Here are five of the most read stories you may have missed this week in Reading.
1. Headteacher Ruth Perry killed herself 'over Ofsted report'
A popular Reading headteacher killed herself after worrying about a negative Ofsted report about her school, her family have said.
Caversham Primary School principal Ruth Perry died on January 8 this year shortly after being told her school was being downgraded from outstanding to inadequate.
The Ofsted inspection - the school's first in 13 years - took place on November 15 and 16 with Ms Perry allegedly telling her sister it was "the worst day of her life", describing the experience as "dreadful".
Read full story here: Headteacher Ruth Perry killed herself 'over Ofsted report'
2. Nail in coffin for 200 homes plan for Berkshire village
The final nail in the coffin for a plan to build 200 homes on land outside a Berkshire village has been struck as an appeal to get them approved has been dismissed.
The decision is being celebrated by the local council and its lawyers after the government’s planning inspectorate ruled in its favour.
Housebuilders Mactaggart and Mickel were hoping to build 200 homes on a large field east of Lodge Road in Hurst which would have been called the Lodge Green development.
Read full story here: Nail in coffin for 200 homes plan for Berkshire village
3. Bru Coffee and Gelato announces sudden closure in shop window
A coffee shop in the heart of Reading Town Centre has closed it's doors this week.
Bru Coffee and Gelato, located on Friar Street, is one of five coffee shops located across the UK selling freshly prepared food, desserts, and hand-made gelato.
Read full story here: Bru Coffee and Gelato announces sudden closure in shop window
4. 400 affordable homes to be built on Reading wastelands
400 new homes are being built on Reading wastelands, to offer affordable housing, as part of a £110million investment plan.
Reading Borough Council’s plan to build homes on disused land and derelict areas continues with residents moving into brand new, affordable homes across the town.
Tenants have recently moved into seven new homes in Southcote, Whitley and Church wards, with another site in Caversham close to completion.
Read full story here: 400 affordable homes to be built on Reading wastelands
5. Prison guard convicted for relationship with prisoner who is now ON THE RUN
A FORMER prison guard has been convicted of having an inappropriate relationship with a female prisoner who is now on the run.
William Sumners, of Clandon Road, Surrey, pleaded guilty to one count of being a ‘holder of a public office who wilfully misconducted himself’ at HMP Send in Surrey.
The 43-year-old, who now works as a parking attendant for a local authority, was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment suspended for two years at Reading Crown Court for the relationship which started while the woman was in prison in 2021.
Read full story here: Prison guard convicted for relationship with prisoner who is now ON THE RUN
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