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Top five roads for flytipping reports revealed

Reading's top 5 worst fly-tipping hotspots revealed

Reading MP Olivia Bailey visited Spice Master in Tilehurst after it won a national award

Reading MP Olivia Bailey visited Spice Master in Tilehurst after it won a national award

Tilehurst curry house named best restaurant in UK

The move will reduce the period of time a house must be empty before it can be taken over from two years to six months (PA)

The move will reduce the period of time a house must be empty before it can be taken over from two years to six months (PA)

More than 3,500 Reading homes lie empty as council powers come under scrutiny

The Coach House in Tilehurst Road, Reading, is used by St Edward's Preparatory School and Nursery.

The Coach House in Tilehurst Road, Reading, is used by St Edward's Preparatory School and Nursery.

Building at independent school in Reading receives protected status

Berkshire disruption after yellow weather warning issued - live updates

Berkshire disruption after yellow weather warning issued - live updates

Berkshire disruption after yellow weather warning issued - live updates

The current layout of M3 Junction 9

The current layout of M3 Junction 9

M3 Junction 9 plans

Drivers face full M3 closure this weekend as bridge demolition gets underway

In the Dock: Man ordered to pay up after stealing £250's worth of honey

SSEN issue weather warning

SSEN issue weather warning

Berkshire residents warned of power cuts ahead of Storm Austen

M4 heavy traffic as lanes closed due to incident - live updates

M4 heavy traffic as lanes closed due to incident - live updates

M4 heavy traffic as lanes closed due to incident - live updates

The David Smith Court development of retirement homes in Calcot, where Shahidul Haque, a man in his 50s lived with his wife in her late 20s and two young daughters.

The David Smith Court development of retirement homes in Calcot, where Shahidul Haque, a man in his 50s lived with his wife in her late 20s and two young daughters.

Retirement homes

Bangladeshi man agrees to leave Reading retirement flat after two years of complaints

Sameera Kodukula, 14, won the national chess title for her age group at the 2026 Delancey UK Chess Challenge Terafinal

Sameera Kodukula, 14, won the national chess title for her age group at the 2026 Delancey UK Chess Challenge Terafinal

Clubs and societies

Abbey School teen, 14, wins national chess title

Power cut affecting homes in Newbury as SSEN issue update

Arson arrest after garages set on fire left person injured

Amin Abedi Mofrad, who was staying at the Best Western Plus Moat House in Mill Lane, Sindlesham, when he was sentenced for raping a 15-year-old girl in Oxford.

Amin Abedi Mofrad, who was staying at the Best Western Plus Moat House in Mill Lane, Sindlesham, when he was sentenced for raping a 15-year-old girl in Oxford.

Homes could be built near asylum seeker hotel on outskirts of Reading

News

Celebrity Traitors is back for its second series soon, with Claudia Winkleman bringing 21 famous faces to Scotland for the popular BBC show

Celebrity Traitors is back for its second series soon, with Claudia Winkleman bringing 21 famous faces to Scotland for the popular BBC show

Latest Celebrity Traitors updates including start date, lineup, new twists and more

A service honouring those who serve justice and public safety has brought together people from across Berkshire

A service honouring those who serve justice and public safety has brought together people from across Berkshire

Reading Minster hosts Berkshire Judicial Service ceremony

The team at Crispy Flavours at Cemetery Junction in London Road, East Reading.

The team at Crispy Flavours at Cemetery Junction in London Road, East Reading.

Reading chicken shop given permission to keep on serving food past 11pm

Claudette Maharaj, founder and director of TRIYBE.

Claudette Maharaj, founder and director of TRIYBE.

Racism and racial equality

Call for concrete action to tackle racism and racial inequality in Reading

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning (stock image)

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning (stock image)

Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Reading

Construction workers are said to be spilling out on to the residential streets

Construction workers are said to be spilling out on to the residential streets

Local government

'It's getting worse': Earley residents hit out over university parking issues

Yellow warnings cover Berkshire for most of Friday

Yellow warnings cover Berkshire for most of Friday

Storm Austen to sweep across Berkshire as travel disruption expected

LIVE: Reading trains delayed by up to 30 minutes after breakdown

LIVE: Reading trains delayed by up to 30 minutes after breakdown

RECAP: Reading trains running normal after breakdown

Reading Family Aid launches Christmas Appeal

Reading Family Aid launches Christmas Appeal

Reading Family Aid launches appeal to give Christmas gifts to 2,650 local children

Sport

Match Report

Reading FC v Leyton Orient - The EFL Sky Bet League One 26/27

Paddy Lane continues hot form to secure Royals points against Orient

Live: Reading FC v Leyton Orient - Matchday Updates

Live: Reading FC v Leyton Orient - Matchday Updates

Reading FC 1-0 Leyton Orient: Paddy Lane on fire again

Opposition View

Orient boss hails Reading as league's best counter-attacking side

Reading City's No. 5 Ollie Bourne looks to get in a header against Rayners Lane

Reading City's No. 5 Ollie Bourne looks to get in a header against Rayners Lane

Cityzens are held at home by 10-man Rayners Lane

Alex Ridgway opened the scoring for Rams

Alex Ridgway opened the scoring for Rams

Rams crash to big defeat at Tonbridge

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Your Area

The move will reduce the period of time a house must be empty before it can be taken over from two years to six months (PA)

More than 3,500 Reading homes lie empty as council powers come under scrutiny

The Coach House in Tilehurst Road, Reading, is used by St Edward's Preparatory School and Nursery.

