Woodley & Earley

Many Carpetright stores will be closing

CONFIRMED: Reading's Carpetright WILL close following recent takeover

Plan to move Royal Berkshire Hospital outside of Reading put to the public

Plan to move Royal Berkshire Hospital outside of Reading put to the public

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Plan to move Royal Berkshire Hospital outside of Reading put to the public

Mr Alleyne died in November 2020

Mr Alleyne died in November 2020

Company fined £30k after father of four, 41, dies at work in Reading

How many Lidls are there in Reading as supermarket has expansion plans

How many Lidls are there in Reading as supermarket has expansion plans

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How many Lidls are there in Reading as supermarket has expansion plans

Yuan Yang, the Labour candidate for Earley and Woodley with Mrs Nagra and the host of the meeting with women in Woodley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Yuan Yang, the Labour candidate for Earley and Woodley with Mrs Nagra and the host of the meeting with women in Woodley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

General Election 2024

Ex-Financial Times journalist, 33, is the UK’s first Chinese-born MP

Rachel Reeves, Labour pick for chancellor, with Yuan Yang, now the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley.

Rachel Reeves, Labour pick for chancellor, with Yuan Yang, now the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley.

Conservative Party

Labour narrowly win first ever general election contest in Earley and Woodley

Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey with newly elected Somerton and Frome MP Sarah Dyke, with cllr Clive Jones, the Lib Dem parliamentary candidate for Wokingham. Credit: Liberal Democrats

Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey with newly elected Somerton and Frome MP Sarah Dyke, with cllr Clive Jones, the Lib Dem parliamentary candidate for Wokingham. Credit: Liberal Democrats

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Former council leader becomes first Liberal Democrat MP for Wokingham in its history

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"I was in shock" Another man attacked with catapult speaks out

Reading election campaign kicks off.

Reading election campaign kicks off.

Central Reading

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Clean sweep as Labour wins all three Reading constituencies

Matt Rodda at the count in Reading Central

Matt Rodda at the count in Reading Central

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LISTED: Reading General Election results in full - winners and losers

The polling station at St Luke's Church in Erleigh Road, Reading.

The polling station at St Luke's Church in Erleigh Road, Reading.

Local government

General election 2024: what to expect hour by hour on the night in Reading

Pauline Jorgensen Conservative parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley, at the Hall Farm site for 4,500 homes with councillors Rebecca and Charles Margetts.

Pauline Jorgensen Conservative parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley, at the Hall Farm site for 4,500 homes with councillors Rebecca and Charles Margetts.

Conservative Party

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Clash over 4,500 new homes on farmland south of M4

Gary Shacklady, the Green candidate for Earley and Woodley.

Gary Shacklady, the Green candidate for Earley and Woodley.

General Election 2024

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Meet Gary Shacklady, the Green candidate for Earley and Woodley

Liberal Democrat candidates Henry Wright (Reading Central), Helen Belcher (Reading West and Mid Berkshire) and Tahir Maher (Earley and Woodley). Credit: Adrian Betteridge, Liberal Democrats

Liberal Democrat candidates Henry Wright (Reading Central), Helen Belcher (Reading West and Mid Berkshire) and Tahir Maher (Earley and Woodley). Credit: Adrian Betteridge, Liberal Democrats

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Meet Tahir Maher, Liberal Democrat candidate for the Earley and Woodley constituency

Yuan Yang, the chair of the Earley and Woodley Labour Party and a prospective MP candidate. Credit: Yuan Yang

Yuan Yang, the chair of the Earley and Woodley Labour Party and a prospective MP candidate. Credit: Yuan Yang

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Meet Yuan Yang, 33 year-old Labour candidate for Earley and Woodley MP seat

Rachel Reeves, Labour pick for chancellor, with Yuan Yang, parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley, with business owners at the Rustic Cafe in Maiden Place, Lower Earley.

Rachel Reeves, Labour pick for chancellor, with Yuan Yang, parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley, with business owners at the Rustic Cafe in Maiden Place, Lower Earley.

