News, sport and local information, family notices, jobs, homes and cars in and around Reading

Cruse Bereavement Care

'We are so delighted': Bereavement charity celebrates National Lottery grant

Former Reading FC youth player suspended after brawl at Royal Ascot

1

Another Reading swimming pool 'shut'

Hungerford man died after being hit by car after a Christmas party, inquest hears

'Many colleagues have had to make sacrifices': Lead council members to receive higher allowances

1

Council to become plastic free

Stop and search finds class A drugs in Reading

1

Popular golf course fears as club departs site

Victoria Park Family Fun Day another success

First Facebook-funded journalist joins Reading team

Outgoing Wokingham Borough Mayor Raises £27,600 for Woodley-based charity

Vehicle search leads to two arrests

1

Annual golf day raises more than £30,000 for charities

Campaign urges shoppers to create sustainable clothing to help raise funds for life-saving research

GRAPHIC: Watch moment meat cleaver thug told police 'she had to get dealt with'

2

Council planning for a zero carbon Reading

5

Number of children targeted in cyber-related sex crimes RISE across Thames Valley

Air Ambulance hire two new blood delivery drivers to 'save' vital time

1

Reading Retail Awards - 10 year anniversary

GRAPHIC: Woman attacked with meat cleaver speaks about terrifying experience

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue service praised by national inspectors

REVEALED: Details of controversial sale of historic pool

5

Watch: Thatcham twins sing with Kylie Minogue

Reading College students become Dementia Friends

Reading pays tribute on Armed Forces Day

1

M4 TRAFFIC: Motorists face delays due to debris

1

Reading school enjoys traditional Summer Fair

Reading Buses hosts family fun day

1

Developers host a dog walking event

4

Home of the Week: Earley

8

We should all stand up for our heritage and save Reading Gaol

8

Man jailed for historic sexual offences

3

A real Bobby dazzler! EastEnders actor entertains packed crowd of retail giants

10

Then and Now: Who remembers Jacksons?

Bygones: Find out what made the news in 1975

2

Parkers Reading acquires new clients to bolster its portfolio

4

Man who attacked woman with meat cleaver jailed for 18 years

1

Updated

Man arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and drug driving following crash between Winnersh and Reading

1

Updated

Two seriously injured following crash involving two lorries

3

Boris meets West Berks councillors

4

Petition to save nightclub signed by more than 1,500

3

Appeal to trace missing woman from Newbury

Police hunt wanted man who has links to Reading

2

JAILED: Men sentenced to more than four years for burglaries

12

South East braced for more thunderstorms as Yellow weather warning put in place

Pink pigeon spotted in Bracknell was DYED that colour, say RSPCA

More than fifty locals call for council to give cherished shop second chance

1

Lung transplant recipient to take on sporting competition for second year

The following cases were hear at Reading Magistrates' Court

The Swan at Streatley car park plans will be decided next week

1

Body found in search for missing Wargrave man

1

Police release pictures of jewellery stolen from Brimpton property

Reading-born Games of Thrones star spotted at Ladies' Day

1

Reading charity marks refugee week with film festival

McDonald's is FINALLY extending the hours it serves breakfast

117

Lead councillors allowances set to rise by more than double

5

Dog owners - how to get the job of a lifetime for your VIP (Very Important Pooch)

Reading Rep Theatre and Reading Libraries awarded National Lottery funding for Christmas production

A treat for coffee fans! Newbury café hosts coffee tasting evening

Council acts to save orchid after initial refusal slammed

1

Victory for campaigners as council 'looks to' increase playground accessibility

Reading nightclub After Dark has lost its licence

5

'Very disappointed': Council responds to Trust decision to step aside from SEND school

1

Appeal to trace wanted man from Reading

2

'Rats like cats' - Infestation at council-owned tower blocks

2

SPOTTED: Ultra-rare pigeon with bright pink feathers - native to Indian Ocean

2

Signal failures cause delays for Reading passengers

New Argentinian restaurant opens at The Oracle

1

Winnersh father and son take part in inspirational Father's Day video for Down Syndrome

'I just wanted to help other families going through the same thing' - Reading woman honoured by PM

Station Hill developers told to 'get on with it'

1

Reading company raises more than £1,000 for Thames Valley Air Ambulance

Sport

On the Wrightside

Around the Riverbanks

Breaking

Reading reportedly seal new sponsorship deal

GOLF: Terry Phelps triumphs at West Berks

London Irish add Brad Davis to coaching team

Twice As Likely among Newbury winners

Read more Sport

Sport

London Irish flanker Conor Gilsenan excited by club's new signings

BADMINTON: Berkshire Under 14s claim national title

GALLERY: Mixed results for Reading sides

TVL round-up: Binfield cruise past Sulhamstead to continue perfect record

Reading 'interested in Brazilian winger'

Finchampstead held to draw by Tring Park

BMBCL round-up: Ballinger Waggoners give Harpsden a scare

Emphatic wins for Berkshire men and women

ATHLETICS: Maiden Erlegh Wokingham A impress

Yiadom enjoying his time with Ghana at AFCON

Reading target AFC Wimbledon striker

1

Reading keeper moves to Exeter City

Oliveira training with Reading

Reading fans react to Carabao Cup draw

GOLF: The latest from West Berks & Goring & Streatley

Reading make bid for French midfielder

TVL round-up: Finchampstead 2nds crash to Reading defeat

Read more Sport

National sport

Wayne Rooney scores from 70 yards as DC United beat Orlando

Football rumours from the media

Cricket World Cup matchday 29: India bid to take a step closer to semi-final spot

Salah and Elmohamady score as Egypt defeat DR Congo

Phil Neville feels England ‘want it even more’ with each game at Women’s World Cup

Babar relieved to guide Pakistan to victory over New Zealand

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Cameroon over England antics

Read more National sport

Read more National sport

Your Area

Woodley father and son take part in inspirational Father's Day video for Down Syndrome

Christchurch meadow left damaged after beer festival despite Camra paying £960

1

Villagers want council to cut grass ‘immediately’

Man attempts to steal woman's handbag in Reading

Prices are changing at these 8 Reading car parks

Read more Your Area

Crime

Bike thefts in Reading DOUBLE in just 5 years

8

Knife crime at highest level in last eight years

Crime up by 10 per cent in Thames Valley: See the breakdown of every type of crime

Fraud and cybercrime up by 17 per cent in Thames Valley

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

Read more Crime

Weather

Local weather

Don't get caught out - check the local weather before you step outdoors

Travel

Live Travel

Keep up to date on all the traffic and travel news where you are

Sport

Local Sport

We are passionate about local sport - keep up to date with it all here

Photos

Photos

Search for and buy photographs from your favourite weekly paper

Reading FC

READING FIXTURES 2019/20 - Home to Sheffield Wednesday on opening day

Reading reject bids from Premier League sides for Loader

Could Miazga be back at Reading on loan next season?

Updated

Reading placed under soft transfer embargo, according to reports

Reading interested in Swedish international winger Aiesh

Read more Reading FC

National news

New UK law to cut greenhouse gases to zero by 2050

Angela Merkel seen shaking again at event in Berlin

Man who helped steal Dear Zoo play van jailed for more than two years

B&Q owner Kingfisher names Carrefour stalwart as new boss

Democratic presidential debate at a glance

Teenager dies in west London stabbing

Betting companies hit with fines of £19.6m over a year

Read more National news