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Reading Prison mystery deepens two years after £7m sale to Chinese millionaire
Questions have been raised about the future of Reading Prison two years on from its sale to a Chinese millionaire.
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Popular fashion store to shut at Reading’s Oracle as shopping centre plans major change
The upcoming closure of a fashion store at the prime shopping centre in Reading is part of a 'strategy to enhance the destination'.
High Court delivers final blow to 70-home plan near Reading
A landmark decision has been made on a plan to add 70 homes to a development that is currently being built on the outskirts of Reading.
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‘Illegal parking’ fury near Reading hospital as drivers block paths for elderly and disabled
Drivers have been blasted for illegal and obstructive parking near one of the hospitals in Reading.
FROM THE VICE CHANCELLOR: Helping commuter students to feel at home
Every weekday morning, trains pulling into Reading station carry thousands of people heading to work, school and, increasingly, university.
Reading’s historic union lettering saved from the skip after councillors defy recommendation
Unique lettering on a building that is passed by thousands each day in Reading has not been deemed worthy of preservation.
Council shares stories of recovery as part of annual report from Director of Public Health
The DPH report is a yearly obligation which forms a major part of how local authorities respond to health issues in their local population.
Woman wanted on prison recall known to frequent Whitley
Police are appealing for information about Siobhan Maven-Hazelton, who known to visit Slough and Whitley.
Police renew appeal for man wanted in connection with death threats, burglary, and assault
POLICE have renewed an appeal for help tracing a man wanted for a string of offences including burglary, assault, and threats to kill.
Reading University bomb hoaxer jailed after 800 calls and threats
Muzammil Ayyaz made more than 800 calls to the university and falsely claimed bombs had been planted in buildings
Reading Buses to host reunion for 125th anniversary
As part of its 125th celebrations, Reading Buses is organising a celebration reunion for the people who have worked for the company over the years.
Week-long festival to celebrate Whitley and its history next week
Whitley Festival ? Our Home will feature exhibitions, theatre performances and talks, walks and stories of the history of south Reading and its people
Major rail works to be undertaken between Thames Valley and London Paddington
A nearly £28m series of upgrades will begin with a focus on Dolphin Junction in Slough, followed by a wider focus across the region.
Sir Stephen Timms MP opens Building for the Future’s new Treehouse building
Community gathers to celebrate the charity and its achievements
New hate crime helpline launched in Reading
The Stop Hate phone service comes during Hate Crime Awareness Week for anyone who has experienced prejudice or been targeted because of their identity
Free rail travel for military personnel, veterans, and bereaved families for Remembrance events
Serving personnel and veterans can travel for free to Services of Remembrance elsewhere in Great Britain on Sunday, November 8
Fire service urges preparedness amid Flood Action Week
This week, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue is urging residents to make sure they're prepared for flooding this autumn as heavy rain looms.
Local charity launches festive challenge to support people with young onset dementia
A special advent calendar will offer fun challenges for friends, family and the workplace
Martial arts studio owner handed eight-year sentence for rape
Juan Miguel Figueroa-Ball, aged 44 and of Long Acre Close, Canterbury, was sentenced to eight years' imprisonment after being convicted of rape.
Reading Lions team up with Circle Health to provide over 1,100 prostate cancer screening tests in a single day
Nearly 1,200 prostate cancer screening tests were carried out in a single day in the return of a partnership between Reading Lions and Circle Health