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Council scheme aiming to help school children access libraries open to schools borough-wide
Reading Borough Council's library service is inviting schools across the borough to sign up to the programme which gives all pupils library access
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Reading Buses named Large Bus Operator of the Year at RouteONE awards
Last week Reading Buses picked up the top award for the first time, after their previous best of winning Medium Bus Operator in 2013.
Poppies to Paddington pays tribute to forgotten heroes of the First World War
Great Western Railway has marked Armistice Day by carrying hundreds of wreaths to a special Remembrance service at Paddington Station
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Drug dealer who helped attempted robberies jailed for three years
A drug dealer who sold crack cocaine and heroin in Reading and helped robbery attempts on phone stores has been jailed for more than three years
Council carbon emissions down over 75% in 20 years, but work still to be done to meet ambitious targets, council admits
Reading Borough Council has cut its carbon footprint by 76% since 2008/09, according to the latest figures from its Greenhouse Gas Report.
Second Woodley railway bridge to close as major rail works continue
A second railway bridge in Woodley is set to close to traffic as work continues to stabilise a railway cutting near Sonning.
Are gas boilers being banned in new-build Homes?
What buyers need to know: advice from Legal firm Blandy & Blandy
Six-way contest to decide who takes vacant Reading council seat
Six candidates will compete against each other in a by-election to fill a vacant council seat in Reading.
200-home riverside scheme approved in prime Reading location
A decision has been made on a plan to build a huge new building containing more than 200 apartments at the riverside in Reading.
Reading MPs join Gurkha veterans to honour fallen soldiers at London service
The MPs for Reading attended a service of remembrance in London to honour the sacrifice of Gurkha veterans.
What’s new at Reading’s Christmas market this year?
Live music, food stalls and a bar are all coming to the Christmas market that will be created in Reading town centre soon.
Tesla set to open major new centre in Reading – here’s where
A new service and repair centre for Elon Musk's electric car company is preparing to open in Reading.
From snakes to fridges: The bizarre finds clogging up Thames Water sewers
Crabs, snakes, underwear and even a fridge are among the unusual items discovered in Thames Water's sewer network over the past year.
Reading Borough Council urged to ‘break’ controversial NHS contract with US firm
Alarm has been raised over the NHS using an American company for data as Reading Council has been asked to lobby for the NHS to break its contract.
Reading schools set for major changes to create 180 SEND places
Changes are on the way for schools in Reading as tailored support for children with special needs will be boosted.
Council plans crackdown on house-to-flat conversions across parts of Reading
Tougher restrictions could make the conversion of family homes into flats more difficult in large parts of Reading.
What’s replacing the long-standing vape shop on Caversham’s high street?
A closed vape shop in Caversham is set to be occupied by a new food business.
FROM THE LEADER: The ‘last resort bin’
In the coming weeks, a free delivery of food bin liners will arrive at your front door, along with a new leaflet reminding you
Delivery driver’s car stolen while making drop-off in Tilehurst
Police are appealing for information after a car was stolen while a delivery driver was making a drop-off in Tilehurst.
Man wanted after escaping custody believed to frequent Reading
Police are appealing for help to find a 31-year-old man wanted after escaping lawful custody who is known to frequent the Reading area.