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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.
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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.
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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
UK could see droughts this summer despite wet weather, scientists warn
The UK could be in for a dry summer this year despite wet weather through the spring, scientists have warned.
Serving Thames Valley Police officer charged in connection with sexual assault
A serving officer with Thames Valley Police has been suspended and charged with sexual assault in relation to an incident last year
Reading Indie Comedy Fest kicks off with local showcase– and final Stand and Deliver
A farewell from Stand and Deliver kicks off the festival with host Rhodri Buttrick, Khalid Raheem, Kitty Speed, Vlad Bihun, and headliner Matt Price
FROM THE LEADER: The new Reading Central Library
As a councillor you sometimes have the privilege of overseeing a project that you know is going to make a real difference for generations to come.
Leaders react to meningitis outbreak in Reading as young person dies
Leaders have reacted to the meningitis outbreak in Reading as a young person has sadly died from the illness.
600-home ‘garden village’ plan revealed for farmland between Reading and Wokingham
Plans have been revealed for hundreds of homes that could be built on farmland between Reading and Wokingham.
Revealed: What is the huge facility that is being built near the M4 and Reading?
A huge facility is being built near Reading that will be used to hold millions of items once complete.
How much Reading Borough Council made out of parking and fines in 2024/25
Drivers have paid millions of pounds to park in Reading and have also had to pay fines for driving rule breaches.
Major shake-up for Reading restaurant as Biryani Mama disappears and is rebranded
An Indian restaurant in Reading town centre has been taken over and renamed.
Pub with troubled history applies to stay open later
A pub that previously had a troubled history in one of the busiest areas of Reading has applied to stay open later at night.
Labour and Greens clash over popular vote tallies for Reading council elections 2026
The ruling Labour Party and the opposition Green Party in Reading have clashed over who won the popular vote for the election this year.
Prospect of ULEZ in Reading pushed as councillors clash over cycle lane
The prospect of a low emission zone in Reading has been brought up as councillors have clashed over a controversial cycle lane.