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Revealed: Ten members of staff at Reading Borough Council earn more than £100k per year
Ten current members of staff at Reading Borough Council consistently earn more than £100,000 per year.
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Investigation into misconduct in public office continues following Epstein files release
A misconduct in public office investigation is ongoing following the arrest of a man in February and the release of files relating to Jeffrey Epstein
Reading man charged with murder, multiple assault convictions, following stabbing
Edwine Kiplangat, aged 29, of London Road, Reading, pleaded guilty to one count of murder and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm
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Police crack down on illegal Reading car meets with threat to seize vehicles
Police have warned motorists that anti-social driving at a Reading business estate could lead to vehicles being seized.
Fresh plan submitted for five luxury homes in Reading following appeal decision
A fresh plan for luxury homes in Reading has been submitted following the recent rejection of a project for the same site.
What it takes to succeed in Reading as Greek restaurant celebrates sixth anniversary
The owners of a Greek restaurant have said what it takes to succeed in Reading as the husband and wife team celebrate its sixth anniversary.
Uni of Reading lecturer to study shrimp minds and welfare thanks to £50,000 grant
A UNIVERSITY of Reading philosopher is to research the inner lives and welfare of shrimp a grant of £53,256 from Shrimp Welfare Project
Operation targeting retail crime in Reading has won the Thames Valley Police Laycock Award
A targeted operation in Reading town centre has won the Thames Valley Police 2026 Laycock Award after delivering "significant reductions in crime"
Bookworms unite: Reading Loves Reading launches in libraries across town
NEW, FUN activities for children and adults are coming to Reading libraries as the Reading loves reading challenge launches this week.
Uni of Reading publishes annual animal testing figures amid pledge to continue reducing reliance
The university's annually published statistics show 1,823 research procedures were carried out involving animals in 2025.
Police and Crime Commissioner reflects on work to tackle knife crime
The Police and Crime Commissioner has reflected on continued downward trends in knife-related crime in Thames Valley amid Knife Crime Awareness Week.
Bracknell IT delays: What are your options?
Bracknell Forest council is in the process of rolling out a new IT system, which is continuing to cause significant delays.
Thousands of new electric vehicle charging points coming to Reading following successful council deal
Around 2,600 charging points will be installed in residential streets around the borough where there is little or no off-street parking.
Over 10,000 people join Uni of Reading Centenary Festival and RAG Parade
The Community Festival returned for its fourth year, proving to be its biggest yet with an estimated 8,500 people attending.
Fourth case of meningitis in Reading pupil, health agency confirms
A fourth person is now being treated for meningitis following a string of cases, the UK Health Security Agency has confirmed.
Car found abandoned after collision leaves cyclist with serious injuries
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a road collision left a cyclist with serious injuries in Reading.
Police and Crime Commissioner pledges ‘hostile environment’ for car criminals in Berkshire
Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, has pledged a 'hostile environment' to those who to commit vehicle crime
Celebrate 30 years of walking the Thames Path
Hundreds will take part in a June relay
Green fingered volunteers wanted for therapeutic gardening
Reading charity Thrive seeks people to help with its life-changing work
Naturally Speaking: Wet wipes belong in the bin
Environmental news and views