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First black female mayor of Reading reflects on her year
The first black female Mayor of Reading has reflected on her year, giving a powerful speech about supporting refugees.
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Reading towpath chase leads police to hidden Class A drugs
A drug dealer who tried to flee police officers along a riverside path in Reading has been jailed for more than two years.
Reading FC face battle for transfer target as Oxford United move ahead
Reading FC are facing strong competition from several clubs, including rivals Oxford United, in the race to sign a reported summer transfer target.
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Decision to be confirmed on replacement of closed Caversham school with more than 60 homes
The replacement of a closed school in Caversham with more than 60 new homes is set to be rejected.
‘He’d be a big loss’: Reading FC legend comments on transfer speculation surrounding Royals’ star
Reading FC legend Shane Long has admitted that Charlie Savage leaving the club would be a 'big loss' as transfer speculation continues.
Former Reading FC star becomes free agent after being released by Championship club
Former Reading FC star midfielder Tom Ince has been released by Watford following the end of the Championship season and is now a free agent.
Reading treasure hunt celebrates independent businesses after City of Culture bid blow
On a sunny morning in late April, more than 20 people gathered at Reading Bike Hub, ready to hunt for some of the town's hidden treasures
Big new ‘logisitcs hub’ near the M4 junction 11 could be occupied by Tesla
Huge new warehouses that can be seen near the M4 in Reading are almost complete, and one of them could be occupied by a leading car manufacturer.
Berkshire and Oxfordshire take win a piece in NCCA T20 double header
Berkshire and Oxfordshire had a win apiece when the neighbouring counties met at Wargrave on Sunday in a NCCA T20 group double-header.
Reading planning round-up: Education company in Reading in trouble over signage
An education company that was recently set up in Reading is in trouble over its signage plans.
Driver who sped off after injuring child in Reading crash jailed
A man has been jailed after a four-year-old child was seriously injured in a crash in Reading.
Police hunt man after alleged racist abuse at Reading restaurant
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was allegedly subjected to racist abuse inside a Reading restaurant.
FROM THE LEADER: Council’s annual general meeting and Mayor making ceremony
Key partners from across the town gathered at Reading Town Hall for the Council's Annual General Meeting and Mayor-making ceremony.
Teenage boy charged with murder following Lower Earley stabbing
Thames Valley Police's Major Crime Unit has charged a boy with murder and possession of an offensive weapon following a fatal stabbing in Lower Earley
Four men jailed for over 20 years in total for running ‘junior’ drugs operation
A drugs line in Reading has been dismantled and four people jailed for a combined total of 23 and a half years.
GroceryAid reveals three day window to apply for a school uniform grant
Anyone working in the grocery industry can apply
Prolonged heatwave breaks multiple weather records as extreme heat events become more regular
Records from the Reading University Atmospheric Observatory have shown how exceptional this hot spell of weather has been.
Police and Crime Commissioner boosts funding for services supporting victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking
Eighteen specialist services across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes will share total funding of over £3.1m over two years
Two more arrests made in connection with fatal stabbing in Reading
Thames Valley Police's Major Crime Unit has issued an update in the murder investigation launched following a fatal stabbing in Lower Earley
Family pays tribute to victim of Lower Earley stabbing, Muhammad
The family of Muhammad Noor Majid Butt, who sadly died in Lower Earley on Saturday, May 23, have released a tribute to him