West Reading

A Reading Borough Council election count at the Rivermead Leisure Complex. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Conservative Party

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Reading local election battlegrounds and contests to watch this year

Ross Mackinnon has been selected as the Conservative candidate for the Reading West & Mid Berkshire parliamentary seat. Credit: Reading West & Mid Berkshire Conservative Party

Ross Mackinnon has been selected as the Conservative candidate for the Reading West & Mid Berkshire parliamentary seat. Credit: Reading West & Mid Berkshire Conservative Party

Conservative Party

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'There is a decent Tory vote here': Candidate's hopes to turn Reading West blue

A pupil at The Wren in the library at the secondary school and sixth form in Bath Road, West Reading. Credit: The Wren, Excalibur Academies Trust

A pupil at The Wren in the library at the secondary school and sixth form in Bath Road, West Reading. Credit: The Wren, Excalibur Academies Trust

Ways school in Reading is making progress after being told to improve

Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, celebrates the opening of the Reading West station ticket building.

Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, celebrates the opening of the Reading West station ticket building.

Great Western Railway

Council leader celebrates opening of Reading West station ticket office

The opening of Reading West station building.

The opening of Reading West station building.

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Reading West station building opens after nine year project

Carlisle House at 118 Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: Weston + Co Architects

Carlisle House at 118 Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: Weston + Co Architects

Central Reading

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19th century 'villa' off Oxford Road to undergo extensive renovation

The Southcote Express fuel station in Bath Road, Reading. Credit: Bowman Riley

The Southcote Express fuel station in Bath Road, Reading. Credit: Bowman Riley

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Progress made on changes coming to busy Reading petrol station

Reading Liberal Democrat councillors, all representatives for Tilehurst: Meri O Connell, new group leader James Moore and Anne Thompson. Credit: Reading Liberal Democrats

Reading Liberal Democrat councillors, all representatives for Tilehurst: Meri O Connell, new group leader James Moore and Anne Thompson. Credit: Reading Liberal Democrats

Conservative Party

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Dismay as majority of criminals go unpunished in Tilehurst

Prospect Park Hospital in Honey End Lane, West Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Prospect Park Hospital in Honey End Lane, West Reading. Credit: Google Maps

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Lack of heating and leaking ceiling led to disruption in care at Berkshire hospitals

Members of the Men's Shed charity have a reprieve after a plan to demolish their base near Oxford Road was refused. Credit: Google Maps / Paul King

Members of the Men's Shed charity have a reprieve after a plan to demolish their base near Oxford Road was refused. Credit: Google Maps / Paul King

Planning Applications

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Workshop used by elderly gentlemen to fight loneliness saved from demolition

A yellow box junction, where drivers are not allowed to stop. Credit: Reading Borough Council

A yellow box junction, where drivers are not allowed to stop. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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Almost 400 drivers caught out in this road for breaking major driving rule

Healthcare contractors on strike calling on their company to pay a one-off payment already received by NHS staff at Prospect Park Hospital. Credit: Amandeep Singh

Healthcare contractors on strike calling on their company to pay a one-off payment already received by NHS staff at Prospect Park Hospital. Credit: Amandeep Singh

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Contractors striking outside Prospect Park Hospital over pay dispute

The Sun Inn, Reading, which is in the process of being brought back into use. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Sun Inn, Reading, which is in the process of being brought back into use. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Changes made to project to bring centuries old pub in Reading back into use

The Rio Grande Meat Market at 276 Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

The Rio Grande Meat Market at 276 Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

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Butchers and shop in vibrant Reading area could begin selling beers

The candidates for the new Reading West & Mid Berkshire MP seat.

The candidates for the new Reading West & Mid Berkshire MP seat.

Conservative Party

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Candidates selected for Reading West and Mid Berkshire general election clash

The unoccupied Wren Kitchens unit, set to be modified and occupied so that Halfords can move at the Reading Retail Park in Oxford Road. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The unoccupied Wren Kitchens unit, set to be modified and occupied so that Halfords can move at the Reading Retail Park in Oxford Road. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Changes coming to drive-thru restaurant and DIY shop at busy retail park

Homes in Blenheim Road, East Reading, where there are lots of homes of multiple occupation (HMOs). Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Homes in Blenheim Road, East Reading, where there are lots of homes of multiple occupation (HMOs). Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Reading council to put additional rules on flats owned by buy-to-let landlords

The DeNata Coffee & Co, gearing up to open at 377 Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The DeNata Coffee & Co, gearing up to open at 377 Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Portuguese café and sandwich bar gearing up to open in busy Reading road

Kathy Skinner and The George & Dragon pub, subject to a plan to replace it with a drive-thru Greggs.

