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Passengers have said they were shocked at the handling of major disruption between London Paddington and Reading last night.

London Paddington disruption: Passengers blast "disgraceful" handling of incident

The University of Reading has jumped up a major league table.

The University of Reading has jumped up a major league table.

Universities across the region shoot up major league table with UK-leading courses

The 49-year-old was unlawfully at large when he was found dead on the streets of Reading, by members of the public.

The 49-year-old was unlawfully at large when he was found dead on the streets of Reading, by members of the public.

"Prolific offender" from Reading let out from prison by mistake after printing error

The artwork is set to fetch around £20,000

The artwork is set to fetch around £20,000

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Wind in the Willows artwork could fetch £20K at London auction

This £9m home in Newbury is on the market

This £9m home in Newbury is on the market

Pictures: See inside Berkshire's most expensive house - on sale for £9 million

The decision whether to free killer Robert Brown from jail will be discussed behind closed doors after pleas from family and friends of his victim, Joanna Simpson, to hear the case in public were rejected by the Parole Board.

The decision whether to free killer Robert Brown from jail will be discussed behind closed doors after pleas from family and friends of his victim, Joanna Simpson, to hear the case in public were rejected by the Parole Board.

"Shock" as killer of Ascot mother Joanna Simpson to have parole hearing in private

Rail works are planned around Newbury until December.

Rail works are planned around Newbury until December.

Rail works around Newbury to bring disruption to services until December

A man has suffered a minor injury in the collision, according to police.

A man has suffered a minor injury in the collision, according to police.

Crash on A339: Man injured in three-car crash between Newbury and Headley

Reading Borough Council has issued a warning over a scam text message.

Reading Borough Council has issued a warning over a scam text message.

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Reading council issues warning over "disturbing" scam text sent to residents

Trains between Reading and London Paddington are facing cancellations and severe delays due to a trespassing incident.

Trains between Reading and London Paddington are facing cancellations and severe delays due to a trespassing incident.

London Paddington and Reading: Trains in "chaos" with lengthy delays due to incident

Greggs and the location that a drive-thru will occupy in Reading. Credit: PA / Google Maps

Greggs and the location that a drive-thru will occupy in Reading. Credit: PA / Google Maps

Controversial plan for Greggs drive-thru in Reading moves ahead

Thames Valley Police has launched new

Thames Valley Police has launched new

Behind the scenes at new "use of force" police training - here's what we saw

A car has fallen off a vehicle transporter after the lorry hit the railway bridge in central Reading.

A car has fallen off a vehicle transporter after the lorry hit the railway bridge in central Reading.

Pictures: Cars damaged as lorry hits central Reading railway bridge

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Brand-new funky retro bar opens its doors near Reading

Ed Davey (left) and Wokingham PPC Clive Jones (right) visit Royal Berkshire Hospital on Friday 20 October 2023 (Credit: LDRS)

Ed Davey (left) and Wokingham PPC Clive Jones (right) visit Royal Berkshire Hospital on Friday 20 October 2023 (Credit: LDRS)

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Call for action as NHS is in 'critical condition' damming report claims

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"A big thank you": Pub due to celebrate its one year anniversary with big party

Greyfriars House in Greyfriars Road, Reading which could be demolished and replaced with apartments.

Greyfriars House in Greyfriars Road, Reading which could be demolished and replaced with apartments.

Central Reading

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Offices in Reading town centre could demolished to make way for huge tower block

A CGI of a planned advertising screen and defibrillator station outside Broad St Mall in Reading town centre.

A CGI of a planned advertising screen and defibrillator station outside Broad St Mall in Reading town centre.

Planning and development

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Plans for advertising screens and defibrillators to spring up in Reading town centre

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Brand-new trampolining park to open near town centre

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Adorable black cats looking for forever homes ahead of Halloween

Road closures across Berkshire this weekend

Road closures across Berkshire this weekend

Road closures across Berkshire this weekend

13 men have been charged over unrest prior to a Reading FC versus Oxford match last year.

13 men have been charged over unrest prior to a Reading FC versus Oxford match last year.

