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Police step up patrols in Whitley to tackle violence and reassure passengers
Police community support officers have been carrying out foot and bus patrols across Whitley to improve safety and reassure residents.
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What will happen to the restaurants at The Oracle after plans for 400 homes approved?
Just two restaurants remain of the six that were put at risk due to the changes at The Oracle in Reading are still open- and their days are numbered
Reading’s new logistics hub nears completion – town to see massive change
A logistics hub that is passed by thousands of people each day in Reading is nearing completion.
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Reading Council clarifies true cost of Mayor’s Germany football visit
The actual amount that was spent for the mayor of Reading to watch the Euros in Germany has been clarified by the council.
Westminster diary – MP Matt Rodda: Children’s social media use
Technology can enrich children's lives, and the digital world can be used to learn, explore, and create.
Public meeting organised to tackle homelessness crisis in Reading
A public meeting has been organised to tackle the homelessness crisis in Reading.
Half-term fun: Sports, Swimming and Soft Play at Reading Leisure Centres
Children in Reading can enjoy a range of activities this half term at the town's Better leisure centres
Broad Street Mall filled with love and live music at Valentine’s event
About 300 people attended a Valentine's-themed live music event at Broad Street Mall last week.
Chinese café and kitchen opens in Reading town centre
A Chinese café and kitchen has opened in an off-the-beaten-track location in Reading town centre. The Me Kong café and kitchen occupies a unit in St Lawrence House in Abbey Square, which can be found on foot either by walking through the Abbey Gate or from Kings Road. The concept of Me Kong has be...
Teen motorcyclist fighting for life after Kings Road crash in Reading
A teenage motorcyclist is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a serious collision on Kings Road in Reading.
Kings Road collision involving a bus leaves teen hospitalised with serious injuries
A collision occurred between a bus and a pedestrian on Kings Road, outside of the Hope & Bear pub, where, at around 5.10pm on Friday, February 13,
“Pay more, get less”: Opposition slams Reading’s 4.99% council tax rise
The leader of the main opposition party on Reading Borough Council has accused the ruling Labour Party of failing to act to tackle
Reading charity opens Charlie’s Retreat for families affected by childhood cancer
A charity set up in memory of a teenager from Reading has opened a holiday retreat in the Cotswolds,
Historic Friar Street building to be transformed into hotel
A plan for a new hotel in the heart of Reading town centre has officially been approved.
FROM THE CHAMBER: Greens demand action on affordable homes in Reading
I am deeply worried about affordable housing in Reading. New figures show that Reading Borough Council missed its own target by a huge margin
Reading pizza prices shock residents – study reveals nearly double the UK average
Pizza lovers in Reading may want to check their wallets ? the town has been named the fifth most expensive place in the UK for a pizza
Don’t give your heart – or your money – to a scammer
Citizens advice warns against Valentine dating fraud
Pangbourne Rotary Club champions young people in Berkshire
Fundraising group donates thousands to youth charities
Meet the volunteers on the front line of Reading’s nightlife
Volunteers from Reading Street Pastors are continuing their work to help make nights out in the Berkshire town safer.
Motorcyclist, 18, left with 'life-threatening' injuries after Kings Road crash
An 18-year-old motorcyclist has been hospitalised with 'life-threatening' injuries after a three-vehicle crash on Kings Road