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Reading Driving Test Centre in Elgar Road South, Katesgrove. Credit: Google Maps

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Driving agency answers complaints over examiners finishing at 4pm

Fire in Arborfield

Fire in Arborfield

Brave teenager saves two dogs from burning building

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Reading café, YayLo, targeted by vandals in the early hours

Resident's outrage after sick swans rescued amid thick oil polluting the Kennet

Resident's outrage after sick swans rescued amid thick oil polluting the Kennet

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Resident's outrage after sick swans rescued amid thick oil polluting the Kennet

Thames Lido named as one of the BEST outdoor swimming pools in UK

Thames Lido named as one of the BEST outdoor swimming pools in UK

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Thames Lido named as one of the BEST outdoor swimming pools in UK

The festival had its final destination in Forbury Gardens.

The festival had its final destination in Forbury Gardens.

Central Reading

Huge free yoga festival and street parade back in Reading this Saturday

Police in Tilehurst

Police in Tilehurst

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Suspected drug dealer arrested after police seize over £1,700 worth of drugs

4 Downshire Square in Coley, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

4 Downshire Square in Coley, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Central Reading

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Plan for bungalow to be demolished and replaced with three homes torpedoed

Boots closing in the Meadway Precinct should signal a time for change councillor says

Boots closing in the Meadway Precinct should signal a time for change councillor says

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Fears over loss of services as Boots closes Tilehurst branch

M4 closure update: Full list of weekend closures for July 27

M4 closure update: Full list of weekend closures for July 27

M4 closure update: Full list of weekend closures for July 27

Police deal with medical incident in Oracle car park

Police deal with medical incident in Oracle car park

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Police deal with medical incident in Oracle car park

New acts announced for Reading festival 2024 for Aux and Chevron stages

New acts announced for Reading festival 2024 for Aux and Chevron stages

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New acts announced for Reading festival 2024 for Aux and Chevron stages

Mystery Berkshire man is ‘Set For Life’ after National Lottery win

Mystery Berkshire man is ‘Set For Life’ after National Lottery win

Mystery Berkshire man is ‘Set For Life’ after National Lottery win

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"Broke my heart" Woman fears for favourite independents after restaurants left empty

A CGI of Thackeray Estate's full vision for the corner of Queen Victoria Street and Friar Street, containing conversions to create apart-hotel rooms and a new Leonardo Hotel. Credit: Falconer Chester Hall

A CGI of Thackeray Estate's full vision for the corner of Queen Victoria Street and Friar Street, containing conversions to create apart-hotel rooms and a new Leonardo Hotel. Credit: Falconer Chester Hall

Central Reading

Changes to plan to transform busy corner of the town centre approved

Fiona Brownfoot, retail property expert, speaks about how Newbury (pictured) stacks up against Reading as a retail destination.

Fiona Brownfoot, retail property expert, speaks about how Newbury (pictured) stacks up against Reading as a retail destination.

Central Reading

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How Newbury stacks up against Reading as a shopping destination

Community comes together to build trendy coffee shop for £300

Community comes together to build trendy coffee shop for £300

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Community comes together to build trendy coffee shop for £300 in 30 days

Sport

Wycombe Wanderers Chairman Rob Couhig (left) during the Bristol Street Motors Trophy final at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday April 7, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Final. Photo credit should read: Bradley Collyer/PA

Queens Park Rangers FC

'That's sorted': Potential new Reading owner teases supporters with cryptic message

Bristol Rovers v Reading FC

Bristol Rovers v Reading FC

Away Day Guide: A look at the run-in for Reading in League One

A general view of the Stevenage emblem in the Lamex Stadium prior to the Sky Bet League One match at the Lamex Stadium, Stevenage. Picture date: Saturday March 16, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Stevenage. Photo credit should read: Rhianna

A general view of the Stevenage emblem in the Lamex Stadium prior to the Sky Bet League One match at the Lamex Stadium, Stevenage. Picture date: Saturday March 16, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Stevenage. Photo credit should read: Rhianna

Away Day Guide: A look at the festive trips for Reading in League One

A Birmingham City fan before the Sky Bet Championship match at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham. Picture date: Saturday May 4, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Birmingham. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

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A Birmingham City fan before the Sky Bet Championship match at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham. Picture date: Saturday May 4, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Birmingham. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

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AWAY GROUND GUIDE

Away Day Guide: A look at the early trips for Reading in League One

Reading club rolls to victory with 1,000-minute bowling marathon

Reading club rolls to victory with 1,000-minute bowling marathon

Reading club rolls to victory with 1,000-minute bowling marathon

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National Sport

The Eiffel Tower was part of a groundbreaking opening ceremony (Joel Marklund/PA)

The Eiffel Tower was part of a groundbreaking opening ceremony (Joel Marklund/PA)

Olympics day one: Spotlight on sport after rain dampens unique opening ceremony

Pep Guardiola has not ruled out a contract extension at Manchester City (Adam Davy/PA)

Pep Guardiola has not ruled out a contract extension at Manchester City (Adam Davy/PA)

Pep Guardiola not ruling out signing new Man City contract

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed Team GB’s athletes to inspire a new generation to take up sport with their exploits at the Paris Olympics (Carl Court)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed Team GB’s athletes to inspire a new generation to take up sport with their exploits at the Paris Olympics (Carl Court)

Sir Keir Starmer hails ‘excellent’ Team GB athletes ahead of Paris Olympics

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Rain puts a dampener on Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Heavy rain falls at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris (Joel Marklund/PA).

