Whitley News

Reading Link Retail Park in Rose Kiln Lane, Whitley. Credit: Google Maps

Planning Applications

Latest on JD Sports gym coming to Reading retail park

The John Madejski Academy in Hartland Road, Whitley.

The John Madejski Academy in Hartland Road, Whitley.

Reading school rated 'Inadequate' could join another education trust

The moon shining over (David Turner)

The moon shining over (David Turner)

Camera Club: The wonderful pictures taken from the last week

The Age UK Berkshire stall and other charities present at Broad Street Mall in Reading for the International Day for Older Persons event.

The Age UK Berkshire stall and other charities present at Broad Street Mall in Reading for the International Day for Older Persons event.

Insight given into organisations helping the elderly age with dignity in Reading

Yuan Yang, Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, with apprentices at the BayLab in the Bayer UK offices

Yuan Yang, Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, with apprentices at the BayLab in the Bayer UK offices

The Reading pharma lab where pupils engage in fun science experiments

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

National government

New Reading MP intercedes for neighbours in first months in office

Glenn Dennis, the Mayor of Reading, Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading Central, Yuan Yang, Labour MP for Earley and Woodley in attendance at the Reading Ex-British Gurkha Association event.

Glenn Dennis, the Mayor of Reading, Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading Central, Yuan Yang, Labour MP for Earley and Woodley in attendance at the Reading Ex-British Gurkha Association event.

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Celebration held by Reading Gurkhas for special Nepali festival

Starbucks and Subway at the Brunel Retail Park in Whitley.

Starbucks and Subway at the Brunel Retail Park in Whitley.

Starbucks opens latest cafe at busy Reading retail park

Councillor Liz Terry (Labour, Coley) the leader of Reading Borough Council. Credit: Reading Borough Council Official Portrait

Councillor Liz Terry (Labour, Coley) the leader of Reading Borough Council. Credit: Reading Borough Council Official Portrait

Extension of monetary support for the most needy people welcomed

Henry Wright, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson for the Reading Central constituency at Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Henry Wright, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson for the Reading Central constituency at Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Royal Berkshire Hospital

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Fears new hospital may not be built after all as project is put 'in review'

Councillor Dave McElroy (Green, Redlands) with a neighbour called Carole while campaigning in Reading.

Councillor Dave McElroy (Green, Redlands) with a neighbour called Carole while campaigning in Reading.

Winter Fuel Payment

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Petition to save winter fuel payments for '10,000' elderly pensioners in Reading

Paul Carnell, a former Conservative councillor, has questions over why a 20mph speed limit is set to be imposed at Northcourt Ave and Wellington Ave.

Paul Carnell, a former Conservative councillor, has questions over why a 20mph speed limit is set to be imposed at Northcourt Ave and Wellington Ave.

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Questions raised over 20mph speed restrictions coming to university area

Greggs and the location that a drive-thru will occupy in Reading. Credit: PA / Google Maps

Greggs and the location that a drive-thru will occupy in Reading. Credit: PA / Google Maps

Controversial plan for Greggs drive-thru in Reading moves ahead

Northcourt Avenue in Reading.

Northcourt Avenue in Reading.

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20mph speed limit for 'rat run' in university area moves closer to a reality

The ReadiBus service in Broad Street, Reading, featuring councillor Mohammed Ayub (Labour, Abbey) and service users.

The ReadiBus service in Broad Street, Reading, featuring councillor Mohammed Ayub (Labour, Abbey) and service users.

The services that make the lives of disabled people in Reading easier

The patchwork quilt created by Liz Kerry for the Earley One Square at at Time art exhibition at St Nicolas Church, with Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, Mayor of Earley Mike Smith, and Mayor of Wokingham Borough Adrian Mather.

The patchwork quilt created by Liz Kerry for the Earley One Square at at Time art exhibition at St Nicolas Church, with Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, Mayor of Earley Mike Smith, and Mayor of Wokingham Borough Adrian Mather.

