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Toy train tobacco fraudsters sentenced

Kids in Reading can now become toy testers - here's how to apply

Power-hungry households in Reading use more electricity than average

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Tilehurst Library to close for improvement works

"I would love for the plans to go away": Heathcare merger proposal slammed

Police are selling Freddie Mercury records and Gucci watch on eBay

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Advice on how adults and children can stay safe and have fun this Halloween

Double lung transplant patient takes part in 300 mile cycle

Only 8 per cent of solar panel project money spent - ‘It’s complicated’

Halloween comes to Broad Street Mall

New workplace chaplaincy for council staff

You can now work out at the new outdoor gym in Coley

Dog-friendly pubs - the search is on to find the best

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Fall in out-of-work benefit claims in Reading since Universal Credit roll-out

Aldi bans Halloween products from middle aisle for 'being too scary'

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England named 2nd best country to visit in 2020

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Road workers' shifts extended in bid to stop traffic mayhem

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Closures at one of Reading's busiest junctions for 2 WEEKS

Teenagers attacked with glass bottles

IN PICTURES: Crowds gather outside Chick-Fil-A in Reading to protest

Just 6 per cent of street bins in Reading can be used to recycle rubbish

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Winning Euromillions ticket bought in Reading still UNCLAIMED

Reading woman, 89, becomes oldest person to sue bosses for age discrimination

Meteor shower TONIGHT - where and when to see shooting stars

Plans unveiled to merge healthcare services in Berkshire West, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire

Half term Halloween events at Beale Wildlife Park

Hundreds of Reading pensioners could have undiagnosed dementia

35 beds blocked each day at Royal Berkshire Trust by patients fit to go home

Rise in violent crime in Reading

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Revealed: One in five Reading children finishing primary school obese

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Nearly third of Reading secondary schools are inadequate or require improvement

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Celebrating the life of a legend - Tina Turner show comes to Reading

AS IT HAPPENED: Late Miazga winner gives Reading 1-0 win against Preston

Police increase powers in bid to stop ‘school fight at fun fair’

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REVEALED: Reading's best and worst secondary schools — find out how your child's school performed

IN THE DOCK: The latest results from Reading Magistrates Court

Then and now: Watlington Street Bridge

Reading and Newbury restaurants retain stars in Michelin 2020 guide

NOSTALGIA: Step back in time with the Berkshire Bygones

Brexit? I do believe that the public should be given the final say

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Chick-Fil-A in Reading will CLOSE after LGBT complaints

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Police update on Tilehurst shooting

Have you seen this man wanted for burglary?

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Police continue to stop teenagers in Newbury as four knives seized

Attempt to stop Chick-fil-A from moving elsewhere in Reading

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Nuclear weapons factory will remain under extra scrutiny until 2021 because of safety concerns

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Police arrest 100 people in county lines drug crackdown

Leader of the council condemns Brexit leaks warning of schools closed and fuel shortages

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Listing historic buildings in Reading could change under latest review

Reading house prices increased more than across the South East in August

Cuts to youth services in West Berkshire worst in country

Take a tour of the most expensive house for sale in Reading (and the cheapest)

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Public asked to comment on new plan to tackle climate crisis — without having seen it first

Hate crimes reach record levels in Thames Valley

Winners announced in Berkshire's 2019 Local Business Charity Awards

Tilehurst in 'lockdown' after reports of gunshots

Man shot in Tilehurst

Reading drug dealers jailed for supplying heroin and cocaine

Police make arrests and knives seized as rival schools plan fight

'Positive' but situation still 'appalling' - Homelessness Reduction Act a year on in Reading

PC Harper Ride of Respect: More than 3,000 people signed up so far

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Mother and autistic son living next to railway waited ‘too long’ for housing decision

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Bargains of the week on TVP eBay page

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Father-of-two cleared of raping colleague after he exposed penis while she was on the toilet

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Launchpad raise record breaking £52k and counting at Big Sleep Out

Mental health and stress ‘still a taboo’ for council staff

Mobile users left without signal after network crash

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Royal Berkshire Hospital receives new bladder scanner thanks to charitable donation

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Fundraisers return from round trip to Georgia in 30-year-old car

Ivydene playground reopens after £92k investment

Sport

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THAMES VALLEY LEAGUE: All the latest as Sam Tucker steps down as Woodcote player-manager

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Miazga: Preston win won't matter if we can't follow it up

CRICKET: Berkshire awards night and Finchampstead lose La Manga final

Bowen: We deserved the win

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Sport

Williams' hat-trick sees Reading Women beat Lewes 3-2

ANALYSIS: The perfect start for new Reading boss Mark Bowen

FANS REACTION: Royals fans react to win over Preston

AS IT HAPPENED: Late Miazga winner gives Reading 1-0 win against Preston

Reading Abbey Nuns edge out Guildford

Talking Rugby with Andy Clark

ATHLETICS: Victory for Reading AC in Hampshire League

Around the Riverbanks

SUNDAY LEAGUE: All the latest action from the league and cups

INJURY NEWS: Bowen sweating on Morrison fitness

On the Wrightside: Cricketers set for Spanish trip

SCHOOLS RUGBY: Reading Blue Coat stun Marlborough College

In the Middle with Dick Sawdon-Smith

GOLF: Tina Mulford triumphant at West Berks

TABLE TENNIS: All the latest from the Reading & District League as Alistair Scott grabs first win for 42 years

HELLENIC LEAGUE: The latest from Reading City, Woodley United and AFC Aldermaston

Reading Rockets look to continue good run against Nottingham Hoods

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National sport

Hard work is the key to Sheffield United’s success – Fleck

Sol Campbell appointed Southend boss

Real in Kroos control at Galatasaray

Raheem Sterling scores hat-trick as Manchester City hammer Atalanta

Son and Kane bag braces as five-star Spurs bludgeon Belgrade

England point finger at New Zealand amid spying claims in Tokyo

UEFA waiting on report to see how banned Red Star Belgrade fans got into Spurs game

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Your Area

All licensed cabs in Reading 'will have to be electric or hybrid by 2028'

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'Courageous' shopkeeper who grabbed gun from robber receives award for bravery

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"Not sufficient": How much extra funding are Reading schools set to get?

Childrens charity to provide secondary school uniforms to those in need with £1,000 donation

OFFICIAL: Bowen appointed Reading manager

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Crime

42 police officers assaulted in first half of 2019 in Reading

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"Completely and utterly fed up": Mum tells of drug dealers and addicts horror

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New police station planned at Reading council town centre offices

Violent pub-goer jailed after throwing beer keg and making threats with BBQ fork

Police launch appeal to trace man who has escaped from HMP Springhill

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Reading FC

Bowen backs Puscas to deliver goals for Reading

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Bowen denies role in Gomes sacking

McCleary and Gunter back in contention - Bowen

Hughes 'won't be joining' Reading staff, admits Bowen

Bowen 'stunned' to land Reading manager role

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National news

Lori Loughlin among parents facing charges over college ‘bribes’

Boris Johnson puts his Brexit plans on hold after hammer blow Commons defeat

Suspect in Harry Dunn case seeks interview with British police ‘under caution’

Brexit legislation ‘in limbo’ as Rees-Mogg concedes Halloween deadline at risk

Brexit: What happens next?

Family awaits answers over England fan’s death in Buglaria

Pension plan for injured victims of N Ireland Troubles

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