McDonald's at one of the busiest retail parks in Reading as it is set to seat more than 100 people for the first time.
Reading named one of best places in UK for new parents
Reading has been named one of the best places in the UK for new parents in a new study looking at factors including healthcare
Man dies after Reading motorbike crash as police appeal for witnesses
A 21-year-old man has died after a collision involving two motorbikes in Reading.
Blandy & Blandy ranked as a top tier firm
The law firm has again been recognised as a top tier firm in the 2027 edition of The Legal 500.
‘I just wish I had somewhere to sleep’: Reading council worker’s housing struggle
A grandad working to keep the streets of Reading clean is currently homeless despite working for the council.
Reading flats plan approved after council’s flooding fears overturned
A plan to convert offices near Reading town centre into flats has been given the go-ahead despite fears being raised about flooding.
Reading homes plan finally approved after developer’s planning battle
A plan for new homes at an unused site in Reading has finally been approved after several attempts by developers to build there.
Who will live in Reading’s new 145 ‘co-living’ flats?
The type of people who will be attracted by a development of flats have been described as part of a project to demolish a bar and other buildings.