<?xml version="1.0"?>
<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="/resources/xsl/"?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">
  <channel>
    <title>Reading Chronicle | News</title>
    <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/</link>
    <description>Reading Chronicle /news/</description>
    <language>en-gb</language>
    <pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2018 20:16:38 +0100</pubDate>
    <lastBuildDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2018 20:16:38 +0100</lastBuildDate>
    <docs>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/rssterms/</docs>
    <generator>M6</generator>
    <managingEditor>nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent)</managingEditor>
    <webMaster>webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy)</webMaster>
    <image>
        <url>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/resources/images/3974369/?type=rsslogo</url>
        <title>Reading Chronicle | News</title>
        <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/</link>
    </image>
    <atom:link href="http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/rss/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
<item>
           <title>APPEAL: Cyclist left in hospital after driver crashes into him and drives off</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16310254.appeal-cyclist-left-in-hospital-after-driver-crashes-into-him-and-drives-off/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  A CYCLIST was left in hospital after being struck by a motorist, who then fled the scene.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2018 16:41:00 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">945da2b3e933de9080d3c2bcffad3fbe</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>OPINION: Alok Sharma MP welcomes funding for rough sleeping crisis</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16310268.alok-sharma-mp-praised-the-government-for-tackling-the-homeless-crisis-with-a-30m-pledge/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[BOTH Reading Borough Council and West Berkshire Council have been awarded funds from a targeted £30m Rough Sleeping Initiative to support those sleeping rough in Reading West.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2018 17:01:46 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">cc3881f6f1bf8b1132adf2d7ccbbd43f</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>RETRO: What made the headlines in Reading in 1972</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16310166.chris-forsey-digs-into-the-archives-to-see-what-made-the-headlines-in-reading-in-1972/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[THREE foremen from Earley Power Station were being hailed as heroes in 1972, when they rescued a small child from the main Paddington railway line, after she had fallen from an overhead gantry.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2018 14:01:10 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">06c8473259d61fb662cf700c0846ef4d</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Care home bridges the age gap with new scheme</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16310093.wincomble-place-in-newbury-wants-to-tackle-isolation-and-loneliness-with-the-babies-and-buddies-scheme/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[CARE home staff are hoping to bridge the age gap and combat loneliness by launching interactive workshops.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2018 12:02:52 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">9ecc3487c8f851256672c5ac12111aa0</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Primary school vows to improve after poor Ofsted inspection</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16309955.radstock-primary-school-received-a-requires-improvement-rating-from-ofsted/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[SCHOOL leaders are confident they can make progress after falling below expectation with the education watchdog.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2018 09:01:13 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">c0e5ce72f421f2d54d73a9f1548591a7</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>CONVICTED: Teenage crack cocaine dealer avoids jail</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16309276.convicted-teenage-crack-cocaine-dealer-avoids-jail/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  A TEENAGE crack cocaine dealer has avoided prison after admitting to his offences.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">ef63feac275363ea22be8523c2739442</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>MP launches petition after frustration at traveller sites</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16308628.alok-sharma-mp-wants-to-make-trespassing-a-criminal-offence/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  ALOK Sharma MP has launched a petition in a bid to reassure frustrated residents and crack down on traveller sites.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:59:17 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">4936a121db829f0464f24f3bb083bc7a</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>CCTV: Thieves pretend to be from water board before duping pensioner</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16308847.thames-valley-police-would-like-to-speak-to-the-people-in-these-cctv-images/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  THIEVES tricked an elderly man into thinking they were from the water board before stealing his wallet and jewellery.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:04:55 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">b72ef7e849e352282c02a75e79ffd8c3</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Reading branch of House of Fraser safe as 31 stores set to close</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16308756.reading-branch-of-house-of-fraser-safe-as-31-stores-set-to-close/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  THE READING branch of House of Fraser appears to be safe after the company announced 31 stores would be closing.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:45:52 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">3529c489bbb831be3e61b1f05f729ee3</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Theresa May visits dedicated care home after 'outstanding' success</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16308526.theresa-may-presented-certificates-to-two-dedicated-members-of-staff-at-sunrise-of-sonning/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[THERESA May visited dedicated staff to praise them for going the extra mile to provide the best possible care to elderly people.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:07:03 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">4ac758c8de14074a37f8c8120d50dd6b</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Council receives cash injection to help tackle homeless crisis</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16307938.reading-borough-council-has-been-awarded-316000-from-a-30m-pot/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[EFFORTS to tackle the town's homelessness crisis have taken a huge leap forward with a significant cash boost.