Earley News

The crash in Holmes Road at its junction with Whiteknights Road in Earley.

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Drivers warned after nasty morning crash in Earley

The corner of Compton Close in Earley where there are plans to demolish two homes and replace them with four

The corner of Compton Close in Earley where there are plans to demolish two homes and replace them with four

Planning Applications

Number of houses could double at the end of street near Earley train station

Reading girl set to swim length of 'English Channel' for friend suffering from cancer

Reading girl set to swim length of 'English Channel' for friend suffering from cancer

Reading woman set to swim 'English Channel and back' for friend suffering from cancer

Earley designer to showcase 'mindfulness garden' at BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair

Earley designer to showcase 'mindfulness garden' at BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair

Earley designer to showcase 'mindfulness garden' at BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair

Mario and Luigi posed with children

Mario and Luigi posed with children

Reading Comic-Con: fans turn out in force

The Huge Earley Litter Pick returning soon

The Huge Earley Litter Pick returning soon

The Huge Earley Litter Pick returning soon

Kennett Investments wanted permission to open a 10-bedroom HMO in a house on Elm Road in Earley (centre)

Kennett Investments wanted permission to open a 10-bedroom HMO in a house on Elm Road in Earley (centre)

Planning Applications

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Landlord company wanted to put two bedrooms in outbuilding as part of 10-bedroom HMO

Geese on neighbours' lawns in Maiden Erlegh

Geese on neighbours' lawns in Maiden Erlegh

Local government

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Goose droppings ‘absolutely everywhere’ but council says it can't clean up

Local government

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Residents’ association asked council to ‘destroy’ goose eggs

Reading Magistrates' Court (pictured) today heard how a driver refused drug and alcohol tests after crashing his car

Reading Magistrates' Court (pictured) today heard how a driver refused drug and alcohol tests after crashing his car

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Barber banned from driving after failing to provide drink and drug samples to police

What the new ECWMF headquarters could look like at the University of Reading

What the new ECWMF headquarters could look like at the University of Reading

Planning Applications

Major new building approved at University of Reading, despite traffic fears

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen, the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley with Virgin Media O2 apprentices. Credit: Conservative Party

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen, the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley with Virgin Media O2 apprentices. Credit: Conservative Party

Conservative Party

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Education secretary visits Reading suburbs to meet Virgin Media apprentices

Pauline Jorgensen (Conservative), Yuan Yang (Labour) and Tahir Maher (Liberal Democrats) - competing to be the first MP for Earley and Woodley.

Pauline Jorgensen (Conservative), Yuan Yang (Labour) and Tahir Maher (Liberal Democrats) - competing to be the first MP for Earley and Woodley.

Conservative Party

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Battleground in Reading suburbs as main parties select candidates for new MP seat

Steven Hicks leaving Reading Crown Court. Photo by Geoff Pugh

Steven Hicks leaving Reading Crown Court. Photo by Geoff Pugh

87-year-old victim speaks out as sex attack nurse is jailed

A screenshot from footage of Hicks' police interview

A screenshot from footage of Hicks' police interview

Watch: Ring doorbell footage shows nurse fleeing scene of sex attack on pensioner

Authority puts weight behind Reading push for third Thames Bridge

Authority puts weight behind Reading push for third Thames Bridge

Reading Borough Council

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Council throws weight behind push for third bridge over River Thames in Reading

Traffic queues and inset, the River Thames. Reading Borough Council wants a third bridge to be built to help ease traffic.

Traffic queues and inset, the River Thames. Reading Borough Council wants a third bridge to be built to help ease traffic.

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Out-of-town driver charge floated to ease traffic as Third Thames Bridge hopes emerge

Police continue search for Earley man Tristen, 21, two weeks after disappearance

Police continue search for Earley man Tristen, 21, two weeks after disappearance

Police continue search for Earley man Tristen, 21, two weeks after disappearance

The Pizza2night at 155-157 Southampton Street, Reading. The owner has applied to create extensions to the building. Credit: Google Maps

The Pizza2night at 155-157 Southampton Street, Reading. The owner has applied to create extensions to the building. Credit: Google Maps

Central Reading

Plan to add extensions to pizza takeaway in Reading to create a bigger flat

A CGI of the proposed new ECMWF headquarters at the University of Reading Whiteknights Campus. Credit: BDP

