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Reading Crown Court (pictured) heard that Shaun Elks launched a vicious attack on his wife

Man avoids jail after knife threat and strangling partner in alcohol-fuelled rage

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

Andy Croy said the plans would mean building flats for Shinfield Studios

Andy Croy said the plans would mean building flats for Shinfield Studios

Affordable housing

'Weird' plans to prioritise housing for out-of-town film studios staff knocked back

The most expensive postcodes in Reading REVEALED

The most expensive postcodes in Reading REVEALED

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The wealthiest neighbourhoods of Reading REVEALED

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

What the new Natural History Museum building could look like at Thames Valley Science Park

What the new Natural History Museum building could look like at Thames Valley Science Park

Natural History Museum

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Natural History Museum plans ‘211 diplodocuses’ worth of storage in Shinfield

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

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

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

The two 12-year-old girls were sexually assaulted in broad daylight

The two 12-year-old girls were sexually assaulted in broad daylight

Man hunted by police after he exposed himself to two girls, 12, in play area

House of Fraser opens for the final time

House of Fraser opens for the final time

End of an era as House of Fraser prepares to close today after 24 years

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

Pauline Jorgensen called for a pedestrian crossing on Shinfield Road

Pauline Jorgensen called for a pedestrian crossing on Shinfield Road

Calls for safe crossing after seven year old boy knocked down on busy road

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

What the new building at Shinfield Studios could look like

What the new building at Shinfield Studios could look like

New studios building could open up cinemas to community

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

Some 27 million specimens will be moved to the new Natural History Museum centre at Thames Valley Science Park

Some 27 million specimens will be moved to the new Natural History Museum centre at Thames Valley Science Park

Local government

Residents invited to find out more about Natural History Museum plans

Valerie's musical dreams come true

Valerie's musical dreams come true

Earley care home makes resident’s musical dream come true

CCTV image of a man police want to speak to in connection to an assault

CCTV image of a man police want to speak to in connection to an assault

CCTV image released of man police want to speak to after Reading assault

What the new logistics warehouse looks like at the Cutbush Park Industrial Estate in Danehill, Lower Earley. Credit: Google Maps

What the new logistics warehouse looks like at the Cutbush Park Industrial Estate in Danehill, Lower Earley. Credit: Google Maps

Wokingham Borough Council

Finishing touches made at old Autotrader site in Lower Earley

A bin that has been sealed off at School Green in Shinfield. Credit: Councillor Pauline Jorgensen

A bin that has been sealed off at School Green in Shinfield. Credit: Councillor Pauline Jorgensen

Conservative Party

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Council caught out over plans to cut public bin collections

Damage to a home in Wokingham Borough, which Reading council's team would fix. Credit: Craig Faulkner

Damage to a home in Wokingham Borough, which Reading council's team would fix. Credit: Craig Faulkner

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Reading council continues to assist neighbour council with housing repairs

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen (Conservative, Hillside) at the announcement that she will be the Conservative candidate for Earley and Woodley. Credit: Earley and Woodley Conservative Party

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen (Conservative, Hillside) at the announcement that she will be the Conservative candidate for Earley and Woodley. Credit: Earley and Woodley Conservative Party

Conservative Party

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Conservatives select candidate to fight for new Earley and Woodley MP seat

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen, the Conservative candidate for Earley and Woodley, and cllr Stephen Newton (left, Liberal Democrats, Maiden Erlegh) and cllr Andy Croy (right, Labour, Bulmershe & Whitegates). Credit: Wokingham Borough Council / Liberal

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen, the Conservative candidate for Earley and Woodley, and cllr Stephen Newton (left, Liberal Democrats, Maiden Erlegh) and cllr Andy Croy (right, Labour, Bulmershe & Whitegates). Credit: Wokingham Borough Council / Liberal

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Earley and Woodley parliamentary constituency created as Berkshire's ninth MP seat

Crockhamwell Road Car Park in Woodley, where fare increases have been implemented. Credit: Councillor Shirley Boyt

Crockhamwell Road Car Park in Woodley, where fare increases have been implemented. Credit: Councillor Shirley Boyt

Conservative Party

Higher parking charges at Earley and Woodley car parks come into force after delay

Plans to build nine new homes at the site of Crockers on Rushey Way, Lower Earley

Plans to build nine new homes at the site of Crockers on Rushey Way, Lower Earley

Councillors decide fate of Earley and Woodley housing plans

Plans to build nine new homes at the site of Crockers on Rushey Way, Lower Earley

Plans to build nine new homes at the site of Crockers on Rushey Way, Lower Earley

New street in Lower Earley could be approved despite neighbours’ traffic fears

The land and garage in Faygate Way, Earley, which is where the flats would have been located. Credit: Wokingham Borough Council