The Coach House in Tilehurst Road, Reading, is used by St Edward's Preparatory School and Nursery.

Building at independent school in Reading receives protected status

Top five roads for flytipping reports revealed

Top five roads for flytipping reports revealed

Reading's top 5 worst fly-tipping hotspots revealed

Berkshire disruption after yellow weather warning issued - live updates

Berkshire disruption after yellow weather warning issued - live updates

Berkshire disruption after yellow weather warning issued - live updates

The current layout of M3 Junction 9

The current layout of M3 Junction 9

M3 Junction 9 plans

Drivers face full M3 closure this weekend as bridge demolition gets underway

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Crime

In the Dock: Man ordered to pay up after stealing £250's worth of honey

Arson arrest after garages set on fire left person injured

The car was seized on October 20

The car was seized on October 20

Car stolen four years ago in Manchester discovered in quiet Berkshire village

Bracknell man Luke Ings, pictured, was just 17 when he was sent to prison for 21 months but was held indefinitely due to a sentence issued in error. Now 21 years later he has been released after he sentence was quashed. Credit: Ings family

Bracknell man Luke Ings, pictured, was just 17 when he was sent to prison for 21 months but was held indefinitely due to a sentence issued in error. Now 21 years later he has been released after he sentence was quashed. Credit: Ings family

Berkshire man, 38, speaks out after being freed from prison after 21 years

A police officer file pic

A police officer file pic

Thames Valley Police

Police panel rules on ex copper's 'sexualised' actions to female colleagues

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Local events

Reading FC

Match Report

Reading FC v Leyton Orient - The EFL Sky Bet League One 26/27

Paddy Lane continues hot form to secure Royals points against Orient

Live: Reading FC v Leyton Orient - Matchday Updates

Live: Reading FC v Leyton Orient - Matchday Updates

Reading FC 1-0 Leyton Orient: Paddy Lane on fire again

Opposition View

Orient boss hails Reading as league's best counter-attacking side

Leam Richardson issues update on Marriott, Earthy and Ward

John Ryan joins Hampton and Richmond Borough on loan

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National Sport

Saturday’s card at Newbury is off (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Saturday’s card at Newbury is off (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Newbury call off Saturday’s meeting due to waterlogging

Marco Rose was proud of his Bournemouth side (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Marco Rose was proud of his Bournemouth side (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Marco Rose vows Bournemouth will ‘stay humble’ after stunning win over AC Milan

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill during the UEFA Europa League match at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Picture date: Thursday October 22, 2026.

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill during the UEFA Europa League match at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Picture date: Thursday October 22, 2026.

Martin O’Neill challenges Celtic to ‘find a way’ in Europe after Celta Vigo loss

Pierre Sage felt Palace deserved more from their draw with Besiktas (Emrah Gurel/AP)

Pierre Sage felt Palace deserved more from their draw with Besiktas (Emrah Gurel/AP)

Pierre Sage ‘a little bit frustrated’ as Crystal Palace held by Besiktas

Kim Huybrects took a six-hour round-trip to make it to the European Championship (Sebastian Doppstadt/PDC)

Kim Huybrects took a six-hour round-trip to make it to the European Championship (Sebastian Doppstadt/PDC)

Kim Huybrechts shrugs off six-hour round trip for European Championship win

Justin Kluivert fired Bournemouth in front from the penalty spot (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Justin Kluivert fired Bournemouth in front from the penalty spot (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Bournemouth stun 10-man AC Milan to claim famous win in Europa League

Rogers Mato excelled at left-back for Hearts (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Rogers Mato excelled at left-back for Hearts (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Wouter Vrancken hails makeshift Hearts as Rogers Mato stands up to Mohamed Salah

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National News

Storm Austen will be followed by Storm Boelo (PA)

Storm Austen will be followed by Storm Boelo (PA)

First of two storms brings heavy rain to Ireland

Warnings have been issued over heave rain (Ben Birchall/PA)

Warnings have been issued over heave rain (Ben Birchall/PA)

Scots urged to take care as Met Office brings rain warning into force

The drop in figures was steeper than expected (Yui Mok/PA)

The drop in figures was steeper than expected (Yui Mok/PA)

UK retail sales drop after warm weather hits winter clothing demand

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch speaking at the Police Federation conference (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch speaking at the Police Federation conference (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Badenoch says police seen as ‘ghost service’ after ‘devastating failures’

At least 16 people have died (Xinhua via AP)

At least 16 people have died (Xinhua via AP)

Rescue efforts continue after deadly earthquake strikes Tibet

Linda Williams has been critical of the response by the Metropolitan Police (Black Letter Communications/PA)

Linda Williams has been critical of the response by the Metropolitan Police (Black Letter Communications/PA)

David Carrick rape victim calls for Met police chief to resign after legal claim

Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to British Army veteran Steven Knighton, at No 10 North in Manchester, as he donates and receives his poppy in support of this year’s Poppy Appeal (Christopher Furlong/PA)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to British Army veteran Steven Knighton, at No 10 North in Manchester, as he donates and receives his poppy in support of this year’s Poppy Appeal (Christopher Furlong/PA)

PM meets Poppy Appeal collectors and armed forces veterans at No 10 North

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