Kathy Skinner and The George & Dragon pub, subject to a plan to replace it with a drive-thru Greggs.

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Neighbour fears plan to replace pub with Greggs could force her out of her home

Tower House Hotel in Wokingham Road, East Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Tower House Hotel in Wokingham Road, East Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

Fresh plan emerges to replace hotel in Reading with flats

Clients of the charity CIRDIC haircuts at a pamper day in collaboration with More Lord London at the charity centre at St Saviours Church Hall in Coley. Credit: CIRDIC

Clients of the charity CIRDIC haircuts at a pamper day in collaboration with More Lord London at the charity centre at St Saviours Church Hall in Coley. Credit: CIRDIC

Charity that gives vulnerable people dignity at risk due to 'sky high' costs

The junction of Bath Road and Burghfield Road in Reading, with the closed George & Dragon pub in the background.

The junction of Bath Road and Burghfield Road in Reading, with the closed George & Dragon pub in the background.

Reading Borough Council

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Neighbours fears over traffic jams as pub will be replaced with Greggs drive-thru

A bottle bank in Erleigh Road, East Reading, taken on August 6, 2021. There have been calls for kerbside glass recycling in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A bottle bank in Erleigh Road, East Reading, taken on August 6, 2021. There have been calls for kerbside glass recycling in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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No plans for doorstep glass recycling in Reading any time soon

The George and Dragon off Bath Road in Reading, which is set to be demolished and replaced with a drive thru Greggs. Credit: Savills

The George and Dragon off Bath Road in Reading, which is set to be demolished and replaced with a drive thru Greggs. Credit: Savills

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Reading pub closed for years to be demolished and replaced with Greggs drive thru

The five pubs in Reading that are an asset to the community.

The five pubs in Reading that are an asset to the community.

Asset of Community Value

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The Reading pubs which are an asset to the communities they are in

Oxford Road in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Oxford Road in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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New bus lanes explained - where they will be and when they could come into effect

A CGI for the 209 home plan for Vastern Road, Reading. Credit: Berkeley Homes

A CGI for the 209 home plan for Vastern Road, Reading. Credit: Berkeley Homes

Central Reading

Changes made to controversial 209 homes plan at the riverside in Reading

A stretch of Wilson Road, Reading, where a developer wants to build a detached three bed home to the rear of homes in Wantage Road. Credit: Google Maps

A stretch of Wilson Road, Reading, where a developer wants to build a detached three bed home to the rear of homes in Wantage Road. Credit: Google Maps

Reading home projects and works to Japanese tree in planning roundup

Tilehurst station. Credit: Google Maps

Tilehurst station. Credit: Google Maps

Great Western Railway

Dates set for works as lifts will FINALLY be added to Tilehurst train station

New bus lanes will be created along two major routes in Reading and other locations after a heated debate.

New bus lanes will be created along two major routes in Reading and other locations after a heated debate.

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Six new bus lanes in Reading officially approved after heated debate

Zaika The Paan Shop at 431 Oxford Road, Reading.

Zaika The Paan Shop at 431 Oxford Road, Reading.

Takeaway win permission for food sales until 2am at night

A car exhaust. Credit: Andreas Lischka from Pixabay

A car exhaust. Credit: Andreas Lischka from Pixabay

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Council leader asks for residents views on Air Quality Action Plan

Some of the new homes in the process of being built by contractors for Reading Borough Council in Wensley Road, Coley. Credit: Google Maps

Some of the new homes in the process of being built by contractors for Reading Borough Council in Wensley Road, Coley. Credit: Google Maps

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Road changes coming for Reading neighbourhood plagued by parking problems

A car exhaust. Credit: Andreas Lischka from Pixabay

A car exhaust. Credit: Andreas Lischka from Pixabay

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Parking charge hikes, more 20mph zones in measures to tackle poor air quality

Councillor Adrian Abbs (Independent, Newbury Wash Common) with Parliament in the background. He is hoping to run for the new parliamentary seat of Reading West & Mid Berkshire. Credit: Adrian Abbs

Councillor Adrian Abbs (Independent, Newbury Wash Common) with Parliament in the background. He is hoping to run for the new parliamentary seat of Reading West & Mid Berkshire. Credit: Adrian Abbs

General Election

MP hopeful puts his hat in the ring for parliamentary spot

Oxford Road in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Oxford Road in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Roads and routes that could change in Reading this year

Sir Alok Sharma, Matt Rodda and Laura Farris, who represent The Reading Chronicle's readers in Parliament.

