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“We can’t afford to eat” – Reading parents slam council over housing crisis
The mum of four daughters has described how she and her husband are skipping meals and other financial woes after being forced out of their Homes
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MP Yuan Yang hails extension of late-night train services to Reading and Wokingham
The MP for Earley and Woodley has welcomed changes to train services between Reading and London following a joint campaign
What’s next for Reading council building programme for nearly 800 homes
Work is taking place to deliver on an ambitious project to build nearly 800 new council homes in Reading.
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Could Pangbourne Meadows become one of the safest swimming spots in the UK?
Families and swimmers in Reading are being urged to have their say on plans to bring new water quality protections to Pangbourne Meadows
Reading Rep welcomes stage and screen stars for classic show Educating Rita this month
Educating Rita will see the return of award-winning director Annie Kershaw, as well as Rep debuts from Madelyn Smedley and Julius D'Silva
Westminster diary – MP Yuan Yang: Warm, secure homes shouldn’t be a privilege
This past week, the main heating system in the Houses of Parliament has been broken. It is a centuries-old building
Reading hospice set to benefit from AI partnership to free up clinicians’ time
Sue Ryder's new partnership with Heidi, announced today, will bring clinical AI into its hospice and community services
Businesses with payroll should prepare for ‘R-Day’
Businesses around Berkshire must keep accurate records of holiday entitlement, holiday pay calculations and annual leave processed through payroll
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.
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.
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