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Princess of Wales' sister Pippa faces footpath fight at private home
The planning inspector in charge of deciding the fate of a footpath crossing part of the Princess of Wales’s sister and brother-in-law’s home in Kintbury has now retired to sift through the evidence.
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Uni of Reading invites community to centenary forum
Local residents are invited to join the University of Reading for a special Centenary Community Forum, taking place at the end of the month.
Council responds to Napier Road safety concerns, claims lighting levels are 'correct'
The council has responded after safety concerns were voiced about the Napier Road area following an attack on a woman in May
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Shake Shack set to open in Reading’s Broad Street this summer
Shake Shack, which specialises in burgers and milkshakes, is set to become the latest international food outlet bringing its offerings to the town.
Reading man, 44, arrested after Class A drugs found in Basingstoke
A 44-year-old man from Reading is among three people who have been arrested after officers located suspected Class A drugs at a Basingstoke property.
Griffin the dog helped sniff out 13,000 illegal cigarettes in Reading town
A canine crimefighter called Griffin has helped sniff out 13,000 illegal cigarettes from a shop on in Reading in a joint operation to crack down on illegal and counterfeit cigarettes in the town.
Nine ducklings rescued from three-storey building by firefighters
Firefighters rushed to the rescue of nine ducklings stranded atop a three-storey building in Reading
Police Reform plans “risk chaos” in local policing and public safety, says Police and Crime Commissioner
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley has warned that recent policing reforms could risk "years of chaos" amid reorganisation.
Council progresses with plans for over 360 affordable homes across Reading in three years
Reading Borough Council looks set to deliver more than 360 affordable homes in the next three years ? including nearly 90 this year.
School praised as 'small but mighty' in latest Ofsted inspection
A school is "small but mighty" and serves its community "extremely well," according to a new Ofsted report.
"It's sick" - passenger slams bus company decision to axe service
A passenger has called the decision to cancel a bus service between Reading and Caversham "sick".
Petition launched to save 'lifeline' bus service amid proposed cutbacks
Residents have launched a petition in a bid to save a bus service they say is a lifeline for the community.
Woodley backs youth clubs, mentoring and holiday schemes for teens
Woodley Town Council aims to build confidence, skills and wellbeing among young people in the community.
Neighbours slam plans for 600 homes between Reading and Wokingham
Strong opposition has been raised over plans for 600 homes near Wokingham, with concerns about infrastructure pressure and more changes.
Readers slam council decision as air rifle club to close down
Readers have reacted after the announcement that a Reading rifle club is to be shut down by the council due to planning issues.
Thames Valley Air Ambulance using blood transfusions to save lives
Thames Valley Air Ambulance administered blood to 76 critically ill or injured patients over the past year, amounting to more than six people a month.
PCC warns police shake-up could mean ‘years of chaos’
Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber recently published a detailed response to the Government’s Police Reform White Paper.
New multi-million-pound central library in Reading to open in days
The opening of a new multi-million-pound library in Reading town centre is just days away.
Reading man spared jail for possession of knife and knuckle duster
A Reading man who admitted to assault and possessing both a blade and knuckle duster has been spared immediate jail.
Driver flees scene after car crashes into cafe
A car crashed into a building in the early hours of the morning.