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The Peugeot CCTV Traffic Enforcement car owned by Reading Borough Council. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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More than 10,000 fines issued as top street for tickets is revealed

A gritting lorry. Credit: Newsquest Archive

A gritting lorry. Credit: Newsquest Archive

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The Reading roads prioritised for gritting as temperatures plummet

The closure of the Berkeley Avenue junction with Bath Road which is causing traffic delays in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The closure of the Berkeley Avenue junction with Bath Road which is causing traffic delays in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Listed: All the roadworks happening in Reading to watch out for

Jason Brock, Reading Borough Council leader, calls for YOU to sponsor a tree in Reading

Jason Brock, Reading Borough Council leader, calls for YOU to sponsor a tree in Reading

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Council leader calls for YOU to sponsor a tree in Reading

Kings Road in Caversham, one of the streets involved in the digital parking permit trial. Credit: Google Maps

Kings Road in Caversham, one of the streets involved in the digital parking permit trial. Credit: Google Maps

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Changes to residents parking in Reading could be coming soon

The Reading Buses open top bus unofficially called 'Fernanda'. Credit: Reading Buses

The Reading Buses open top bus unofficially called 'Fernanda'. Credit: Reading Buses

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Council and Reading Buses accused of hypocrisy as fleet still uses diesel

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen, the Conservative candidate for Earley and Woodley, and cllr Stephen Newton (left, Liberal Democrats, Maiden Erlegh) and cllr Andy Croy (right, Labour, Bulmershe & Whitegates). Credit: Wokingham Borough Council / Liberal

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen, the Conservative candidate for Earley and Woodley, and cllr Stephen Newton (left, Liberal Democrats, Maiden Erlegh) and cllr Andy Croy (right, Labour, Bulmershe & Whitegates). Credit: Wokingham Borough Council / Liberal

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Earley and Woodley parliamentary constituency created as Berkshire's ninth MP seat

Sir Alok Sharma, the Conservative MP for Reading West visits Theale Station to observe work on new lifts. Credit: Office of Sir Alok Sharma MP

Sir Alok Sharma, the Conservative MP for Reading West visits Theale Station to observe work on new lifts. Credit: Office of Sir Alok Sharma MP

Accessibility improvements welcomed at station serving commuters and business park

Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, has shut down rumours of a congestion charge.

Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, has shut down rumours of a congestion charge.

Prospect of congestion charge in Reading shut down by council leader

The Reading Catholic school reunion at St Annes Catholic Primary School. Pictured are Gabriele Scicluna, Denise Lewington and Ben and Paddy Casey. Credit: Denise Lewington

The Reading Catholic school reunion at St Annes Catholic Primary School. Pictured are Gabriele Scicluna, Denise Lewington and Ben and Paddy Casey. Credit: Denise Lewington

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Unique reunion of Reading schools hailed as a success

Councillor Will Cross highlighting the issue of 'nuisance' to let signs. Credit: Councillor Will Cross

Councillor Will Cross highlighting the issue of 'nuisance' to let signs. Credit: Councillor Will Cross

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Action to be taken on 'forest' of estate agent signs cluttering streets in Reading

The new give way signs on Reading Road between Shinfield and Arborfield. Credit: Rob Boreham-Fish

The new give way signs on Reading Road between Shinfield and Arborfield. Credit: Rob Boreham-Fish

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Petition to remove 'an accident waiting to happen' bollards on major Berkshire route

Members of the Reading Private Hire Association and council officers. L to R: Pervaz Akhtar, Manzoor Hussain, licensing officer Clyde Mason, chairman Kamran Saddiq, Sikandar Hayat, Aqeel Kayani, licensing officer Anthony Chawama and Salman Kayani. Cr

Members of the Reading Private Hire Association and council officers. L to R: Pervaz Akhtar, Manzoor Hussain, licensing officer Clyde Mason, chairman Kamran Saddiq, Sikandar Hayat, Aqeel Kayani, licensing officer Anthony Chawama and Salman Kayani. Cr

Reading private taxi drivers left in limbo over delays to licensing permits

Thames Valley Positive Support has launched free testing sessions for HIV in Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire. Credit: Thames Valley Positive Support

Thames Valley Positive Support has launched free testing sessions for HIV in Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire. Credit: Thames Valley Positive Support

Free HIV test campaign launched in Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire

Councillor Raj Singh, and crash victims Sheldon Lewcock and Mr and Mrs Jenkins. Credit: family handouts, Reading West Conservatives

Councillor Raj Singh, and crash victims Sheldon Lewcock and Mr and Mrs Jenkins. Credit: family handouts, Reading West Conservatives

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‘We need action over road safety’ after recent high-profile fatal crashes in Reading

A polling station in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A polling station in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Reading council leader informs voters about new photo ID law

Some of the sites that make up this week's planning roundup. Credit: UGC / LDRS / Google Maps

Some of the sites that make up this week's planning roundup. Credit: UGC / LDRS / Google Maps

Repeat plan for six flats at old Reading Indian restaurant in applications submitted

Children walking to school. Councillors have raised concerns about dangerous parking outside schools in Reading.