General Election 2024

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Labour chancellor quizzed on work life balance for mums, business rents and taxes

Crockhamwell Road is one of the areas where an attack occurred

Crockhamwell Road is one of the areas where an attack occurred

Arrests made in 'van slingshot' investigation after people attacked

Yuan Yang, the Labour candidate for Earley and Woodley with the host of the meeting with women in Woodley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Yuan Yang, the Labour candidate for Earley and Woodley with the host of the meeting with women in Woodley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Conservative Party

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Tory claim Labour opponent advocates 'seizing private land'

Pauline Jorgensen (Conservative), Yuan Yang (Labour) and Tahir Maher (Liberal Democrats) -

Pauline Jorgensen (Conservative), Yuan Yang (Labour) and Tahir Maher (Liberal Democrats) -

Conservative Party

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Earley and Woodley candidates clash over poverty and housebuilding in radio debate

What the new Starbucks drive thru in Woodley could look like

What the new Starbucks drive thru in Woodley could look like

Planning Applications

‘Wait and see’ if Starbucks drive-thru will be allowed

Yuan Yang, the Labour candidate for Earley and Woodley with councillor Majid Nagra, his wife and the host of the meeting with women in Woodley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Yuan Yang, the Labour candidate for Earley and Woodley with councillor Majid Nagra, his wife and the host of the meeting with women in Woodley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Early years education discussed as Labour candidate visits women in Woodley

Gillian Keegan, education secretary and Conservative MP candidate for Chichester with Pauline Jorgensen, Conservative candidate for Earley and Woodley with party activists and neighbours in Shinfield. Credit: James Aldridge, LDRS

Gillian Keegan, education secretary and Conservative MP candidate for Chichester with Pauline Jorgensen, Conservative candidate for Earley and Woodley with party activists and neighbours in Shinfield. Credit: James Aldridge, LDRS

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Labour plan to tax private school tuition fees blasted as 'horrible and pernicious'

Local councillor asks residents to join him on a guided wildlife walk in Charvil

Local councillor asks residents to join him on a guided wildlife walk in Charvil

Local government

Local councillor asks residents to join him on a guided wildlife walk in Charvil

Austen House honours carers for national carers week

Austen House honours carers for national carers week

Austen House honours carers for national carers week

Grandad of four with Parkinson's disease fulfils life-long skydiving dream

Grandad of four with Parkinson's disease fulfils life-long skydiving dream

Grandad of four with Parkinson's disease fulfils life-long skydiving dream

Voting. Credit: Stock Image acquired from Reading Borough Council

Voting. Credit: Stock Image acquired from Reading Borough Council

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Reading neighbours urged to make sure they're ready to vote in election

Kennett Investments wanted permission to open a 10-bedroom HMO in a house on Elm Road in Earley

Kennett Investments wanted permission to open a 10-bedroom HMO in a house on Elm Road in Earley

Planning Applications

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HMO approved after ditching plans for bedrooms in garden outbuilding

Labour MP candidates Chris Bryant, Anneliese Dodds, Olivia Bailey, Yuan Yang and Matt Rodda with the Labour Battle Bus at Shinfield Studios. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Labour MP candidates Chris Bryant, Anneliese Dodds, Olivia Bailey, Yuan Yang and Matt Rodda with the Labour Battle Bus at Shinfield Studios. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

General Election 2024

Labour Battle Bus stops off at Shinfield Studios in general election rally

What the new Aldi in Winnersh could look like if it's built

What the new Aldi in Winnersh could look like if it's built

Planning Applications

Council drops support for new Aldi in Winnersh

Plans for a new Starbucks drive thru in Woodley

Plans for a new Starbucks drive thru in Woodley

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Controversial Starbucks drive thru project at Reading outskirts could still go ahead

The defendant was caught with a knife last year (stock image)

The defendant was caught with a knife last year (stock image)

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Curfew for man caught with knife

The incident happened on June 3 near Reading

The incident happened on June 3 near Reading

Man 'around 40-years-old' flashes woman in supermarket car park

What the new Aldi in Winnersh could look like if it's built

What the new Aldi in Winnersh could look like if it's built

Planning Applications

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Plans for new Winnersh Aldi under threat by flood warning

The Houses of Parliament in London.

The Houses of Parliament in London.

Bracknell Forest

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Conservatives could face wipe out in Berkshire, election projection states

Henley Business School at the University of Reading Whiteknights Campus, Credit: Henley Business School (Flickr)

Henley Business School at the University of Reading Whiteknights Campus, Credit: Henley Business School (Flickr)

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Fears Conservative plan to scrap courses could have impact on Reading university

The launch event for the Reading area Liberal Democrat MP candidates at Forbury Gardens on Sunday. February 4. Credit: Adrian Betteridge, Liberal Democrats

The launch event for the Reading area Liberal Democrat MP candidates at Forbury Gardens on Sunday. February 4. Credit: Adrian Betteridge, Liberal Democrats

Central Reading

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Liberal Democrats hit back as leak states they can't win Reading MP seats

