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Best weird gifts: These 16 products will actually get used

Concerns over ‘mass exodus’ of 55 homeless people staying in hotels for lockdown

In the Dock: More results from court

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Dominic Cummings to make public statement amid calls to face sack

WATCH: Heart-warming moment cygnets reunited with family after being swept away by strong current

Government pledges £814,000 for abuse victims

'Do NOT have bonfires': Firefighters plea after flames spread to nearby shed and hedge

10 things to buy for summer before they sell out (and where to get them)

How these Reading pubs have made changes to ensure they can reopen safely

Virtual Shakespeare classic to be performed to raise money for local mental health support

This artisan market is set to re-open next month

Supermarket launches ten new gins - including seaweed and watermelon flavours

7 ways to take care of your teeth when you can’t visit the dentist

This is why your benefits might be paid early this month

Elderly woman dies after being struck by a motorcycle when crossing the road

Prime Minister announces primary schools to reopen on June 1

IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the Reading Chronicle last week

MCDONALD'S: Reading and Bracknell snubbed in list of stores reopening Drive-Thrus and here's why...

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FIVE stories you may have missed this week

How YOUR bin collections will change this bank holiday

Free online carnival held by Reading DJs takes place TONIGHT

These are the strict safety rules in place for Boots customers

All the furniture shops that have reopened in time for Spring bank holiday

Reading East MP on how we can ease lockdown effectively

What weird insects are you spotting in the garden?

Which restaurants are open and when will the rest be

Investigation launched after man dies in crash following high speed police chase

Planning round-up: New climbing centre coming to Reading

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Reading MP supports latest Dominic Cummings' actions despite public backlash

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Traffic delays after motorcyclist crashes near junction

Five latest food hygiene ratings from around Reading

When and where Ikea stores across England will reopen (and Reading IS on the list)

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Police warn road will stay closed ‘for several hours’ after serious crash

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Bank Holiday weekend - how are you spending yours?

Here's how to make iced coffee at home

THE GUIDE: Comic and former doctor Adam Kay brings ‘hilarious’ show to town

Cupboard or fridge? This is where Cadbury say you should store their chocolate

10 ways to cut back your household spending right now

BYGONES: Tales of the very first Royal Berkshire Hospital patient

The reason why hand sanitiser shouldn't be left in your car

Letters to the editor

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Nirvana Spa gets go-ahead for huge new hotel, but gym now spa members only

What to do in a radiation emergency if you live near AWE

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Coronavirus

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

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In the Dock: Results from court

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This skatepark remains closed, despite cordons being removed - here's why

Here’s the Met Office weather forecast for the Spring bank holiday weekend

Full list of all Nando's branches now open for takeout and delivery

How you can sign an online book of remembrance for those who died of Covid-19

First Choice and TUI have changed their holiday refunds process - here's why

Jet2 confirm flights will return from July 1 - here's what they've said

Newsagent heroes: Butts Super News talks about life in lockdown

Covid-19 to delay traveller eviction after group break height barrier to move into local park

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Latest: Here's how Reading compares to other areas for covid-19 cases and death toll

Hundreds of complaints after Reading travel agent 'fails to refund' customers during Covid-19 pandemic

Parents of Reading rugby club get their kit off for calendar

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Closure order for two Reading homes after number of anti-social behaviour and drugs complaints

Hospital patients discharged into local care homes ‘should have been tested’

Scores of homes without power for more than two hours

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Look inside MILLION pound home for sale in Caversham

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Upset over Reading Festival 2020? re-live last year's festival and send in your pictures

FIVE of the most expensive cars for sale in Bracknell

What we know so far about the future of BBC Three and Four

Reading FC Latest

Clubs WILL still be promoted and relegated even if season isn't completed - EFL confirm

Championship players to test themselves for coronavirus and other new guidelines

'No imminent announcement' on season ticket refunds for Royals supporters

Former Reading FC defender Adrian Mariappa reveals positive Covid-19 diagnosis

EFL board to meet today to discuss how to conclude 19-20 season

Culture Secretary says 'good progress' is being made ahead of possible EFL return

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Sport

Over 2/3 of EFL medical staff don't understand 'role, responsibilities and potential liability' upon training return

Madejski Stadium hosting mobile testing unit for coronavirus - how to book a test

Poll of football fans suggests football return will NOT boost morale for the majority

EXCLUSIVE: The story behind Gylfi Sigurdsson’s move to Hoffenheim - from the man who signed him

South Berkshire Hockey Club crowned champions

Golfers all set to tee-off again

Football MAY return behind closed doors next month according to latest guidelines

Former skipper Jobi Mcanuff: "I don't feel that safety can be guaranteed"

Villa chief says Premier League should be prioritised over EFL, despite financial strain

EFL chair warns 2020-21 season may not start until crowds can return

Reading FC chief exec remains hopeful of investment, despite Covid-19 uncertainty

EFL chairman warns clubs face a £200m financial hole by September

Long-term Reading FC absentees now back to fitness amid season suspension, club confirm

EFL cancel remaining fixtures for academy sides across the country

Former Reading FC striker Dave Kitson looking to oust PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor

Royals legend Nicky Forster completes lockdown marathon around his garden for NHS Charities

'We're not taking money off the players' - Nigel Howe disappointed by lack of agreement over wages

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National sport

Australia’s Starc ‘loved’ playing at Yorkshire and would return

Bournemouth keeper Aaron Ramsdale tests positive for coronavirus

Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo set for China return next week

Bayern coach says too early to compare ‘huge talent’ Haaland with Lewandowski

Clubs unite to support missing children campaign – Monday’s goodwill stories

Women’s Super League season ended with immediate effect

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Your Area

"Miserable drivers need to up their game": Taxi fare rise approved but will be delayed

Fence finally goes up to thwart fly-tipping at "eyesore" derelict pub

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One more coronavirus death at Royal Berkshire Trust in 24 hours

"It has not been easy - we had no financial help": Greek restaurant finally opens for takeaway only

Jobs to go after energy supplier OVO buys SSE

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Crime

More people locally are being fined for ignoring lockdown than almost anywhere in the country

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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

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Reading FC

Reading FC Women and U23 players placed on government's furlough scheme

This week in RFC history - local derbies, late comebacks and that Murty penalty

Reading FC set for share of 61m UEFA fund amid Covid-19 uncertainty

LONG READ: Just how did Reading FC capture Ovie Ejaria?

How one 'home improvement ratio' ranks Reading FC THIRD in all time Premier League table

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National news

Virgin Orbit unsuccessful in first rocket launch attempt

Common sense urged as warm weather set to continue

Covid-19 tests and PPE to be delivered to island via drone

What the papers say – May 26

Dominic Cummings still under fire over lockdown breach allegations

Dominic Cummings has made ‘mockery’ of public health advice, say experts

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Cummings criticism sees Church of England bishops receive death threats

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