Children walking to school. Councillors have raised concerns about dangerous parking outside schools in Reading.

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Parents accused of parking 'dangerously' outside schools in Reading

Thames Valley Police

Thames Valley Police

Restructure could see Reading policing area merged with West Berkshire and Wokingham

Plans to upgrade Royal Berkshire Hospital

Plans to upgrade Royal Berkshire Hospital

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Public asked for views on whether Royal Berkshire Hospital should be relocated

Narrowboats docked at Frouds Bridge Marina between Woolhampton and Aldermaston Wharf in West Berkshire. Credit: Wasing Estate

Narrowboats docked at Frouds Bridge Marina between Woolhampton and Aldermaston Wharf in West Berkshire. Credit: Wasing Estate

New owners of boat marina near Reading reveal exciting changes for coming months

Matthew Barber, the Thames Valley police and crime commissioner, and Reading. Credit: Office of Matthew Barber, LDRS

Matthew Barber, the Thames Valley police and crime commissioner, and Reading. Credit: Office of Matthew Barber, LDRS

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Crime commissioner responds to Reading councillors’ demand for more money

A general view of Friar Street in Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A general view of Friar Street in Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Reading claims crime commissioner is not spending enough to tackle violent crime

Examples of items that are eligible for removal by the free bulky waste collection service, such as furniture, seen dumped in the Norcot area of Tilehurst. Credit: Nick Fudge

Examples of items that are eligible for removal by the free bulky waste collection service, such as furniture, seen dumped in the Norcot area of Tilehurst. Credit: Nick Fudge

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Figures reveal how many times free bulky waste collection service has been used

The skyline of Reading. A move has been made to limit office conversions into flats. Credit: www.jsaerial.co.uk

The skyline of Reading. A move has been made to limit office conversions into flats. Credit: www.jsaerial.co.uk

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Reading council move to end 'poor quality' flats plans given go ahead

$Micky Leng, lead councillor for planning on Reading Borough Council, amongst the town\'s skyline. Credit: James Singleton www.jsaerial.co.uk / Reading Borough Council$ $Micky Leng, lead councillor for planning on Reading Borough Council, amongst the town\'s skyline. Credit: James Singleton www.jsaerial.co.uk / Reading Borough Council$

Reading move to block 'undemocratic' planning developments

Flytipping at a bottle bank in Coley. Credit: Nick Fudge

Flytipping at a bottle bank in Coley. Credit: Nick Fudge

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Fears introducing new waste bin in Reading could intensify flytipping

Sources of noise complaints, dogs barking, outdoor events and construction work. Credit: Pixabay users Christels, Pexels and Joffi

Sources of noise complaints, dogs barking, outdoor events and construction work. Credit: Pixabay users Christels, Pexels and Joffi

Number one cause of noise complaints in Reading revealed

Broad Street in Reading. Concerns about coronavirus and flu are increasing. Credit: James Aldridge, LDRS / Agency

Broad Street in Reading. Concerns about coronavirus and flu are increasing. Credit: James Aldridge, LDRS / Agency

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Reading gears up for winter as hundreds test positive for Covid each week

Taxis at a rank. Dissenting drivers were hoping for fare increase proposals to be changed. Credit: Stock / Agency

Taxis at a rank. Dissenting drivers were hoping for fare increase proposals to be changed. Credit: Stock / Agency

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Alternative proposal for Reading taxi fare increase shot down

A group of dissenting black cab drivers have alternative proposals for fare increases. Credit: Agency

A group of dissenting black cab drivers have alternative proposals for fare increases. Credit: Agency

Dissenting Reading taxi drivers alternative proposal for fare increases

Cyclists. Credit: PA

Cyclists. Credit: PA

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Reading council leader hails measures to make cycling easier

Bins out in Blenheim Road, East Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Bins out in Blenheim Road, East Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Frustration in Reading from wheelchair users forced to swerve bins on collection days

An image from the Winter Wonderland in 2019 and, inset, the bar that is being brought over from Germany. Credit: Premier Winter Wonderland Events

An image from the Winter Wonderland in 2019 and, inset, the bar that is being brought over from Germany. Credit: Premier Winter Wonderland Events

Reading Winter Wonderland coming back for 2022

Chiltern Edge School, which was taken over by Maiden Erlegh Trust, is celebrating its Good OFSTED rating. Credit: Maiden Erlegh Trust

