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Coronavirus latest: PM in intensive care as warnings for people to stay at home continue

Unsolved murders in the area

Body found in search for missing man

Will you 'Clap for Boris' tonight?

Toddler battling brain tumour has now tested positive for coronavirus

Council's bid for Reading Gaol rejected

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Reading pub plea as people gather in groups to socialise

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In the Dock: More results from court

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Boris Johnson in intensive care

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The latest number of people who died having tested positive under care of Royal Berks

Family including 89-year-old woman stranded in Pakistan amid coronavirus crisis

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Empty town centre Nationwide building could become restaurant

Debenhams set to plunge into administration

Police ban visitors to Reading property after 'unprecedented' complaints over drug dealing

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Coronavirus

WATCH: Police film special video urging people to stay at home

Members needed to join virtual community choir to record celebratory song

The ‘little’ lies that could leave you without car insurance

Amazon Music - How to get streaming service free for three months

Foreign Office latest advice: 'Avoid all non-essential travel indefinitely'

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Homelessness charity needs YOUR help to continue its support work during coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus latest: More than 500 cases in Berkshire, as PM Boris Johnson taken to hospital, and the Queen calls for unity

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Boris Johnson admitted to hospital as coronavirus symptoms persist

Queen calls for people to “remain united and resolute” in speech to nation

Car driving 10 miles from home to walk dog crashed because of a bug

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Thousands of elderly residents in mixed-age homes warned to take "extreme care"

Poll results: YOUR views on whether people are taking lockdown seriously

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IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the Reading Chronicle last week

Sainsbury's change rule on buying Easter Eggs during coronavirus lockdown

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Easter: 10 fun and creative things to do at home during lockdown

Five stories you may have missed this week

PROPERTY: Can a weighted blanket help you sleep better at night?

Letter: 'Help make sure there’s food to eat'

More than 2,000 people threatened with arrest for not turning up to court

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Coronavirus: 12 more cases in Reading and 70 more in Berkshire

People are now paying for ‘Reading Underground’ merchandise

Planning round-up: Landlord squeezes extra tenant into huge seven-bed shared home

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Police in full swing this weekend to ensure people are social distancing and following lockdown rules

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Latest confirmed cases of coronavirus area-by-area

What a difference a year makes! From snow and sleet to warm weather

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Why are garden centres closed during lockdown - and where to buy compost and paint

Water bosses send tankers to remove 8000ml from a flooded animal reserve to save a PIG scared of MUD

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Strictly’s Kevin waltzes into Aylesbury

Berkshire Bygones: What made the news in Reading the 1980s

LETTER: A note from the local Dogs Trust

Coronavirus LIVE: Latest death toll reaches 3,605, as Queen announces she will address the country in TV broadcast

Former Italian restaurant set to become shisha bar and restaurant

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CCTV FOOTAGE: Two laptops stolen from busy University of Reading

From heatwaves to cheese festivals - what made the news in Reading this time last year

Man left with fractured jaw after being punched by robber

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Man robbed of mobile phone and cash by group in Reading - three arrested

Coronavirus

Covid-19 tracker: How many cases are in my area?

Someone has created a tube map of Reading – and people are loving it

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In the Dock: Results from court

FIVE luxury Airbnbs you can rent in Berkshire - including a yacht!

16 people arrested for breaking coronavirus rules, but not one fine handed out

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'Police should be tested for coronavirus first'

McDonald's tackles social media rumours on possible re-opening

Medical student to graduate four months early to help NHS battle coronavirus

'We need the Reading community to help us': Children's service pleas for foster carers

Netflix, Amazon Prime and Now TV - Every film to be released in April 2020

YOUR help is needed to provide PPE equipment to NHS staff battling coronavirus

ITV Virtual Grand National: All you need to know about this year's event

How to look after your mental health and wellbeing during lockdown

Reading FC Latest

Former Reading FC manager Jose Gomes reveals toughest tactical challenge

Reading FC post mounting losses in latest financial report

Past and present - Five performances that changed Reading FC careers

EFL suspend season indefinitely due to the Covid-19 outbreak

Our Championship team of the season so far - did any Reading players make the cut?

8 years on - we look back at one of the most important away wins in Reading FC history

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Sport

ON THE WRIGHTSIDE: 'I fear some may not survive this crisis'

Royals star lifts the curtain on maintaining fitness during Covid-19 lockdown

"If there was a chance to stay I would" - The best bits from Charlie Adam's revealing Q&A

GOLF: Sand Martins award scholarship to Woodley-based Tom Nicholls

Reading Hockey Club star Maz Downer given England call-up

HELLENIC LEAGUE: FA voids season for Reading City, Woodley United and AFC Aldermaston

CRICKET: Thames Valley League to help clubs financially during Coronavirus crisis

ON THE WRIGHTSIDE: Reading stars Isa Guha and Alex Danson star on A Question of Sport

IN THE MIDDLE: Discussing VAR

BASKETBALL: Reading Rockets' overseas stars safely return home

Today marks 14 years since Reading FC secured promotion to the top-tier for the first time

Reading FC postpone End of Season Awards

Mcintyre holds off Premier League opposition in 'Ultimate Quaranteam' contest

Reading FC podcast presenters complete gruelling charity walk

Reading FC captain Liam Moore urges people to 'stick together' during Coronavirus crisis

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Sky Sports News may move their studio to the Madejski Stadium - reports

Wages could be capped at just £6k per week according to national reports

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National sport

Thomas Muller signs two-year contract extension with Bayern Munich

Adam Peaty to take part in virtual bike race to raise money for the NHS

A look at when Nicola Adams made history with London 2012 gold medal

Coronavirus Wrap: PFA boss Gordon Taylor says players will do their bit

Picture of the day – April 7

On this day in 2007: Greg Rusedski retires from tennis

Coronavirus wrap: Pressure on Tottenham as Liverpool reverse furlough decision

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'We are turning our attention to the unsung heroes': Earley community gathers to show support for key workers

This is how much money Reading is getting from the government to tackle coronavirus pressures

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Reading's annual charity festival cancelled due to coronavirus

This wholesalers have based a new call and collect service in Earley

Asda employee fundraising for 91-year-old whose purse with £100 cash inside was stolen

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Crime

Meet Reading's new police boss

Licence hearing adjourned for chicken shop fined £20,000 for hiring illegal workers

Reading carnival could be cancelled this year after 'stabbing and violence'

Former semi-pro footballer jailed after £17,000 class A drugs raid

Club could lose licence after mass brawl at New Year's Eve party

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Reading FC

Programmes from postponed game sent to elderly season ticket holders

Mark Bowen confirms a number of players are self isolating amid Coronavirus fears

Royals donate fresh food to help feed homeless in Reading

Royals fans reminisce about how the love affair with Reading FC started

EFL push back resumption of the league season until end of April at the earliest

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Ryan Tubridy says he was ‘fortunate’ with his experience of having Covid-19

MoT centre becomes coronavirus testing station

Government will carry on in fight against Covid-19, says Gove

People who refuse to leave public spaces will be forced to, police chief says

Fuel prices hit three-and-a-half-year low

Queen praises ‘dedication’ of health workers during coronavirus outbreak

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VIDEO: Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones thanks all those staying at home to support our 'incredible' NHS

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