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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
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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.
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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
Councillors defend Reading School after demographics row
Politicians in Reading have defended the school's efforts to break down barriers to entry and congratulated those who have successfully been admitted.
Uni of Reading: Expert comment on Yorkshire Wild Life Park tiger incident
Emergency services were called to the park on Saturday, October 10, after reports of a visitor climbing into the tiger enclosure from a raised walkway
Extinction Rebellion protestors target major banks in Reading
On Saturday, members of the protest group Extinction Rebellion took part in protests outside branches of banks in the town centre.
Family pays tribute to 21-year-old Henry Templeton
The family of a young man who died in a road traffic collision have paid tribute to "a beautiful, amazing... son, brother, uncle, and friend."
Motorbike collision in Tilehurst leaves man hospitalised
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a motorbike collision in Tilehurst left a rider with serious injuries.
Why helping your family buy a home could put your own future at risk
What to think about when considering drawing on The Bank of Mum and Dad
Caversham Heights councillor steps down, leaving seat vacant
Reading Borough Council has issued notice that a seat in Caversham Heights has become vacant following the resignation of Cllr Jenny McGrother.
Lettering marking Reading’s Trade Union history rejected for preservation bid
Unique lettering on a building that is passed by thousands each day in Reading has not been deemed worthy of preservation.
Planning Round-up: Oxford Rd house due for demolition to remain, homes in Caversham rejected
A large house in Reading must stay as it is after an appeal to demolish and replace it has been refused.
Public Lecture at Uni of Reading to explore how our brains change as we age
Dr Samrah Ahmed examines the biological changes occurring in healthy brain function over time and the early warning signs of dementia
NHS rolling out AI tech to speed up skin cancer care in biggest such rollout to date
Millions of people across the South East are set to benefit from faster skin cancer checks as the NHS rolls out AI technology in the region
Thames Valley Positive Support receives £100k grant to boost new cancer support service
Thames Valley Positive Support has received a vital £105,110 grant from Macmillan Cancer Support to help improve local cancer care and support.
Data Centre proposals ‘must do more’ to protect the environment
The outline application is seeking to replace three former Microsoft office buildings at Thames Valley Park with a data centre.
Earley Repair Cafe is open today
Broken household items can be mended at a borough repair cafe