Reading FC vs Oxford: Police release names of 13 men charged over 'violent' disorder

Station Shopping park Car park

Station Shopping park Car park

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'Disgusting': Drivers anger after many hit with parking fines during Reading Festival

‘A real treat’: Richard Osman gives update on Thursday Murder Club filming in Bucks

‘A real treat’: Richard Osman gives update on Thursday Murder Club filming in Bucks

Filming in Buckinghamshire

‘A real treat’: Richard Osman gives update on Thursday Murder Club filming in Theale

Couple wins Best Cafe in Berkshire award for their new independent

Couple wins Best Cafe in Berkshire award for their new independent

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Couple wins Best Cafe in Berkshire award for their new independent

Sport

Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens (left) and Reading manager Ruben Selles during the Sky Bet League One match at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading. Picture date: Saturday January 27, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Reading. Photo credit

Leyton Orient FC

'Everyone at Reading deserves a huge pat on the back' says opposition boss

Reading FC v Leyton Orient

Reading FC v Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient FC

Reading Ratings: Ben Elliott standout in poor Leyton Orient performance

Credit: JasonPIX

Credit: JasonPIX

Leyton Orient FC

As it happened: Reading suffer first home defeat for six months

Colchester United v Reading FC - The EFL Carabao Cup 1st Round.

Colchester United v Reading FC - The EFL Carabao Cup 1st Round.

Leyton Orient FC

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Sub-par Reading suffer first home defeat for six months as Leyton Orient gifted win

Reading boss on 'disappointing' Leyton Orient defeat and Joel Pereira injury latest

Reading boss on 'disappointing' Leyton Orient defeat and Joel Pereira injury latest

Leyton Orient FC

Reading boss on 'disappointing' Leyton Orient defeat and Joel Pereira injury latest

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National Sport

Harry Brook will lead England in the one-day international series against Australia (Ben Whitley/PA)

Harry Brook will lead England in the one-day international series against Australia (Ben Whitley/PA)

Harry Brook to lead England in one-day international series against Australia

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, right, and McLaren chief engineer Tom Stallardcelebrate after he won the Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, right, and McLaren chief engineer Tom Stallardcelebrate after he won the Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

McLaren have a good day in Azerbaijan as Max Verstappen bemoans ‘lack of bite’

Matthijs de Ligt put Manchester United ahead at Southampton (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Matthijs de Ligt put Manchester United ahead at Southampton (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Matthijs de Ligt knows the value of Manchester United’s victory at Southampton

Lewis Hamilton will start the race from the pit lane (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Lewis Hamilton will start the race from the pit lane (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Lewis Hamilton to start Azerbaijan GP from pit lane after Mercedes engine change

Lando Norris was eliminated in the first part of qualifying as his title hopes suffered a major blow (David Davies/PA)

Lando Norris was eliminated in the first part of qualifying as his title hopes suffered a major blow (David Davies/PA)

Lando Norris not expecting ‘magical’ Azerbaijan GP result after qualifying 17th

Liverpool manager Arne Slot saw his side beaten by Nottingham Forest (Peter Byrne/PA).

Liverpool manager Arne Slot saw his side beaten by Nottingham Forest (Peter Byrne/PA).

Losing at home to Forest ‘a big setback’, says Liverpool boss Arne Slot

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland (left) is substituted and embraces manager Pep Guardiola during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday August 24, 2024.

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland (left) is substituted and embraces manager Pep Guardiola during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday August 24, 2024.

Erling Haaland’s mental strength impresses Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

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Your Area

Passengers have said they were shocked at the handling of major disruption between London Paddington and Reading last night.

London Paddington disruption: Passengers blast "disgraceful" handling of incident

The University of Reading has jumped up a major league table.

The University of Reading has jumped up a major league table.

Universities across the region shoot up major league table with UK-leading courses

The 49-year-old was unlawfully at large when he was found dead on the streets of Reading, by members of the public.

The 49-year-old was unlawfully at large when he was found dead on the streets of Reading, by members of the public.