Pauline Jorgensen, the Conservative MP candidate for Earley and Woodley, in a visit to the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Credit: Conservative Party

Pauline Jorgensen, the Conservative MP candidate for Earley and Woodley, in a visit to the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Credit: Conservative Party

Conservative Party

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Conservatives commit to building new Royal Berkshire Hospital if elected

Pauline Jorgensen

Pauline Jorgensen

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‘You can never guarantee election result’ says Conservative MP candidate

Fighting talk from candidates in Reading ahead of general election

Fighting talk from candidates in Reading ahead of general election

General Election 2024

Fighting talk from candidates in Reading ahead of general election

The Houses of Parliament in Westminster. Photograph: Tim Ireland/PA

The Houses of Parliament in Westminster. Photograph: Tim Ireland/PA

General Election 2024

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The predicted outcome for Reading if a General Election was held immediately

Reading election candidates.

Reading election candidates.

General Election 2024

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Candidates react to news that general election has been called in Reading

A stock image of abanoned cars

A stock image of abanoned cars

Anti-social behaviour

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‘Dilapidated cars that blighted town’ removed from main road

Woodley's new mayor Juliet Anderson and deputy mayor David Bragg

Woodley's new mayor Juliet Anderson and deputy mayor David Bragg

Local government

New mayor warns against political squabbling on council

Woodley & District U3A is one of over 1,000 UK-wide U3As

Woodley & District U3A is one of over 1,000 UK-wide U3As

Woodley & District U3A is one of over 1,000 UK-wide U3As

Tony Page, a retired councillor, says a new bus lane in Reading is a 'second best' to an ambitious but failed speedy bus route project.

Tony Page, a retired councillor, says a new bus lane in Reading is a 'second best' to an ambitious but failed speedy bus route project.

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Controversial bus lane described as 'second best' solution to Reading traffic woes

Adverts for the new Nisa at the former Just Tiles shop in Woodley

Adverts for the new Nisa at the former Just Tiles shop in Woodley

Planning Applications

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New Nisa wins fight to open until 11pm

Councillor Tony Page has spoken of regrets that neighbouring authorities 'refused to engage' to build a third bridge over the River Thames near Reading.

Councillor Tony Page has spoken of regrets that neighbouring authorities 'refused to engage' to build a third bridge over the River Thames near Reading.

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Veteran councillor on failure of third Thames bridge dreams and blasts neighbours

Labour MP candidates Olivia Bailey (Reading West and Mid Berkshire), Yuan Yang (Earley and Woodley), Jo Smith (Maidenhead) and Matt Rodda MP (Reading Central) on a visit to the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Credit: Labour Party

Labour MP candidates Olivia Bailey (Reading West and Mid Berkshire), Yuan Yang (Earley and Woodley), Jo Smith (Maidenhead) and Matt Rodda MP (Reading Central) on a visit to the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Credit: Labour Party

Hospital pledge made as political party say it WILL build a new one

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Woodley due to get BRAND-NEW rubbish bins

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen, Conservative parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley, and Matthew Barber re-elected Conservative police and crime commissioner for the Thames Valley in a visit to Woodley. Credit: Conservative Party

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen, Conservative parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley, and Matthew Barber re-elected Conservative police and crime commissioner for the Thames Valley in a visit to Woodley. Credit: Conservative Party

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CCTV coming to Woodley soon to catch out criminals

Keith Baker, Wokingham Borough Mayor and Abdul Loyes, Deputy Mayor for 2021-22. Credit: Pauline Jorgensen

Keith Baker, Wokingham Borough Mayor and Abdul Loyes, Deputy Mayor for 2021-22. Credit: Pauline Jorgensen

Conservative Party

Well known councillor stands down after 18 years of service

Mohammad Ganjkhanlou with Michael Gray, the road racing secretary at Reading Cycling Club. Credit: Reading Cycling Club

Mohammad Ganjkhanlou with Michael Gray, the road racing secretary at Reading Cycling Club. Credit: Reading Cycling Club

2023 UCI World Cycling Championships

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Elite cyclist who fled to Reading could be moved to Bibby Stockholm Barge

The HMO is on Wokingham Road in Earley

The HMO is on Wokingham Road in Earley

Planning Applications

Shared house in Earley can’t be used as children’s home, council rules

Local Elections 2024: Polling Day kicks off in Reading

Local Elections 2024: Polling Day kicks off in Reading

Local government

Recap: Local Elections 2024 as Reading heads to the polls

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