A CGI of the proposed new ECMWF headquarters at the University of Reading Whiteknights Campus. Credit: BDP

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Concerns over traffic and parking for weather station HQ at University of Reading

Yuan Yang has been selected as the Labour candidate for the new Earley and Woodley MP seat. Credit: Richard McKenzie

Yuan Yang has been selected as the Labour candidate for the new Earley and Woodley MP seat. Credit: Richard McKenzie

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Yuan Yang selected as Labour candidate for new Earley and Woodley MP seat

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. Credit: LDRS

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. Credit: LDRS

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The great and good of Reading celebrate in unity at Christmas lunch

The new Aldi could be built near a banned right turn onto Reading Road

The new Aldi could be built near a banned right turn onto Reading Road

New Aldi could be coming to town but some neighbours are not happy

Staff at Eclectic Games in Unions Street, winners of the hobbies and pastimes category in the Small Business Saturday competition held by Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading East. Credit: Office of Matt Rodda MP

Staff at Eclectic Games in Unions Street, winners of the hobbies and pastimes category in the Small Business Saturday competition held by Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading East. Credit: Office of Matt Rodda MP

Pub, cafe and shop named among eight best businesses in Reading

The large numbers of pupils who have been suspended from school in Berkshire has been revealed. Credit: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

The large numbers of pupils who have been suspended from school in Berkshire has been revealed. Credit: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Exclusion and suspension numbers for pupils at schools in Berkshire revealed

Families took part on the Kidical Mass Santa cycle in Reading on Sunday, November 26. Credit: Kidical Mass Reading

Families took part on the Kidical Mass Santa cycle in Reading on Sunday, November 26. Credit: Kidical Mass Reading

Families come together for Santa cycle ride through Reading

The interior of the RSSL lab at the University of Reading. Credit: RSSL

The interior of the RSSL lab at the University of Reading. Credit: RSSL

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More than a hundred jobs to be created as lab at University of Reading opens

Yuan Yang, the chair of the Earley and Woodley Labour Party and a prospective MP candidate. Credit: Yuan Yang

Yuan Yang, the chair of the Earley and Woodley Labour Party and a prospective MP candidate. Credit: Yuan Yang

Whitley, Reading

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Financial journalist living in Earley launches bid to become Labour MP

The Tilehurst allotments viewed from Armour Hill. Credit: Chris Collard Creative Commons Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

The Tilehurst allotments viewed from Armour Hill. Credit: Chris Collard Creative Commons Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

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Cost of space at urban gardens in Reading to increase according to council plans

The Winnersh Triangle park and ride service

The Winnersh Triangle park and ride service

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Park and ride restarts – but doubts about future remain

Cmart in Earley

Cmart in Earley

Supermarket reopens in new premise after 'devastating' fire destroyed shop

Councillor Annie Gallop, Labour representative for Myatt Fields ward on Lambeth Council, and a candidate for Earley and Woodley constituency. Credit: Lambeth Labour

Councillor Annie Gallop, Labour representative for Myatt Fields ward on Lambeth Council, and a candidate for Earley and Woodley constituency. Credit: Lambeth Labour

Woman who grew up in Woodley launches bid to become Labour Party candidate

Hanif Khan, who has applied to become the Labour MP candidate for the new Earley and Woodley parliamentary constituency. Credit: Hanif Khan

Hanif Khan, who has applied to become the Labour MP candidate for the new Earley and Woodley parliamentary constituency. Credit: Hanif Khan

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Contest to become Labour MP for new Earley and Woodley heats up

Councillor Rachel Eden (Labour, Whitley), who is seeking selection as the Labour candidate for the new Earley and Woodley parliamentary constituency. Credit: Rachel Eden

Councillor Rachel Eden (Labour, Whitley), who is seeking selection as the Labour candidate for the new Earley and Woodley parliamentary constituency. Credit: Rachel Eden

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Rachel Eden launches campaign to become Labour MP for Earley and Woodley

What the new ECWMF headquarters could look like at the University of Reading

What the new ECWMF headquarters could look like at the University of Reading

Fears that big new weather HQ will make ‘bizarrely dangerous’ roads even worse

Reading train station. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Reading train station. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Department for Transport

U-turn on getting rid of train station ticket offices welcomed in Reading

Lord Daniel Hannan speaking with members of the Earley and Woodley Conservatives at Pearson Hall in Sonning. Credit: Earley and Woodley Conservatives