Sir Alok Sharma, Matt Rodda and Laura Farris, who represent The Reading Chronicle's readers in Parliament.

Reading MPs and leaders issue Christmas greetings to Reading Chronicle readers

Sally Leonard and Pat Almond, street pastors who care for people night and day.

Sally Leonard and Pat Almond, street pastors who care for people night and day.

Central Reading

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The street pastors keeping people safe night and day in Reading

The Reading West & Mid Berkshire Labour party, prospective Lib Dem candidate Helen Belcher, and Conservative constituency chairman Ben Blackmore.

The Reading West & Mid Berkshire Labour party, prospective Lib Dem candidate Helen Belcher, and Conservative constituency chairman Ben Blackmore.

Conservative Party

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Political parties clash over chances of winning new West Reading constituency

Three of the new Community Health Champions who have received their certificates. Credit: James Aldridge, LDRS

Three of the new Community Health Champions who have received their certificates. Credit: James Aldridge, LDRS

Racism and racial equality

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Language barriers and unequal treatment issues raised at Reading health summit

Sam Wright, the 'Yellow Box Guru' says drivers hit with fines in Reading can win appeals.

Sam Wright, the 'Yellow Box Guru' says drivers hit with fines in Reading can win appeals.

Central Reading

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'Yellow Box Guru' claims Reading drivers could beat fines

The Restoration pub in Oxford Road, Tilehurst. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Restoration pub in Oxford Road, Tilehurst. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Tilehurst pub remains dilapidated for years since closure despite flats plans

A rule change that limited the amount of flats being built in Reading has been curbed. This change has been discussed by councillors.

A rule change that limited the amount of flats being built in Reading has been curbed. This change has been discussed by councillors.

Conservative Party

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'Scandalous' change gives council less powers to stop more flats being built

What the old Amethyst Lane Day Care site looks like currently. Credit: HTA

What the old Amethyst Lane Day Care site looks like currently. Credit: HTA

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Affordable family homes coming to vacant site in Southcote

Councillor Tony Page, the mayor of Reading, Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, Liz Terry, deputy leader of the council, Cllr Clive Jones, Lib Dem candidate for Wokingham and cllr Karen Rowland. Credit: LDRS

Councillor Tony Page, the mayor of Reading, Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, Liz Terry, deputy leader of the council, Cllr Clive Jones, Lib Dem candidate for Wokingham and cllr Karen Rowland. Credit: LDRS

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The great and good of Reading celebrate in unity at Christmas lunch

Photos showing demolition taking place at the closed Dee Road fire station in Tilehurst.

Photos showing demolition taking place at the closed Dee Road fire station in Tilehurst.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

PHOTOS as old Reading fire station is demolished to clear way for homes

Olivia Bailey, a Labour candidate for the new Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency. Credit: Olivia Bailey

Olivia Bailey, a Labour candidate for the new Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency. Credit: Olivia Bailey

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Reading Labour candidate ready for round two after close election defeat

Photos showing demolition taking place at the closed Dee Road fire station in Tilehurst.

Photos showing demolition taking place at the closed Dee Road fire station in Tilehurst.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Demolition taking place at old fire station as service earns millions from land sale

An updated CGI of the building that will replace The Curzon Club in Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: The Keen Partnership

An updated CGI of the building that will replace The Curzon Club in Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: The Keen Partnership

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Defunct members club in Reading to go for good as flats plan is approved

The Raver Tots grand return event at Prospect Park in 2021. Credit: Tots Events Ltd

The Raver Tots grand return event at Prospect Park in 2021. Credit: Tots Events Ltd

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Plans for music events given go ahead despite complaints of 'unbearable' noise

Councillor Micky Leng amongst the skyline in Reading.

Councillor Micky Leng amongst the skyline in Reading.

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Change in push to end poor quality flats plans slammed as 'unjust'

A stock image of parked cars used by Reading Borough Council

A stock image of parked cars used by Reading Borough Council

Central Reading

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'An absolute failure': frustration over new parking rule for drivers one month on

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School in Fawley Road, Southcote. Credit: Google Maps

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School in Fawley Road, Southcote. Credit: Google Maps

Reading Catholic School maintains rating after Ofsted inspection

A view from inside the former Alice Burrows Care Home site which was demolished by 2012 and has sat vacant for a decade in Dwyer Road, Southcote. Credit: Reading Borough Council

A view from inside the former Alice Burrows Care Home site which was demolished by 2012 and has sat vacant for a decade in Dwyer Road, Southcote. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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Care home site left vacant for over a decade set for new council houses

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