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 10:06:21 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">ddb93ab7e45def94fc9d0580055e26a3</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Gang of masked youths hurl rocks and racist abuse at cricketers</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16306898.members-of-shinfield-cricket-club-were-racially-abused-while-youths-threw-rocks-at-cars/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  CRICKETERS were left stunned when a 15-strong gang of youths hurled rocks at cars while shouting racist abuse at Asian players.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 19:34:06 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">bd5e683c4d1f06e61012f71743cfdda6</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>APPEAL: Pair of thugs leave man hospitalised with broken jaw</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16305855.appeal-pair-of-thugs-leave-man-hospitalised-with-broken-jaw/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  A PAIR of thugs attacked a man, leaving him hospitalised with a broken jaw.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:45:34 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">7009a8f76180bcaaccb8cae04471561c</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Courts demand drug lord pay £1.8m or face 10 years in prison</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16306483.rukhsar-bashier-was-back-at-teesside-crown-court-nearly-a-decade-after-he-was-originally-sentenced-to-11-years-in-prison/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  A BUSINESSMAN who was jailed for 11 years after setting up cannabis factories has been ordered to pay almost £2m.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:23:56 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">4829f35cc186cc0357d69f783f87e87c</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Children receive certificates for signing up to green travel scheme</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16306043.the-heights-and-moorlands-primary-school-signed-up-to-the-modeshift-stars-initiative/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[CHILDREN who have taken part in sustainable travel schemes to and from school are among the first in Reading to gain national accreditation.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:05:32 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">07f13fd6d7db6f4214f749385a7277d0</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Reading Retail Awards: Raising the steaks for the competition</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16305928.cau-steak-restaurant-has-been-nominated-in-the-reading-retail-awards/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[A SPECIALITY for bringing the tastes of Buenos Aires to Reading has seen a popular restaurant nominated for a top accolade.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 13:11:09 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">65543ec305ed48bbb6f0110039b55d8e</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Revamped tennis courts open in time for Wimbledon after huge investment</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16305776.the-facilities-at-prospect-and-cintra-park-have-been-given-a-much-needed-facelift-thanks-to-a-128000-project/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[TENNIS fans will have the chance to play on revamped courts in time for the start of Wimbledon and the school holidays.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:23:43 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">b3f854c382659382018caaff046011bc</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>SENTENCED: Drug dealer admits running from police and threatening to stab an officer</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16305422.sentenced-drug-dealer-admits-running-from-police-and-threatening-to-stab-an-officer/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  A DRUG dealer has been sent to prison after dealing drugs in daylight and threatening a police officer.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 10:51:21 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">86c6dc3a49fd4daad8be0e660255224b</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Schoolboy sets the bar high with fundraising success</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16302541.oliver-shears-wanted-to-raise-money-after-his-mother-was-diagnosed-with-a-brain-tumour/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[A SPORTY schoolboy has raised a huge sum for charity after discovering his mother had a brain tumour.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 12:14:02 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">a299f66e11cfe4d57880d93e3af006fc</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>PICTURES: Reading Water Fest 2018</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16301987.pictures-reading-water-fest-2018/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[CROWDS gathered on the banks of the River Kennet on Saturday to celebrate the town's annual water festival.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 09:30:17 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">31bb6c9a97b00459b74843037e201417</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Bulmershe Leisure Centre development gathers momentum</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16301885.the-14m-re-development-of-bulmershe-leisure-centre-is-underway/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  PLANS to replace Bulmershe Leisure Centre with a state-of-the-art facility have gathered momentum.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 08:36:23 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">546cf37358db648df4cac94c6fe78b07</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>CCTV: Bottles of booze stolen from shooting range</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16303446.thames-valley-police-would-like-to-speak-to-the-man-in-this-cctv-image/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  BOTTLES of booze have been stolen from a laser shooting centre in three different raids.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 17:10:51 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">dd3dd701d72144dcba8a6fc87485c1ed</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Inspection concern after people smuggle drugs into custody</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16303115.thames-valley-police-vowed-to-make-improvements-after-serious-concerns-were-raised-during-the-unannounced-inspection/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  SERIOUS safety concerns have been raised by inspectors over the way people in custody are looked after.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:51:17 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">84a41856eec899eba1e2d52a90d40514</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>APPEAL: Thieves smash windows to steal large quantities of cigarettes</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16301916.thames-valley-police-believes-the-two-incidents-may-be-linked/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  THIEVES smashed the glass windows of two convenience stores before stealing large quantities of cigarettes.