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Off for an Easter walk? Beware the beauty spots being used for 'dogging'

Off for an Easter walk? Beware the beauty spots being used for 'dogging'

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Appeal: Man suffers injuries after being hit by car in broad daylight

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Latest restaurants & takeaways in Reading rated for hygiene - good and bad

QUIZ - How much do you know about Easter?

All-girl team prove they have the winning formula at national competition

Comedy heavyweights to unite for night of side-splitting entertainment

Pets & Vets: Easter dangers for your animals

Number of stolen dogs has DOUBLED in just 2 years

Vodafone welcomes launch of 5G testing in Newbury

IN MY VIEW: Alok Sharma MP on the quest to reduce unemployment

How safe is your street? EVERY road in Reading ranked for crime

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NOSTALGIA: Step back in time with the Berkshire Bygones

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Young patients give feedback to hospital staff

IN THE DOCK: See who has been before the courts in our round-up

Generous couple reach £80,000 fundraising milestone

'Moral duty': Dozens of campaigners join London climate protest

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Work starts on multi-million pound Shinfield care home

Police sergeant charged with indecent assault on a girl under 14

How Elon Musk got his Twitter inspiration from Reading

Man sent to prison after sending young girls graphic pictures online

Decision on nightclub After Dark’s licence postponed until June

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Crossrail project could be delayed until 2021, more than two years behind schedule

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service give advice ahead of bank holiday

Protesters threaten to 'shut down Heathrow' over Easter weekend

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'Record temperatures' possible this Easter (and it's hotter than Greece)

74-year-old Reading man arrested at climate change protest in Parliament Square

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Local authorities seek innovative solutions to help with delivery of their services

Reading school announces first artist in residence

Find out how you can be a Reading FC ballperson next season

Register for European Parliamentary Election and changes in polling stations

Pictures: Tasty treats on offer at French-themed food extravaganza

Crowthorne man who died in Reading after hitting his head 'was a former soldier'

Duo break 50-year-old record for longest time spent on see-saw

Revealed: More than HALF of teens would consider a career in construction

Campaigners seek funding to end 'dangerous' crossing situation

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Age checks for online porn will start in July

Berkshire Freemasons donate funds to provide children's medical monitors at Royal Berkshire Hospital

£439,000 overspend: Council accounts delayed again

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Asthma sufferers warned of 'deadly pollen bomb' as weather heats up

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Easter supermarket opening times for Reading

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Teenager arrested after man dies from blow to the head

These witnesses could help police after man threatened shop staff

Volunteers label drains to help keep waterways safe

New campaign to help support children confused with their sexuality and gender

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Cow Lane upgrades completed

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Huge 658-home development revealed for Reading

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'Urinating, vomiting and screaming' - hundreds of complaints over students' behaviour

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Pets at Home will NOT sell you a rabbit this Easter

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Monsoon and Accessorize could be the latest stores to disappear from the high street

Care home residents enjoy visit from Woodley Beavers

Village to host maypole and morris dancing day to mark start of May

Council unable to collect £2.6m debt in last five years

Reading-based development manager to help build new homes in Malawi

Council bosses get pay rise paid for by job losses

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Local elections: all the candidates standing for West Berkshire Council

Reading performing arts school welcomes talented new principal

Bus timetable changes for Newbury area

Notre Dame fire - could Windsor Castle rebuild hold the key?

'Excessive' plans to expand huge Reading housing development set to be refused

Fairground comes to Reading for Easter holidays

Rob Brydon will host comedy fundraiser in Reading

Dedicated midwife claims national award for helping parents through pregnancy loss

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‘Blunt force trauma to the head’ caused man’s death near nightclub

Investigation launched after man suffers "medical episode" and dies in Reading graveyard

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Royal 'Zeal' of approval for latest High Sheriff of Berkshire

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Police release CCTV image following Reading theft

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Unique theatre tour about dementia comes to Reading

HEATWAVE! Reading could be hotter than Marbella this weekend

IN THE DOCK: Weekly round-up of court hearings at Reading Magistrates' Court

Nursery steps into spring with arrival of lambs

Sport

London Irish return to Gallager Premiership with Richmond win

Reading FC ease relegation fears with 1-1 draw at Bristol City

Sunday League round-up: Red cards spark abandonment

In the Middle with Dick Sawdon-Smith

Talking Rugby with Andy Clark

On the Wrightside

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Sport

Bowls round-up: Michael Knight and Robert Newman become national champions

Rams complete 100 per cent home season with Birmingham win

Thames Valley Church League: Norreys win incredible 11-goal thriller

Youngster Matt Williams pays tribute to Fergus Mulchrone on 100th London Irish cap

Golf: New captain Kris Hallett drives in at Theale plus the latest from West Berks

Mohaather triumphs at Newbury as 2,000 Guineas becomes an option

Reading Abbey thrash struggling Littlemore

Reading RFC grab fine win at Marlow

Reading Rockets Ladies reach play-offs final

London Irish on brink of Greene King IPA Championship title after Hartpury FC rout

TVL round-up: Finchampstead stun Westwood United Reserves

Dan Lincoln stars as Berkshire beat Middlesex 2nds

SUPPORTERS' GALLERY: Jose Gomes praises brave Reading FC for win against Brentford

PICTURE GALLERY: Yakou Meite double helps Reading FC to victory over Brentford

AS IT HAPPENED: Reading FC 2 vs Brentford FC 1

READING FC: Jose Gomes praises brave Royals for win against Brentford and three very important points

READING FC: Yakou Meite double helps the Royals to victory against Brentford

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National sport

Young welcomes derby as chance for United to atone for Everton loss

Raheem Sterling to cover costs of Damary Dawkins funeral

Celtics seal play-off passage with clean sweep against Pacers

Football rumours from the media

Guardiola: I’ve known Phil Foden was special since day one

Solskjaer apologises to fans after Everton debacle

Emery fears Arsenal missed big opportunity against Palace

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Your Area

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Incident involving death of a man near nightclub now confirmed as manslaughter investigation

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Easter eggs and treats donated to children at the Royal Berkshire Hospital

Series of events celebrate 100 years of women working in the law profession

All lanes have reopened following a two vehicle collision on M4

Children say goodbye to headteacher who stands down from her role

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Crime

CONVICTED: Two men found guilty of imprisoning woman in restaurant

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Lead councillor rejects ‘worst’ town claim

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“We cannot keep our communities safe on the cheap”: Councillors criticise government on illegal encampments

APPEAL: Thames Valley Police urge witnesses to come forward following knife attack on man at Cumberland Road

APPEAL: Thames Valley Police hunt for man who stole charity box from Tilehurst angling shop

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Reading FC

Exclusive: Matt Miazga cannot rule out summer move to Reading FC

READING FC 2-1 Brentford FC: Yakou Meite brace gives Royals priceless win

Game day: Reading FC take on Brentford FC at Madejski Stadium

READING FC: Andy Rinomhota bags an injury-time equaliser as the Royals draw at Norwich City

Liam Moore believes 'togetherness' of Reading FC squad will help them survive

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National news

No hard knowledge about perpetrators behind Sri Lankan massacre – Jeremy Hunt

Possible intelligence failures examined after Sri Lanka blasts

Armed forces to take part in ‘proud day’ to commemorate 75th D-Day anniversary

Comedian heads for landslide victory in Ukraine presidential election

Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn charged with breach of trust

Five injured in serious collision

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Teenagers’ desire to rebel could help them eat less junk food – study

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