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Police appeal after witness reports girl was hit with belt in Reading
Police are appealing for help to identify a man following reports that a young girl was assaulted in Reading.
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Plans which would see parts of Reading fall under new ‘Ridgeway’ authority put on hold amid legals
Plans that would see Reading subsumed under the local authority in another county have been put on hold amid potential legal challenges.
Reading group will hear 1500 years of good news
Author shares new book about Christianity in Reading
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Man hospitalised after being assaulted by group in Reading
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man in his twenties was chased and assaulted by a group of males in central Reading last week
Man known to frequent Reading wanted on recall to prison
Thames Valley Police have appealed for help to trace Matthew Bonner, 34, who is wanted on recall to prison.
Police to increase focus for protection of Jewish community during high holidays, following Home Office funding
The operation will coincide with important religious observances, starting with Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah, from this week
Research from the University of Reading says this vitamin ‘significantly reduces’ symptoms of depression
A daily vitamin supplement could be the key to reducing the symptoms of depression according to new research from the University of Reading
Teenager assaulted, bike stolen, in Sulham Woods
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 14-year-old boy was assaulted and had his bike stolen in an area of Beal's Plantation in Sulham Woods
Reading man jailed for more than 4 years for drug dealing
Jamie Flitter, aged 41, of Caversham Road, Reading, was sentenced to four years and six months in prison on Monday, August 24, at Reading Crown Court.
Reading Pride returns to celebrate the queer community with parade and festival
Reading Pride Parade begins outside Reading Station at 11am, followed by the Love Unites Festival in Kings Meadow from noon.
Council puts forward bid to tackle pedestrian casualties on major Reading road
Reading Borough Council has put forward changes which would help reduce accidents involving vehicles turning left across the bus lane on Kings Road.
NHS begins annual flu vaccine programme ahead of winter
Pregnant women and children across the South East are being encouraged to get their flu vaccine as the NHS begins its annual flu vaccination programme
Berkshire Royal Mail worker jailed after record £1.2m cash seizure
A Royal Mail worker from Slough has been jailed for more than six years after police uncovered more than £1.2m in cash linked to a drugs operation.
Englefield Estate to host guided bat walk
The Guided Bat Walk, as hosted by Charlotte Alchin from the Bat Conservation Trust, will feature a group outdoor walk through Englefield Estate.
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Two Reading leisure centres see £250,000 in investment for equipment upgrades
The redesigned gyms at South Reading and Meadway now feature new Technogym equipment including strength machines and plate-loaded kit
PC Andrew Harper killers will not be freed early after major government decision
Police has welcomed confirmation from the Prime Minister that the two men convicted of the manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper will not be released early
Meningitis vaccine programme for young people and students expands across the south east
Young people and students are now able to book their free first or second MenB vaccination through the expanded NHS service
Exhibition celebrating Christchurch Green finds new permanent home
A window exhibition celebrating 120 years of Christchurch Green in Reading has found a new home in the heart of the community it celebrates.
Reading planning round-up: Food market set to stay for five more years after major decision
A market that has been a staple for foodies in Reading town centre is here to stay for several more years to come.