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‘One death is too many’: Safety concerns raised over busy Reading road
Serious concerns over safety on one of the busiest roads in Reading have been raised months after a fatal crash.
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Reading to keep using controversial weedkiller despite health concerns
Pesticides continue to be used in Reading despite concerns about the environmental and health impacts
Reading Festival could extend live music by one day
Reading Festival could extend live music by one day for revellers who've gone all out.
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What are Reading FC’s chances of promotion? Bookmakers back Royals to challenge in League One
Reading FC are expected to be in the mix for promotion from League One next season, according to the latest bookmakers' odds.
Reading planning round-up: Piercing and fashion store in trouble over signage
A body piercing and fashion store that took over from a lingerie shop in Reading town centre is still in trouble over its signage.
Mystery over upcoming sip and vape business in Caversham solved
A mystery over the nature of an upcoming business that was called 'Sip and Vape in Caversham has been solved.
‘Charging people more won’t solve climate change’: Reform UK attacks Reading parking rises
Reform UK has called for the increase in parking charges in Reading to be reversed.
‘Do we really need them?’: Reading councillors debate 41 serviced apartments
A plan for hotel-style flats above a buzzing town centre cafe has been decided.
‘Frustrated and angry’: Row erupts over meeting on axed Reading bus route
There are clashing perspectives over a public meeting on a Reading Buses service for Caversham, which is set to be axed within days.
Reading music star surprises Emmbrook School students with special visit
A rising star from the world of pop dropped in to meet students at Emmbrook School on Tuesday lunchtime.
Dealer linked to ‘Torres’ drugs line sentenced to more than three years
A drug dealer has been jailed for more than three years following a joint investigation by Thames Valley Police and the Metropolitan Police
Woman, 40s, in hospital with life-threatening injuries after A34 crash
Police have launched an appeal after a woman sustained life-threatening injuries in a crash on the A34.
University study says summer 2026 could rival 1976 heat wave
More 30C days could be on the way as heat records continue to fall due to climate change.
Former Conservative MP and broadcaster Ann Widdecombe dies aged 78
Ann Widdecombe, who had a long career as a Conservative MP, has died at the age of 78
In the dock: Man sentenced for having knife in public place
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Reading man jailed for the supply of crack cocaine and heroine
A man has been jailed following a drug supply investigation.
Parents saddened as private school with more than 100 years of history closes
Parents have reacted with sadness as a private school in Reading with more than 100 years of teaching children has closed down for good.
Wholesaler fined £300,000 after worker crushed by quartz slabs
A director of a kitchen worktop wholesaler has been fined after a worker was crushed by quartz slabs, leaving them in intensive care for 28 days.
Police issue urgent appeal to find wanted man known to frequent Reading
Police are appealing for the public's help to find a man who is wanted on recall to prison.
Do not approach-Police appeal to trace Reading man wanted on recall to prison
Police are searching for a man wanted on recall to prison.