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 08:50:06 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">213b8fb33fe6374bb6f5a5824af562e6</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Managing agent fined after ignoring pleas for fire safety improvements</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16299738.martyn-russell-was-fined-nearly-25000-after-ignoring-tenants-about-fire-hazards/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[FIRE safety breaches which left residents at risk have seen a managing agent slapped with fines totalling nearly £25,000.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:35:16 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">0a9f51829f6b97c35f300382e0910a12</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Frightened man hands over wallet and inhaler after being threatened with needles</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16300613.the-victim-was-threatened-by-two-men-carrying-needles-in-newbury/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  THIEVES threatened a terrified man with needles while demanding he hand over his wallet.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 16:37:13 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">eec32ca0f69344ae179047866ae194a2</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Countryfile presenter Adam Henson cancels Reading visit</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16279532.countryfile-presenter-adam-henson-cancels-reading-visit/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  COUNTRYFILE presenter Adam Henson has cancelled his upcoming Reading visit.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">c7deaf7c133c4d47c35578457950a5af</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Further frustration for drivers over temporary closure of Cow Lane</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16299857.reading-borough-council-is-working-with-network-rail-to-make-cow-lane-accessible-to-two-way-traffic-and-double-decker-buses/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[MOTORISTS are facing further frustration over ongoing works at Cow Lane as the road will be off limits for 48 hours.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:14:03 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">b5d314c216f0f41285df4fa9bbe06a30</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Water companies 'badly let down' customers when Beast from the East battered UK</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16299389.water-companies-badly-let-down-customers-when-beast-from-the-east-battered-uk/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[Many customers, including thousands of homes and businesses who were left without running water, were "badly let down" by their water companies - including Thames Water - when the Beast from the East hit the UK, according to the water regulator Ofwat.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 09:27:14 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">76ce5c9359a73199d94999a3d0b74b50</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Theresa May opens flagship science centre in Reading</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16299342.bayers-first-baylab-in-the-uk-has-opened-at-green-park/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  THERESA May was on hand to officially open a flagship research facility in Reading.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 09:03:17 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">c02da490f5a3a7f318359841e99fe2a9</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>WATCH: Elated England fans celebrate in Reading as Three Lions snatch last-gasp winner in Russia</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16299344.elated-england-fans-celebrate-in-reading-as-three-lions-snatch-last-gasp-winner-in-russia/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  THIS is the moment a huge crowd of England fans took to the streets to celebrate Harry Kane's last-gasp winner against Tunisia last night (Monday).
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 09:05:47 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">1351e8b05c4fecdb0f46d05723def3c0</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>PICTURES: Packed crowds head to Abbey Ruins unveiling</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16298361.more-than-3m-has-been-spent-on-the-conservation-project-at-readings-abbey-ruins/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  HUGE crowds headed to the town's oldest gem on Saturday for the long-awaited reopening of Reading's Abbey Ruins.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 16:48:32 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">f7e533db584238f67c5cdaa7db4d1285</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>CONVICTED: Teenage boy admits dealing heroin</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16297733.convicted-teenage-boy-admits-dealing-heroin/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  A TEENAGE BOY has been convicted of dealing heroin.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 13:11:52 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">d581e9e74ee3936621565e40d5d9318d</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Peter Pickering died in secure hospital of natural causes</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16298217.peter-pickering-was-detained-at-thornford-park-hospital-in-thatcham/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  AN EVIL pensioner dubbed 'The Beast of Wombwell' died in a secure hospital from natural causes, an inquest has ruled.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">f809df49671d0558e7e134ad3ce426c1</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Crossing patrollers face the axe as council bids to improve safety outside schools</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16298165.wokingham-borough-council-decided-to-remove-crossing-patrol-services-in-favour-of-zebra-crossings/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[FURTHER changes to crossing patrols are set to be made in a bid to improve conditions outside congested schools.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 15:53:04 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">ef99800ed78482a03d3d8724572846f4</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>APPEAL: Thief steals cash, watch and gold ring during raid</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16298045.thames-valley-police-would-like-to-speak-to-the-man-in-this-cctv-image/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  A BURGLAR forced his way into a home while the owners were out before fleeing with cash, a watch and gold ring.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 15:06:02 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">d707adb0736bb96b7cf2b20ff3819186</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Reading Retail Awards: Who will follow in the footsteps of this winner?</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16296327.reading-retail-awards-who-will-follow-in-the-footsteps-of-this-winner/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[A HAIR DRESSING salon tailored for children has gone from strength to strength after being crowned as a winner at the Reading Retail Awards.