Lord Daniel Hannan speaking with members of the Earley and Woodley Conservatives at Pearson Hall in Sonning. Credit: Earley and Woodley Conservatives

Whitley, Reading

Arch Brexiteer joins Earley and Woodley Conservatives for party meeting

Newly elected Labour MP Alistair Strathern met Sir Keir Starmer at the Forest Centre in Moretaine, Bedford after winning the Mid Bedfordshire by-election (PA)

Newly elected Labour MP Alistair Strathern met Sir Keir Starmer at the Forest Centre in Moretaine, Bedford after winning the Mid Bedfordshire by-election (PA)

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Reading general election prediction sees Labour pick up one seat in the area

Guests in attendance for the Judicial Service at the Reading Minster Church in St Marys Butts. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Guests in attendance for the Judicial Service at the Reading Minster Church in St Marys Butts. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Bracknell Forest Council

Reading church service held to usher in the new Judicial year

Anger over severe Royal Mail delays in Earley and Woodley

Anger over severe Royal Mail delays in Earley and Woodley

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Anger over severe Royal Mail delays in Earley and Woodley

Reading Pakistanis mark day forces fended off Indian invasion.

Reading Pakistanis mark day forces fended off Indian invasion.

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Reading Pakistanis celebrate defence day when forces fended off invasion

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak questioned on delays to Royal Berkshire Hospital upgrade in Reading.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak questioned on delays to Royal Berkshire Hospital upgrade in Reading.

Central Reading

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Huge update on new Reading hospital as PM Rishi Sunak speaks on project delays

Demonstrators held a silent protest highlighting the rights of jurors outside Reading Crown Court. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Demonstrators held a silent protest highlighting the rights of jurors outside Reading Crown Court. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Protest outside Reading Crown Court held to raise awareness of jurors rights

Residents display mixed views on the proposed Natural History Museum building

Residents display mixed views on the proposed Natural History Museum building

Natural History Museum

Residents views on Natural History Museum storage building

The Silverdale Centre, where a new SEND resource is planned at Maiden Erlegh School

The Silverdale Centre, where a new SEND resource is planned at Maiden Erlegh School

Councillors to decide on plans for Maiden Erlegh school

The statues of Buddha at the Buddhist Gumba house at 128 Church Road in Earley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The statues of Buddha at the Buddhist Gumba house at 128 Church Road in Earley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Wokingham Borough Council

See inside house transformed into Buddhist place of worship

Pictures from the Pakistan Independence Day celebrations in Reading.

Pictures from the Pakistan Independence Day celebrations in Reading.

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Photos: Pakistani community in Reading celebrates Independence Day

The Silverdale Centre, where a new SEND resource is planned at Maiden Erlegh School

The Silverdale Centre, where a new SEND resource is planned at Maiden Erlegh School

Plans revealed for special educational needs centre at Maiden Erlegh School

Rotary Club at the Green Fair 2023

Rotary Club at the Green Fair 2023

Earley Green Fair 2023 was a huge success with birds of prey display

House in Earley to become children's home after councillors give it the go-ahead

The Reading Buses open top bus unofficially called 'Fernanda'. Credit: Reading Buses

The Reading Buses open top bus unofficially called 'Fernanda'. Credit: Reading Buses

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Council and Reading Buses accused of hypocrisy as fleet still uses diesel

Stanton Close, where Wokingham Borough Council wants to place a new children's home - councillor Prue Bray wants the council to run more homes itself

Stanton Close, where Wokingham Borough Council wants to place a new children's home - councillor Prue Bray wants the council to run more homes itself

Wokingham council wants permission for children’s home in Earley

Police have been called several times to Heather Hill Close

Police have been called several times to Heather Hill Close

‘Fights, thefts and drug dealing’ at Earley house where body was found

Dr Kerry Ann Rostron-Barrett has voiced frustration over a £175 increase in parking charges at Earley Station Road car park. Credit: Dr Kerry Ann Rostron-Barrett / LDRS

Dr Kerry Ann Rostron-Barrett has voiced frustration over a £175 increase in parking charges at Earley Station Road car park. Credit: Dr Kerry Ann Rostron-Barrett / LDRS

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Commuter voices frustration over 'ridiculous' station car park price increase

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