Heavy rain falls at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris (Joel Marklund/PA).

Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in pictures

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Rain puts a dampener on the Paris Olympics opening ceremony down the River Seine

Great Britain flag bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover and Team GB team-mates during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (John Walton/PA).

Great Britain flag bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover and Team GB team-mates during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (John Walton/PA).

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Paris welcomes Olympics Games with groundbreaking opening ceremony on the Seine

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Your Area

Reading Driving Test Centre in Elgar Road South, Katesgrove. Credit: Google Maps

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Driving agency answers complaints over examiners finishing at 4pm

Fire in Arborfield

Fire in Arborfield

Brave teenager saves two dogs from burning building

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Reading café, YayLo, targeted by vandals in the early hours

Resident's outrage after sick swans rescued amid thick oil polluting the Kennet

Resident's outrage after sick swans rescued amid thick oil polluting the Kennet

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Resident's outrage after sick swans rescued amid thick oil polluting the Kennet

Thames Lido named as one of the BEST outdoor swimming pools in UK

Thames Lido named as one of the BEST outdoor swimming pools in UK

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Thames Lido named as one of the BEST outdoor swimming pools in UK

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Crime

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Reading café, YayLo, targeted by vandals in the early hours

Police in Tilehurst

Police in Tilehurst

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Suspected drug dealer arrested after police seize over £1,700 worth of drugs

Section 60 order extended following violent brawl involving knives in Tilehurst

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Tilehurst's night of violence after knife brawl and post office robbery

Post office Tilehurst

Post office Tilehurst

Post office cordoned off following suspected robbery in the early hours

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Reading FC

Wycombe Wanderers Chairman Rob Couhig (left) during the Bristol Street Motors Trophy final at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday April 7, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Final. Photo credit should read: Bradley Collyer/PA

Queens Park Rangers FC

'That's sorted': Potential new Reading owner teases supporters with cryptic message

Bristol Rovers v Reading FC

Bristol Rovers v Reading FC

Away Day Guide: A look at the run-in for Reading in League One

A general view of the Stevenage emblem in the Lamex Stadium prior to the Sky Bet League One match at the Lamex Stadium, Stevenage. Picture date: Saturday March 16, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Stevenage. Photo credit should read: Rhianna

A general view of the Stevenage emblem in the Lamex Stadium prior to the Sky Bet League One match at the Lamex Stadium, Stevenage. Picture date: Saturday March 16, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Stevenage. Photo credit should read: Rhianna

Away Day Guide: A look at the festive trips for Reading in League One

A Birmingham City fan before the Sky Bet Championship match at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham. Picture date: Saturday May 4, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Birmingham. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

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A Birmingham City fan before the Sky Bet Championship match at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham. Picture date: Saturday May 4, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Birmingham. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

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AWAY GROUND GUIDE

Away Day Guide: A look at the early trips for Reading in League One

England manager Gareth Southgate walks past the trophy following the UEFA Euro 2024 final match at the Olympiastadion, Berlin. England are looking for a new manager for the first time in eight years after Gareth Southgate’s decision to step down

England manager Gareth Southgate walks past the trophy following the UEFA Euro 2024 final match at the Olympiastadion, Berlin. England are looking for a new manager for the first time in eight years after Gareth Southgate’s decision to step down

THE DAVE KITSON COLUMN

Dave Kitson Column: Can England win with a new man in charge?

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Local events

National News

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts following an assassination attempt. (AP Photo/Gene J Puskar, File)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts following an assassination attempt. (AP Photo/Gene J Puskar, File)

Trump struck by bullet during assassination attempt, FBI says

What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say – July 27

Academics said that they have found that a common bacteria can ‘melt’ some cancers (Alamy/PA)

Academics said that they have found that a common bacteria can ‘melt’ some cancers (Alamy/PA)

Common mouth bacteria found to ‘melt’ certain cancers in ‘surprising’ discovery

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing criticism after he claimed there would be no austerity under Labour. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing criticism after he claimed there would be no austerity under Labour. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Sarwar’s no austerity under Labour pledge coming back to bite him, SNP warns

Narcis Titianu, one of the four men who died in a collision on the A436 (Gloucestershire Police/PA)

Narcis Titianu, one of the four men who died in a collision on the A436 (Gloucestershire Police/PA)

Families pay tribute to four men killed after their car crashed into a tree

Celine Dion (Ian West/PA)

Celine Dion (Ian West/PA)

Celine Dion makes return to public performance at Olympics opening ceremony

EuroMillions tickets (Victoria Jones/PA)

EuroMillions tickets (Victoria Jones/PA)

UK ticket-holder wins £24 million EuroMillions jackpot

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