Caversham and Emmer Green

Spitiko in Prospect Street, Caversham. Credit: Google Maps

Expansion of Greek restaurant in plans submitted

ulia Waters, sister of Ruth Perry, speaking to members of the media in Reading Town Hall at the end of the inquest for the headteacher where senior coroner Heidi Connor concluded an Ofsted inspection

Sister of Ruth Perry says Ofsted has not apologised for ‘causing’ her death

A photograph of Ruth Perry was attached to the fence outside John Rankin School in Newbury, Berkshire (PA)

Ofsted inspection ‘likely contributed’ to Ruth Perry’s death, coroner concludes

A stock image of parked cars used by Reading Borough Council

'An absolute failure': frustration over new parking rule for drivers one month on

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320 Kings Road Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Changes to buildings and homes in latest Reading planning roundup

The large numbers of pupils who have been suspended from school in Berkshire has been revealed. Credit: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Exclusion and suspension numbers for pupils at schools in Berkshire revealed

Ruth Perry inquest

Headteacher Ruth Perry was tearful during Ofsted inspection, inquest told

Town Hall and Inset Ruth Perry

Ofsted inspectors 'trained' to manage stress, Ruth Perry inquest hears

Lower Henley Road in Caversham, which has had an advisory cycle lane for years. Credit: Google Maps

Push for safe cycle lane to be reinstated after road resurfacing works

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The skyline of Reading. Credit: James Singleton www.jsaerial.co.uk

Consultation on changes that will shape development in Reading until 2041 goes live

LIVE UPDATES: Headteacher Ruth Perry inquest opening

RECAP: Headteacher Ruth Perry inquest opening

People were given incorrect internet security advice as issues affected Reading Borough Council's planning website for days on end.

Council apologises over internet safety blunder on planning portal

Jason Brock amongst the Reading skyline.

Council leader celebrates progress in Reading quest for net zero

Clash over prospect of third Thames Bridge to ease traffic through Reading

Clash over prospect of third Thames Bridge to ease traffic through Reading

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The Tilehurst allotments viewed from Armour Hill. Credit: Chris Collard Creative Commons Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Cost of space at urban gardens in Reading to increase according to council plans

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The Milestone Centre in Caversham Park Village, where the Labour Party fundraiser was eventually held. Credit: Google Maps / Labour Party CleanPNG

Reading Labour moves fundraiser amid tensions in Israel-Palestine conflict

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Councillor Micky Leng amongst the skyline in Reading.

Push to increase affordable and family homes in plans that shape the future of town

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Councillor Dave McElroy has criticised the council over its strategy to tackle climate change. Credit: Reading Borough Council

Reading council blasted over supposed lack of action in tackling climate emergency

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Councillor Jason Brock, leader of Reading Borough Council at Green Park Station. Credit: Reading Borough Council

U-Turn on changes to trains celebrated in Reading

A gritting lorry. Credit: Newsquest Archive

The Reading roads prioritised for gritting as temperatures plummet

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The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Reading council blasted for late accounts yet again as bill could exceed £1.5 million

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Street names have been selected for the Reading Golf Course development, but the process has been lampooned by councillor Stephen Goss (Conservative, Emmer Green).

Street naming process in Reading lampooned as names agreed for 223 home development

Hemdean Road, Caversham when the police closed it off

Boys charged with attempted murder have prepared defence statements

Flooding seen in Caversham Park Road , Caversham on Monday, November 13. Credit: Hilary Jane Smart

Drama for drivers as flooding causes temporary road closure

Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading East, and Sir Alok Sharma, the Conservative MP for Reading West at the Cenotaph at Forbury Gardens, Reading on Remembrance Sunday. Credit: Reading Borough Council

Reading politicians pay their respects to war dead

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Councillor Dave McElroy (Green, Redlands) has raised the issue of missed bin collections in Reading. Credit: Reading Green Party

Greens slam Reading council over missing a least 616 bin collections per month

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Black cab drivers queuing at a taxi rank in Garrard Street, Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Reading taxi drivers share concerns about expensive new cabs

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

Residents invited to drop-in sessions to view council plans for Reading road network