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2018 17:01:04 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">bc5a053ca111263da169bc392dd4e3f7</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Olympic hockey star Sam Quek urges sports clubs to bid for new kit sponsorship</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16296143.olympic-hockey-star-sam-quek-urges-sports-clubs-to-bid-for-new-kit-sponsorship/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  COMMUNITY sports teams have been urged by Olympic hockey star Sam Quek to bid for a kit sponsorship worth £300.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2018 12:51:02 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">c21d471cd2e088b19909e3ffb3ec64ab</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>IN MY VIEW: Matt Rodda, MP for Reading East</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16296027.in-my-view-matt-rodda-mp-for-reading-east/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[BEING able to see your family doctor is a vital part of our NHS. I am committed to the National Health Service and I want to support patients, doctors and other staff, which is why I am concerned about plans to shut Priory Avenue Surgery in Caversham and to offer patients places with other GPs, some of which are as far away as Tilehurst or Reading University.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2018 11:01:26 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">16f33c0e8a5e80edf1e05664a56da961</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Speed awareness training for pupils near traffic hotspot</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16295253.speed-awareness-training-for-pupils-near-traffic-hotspot/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[CAMPAIGNERS have been educating children about speeding and dangerous driving outside their school.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2018 09:01:51 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">039f21da950ba416c841ed6dc69c2aef</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Kendrick School plans to expand</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16295498.kendrick-school-plans-to-expand/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[ONE of the town's most prestigious grammar schools has announced plans to expand.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2018 15:01:08 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">6aa4d909df9c824b4f36f95bf3c82ac3</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>RETRO: The rejuvenation of Reading's most historic landmark</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16295602.retro-the-rejuvenation-of-readings-most-historic-landmark/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[As the Reading Abbey Ruins ‘Big Reveal’ is being held today (Saturday), Bygones is celebrating this momentous occasion by telling the story of the restoration process of Reading’s most iconic landmark.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2018 17:01:32 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">891092545ae90f61dcfad40966a65c73</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>School’s error said exams were axed</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16295389.schools-error-said-exams-were-axed/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[PARENTS have been assured their children will sit exams after a blunder saw a teacher announce that end of year tests had been cancelled.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2018 12:02:09 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">a2b9c2d32800d04aa5bc1fcd83cab74e</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Matt Rodda pledges support to voluntary carers</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16294669.matt-rodda-pledges-support-to-voluntary-carers/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[READING East MP pledged support to selfless residents in Reading and Woodley ahead of this year's official Carers Week.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 19:01:56 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">cf95a763771b64c826cece8f933cc07f</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>PICTURES: Plenty of fun for all generations at care home's open day</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16294456.pictures-plenty-of-fun-for-all-generations-at-care-homes-open-day/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[STAFF, residents, relatives and the nearby community came to enjoy an open day at Austen House.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 17:01:52 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">7ec90e7a3b739766fd870e84dc442bcf</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>CHARGED: Accused shoplifter set to appear before court</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16294180.charged-accused-shoplifter-set-to-appear-before-court/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[
  A MAN has been charged with breaching a criminal behaviour order and shoplifting.
]]></description>
           <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:35:18 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">a753e67cf79bb7aafca417893cf19c52</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>PICTURES: Adorable pooch cannot find a home because of eye colour</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16294056.pictures-adorable-pooch-cannot-find-a-home-because-of-eye-colour/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[THIS is the adorable pooch who has struggled to find a loving family because of her quirky looks.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:01:45 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">ddd72eb3bda52d0e2b89c87338e908ad</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Pictures: Olympic champion Lizzy Yarnold unveils sport centre at Kate Middleton's former school</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16293729.pictures-olympic-champion-lizzy-yarnold-unveils-sport-centre-at-kate-middletons-former-school/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[DOUBLE Olympic Champion Lizzy Yarnold unveiled a brand new sports centre at the Duchess of Cambridge's former school.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 13:01:02 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">2dc1b5268d1f5854868f879ba04ed7f8</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>PICTURES: Rescue dogs training at Englefield Estate</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16293727.pictures-rescue-dogs-training-at-englefield-estate/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[ENGLEFIELD Estate has opened its scenic woodlands for dogs and humans to be put through their paces in vital search and rescue training.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 13:00:40 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">468bb6fc226696c9078c6cc028c7097d</guid>
    </item>


    <item>
           <title>Abusive teacher barred from profession for three years</title>
           
           <link>http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/16293337.abusive-teacher-barred-from-profession-for-three-years/?ref=rss</link>
           

           <description><![CDATA[AN ABUSIVE teacher who forced a pupil out of her way and failed to disclose her criminal past has been banned from teaching for three years.]]></description>
           <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 11:00:53 +0100</pubDate>
           <guid isPermaLink="false">915a4dad1939f30eb637502697d13e35</guid>
    </item>

  </channel>
</rss>