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Campaigners and councillors outside Arthur Hill

REVEALED: Details of controversial sale of historic pool

Reading Pays Tribute on Armed Forces Day

Reading school enjoys traditional Summer Fair

Reading Buses hosts family fun day

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Developers host a dog walking event

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Home of the Week: Earley

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

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Man jailed for historic sexual offences

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

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Then and Now: Who remembers Jacksons?

Parkers Reading acquires new clients to bolster its portfolio

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Bygones: Find out what made the news in 1975

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Man who attacked woman with meat cleaver jailed for 18 years

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

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Two seriously injured following crash involving two lorries

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Boris meets West Berks councillors

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Petition to save nightclub signed by more than 1,500

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Appeal to trace missing woman from Newbury

Police hunt wanted man who has links to Reading

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JAILED: Men sentenced to more than four years for burglaries

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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

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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

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Body found in search for missing Wargrave man

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Police release pictures of jewellery stolen from Brimpton property

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

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Reading charity marks refugee week with film festival

McDonald's is FINALLY extending the hours it serves breakfast

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Lead councillors allowances set to rise by more than double

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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

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

Reading nightclub After Dark has lost its licence

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

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Appeal to trace wanted man from Reading

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

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

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Signal failures cause delays for Reading passengers

New Argentinian restaurant opens at The Oracle

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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'

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

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

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Villagers want council to cut grass ‘immediately’

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Man attempts to steal woman's handbag in Reading

Prices are changing at these 8 Reading car parks

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Winning design chosen for playground refurbishment

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When to expect thunderstorms in Reading over next 24 hours

‘Sick to my stomach’ – Council chief executive alarmed at bullying levels

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Climate emergency working group was ‘very positive’

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Taxi drivers face more stringent licence checks

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Taxi drivers warned tickets will be issued for engine idling

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Reading football centres available for free pitch time to celebrate Women's World Cup

University of Reading reaches milestone in reducing impact on environment

Seven schools ended the year in deficit totalling £254k

Army veteran crept into woman's hotel bed and sexually assaulted her

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WATCH: Footage captured by police shows driver hogging lane on M4

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Lorry crash: Reading flyover repairs to begin next month

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ANOTHER weather warning - thunderstorms are heading our way

Multi-million pound Addington School expansion gets green light from council

Naughty dogs wanted for new TV series with 'The Dogfather'

Generous children donate to The Oracle for Father's Day Toy Exchange

Former Sky Sports and Blue Peter presenter publishes book about the loss of his wife

McDonald's McNugget van will be at Reading Festival as part of tour

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University of Reading lecturer wins psychology teaching award

Sport

Reading target AFC Wimbledon striker

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

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Sport

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

Big turn-out for Woodley United football festival

Athletics: The Holt dominate in Reading and District Schools Athletic League

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

Wargrave Women and Girls receive grant

BCL round-up: Shinfield too strong for Mortimer West End

Referee awards presented to Datchet Village and Loxwood Park Rangers

SPORT SHORTS: The latest Table Tennis and Bowls

London Irish front row pair Moto Matu'u and Will Goodrick-Clarke look ahead

On the Wrightside

HORSE RACING: Antonia De Vega stars at Newbury

BCMBL round-up: Harpsden march on with Ruislip Victoria cruise

Impressive double victory for Berkshire women

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Berkshire obliterate Herefordshire in last Twenty20

Reading reject bids from Premier League sides for Loader

Could Miazga be back at Reading on loan next season?

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Reading placed under soft transfer embargo, according to reports

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National sport

Bangladesh post competitive total in Southampton

Where next for Rafael Benitez after Newcastle exit?

Who will replace Rafael Benitez at Newcastle?

No Roy no problem for England captain Morgan

Rafael Benitez to leave Newcastle at the end of the week

I’ll never play in another game like it – Cameroon antics shock England’s Scott

England v Australia – Classic one-day international meetings

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Your Area

Then and Now: Who remembers Jacksons?

Home of the Week: Reading property worth £950k

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BYGONES: Waiting for ‘low down’ on signage

Intimate show at Berkshire club for comic Zoe Lyons

READER LETTERS: What you have told us

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Crime

Bike thefts in Reading DOUBLE in just 5 years

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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

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Reading FC

Reading interested in Swedish international winger Aiesh

Reading in 'pole position' to bring Liverpool loanee back to the Madejski

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Championship rumours - who could be leaving Reading's rivals?

Could Reading forward McNulty be on his way to Scotland?

Carabao Cup draw date announced for this Thursday

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National news

Coffee ‘could help you slim’

Labour calls Brexit Party’s Peterborough by-election claims ‘nonsense’

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Serial sex offender who met victims on Tinder jailed

Temperatures set to rise above 30C by Saturday after wet start to the week

Ethiopia regional coup ‘mastermind’ killed in battle with security forces

Microplastics found in all UK rivers tested as part of Greenpeace study

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How Norway’s rain and snow will soon be powering British homes with green energy

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