"Prolific offender" from Reading let out from prison by mistake after printing error

The artwork is set to fetch around £20,000

The artwork is set to fetch around £20,000

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Wind in the Willows artwork could fetch £20K at London auction

Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens (left) and Reading manager Ruben Selles during the Sky Bet League One match at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading. Picture date: Saturday January 27, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Reading. Photo credit

Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens (left) and Reading manager Ruben Selles during the Sky Bet League One match at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading. Picture date: Saturday January 27, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Reading. Photo credit

Leyton Orient FC

'Everyone at Reading deserves a huge pat on the back' says opposition boss

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Crime

The decision whether to free killer Robert Brown from jail will be discussed behind closed doors after pleas from family and friends of his victim, Joanna Simpson, to hear the case in public were rejected by the Parole Board.

"Shock" as killer of Ascot mother Joanna Simpson to have parole hearing in private

Reading Borough Council has issued a warning over a scam text message.

Reading Borough Council has issued a warning over a scam text message.

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Reading council issues warning over "disturbing" scam text sent to residents

Thames Valley Police has launched new

Thames Valley Police has launched new

Behind the scenes at new "use of force" police training - here's what we saw

13 men have been charged over unrest prior to a Reading FC versus Oxford match last year.

13 men have been charged over unrest prior to a Reading FC versus Oxford match last year.

Reading FC vs Oxford: Police release names of 13 men charged over 'violent' disorder

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Man, 32, arrested after attack outside Theale pub

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Reading FC

Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens (left) and Reading manager Ruben Selles during the Sky Bet League One match at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading. Picture date: Saturday January 27, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Reading. Photo credit

Leyton Orient FC

'Everyone at Reading deserves a huge pat on the back' says opposition boss

Reading FC v Leyton Orient

Reading FC v Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient FC

Reading Ratings: Ben Elliott standout in poor Leyton Orient performance

Credit: JasonPIX

Credit: JasonPIX

Leyton Orient FC

As it happened: Reading suffer first home defeat for six months

Colchester United v Reading FC - The EFL Carabao Cup 1st Round.

Colchester United v Reading FC - The EFL Carabao Cup 1st Round.

Leyton Orient FC

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Sub-par Reading suffer first home defeat for six months as Leyton Orient gifted win

Reading boss on 'disappointing' Leyton Orient defeat and Joel Pereira injury latest

Reading boss on 'disappointing' Leyton Orient defeat and Joel Pereira injury latest

Leyton Orient FC

Reading boss on 'disappointing' Leyton Orient defeat and Joel Pereira injury latest

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Flames and smoke rise from an apartment building in Kharkiv after a Russian aerial bomb attack (Ukrainian presidential press office/AP)

Flames and smoke rise from an apartment building in Kharkiv after a Russian aerial bomb attack (Ukrainian presidential press office/AP)

Couple killed in missile attack on Odesa

The boat got into difficulty off the coast of Ambleteuse, northern France (Alamy/PA)

The boat got into difficulty off the coast of Ambleteuse, northern France (Alamy/PA)

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Eight migrants die trying to cross Channel overnight

Sir Ed Davey said the Lib Dems believe there needs to be ‘reform and investment’ in the NHS (PA)

Sir Ed Davey said the Lib Dems believe there needs to be ‘reform and investment’ in the NHS (PA)

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Davey voices concern at Starmer ‘talking about reform before investment’ in NHS

The fog is expected to make way to sunny weather is most parts on Monday (PA)

The fog is expected to make way to sunny weather is most parts on Monday (PA)

Warm weather forecast for week to come despite fog warning

Shadow home secretary James Cleverly appeared on Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg (Jeff Overs/BBC/PA)

Shadow home secretary James Cleverly appeared on Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg (Jeff Overs/BBC/PA)

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James Cleverly declines to rule out accepting future donations from Frank Hester

The heavy rain has led to flooding in Jesenik, Czech Republic (Petr David Josek/AP)

The heavy rain has led to flooding in Jesenik, Czech Republic (Petr David Josek/AP)

Thousands evacuate amid rising floodwaters in Czech Republic

A police officer inspects the area around a fire after the Israeli military said it fired interceptors at a missile launched from Yemen (Ohad Zwigenberg/AP)

A police officer inspects the area around a fire after the Israeli military said it fired interceptors at a missile launched from Yemen (Ohad Zwigenberg/AP)

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Missile fired from Yemen lands in open area of Israel

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