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‘I had to sleep standing up’: Reading dad recounts Gaza flotilla detention
A dad from Reading who took part in an aid flotilla to Gaza has explained what it is like to be captured by Israeli forces.
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Berkshire MS Therapy Centre celebrates its volunteers
The organisation holds a summer garden party during Volunteers Week
‘I’m just sick of it’: Residents react as bus service between Reading and Caversham to be axed
"It's sick" ? that's the verdict from a passenger as a bus service between Reading and Caversham is set to be axed.
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All aboard the Earley Community Bus
New vehicle means social groups can continue to enjoy low-cost transport
Blandy & Blandy celebrates successful year with summer garden party
The event welcomed clients and colleagues from across the professional community.
Police release image in bid to identify man after attempted burglary in Reading
Police have released an image of a man they believe may have information about an attempted burglary in Reading.
Man chased and repeatedly kicked and punched in Earley as police hunt Audi driver
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 50s was seriously assaulted in Earley.
Alarm over impacts for 600 homes plan between Reading and Wokingham
Neighbours have voiced strong opposition to plans for 600 new homes between Reading and Wokingham, with concerns ranging from infrastructure pressure
Funding for trauma recovery programme will help children bounce back
Berkshire Freemasons generously support PACT
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.
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
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".