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Jason Brock, Reading Borough Council leader, has welcomed the updates to the council's licensing

Council leader welcomes opening of safe space in Reading

Best Parties Ever, which holds an annual Christmas party in Kings Road, Reading, is back this year with a burlesque theme. Credit: Best Parties Ever

Burlesque themed Christmas party in Reading given the go ahead

The council is hoping to buy homes to help tackle rough sleeping. Credit: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Council approves project to help out single homeless people in Reading

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A stock image of parked cars used by Reading Borough Council

New parking rules for Reading drivers come into force TODAY

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A view of crowds at Reading Festival 2022. Credit: James Bridle

Test purchasers used to catch illegal vape sales and more rule breakers in Reading

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Technology will be introduced into elderly residents' homes to help them live independently

Reading council wins over £1 million to help elderly in their homes

Find out how many Reading pupils were permanently excluded from school. Credit: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Figures for pupils permanently excluded from school in Reading revealed

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The yellow box junction of London Road and Eldon Road in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Ultra low emission zone in Reading ruled out as council plans for travel up to 2040

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Lyefield Court in Emmer Green, Caversham, where residents are paying council taxes in Band F. Credit: Google Maps

Residents 'pay thousands more than they should' in council tax in Caversham

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The Charles Cooper Henderson Vessel that served at Dunkirk in 1940, now used as a pleasure boat that does trips along the River Thames. Credit: Vintage Days Out

Historic boat which took part in Dunkirk evacuation can come to Reading for days out

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The full council meeting at Reading Borough Council on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Credit: Reading Borough Council / YouTube

Reading council reaffirms commitment to children in care and care leavers

The Charles Cooper Henderson Vessel that served at Dunkirk in 1940, now used as a pleasure boat that does trips along the River Thames. Credit: Vintage Days Out

Showdown looms over bid for pleasure boat hosting days out in Reading

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The modern shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Our Lady & St Anne's Roman Catholic Church,

Why Caversham became a hub for Kings, Royalty and the greatest knight of the land

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The unoccupied retail unit at 70 Broad Street in Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

French bakery to come to town centre in latest planning decisions made

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Newly elected Labour MP Alistair Strathern met Sir Keir Starmer at the Forest Centre in Moretaine, Bedford after winning the Mid Bedfordshire by-election (PA)

Reading general election prediction sees Labour pick up one seat in the area

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Matt Rodda with Professor Julia Waters, sister of Ruth Perry, Lisa Telling, chair of Reading Primary Heads and Edmund Barnett-Ward, a father of children who went to Caversham Primary. Credit: Office of Matt Rodda MP

Push for changes to Ofsted after death of Reading headteacher discussed in Parliament

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Concerns raised in Reading over 'legacy benefits' being rolled into Universal Credit

Concerns raised in Reading over 'legacy benefits' being rolled into Universal Credit

Tree planting by Theale-based insurance and financial services company, Macbeth in Dee Road, West Reading. Pictured are Mandy Everest and Charlie Bishop from Macbeth. Credit: Kathryn McCann

Organisations sought to sponsor planting of new trees in Reading

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Sacred art of Jesus Christ.

How fascinating relics came to be stored in Caversham

Delicious sweet treats like churros and donuts for sale at Reading Winter Wonderland. Credit: Premier Winter Wonderland Events

Reading Christmas festival back again this year as plans given go ahead

A parking payment machine in Friar Street, Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Driver raises disparity in parking charges in Reading using app

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Guests in attendance for the Judicial Service at the Reading Minster Church in St Marys Butts. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Reading church service held to usher in the new Judicial year

Councillors clash over electricity supply to new housing developments.

Clash over lack of electricity supply as hundreds of homes are built in Reading

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The entrance to the Reading Golf Course development, which will be called Emmer Green Drive. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Rethink forced over road names for huge Caversham golf course development

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Jason Brock, the council leader, set amongst Reading Bridge, which is 100 years old.

Council leader celebrates 100 years of Reading Bridge

The altar at Our Lady & St Anne's Roman Catholic Church, Caversham.

Reading history: How Caversham became linked to the murder of a King