The land and garage in Faygate Way, Earley, which is where the flats would have been located. Credit: Wokingham Borough Council

Wokingham Borough Council

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Plan to replace garage with house down estate slammed for being 'awkward and alien'

Newly-installed buildings in the Asda car park could cause traffic to back up on Chalfont Way, councillor Andrew Mickleburgh has said

Newly-installed buildings in the Asda car park could cause traffic to back up on Chalfont Way, councillor Andrew Mickleburgh has said

Local government

Traffic jam fears as Autoglass cabins block Asda parking spaces

Plans for the nursery at Reading Abbey Rugby Club which have now been shelved. Credit: Colony Architects

Plans for the nursery at Reading Abbey Rugby Club which have now been shelved. Credit: Colony Architects

Children & Young People

New nursery at Reading Abbey Rugby Club shelved due to construction costs

An overhead view of the Reading Abbey Rugby Club off Peppard Road, Emmer Green. Credit: Colony Architects

An overhead view of the Reading Abbey Rugby Club off Peppard Road, Emmer Green. Credit: Colony Architects

New nursery to be built on grounds of Reading rugby club

'I'm pretty sure they said to meet up today for a drink...' (Ray Clark)

'I'm pretty sure they said to meet up today for a drink...' (Ray Clark)

Six more stunning snaps of the beautiful birds around Berkshire and beyond

Jason Page and Sabeur Trabelsi. Pictures by Thames Valley Police

Jason Page and Sabeur Trabelsi. Pictures by Thames Valley Police

M&S security guard GUILTY of killing homeless shoplifter in single knock-out blow

Jason Page and Sabeur Trabelsi. Picture by Thames Valley Police

Jason Page and Sabeur Trabelsi. Picture by Thames Valley Police

Security guard guilty of delivering fatal blow to shoplifter causing his death

The respective town councils of Wokingham, Woodley and Earley.

The respective town councils of Wokingham, Woodley and Earley.

Conservative Party

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Wokingham, Woodley and Earley town council elections take place today

The Oracle, Reading. Picture by Newquest

The Oracle, Reading. Picture by Newquest

Drink driver caught after Oracle staff reported him to police

Inset Jason Page. Picture released by family

Inset Jason Page. Picture released by family

Man accused of lying to police ahead of man's death was 'in shock' and 'scared'

LIVE UPDATES: Manslaughter trial defence continues

LIVE UPDATES: Manslaughter trial defence continues

Jason Page trial: M&S manager accused of lying about shoplifter's death - recap

BP station, Chalfont Way. Picture by Newsquest

BP station, Chalfont Way. Picture by Newsquest

Co-defendant in manslaughter trial is 'loyal and honest,' court heard

LIVE UPDATES: Defence for second man in manslaughter trial

LIVE UPDATES: Defence for second man in manslaughter trial

SUMMARY: Defence for second man in manslaughter trial

Jason Page and Trabelsi

Jason Page and Trabelsi

Guard accused of manslaughter said he was fearful he would be stabbed

Did your pet make the cut?

Did your pet make the cut?

The Reading Chronicle's Perfect Pet competition - did your furry friend make the cut?

LIVE UPDATES: Defence case starts in Jason Page trial

LIVE UPDATES: Defence case starts in Jason Page trial

SUMMARY: Defence case starts in Jason Page trial

LIVE UPDATES: Day 4 of Lower Earley manslaughter trial

LIVE UPDATES: Day 4 of Lower Earley manslaughter trial

LIVE UPDATES: Day 4 of Lower Earley manslaughter trial

BP Station, Chalfont Way. Inset, Jason Page.

BP Station, Chalfont Way. Inset, Jason Page.

Shoplifter 'punched' by guard died from 'catastrophic and unsurvivable' injuries

BP station following the incident.

BP station following the incident.

Marks & Spencer security guard 'b**** slapped' homeless shoplifter who stole meat

BP petrol station on Chalfont Way

BP petrol station on Chalfont Way

Shoplifter died after being 'punched' for stealing meat from M&S, a court heard

LIVE UPDATES: Trial starts after death of man at BP station

LIVE UPDATES: Trial starts after death of man at BP station

SUMMARY: Trial starts after death of man at BP station

Off-duty cops heartbreaking fight to save man's life after he collapses in pub

Off-duty cops heartbreaking fight to save man's life after he collapses in pub

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Off-duty cops heartbreaking fight to save man's life after he collapses in pub

The first race was in 1983

The first race was in 1983

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Reading Nostalgia - Five old images from the first Half Marathon in 1983

Heavy traffic is on the M4 following a huge crash

Heavy traffic is on the M4 following a huge crash

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Live updates as huge crash brings M4 to a standstill

Reading Crown Court

Reading Crown Court

Man found guilty of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl

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