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The old Sports Direct store in Broad Street, Reading town centre, set to be taken over by Slater Menswear. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Planning Applications

Latest on what will replace old Sports Direct in town centre

The offices of Reading Borough Council in Bridge Street. Credit: Reading Borough Council

The offices of Reading Borough Council in Bridge Street. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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Our wellbeing is at stake: Mum's plea for council rethink as 400 people face eviction

Voters arrive at a polling station. Credit: Mike Swift

Voters arrive at a polling station. Credit: Mike Swift

Conservative Party

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Meet all the candidates standing in the Reading Borough Council elections this year

Councillor Tony Page, the Mayor of Reading, and Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading East at the Bohemian Bowls Club on De Montford Island on the River Thames. Credit: Office of Matt Rodda MP

Councillor Tony Page, the Mayor of Reading, and Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading East at the Bohemian Bowls Club on De Montford Island on the River Thames. Credit: Office of Matt Rodda MP

Local government

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Reading top bods bowled over in visit to unique sports club

Hemdean House School in Hemdean Road, Caversham. Credit: Google Maps

Hemdean House School in Hemdean Road, Caversham. Credit: Google Maps

Independent Schools

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Private school in Caversham set to close after 165 years

A Reading Borough Council election count at the Rivermead Leisure Complex. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A Reading Borough Council election count at the Rivermead Leisure Complex. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Conservative Party

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Reading local election battlegrounds and contests to watch this year

New tree planting in the Church ward area of Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

New tree planting in the Church ward area of Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

More than 300 trees planted in Reading so far this year

A CGI of the view of what the 130 flats will look like that will replace the demolished gas tower in East Reading. Credit: Boyer

A CGI of the view of what the 130 flats will look like that will replace the demolished gas tower in East Reading. Credit: Boyer

Changes made to 130 flats plan at former Reading landmark

Caversham Park. Credit: Beechcroft Developments Ltd

Caversham Park. Credit: Beechcroft Developments Ltd

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Latest on homes plan for BBC building that has been empty for six years

Dave McElroy, an incumbent councillor and Green Party candidate for Redlands ward in Erleigh Road, East Reading. Credit: Reading Green Party

Dave McElroy, an incumbent councillor and Green Party candidate for Redlands ward in Erleigh Road, East Reading. Credit: Reading Green Party

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Greens work for 'a fairer, greener and cleaner Reading' as they launch manifesto

LETTER: I have no sympathy for Caversham Lakes boss

LETTER: I have no sympathy for Caversham Lakes boss

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LETTER: I have no sympathy for Caversham Lakes boss

The Kerbo Charge cable, seen in blue, being used to charge a Tesla in Reading. Credit: Kerbo Charge

The Kerbo Charge cable, seen in blue, being used to charge a Tesla in Reading. Credit: Kerbo Charge

Department for Transport

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Row over whether there are enough electric car charging points in Reading

A CGI of what the replacement development of 209 flats at the Old Power Station between the River Thames and Vastern Road in Reading could look like. Credit: Berkeley Homes

A CGI of what the replacement development of 209 flats at the Old Power Station between the River Thames and Vastern Road in Reading could look like. Credit: Berkeley Homes

Central Reading

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Neighbours fears over towering flats looming over homes and the riverside

The Reading Liberal Democrats with their national party leader Sir Ed Davey outside the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

The Reading Liberal Democrats with their national party leader Sir Ed Davey outside the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Liberal Democrats

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'A fair deal for Reading': Lib Dems launch local election manifesto

Voting in a ballot box. Credit: PA

Voting in a ballot box. Credit: PA

Local Elections

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Bring your photo ID! Reading voters urged ahead of elections

Neighbour's alarm over 'missing' walkway as council conducts work in Caversham

Neighbour's alarm over 'missing' walkway as council conducts work in Caversham

Reading Borough Council

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Neighbour's alarm over 'missing' walkway as council conducts work in Caversham

Labour councillors and members on campaign. Credit: Reading Labour

Labour councillors and members on campaign. Credit: Reading Labour

Local government

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Labour unveil manifesto for Reading in hopes to maintain power

Councillors Alice Mpofu-Coles (Labour, Whitley), Wendy Griffith (Labour, Battle) and Ama Asare (Labour, Thames) at the full Reading Borough Council meeting. Credit: Reading Labour

Councillors Alice Mpofu-Coles (Labour, Whitley), Wendy Griffith (Labour, Battle) and Ama Asare (Labour, Thames) at the full Reading Borough Council meeting. Credit: Reading Labour

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Racism against Black women in public life condemned in Reading

