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Two new pools "will put Reading on the map", say winning bidder GLL

New Nando's opens TODAY

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Pair attacked outside newsagents: CCTV images released

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PC's family respond to court decision to find carer 'not guilty' of death by careless driving

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This is why villagers are petitioning against 15,000 new homes

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Police investigate death of man found in his home

What do you think of the new name planned for this iconic Reading pub?

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Shocking photos show extent of damage following restaurant fire

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'Best mocktail' found for Dry January

Urgent washing machine recall issued due to fire risk

These are the sites around Wokingham borough where hundreds of homes could go up

Elderly man left with broken hip after woman kicks away his walking stick and steals cash

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Shopping centre hosts wheelchair basketball players as part of celebrations

This is what Reading's new swimming pools will look like

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Electricity restored after HUGE power cut

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“The neglect of this historic building cannot be allowed to continue”: Grade I listed barn final warning

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Air ambulance scrambled after man cuts arm with chainsaw

“Deeply disappointing": Reading bowls club to be closed

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WATCH: Traffic building as car ENGULFED in flames

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Class A drugs recovered from car in Whitley

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Missing man found

New 'wellness' festival to come to Reading

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FLOOD ALERTS: Be prepared this week

Children to recognise signs of abuse through maths games at school

Emergency roadworks being carried out in town for urgent repairs

Car fire spreads to home in Caversham

Carer acquitted of causing death of policeman and elderly woman

People with everyday ailments encouraged to put pharmacists first in new campaign

Climate action plan criticised as “too much waffle” and “business as usual”

Businesses invited by charity to take part in annual Pancake Race

Delays and traffic on Oxford Road

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Drop in Reading pub trade last year, despite first national increase in decade

Star of Disney's Aladdin invites youth choirs and musical theatre groups to perform with her

Headteachers reluctant to make further cuts to school budgets

VIDEO: Firefighters scrambled as flames tear through restaurant

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"Greedy” landlord has “completely unacceptable” planning applications retrospectively refused by council

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Protesters to rally against 'wasteful' plans for two new swimming pools in Reading

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Hospital reminds people to visit only if 'absolutely necessary' amid norovirus outbreak

New cafe/restaurant coming to former laundrette

In the Dock: More results from court

Gritters will be out tonight as temperatures drop

Mobile tickets still not accepted in all parts of station

More callers sent to A&E in Thames Valley by NHS 111 helpline

Road CLOSED in both directions following crash

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MASSIVE queues on the M4 heading out of the county - 40 minute delays

Police 'very concerned' for missing man as they step up search efforts - more pictures released

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Police cordon over fear for welfare - one arrest

Where are Reading's worst potholes?

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FIVE stories you may have missed last week

Then and now: Forbury Square

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: Earley £625,000

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PROPERTY: ‘Mudlarks’ raise £4,000 for charity

IN MY VIEW: Matt Rodda on taking the Gaol campaign into 2020

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THE GUIDE: Sample the delights of Veganuary at these top restaurants

THE GUIDE: Enjoy a delicious vegan feast at Bill’s

Road closed in both directions after crash

Another HUGE cannabis farm uncovered in drugs raid

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Five of the latest food hygiene ratings from across Reading

Facebook famous pigs immortalised in new book for charity

THE GUIDE: UK'S longest running musical theatre concert tour comes to Newbury

Gritters out tonight as temperatures are set to drop

A new snooker hall and four other plans that caught our eye this week

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Where is YOUR favourite place to grab a burger in Reading?

PROPERTY: Huntley Wharf shaping up into real cracker of a project

BYGONES: A boom time for New Year babies

Police at scene of 'unexplained' death

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FLOODING: Road closures to be aware of as warnings still in place

Mum horrified at supermarket film display for IT using dummy child

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Drugs and cash found on 'suspicious male' on Reading road

In the Dock: Results from court

"Without blood donors, he would not be here": Couple encourage men to donate blood for NHS campaign

Parts of M4 to close tonight and for the weekend

Reading FC Latest

Bowen's thoughts on Forest draw, the play-off push and potential January signings

Nottingham Forest 1-1 Reading - Baldock earns Reading a draw at The City Ground

Opinion: Put the FA Cup on the back-burner - the play-off dream is more realistic

Luke Southwood signs contract extension and returns to Hamilton on loan

FLASHBACK: Reading FC beat Nottingham Forest in seven-goal thriller

OPINION - How vital is it that Reading reinforce up front?

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Sport

Berks, Bucks & Oxon Premier: Slough Rugby Club complete double over Berkshire rivals Hungerford

THAMES VALLEY LEAGUE: All the latest league and cup action as Berks County go top of Premier Division

HOCKEY: The latest from Reading and Sonning, plus our writer Dave Wright wins lifetime award

FOOTBALL: The latest Hellenic, Sunday League and women's action

Reading Rockets set for Liverpool clash after beating Myerscough College to reach National Cup final

Berkshire CCC star Dan Lincoln signs Middlesex deal

Reading Abbey forced to settle for draw with Shipston-on-Stour

TABLE TENNIS: All the latest from the Reading & District League

REAL TENNIS: Nick Howell launches bid to become World Champion at Oratory School

HORSE RACING: Shiskin an impressive winner at Newbury

Eight-try Reading RFC put Stow-on-the-Wold to the sword

Reading FC Women fall to 3-1 defeat against Everton

Luke Southwood 'set to return' to Scottish side Hamilton Academical - reports

East Berkshire League: Iver Heath FC beat rivals Old Windsor FC with a late winner in the Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup

Brave Rams edged out by Richmond in front of bumper Old Bath Road crowd

London Irish crash to Scarlets defeat in European Challenge Cup

London Irish set to stay in Gallagher Premiership following Saracens relegation

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National sport

Harriet Dart defeat leaves no British singles players left in Australian Open

A look at England’s dwindling striking options

Lloris eyeing Champions League push after returning to action with Spurs

Talking Points ahead of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations

Solskjaer says Manchester United fans are right to feel ‘disillusioned’

Australian Open play delayed by rain and dust

Zion Williamson scores 22 points on memorable NBA debut

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Your Area

Lower Earley 200 year old oak tree saved

Next stage of £750million regeneration plans for Station Hill to be put to the public

Man jailed after dropping ID CARD outside prison wall while throwing over phones and cigarettes

ONE week to go until new Nando's opens in Reading

HMV confirms Reading store will remain OPEN

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Crime

Club could lose licence after mass brawl at New Year's Eve party

Election 2019

Reading Brexit Party candidate has milkshake thrown at him

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42 police officers assaulted in first half of 2019 in Reading

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

New police station planned at Reading council town centre offices

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Reading FC

FAN'S VERDICT: Reading FC 'nowhere near the standards set' against Millwall

Player ratings - A bad day at the office reflected in the ratings

Millwall 2-0 Reading -The Royals fall to first defeat in ten at the hands of Millwall

Michael Morrison: 'We didn’t have enough quality to cause them problems'

Mark Bowen: 'The biggest disappointment is that we forgot how to play'

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National news

Boris Johnson to meet Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husband on her Iran detention

Houston, we have bake off: Astronauts make cookies in space

Leadsom plays down dispute with US in row over tech tax

Migrants picked up by French authorities north of Calais

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UN court orders Burma to take measures to prevent Rohingya genocide

Rude awakening for residents as earthquake shakes North East

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Mothercare boss steps down a week after shutting all 79 UK stores

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