WE have rounded up some of Reading's most shocking, exciting and important stories from the past week.
Here are a few of the most significant stories readers should be aware of:
1. MURDER PROBE: Police name woman who was found dead in Reading
THAMES Valley Police have identified the victim at the centre of a murder investigation in Reading.
Police were called to reports of a woman found dead at a property in Laud Close on Friday, April 30 at about 4.30pm.
Although formal identification has not yet taken place, police said they are satisfied that the victim is Beth Aspey, aged 34.
For more information, click here.
2. Reading builder found guilty of two counts of child sexual abuse
A READING builder has been found guilty of sexually abusing a child under the age of 13.
Martin Collins, of Lower Henley Road, Caversham, received the verdict after a week-long trial last month.
The 65-year-old was found guilty by a jury on two counts of sexually abusing a girl under 13 at a hearing last week.
For more information, click here.
3. Police give update after fight breaks out at Reading pub
TWO men have been arrested after a fight broke out in Reading on Sunday night.
Thames Valley Police were called to reports of an incident outside The Pheasant Pub on Southampstead Street, Reading on Sunday, May 2.
For more information, click here.
4. Five pubs in Reading yet to reopen as we edge closer to May 17
Many bars and pubs have reopened already but some establishments have spared punters from freezing outside in the cold due to having no outdoor space.
If you're planning a trip down to your favourite watering hole then you may want to check to see if it's open first.
We have rounded up five bars/pubs which will be reopening their doors in May.
For more information, click here.
5. The six places where Lidl wants to open new stores in Reading
SUPERMARKET chain Lidl has revealed a list of locations where they hope to open across Reading, and five locations are wanted.
The German-owned retailer has rapidly expanded its number of branches in recent years, and the company shows no signs of slowing down in the coming months and years.
The supermarket giant says it plans to double its portfolio’ which already boasts more than 800 sites across the UK.
For more information, click here.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here