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'One Square At A Time' artistic celebration of Earley installed

The University Medical Group Whitley Villa branch at 1 Christchurch Road, Reading, which the group

The University Medical Group Whitley Villa branch at 1 Christchurch Road, Reading, which the group

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Potential closure of Reading doctor's surgery justified by medical group

The new Whitley Wood Community Centre in Lexington Grove.

The new Whitley Wood Community Centre in Lexington Grove.

Reading Borough Council

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Celebration of diversity as community in Reading sees growth

The entrance to the Reading Borough Council civic offices in Bridge Street, showing the popular coffee van and flagpoles, which would move to make way for a library. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The entrance to the Reading Borough Council civic offices in Bridge Street, showing the popular coffee van and flagpoles, which would move to make way for a library. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Planning Applications

Latest on project to add library to Reading council offices as details approved

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street.

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street.

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Reading Borough Council workers threaten strike in pay dispute

Liz Terry, the leader of Reading Borough Council, celebrates the news that rewilding is being expanded in Reading.

Liz Terry, the leader of Reading Borough Council, celebrates the news that rewilding is being expanded in Reading.

Rewilding for grass verges and parks in Reading covers 100 football pitches

Blenheim Road in East Reading, in the university area, where many houses have been converted into homes of multiple occupation (HMO).

Blenheim Road in East Reading, in the university area, where many houses have been converted into homes of multiple occupation (HMO).

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Consultation on controls on buy to let landlords in Reading closes soon

The entrance to homes in Green Park Village. Credit: Simon Winson, Green Park Village by St Edward

The entrance to homes in Green Park Village. Credit: Simon Winson, Green Park Village by St Edward

Planning Applications

Progress made on huge south Reading development in plans decided

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, in a meeting with councillors and community

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, in a meeting with councillors and community

New Reading MP calls for community cohesion in first message to readers

A car burns during an anti-immigration protest in Middlesbrough (Owen Humphreys/PA)

A car burns during an anti-immigration protest in Middlesbrough (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Reading council leader urges people to 'think twice' over false online rumours

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, with Surjit Singh Jutla and councillors Majid Nagra and Greg Bello at Ramgarhia Sabha Reading.

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, with Surjit Singh Jutla and councillors Majid Nagra and Greg Bello at Ramgarhia Sabha Reading.

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Leaders unite to reassure communities addressing 'atmosphere of fear'

Liz Terry, the leader of Reading Borough Council, with the council offices in the background.

Liz Terry, the leader of Reading Borough Council, with the council offices in the background.

Cost of living crisis

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Welcome boost as thousands in Reading receive cost of living payments

Chimneys along terraced homes in Reading.

Chimneys along terraced homes in Reading.

Local government

Changes to fire heaters for homes in Reading announced

Waste being recycled at the re3 Smallmead recycling centre in Whitley,

Waste being recycled at the re3 Smallmead recycling centre in Whitley,

Freedom of Information

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Revealed: recycling from Reading is being sent to Vietnam and Asia

The Reading Borough Council offices.

The Reading Borough Council offices.

Children's services

Hard work of people who look after children in Reading praised after Ofsted report

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, in a meeting with councillors and community leaders in the area.

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, in a meeting with councillors and community leaders in the area.

MP condemns far right violence and abuse in the wake of riots

A postal vote delivered to Finland on July 3, the day before the general election. The voter lost hope that their vote would arrive on time.

A postal vote delivered to Finland on July 3, the day before the general election. The voter lost hope that their vote would arrive on time.

General Election 2024

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Reading voters furious over postal vote 'fiasco' as people miss the general election

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

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Reading children's service company overspends by millions

The blue bags collected as part of the plastic bag and film recycling trial covering Reading and Bracknell.

The blue bags collected as part of the plastic bag and film recycling trial covering Reading and Bracknell.

Reading Borough Council

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Recycling plastic wrapping trial expanded to 10,000 homes in Reading

The Oracle in Reading town centre.

The Oracle in Reading town centre.

Planning and development

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New bowling centre wins permission to open past midnight

A doctor measuring someone's blood pressure. Patients are encouraged to keep on going to GP surgeries, despite 'collective action' by the BMA.