Chiltern Edge School, which was taken over by Maiden Erlegh Trust, is celebrating its Good OFSTED rating. Credit: Maiden Erlegh Trust

School near Reading once at risk of closure bounces back to get 'Good' Ofsted

Theale Green School pupils with headteacher Joanna Halliday. Credit: ALET

Theale Green School pupils with headteacher Joanna Halliday. Credit: ALET

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Secondary school bounces back to get Good Oftsed rating

Double yellow lines will be added to this Reading road. Credit: Andrew Martin from Pixabay

Double yellow lines will be added to this Reading road. Credit: Andrew Martin from Pixabay

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Double yellow lines coming to major Reading road - this is where

A new shuttle bus will take NHS staff from Three Mile Cross and Earley to the Royal Berkshire Hospital

A new shuttle bus will take NHS staff from Three Mile Cross and Earley to the Royal Berkshire Hospital

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Reading Buses announces new shuttle service for NHS staff

Reading Buses. Its 400 service will be axed later this month

Reading Buses. Its 400 service will be axed later this month

Reading Buses axe service due to low use

The Labour party could win the 'Earley and Woodley' parliamentary seat if it is created. Credit: Boundary Commission for England / Labour Party

The Labour party could win the 'Earley and Woodley' parliamentary seat if it is created. Credit: Boundary Commission for England / Labour Party

General election prediction sees Labour gain seat in Berkshire

The areas in Winnersh hit by power cut for this afternoon - have you been affected?

The areas in Winnersh hit by power cut for this afternoon - have you been affected?

Houses hit by power cut for this afternoon - have you been affected?

Rookery Cottage, 249 Shinfield Road, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Rookery Cottage, 249 Shinfield Road, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Shinfield care home rated 'Good' after safety concerns raised

The Refugee Support Group volunteers helping their clients. The group was previously called Reading Refugee Support Group. Credit: Refugee Support Group

The Refugee Support Group volunteers helping their clients. The group was previously called Reading Refugee Support Group. Credit: Refugee Support Group

Reading refugee group rebrands to recognise work done across Berkshire

Polling stations

Polling stations

Reading local elections 2022: find out where to vote here

Voters will be going to the polls in Coley. Credit: Google Maps / Agency

Voters will be going to the polls in Coley. Credit: Google Maps / Agency

Reading local elections 2022: all candidates for new Coley ward

All candidates standing in Church ward. Top three panels: Labour. Top fourth panel: Liberal Democrat. Bottom three panels: Conservatives. Credit: Reading Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats and Green Party

All candidates standing in Church ward. Top three panels: Labour. Top fourth panel: Liberal Democrat. Bottom three panels: Conservatives. Credit: Reading Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats and Green Party

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Reading local elections 2022: all Church ward candidates

L to R: Alanzo Seville from Sonning, Simon Bazley, from Oxfordshire, and Sagar Patel, from Woodley, all Conservative candidates who live outside Reading Borough. Credit: Reading Conservatives

L to R: Alanzo Seville from Sonning, Simon Bazley, from Oxfordshire, and Sagar Patel, from Woodley, all Conservative candidates who live outside Reading Borough. Credit: Reading Conservatives

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Labour slams opposition for picking candidates that don't live in Reading

Brunel Retail Park, 2 Alexandra Road, Northcourt Lodge, and 75-77 London Street. Credit: Google Maps / Ian Sullivan Architecture

Brunel Retail Park, 2 Alexandra Road, Northcourt Lodge, and 75-77 London Street. Credit: Google Maps / Ian Sullivan Architecture

Reading retail park and care home changes in plans submitted

45 Tilehurst Road, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

45 Tilehurst Road, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Reading planning roundup: applications for flats and loft conversions submitted

A bottle bank in Erleigh Road, East Reading, taken on August 6, 2021. There have been calls for kerbside glass recycling in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A bottle bank in Erleigh Road, East Reading, taken on August 6, 2021. There have been calls for kerbside glass recycling in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Reading push for kerbside glass collections as council blames Government for delays

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Royal Berkshire Hospital

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Call for Royal Berkshire Hospital to be relocated to Wokingham Borough

J Mould Reading, located at Pinewood Lane North of Berrys Lane in Burghfield, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

J Mould Reading, located at Pinewood Lane North of Berrys Lane in Burghfield, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

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Reading council slammed for not opposing 'health hazard' incinerator plan

Over 1000 cases of coronavirus were recorded in Berkshire over the weekend. Credit: agency

Over 1000 cases of coronavirus were recorded in Berkshire over the weekend. Credit: agency

Over 1000 cases of coronavirus recorded in Berkshire over the weekend

56 Christchurch Road in Reading. Credit: Reading Borough Council

56 Christchurch Road in Reading. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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New café coming to Reading despite high number of takeaways in the area

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