WE have rounded up some of Reading's most shocking, eye-opening and important stories from the past week.
Here are a few of the most significant stories readers should be aware of:
1. Royal Berkshire Hospital nurse given a parking ticket in staff carpark
A nurse at the Royal Berkshire Hospital has received a car parking ticket whilst parking in the staff carpark.
Shannon Smith, 22, has recently qualified as a nurse and parks her car in the staff’s South block car park when going to work.
She revealed she received a ticket at the end of March 2020 for “inappropriate parking” but said the lines in the carpark have faded.
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2. Reading stabbing: 'Targeted attack' for man's BMW
A man has been stabbed and his BMW stolen in a 'targeted attack' in Reading.
Thames Valley Police said the violent attack happened on January 14 in Battle Square, off Oxford Road.
The victim, a 20-year-old man, was stabbed and his vehicle - a silver BMW - was stolen from him.
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3. Olly Stephens' sister thanks community for their support following his death
The sister of Olly Stephens who was fatally stabbed in Reading this month has thanked people for their "kind messages" of support.
An Instagram account called 'Justiceforolly_', which claims to be run by Olly's sister, shared a childhood picture of the 13 year old boy thanking the community for their support.
The post, dated Sunday, January 10, said: "I just wanted to thank everyone again for all the kind messages.
"I'm so sorry that I haven’t had the time to reply to all of them yet.
"Just know they have helped me feel a lot less alone during this time."
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4. Reading supermarket Morrisons granted 24/7 licence
A supermarket in Reading has been granted a 24/7 licence to open and sell alcohol.
Morrisons, on Rose Kiln Lane, 300 Basingstoke Road, will be able to open continuously and will sell alcohol around the clock after Reading Borough Council (RBC) approved the plans.
The supermarket has also recently applied for planning permission to extend the store “to facilitate a proposed home shopping offer” to help with Covid-19.
Read more about the supermarket here.
5. Joe Lycett, Trinidad and Tobago president and more appear on Reading schoolgirl's lockdown podcast
Most children have understandably entertained themselves throughout the three UK lockdowns with TV, Fortnite and games.
But one Caversham schoolgirl took the opportunity to speak with some very interesting people, from midwives to famous comedians and presidents.
Chatty Gwen Rose, 7, launched a weekly podcast with the help of her mum and stepdad at the beginning of the first lockdown in March 2020, called Gwen Gets to Work.
The youngster uses the platform to ask adults in different jobs what their working world is really like, and gears questions towards children of primary school age, as well as their parents.
She has interviewed "grown ups" in the creative industries such as art, music and theatre and has even done a Christmas Special with comedian Joe Lycett.
For more details on the podcast click here.
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