A doctor measuring someone's blood pressure. Patients are encouraged to keep on going to GP surgeries, despite 'collective action' by the BMA.

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Patients encouraged to continue to go to doctors despite industrial action

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

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Reading Borough Council changes planning website

Green Katesgrove ward councillors Doug Cresswell, Kate Nikulina and Louise Keane at Waterloo Meadows in Reading.

Green Katesgrove ward councillors Doug Cresswell, Kate Nikulina and Louise Keane at Waterloo Meadows in Reading.

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Water bill at Reading allotments skyrockets by 2600 per cent after leak

Road improvement work taking place in Reading. Credit: Reading Borough Council

Road improvement work taking place in Reading. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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Listed: the 190 roads in Reading set for resurfacing

Many Carpetright stores will be closing

Many Carpetright stores will be closing

CONFIRMED: Reading's Carpetright WILL close following recent takeover

Fiona Brownfoot, a director of retail, restaurant and leisure at commercial property marketers Hicks Baker, with the Reading Station Shopping Park.

Fiona Brownfoot, a director of retail, restaurant and leisure at commercial property marketers Hicks Baker, with the Reading Station Shopping Park.

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Retail property expert explains success of Reading shopping parks

The company Northumberland Food and Wine has taken over the Today's Local in Northumberland Avenue, Whitley.

The company Northumberland Food and Wine has taken over the Today's Local in Northumberland Avenue, Whitley.

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Convenience store in Whitley precinct could sell alcohol later at night

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Starbucks gearing up to open new café at bustling Reading retail park

Drivers on the M4 motorway in West Berkshire near Reading.

Drivers on the M4 motorway in West Berkshire near Reading.

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Six figure sum to be spent on Reading roads used when the M4 is closed

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street.

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street.

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Reading children's services told to improve to protect those at risk

John Ennis, lead councillor for climate strategy and transport in the drivers seat of a zero emission electric bus.

John Ennis, lead councillor for climate strategy and transport in the drivers seat of a zero emission electric bus.

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More than £4.5 million spent on new electric buses for Reading

The two inbound lanes in London Road, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

The two inbound lanes in London Road, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Central Reading

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"Difficult decisions need to be made" for travel in Reading in coming years

Yuan Yang, the Labour candidate for Earley and Woodley with Mrs Nagra and the host of the meeting with women in Woodley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Yuan Yang, the Labour candidate for Earley and Woodley with Mrs Nagra and the host of the meeting with women in Woodley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

General Election 2024

Ex-Financial Times journalist, 33, is the UK’s first Chinese-born MP

Rachel Reeves, Labour pick for chancellor, with Yuan Yang, now the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley.

Rachel Reeves, Labour pick for chancellor, with Yuan Yang, now the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley.

Conservative Party

Labour narrowly win first ever general election contest in Earley and Woodley

A pyramidal orchid growing in Palmer Park, Reading. Councillors will receive a report on a rewilding programme which began in 2020.

A pyramidal orchid growing in Palmer Park, Reading. Councillors will receive a report on a rewilding programme which began in 2020.

Reading Borough Council

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Rewilding set for expansion to cover areas throughout the town

Reading election campaign kicks off.

Reading election campaign kicks off.

Central Reading

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Clean sweep as Labour wins all three Reading constituencies

142-144 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading. Credit: Councillor Micky Leng

142-144 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading. Credit: Councillor Micky Leng

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Former bike store and coffee shop to become shops and flats

Exbourne Road in Whitley, which serves three schools: : Geoffrey Field Junior School, Geoffrey Field Infant School and Christ the King Roman Catholic Primary School. Credit: Google Maps

Exbourne Road in Whitley, which serves three schools: : Geoffrey Field Junior School, Geoffrey Field Infant School and Christ the King Roman Catholic Primary School. Credit: Google Maps

Reading Borough Council

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This Reading road set to close each weekday at peak times

Gary Shacklady, the Green candidate for Earley and Woodley.

Gary Shacklady, the Green candidate for Earley and Woodley.

General Election 2024

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Meet Gary Shacklady, the Green candidate for Earley and Woodley