Caversham performing arts students shine in performance on West End stage

Caversham performing arts students shine in performance on West End stage

Caversham performing arts students shine in performance on West End stage

Caversham Lakes Watersports

Caversham Lakes Watersports

Local government

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Mixed reactions as Caversham Lakes announces closure

Martyn Edwards has closed his business Caversham Lakes Watersports

Martyn Edwards has closed his business Caversham Lakes Watersports

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Caversham Lakes CEO speaks out for first time since popular site is closed down

The Hills Meadow Hand Car Wash off George Street in Caversham. Credit: Woolhampton Design Centre

The Hills Meadow Hand Car Wash off George Street in Caversham. Credit: Woolhampton Design Centre

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Car wash in Reading running for nearly 10 years allowed to continue

Councillor Tony Page (Labour, Abbey) the Mayor of Reading, receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Letters ) from the University of Reading with VC Professor Robert Van de Noort (left) and Chancellor Paul Lindley (right). Credit: University of Reading

Councillor Tony Page (Labour, Abbey) the Mayor of Reading, receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Letters ) from the University of Reading with VC Professor Robert Van de Noort (left) and Chancellor Paul Lindley (right). Credit: University of Reading

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Mayor and council leader among four Reading councillors retiring ahead of elections

A view of The Oracle Riverside in Reading, a landmark of the town.

A view of The Oracle Riverside in Reading, a landmark of the town.

Central Reading

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'The only constant is change': ways Reading has changed in the last 10 years

The Southcote Express fuel station in Bath Road, Reading. Credit: Bowman Riley

The Southcote Express fuel station in Bath Road, Reading. Credit: Bowman Riley

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Progress made on changes coming to busy Reading petrol station

$The Reading IDR, taken from the Oxford Road bridge. Councillor David McElroy said future occupants and guests in the Minster Quarter area would have their lungs and eyes \'destroyed\' by the IDR. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting$ $The Reading IDR, taken from the Oxford Road bridge. Councillor David McElroy said future occupants and guests in the Minster Quarter area would have their lungs and eyes \'destroyed\' by the IDR. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting$

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Clash over clean air zone in Reading to tackle poor air quality

Four sites which could see large numbers of homes and flats created in Reading. (Image: Google Maps / Vail Williams)

Four sites which could see large numbers of homes and flats created in Reading. (Image: Google Maps / Vail Williams)

Central Reading

Reading Local Plan update process delayed due to government rule changes

Dave McElroy, Green candidate for the Reading Central parliamentary constituency on campaign as a councillor in Hexham Road, within the Redlands ward of Reading Borough. Credit: Reading Green Party

Dave McElroy, Green candidate for the Reading Central parliamentary constituency on campaign as a councillor in Hexham Road, within the Redlands ward of Reading Borough. Credit: Reading Green Party

Central Reading

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Green party select candidate to fight for main Reading MP seat in next election

Launch of new digital visitor parking scheme to be trialled in Caversham

Launch of new digital visitor parking scheme to be trialled in Caversham

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Launch of new digital visitor parking scheme to be trialled in Caversham

Part of the red route in Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Part of the red route in Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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How much Reading Borough Council makes in parking charges and fines in a year

The closed Greggs at the former Wellington Arms pub in Whitley Street. Reading. Credit: Google Maps

The closed Greggs at the former Wellington Arms pub in Whitley Street. Reading. Credit: Google Maps

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Mystery surrounds plan for recently closed Greggs in Reading

The Perry-Lee family who rent a Homes for Reading house. Credit: Rowan Perry-Lee

The Perry-Lee family who rent a Homes for Reading house. Credit: Rowan Perry-Lee

Reading Borough Council

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Couple's plea as family faces eviction due to upcoming council decision

The full Reading Borough Council meeting to set the budget for 2024/25. Credit: Reading Borough Council / Microsoft Teams

The full Reading Borough Council meeting to set the budget for 2024/25. Credit: Reading Borough Council / Microsoft Teams

Conservative Party

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Prospect of Reading being 'a utopia' raised in clash over council budget

Councillor Tony Page, the mayor of Reading, Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, Liz Terry, deputy leader of the council, Cllr Clive Jones, Lib Dem candidate for Wokingham and cllr Karen Rowland at the Reading Pakistani Community Cent

Councillor Tony Page, the mayor of Reading, Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, Liz Terry, deputy leader of the council, Cllr Clive Jones, Lib Dem candidate for Wokingham and cllr Karen Rowland at the Reading Pakistani Community Cent

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Reading council leader stepping down after five years at the helm

