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 investigation launched after body found in missing person search

Reading Chronicle:

MAJOR crime units have launched a murder investigation in Reading after a body was found in London.

Thames Valley Police said it comes after the force launched a missing person appeal in Reading on August 24.

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2. Pret called out for 'ripping off customers' in Reading as sandwich costs more than in London

Reading Chronicle:

PRET has defended the price of their food after one of their sandwiches was found to cost more in Reading than in London.

Usually when it comes to eating out in the capital, you expect to pay more due to the cost of living being more expensive.

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3. Woman in her 20s was raped in graveyard in town centre

Reading Chronicle:

A WOMAN in her 20s was raped in the Reading Minster churchyard grounds, police have confirmed.

Thames Valley Police launched an investigation into a rape that happened in the early hours of the morning on Sunday, September 12.

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4. Couple who sold home to new neighbour lodge complaint over 13ft-high extension plan

Reading Chronicle:

A couple who sold the house they owned next door has now complained about their new neighbour’s plans to extend their property.

Barry McNamara and Judith Dawson, who own a house on Albert Road in Caversham, until recently owned the house next door before selling it to new neighbour Steve Gibson.

5. Police investigate rape in Reading church grounds and arrest 22-year-old man

Reading Chronicle:

Earlier this week, a police cordon was set up in Reading's Minster church grounds.

Three officers were spotted at the scene and a Man, aged 22 years, was arrested on suspicion of rape.

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