Councillor Dve McElroy has criticised the council's figures released on the fifth anniversary of it declaring a climate emergency. Credit: RBC / Reading Greens

Councillor Dve McElroy has criticised the council's figures released on the fifth anniversary of it declaring a climate emergency. Credit: RBC / Reading Greens

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Clash in Reading over progress on fifth anniversary of climate emergency declaration

RBC leader Jason Brock

RBC leader Jason Brock

Climate Emergency

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Reading council leader reflects on fifth anniversary of climate emergency declaration

Flytipping in the Norcot area of Tilehurst. Credit: Nick Fudge

Flytipping in the Norcot area of Tilehurst. Credit: Nick Fudge

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Questions raised as residents struggle to book free bulky waste collection service

The Sun Inn, Reading, which is in the process of being brought back into use. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Sun Inn, Reading, which is in the process of being brought back into use. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Changes made to project to bring centuries old pub in Reading back into use

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Local government

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Fears over evictions due to changes at Reading council owned housing company

The full Reading Borough Council meeting to set the budget for 2024/25. Credit: Reading Borough Council / Microsoft Teams

The full Reading Borough Council meeting to set the budget for 2024/25. Credit: Reading Borough Council / Microsoft Teams

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How much council tax you will pay in Reading this year and what it has gone up by

The Fairways Family Golf Centre in Tanners Lane, Emmer Green. Credit: Robert Beveridge on Change.org

The Fairways Family Golf Centre in Tanners Lane, Emmer Green. Credit: Robert Beveridge on Change.org

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Petition launched to 'save' family golf centre north of Reading

The Crown Pub in Bridge Street, Caversham. Credit: Google Maps

The Crown Pub in Bridge Street, Caversham. Credit: Google Maps

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Riverside pub wins bid for extending opening hours

None of Reading residential roads are in poor condition, report finds

None of Reading residential roads are in poor condition, report finds

Reading Borough Council

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None of Reading residential roads are in poor condition, report finds

Adult social care involves looking after the disabled and elderly people.

Adult social care involves looking after the disabled and elderly people.

Tough financial situation for council as 68 per cent of budget will go to social care

David McElroy and Kathryn McCann, both Green councillors for the Redlands ward of Reading outside the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Credit: Reading Green Party

David McElroy and Kathryn McCann, both Green councillors for the Redlands ward of Reading outside the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Credit: Reading Green Party

Affordable housing

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Too few homes that are affordable being built as council misses target

Emergency services were called to Caversham Lock last night

Emergency services were called to Caversham Lock last night

Police reveal cause of Caversham Lock emergency response

Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading East, at the Gosbrook which passes through Caversham. Credit: Office of Matt Rodda MP

Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading East, at the Gosbrook which passes through Caversham. Credit: Office of Matt Rodda MP

Environment Agency

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Concern that wood and debris blocking streams could lead to more flooding in Reading

Emergency services dealing with incident at Caversham Lock

Emergency services dealing with incident at Caversham Lock

Emergency services dealing with incident at Caversham Lock

A CGI for the 209 home plan for Vastern Road, Reading. Credit: Berkeley Homes

A CGI for the 209 home plan for Vastern Road, Reading. Credit: Berkeley Homes

Central Reading

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Changes made to controversial plan for 209 flats at Reading riverside

A bottle bank in Erleigh Road, East Reading, taken on August 6, 2021. There have been calls for kerbside glass recycling in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A bottle bank in Erleigh Road, East Reading, taken on August 6, 2021. There have been calls for kerbside glass recycling in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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No plans for doorstep glass recycling in Reading any time soon

Open water swimming is one of the activities available at Caversham Lakes. Credit: tausendgipfel from Pixabay

Open water swimming is one of the activities available at Caversham Lakes. Credit: tausendgipfel from Pixabay

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Caversham Lakes boss vows to fight to keep watersports destination open

The mural to the Forbury Gardens terror attack victims on Reading Bridge.

The mural to the Forbury Gardens terror attack victims on Reading Bridge.

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Mural to Reading terror attack victims reappears as inquest into murders takes place

The scene of the incident in Caversham last year

The scene of the incident in Caversham last year

Jury dismissed and retrial scheduled in stabbing case

Paddle boarding is one of the activities people can book at Caversham Lakes. Credit: Dimitris Vetsikas from Pixabay

Paddle boarding is one of the activities people can book at Caversham Lakes. Credit: Dimitris Vetsikas from Pixabay

Reading Borough Council

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Days numbered for Caversham Lakes watersports destination as plan fight fails

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