Central Reading

The former personal independence payment (PIP) consultation centre and Weight Watchers centre in

Central Reading

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New pizza restaurant gearing up to open in Reading town centre

St Bartholomews Road in East Reading, where terraced homes have been converted into flats. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

St Bartholomews Road in East Reading, where terraced homes have been converted into flats. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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How much new licensing scheme for rentals and HMOs will cost landlords

A red route in Reading, which bans vehicles stopping at any time.

A red route in Reading, which bans vehicles stopping at any time.

Reading Borough Council

Dozens claim money back on wrongly issued driving fines in Reading

The women at the Reclaim the Night event at Reading Minster, which was attended by Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, and Olivia Bailey, the Labour MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire.

The women at the Reclaim the Night event at Reading Minster, which was attended by Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, and Olivia Bailey, the Labour MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire.

Violence against women

Protest held in Reading town centre to make nights out safer for women

Suspected street drinking spotted outside the Metro Bank in Reading town centre.

Suspected street drinking spotted outside the Metro Bank in Reading town centre.

Anti-social behaviour

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Push for Reading to be used as trial area for crackdown on anti-social behaviour

The former Lakeland store at the entrance to The Oracle shopping centre in Reading, set to become a

The former Lakeland store at the entrance to The Oracle shopping centre in Reading, set to become a

Central Reading

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Plans for new Cosy Club in town 'strongly objected'

Liz Terry, the leader of Reading Borough Council, writes about the work the council and its partners are doing to keep women and girls safe.

Liz Terry, the leader of Reading Borough Council, writes about the work the council and its partners are doing to keep women and girls safe.

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The work the council and partners are doing to keep women and girls safe

Shops in central Reading say they have seen a huge drop in trade due to a development project

Shops in central Reading say they have seen a huge drop in trade due to a development project

Planning Applications

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Changes to Reading town centre corner approved - despite shop owner frustration

The Station Hill development and, inset, the artwork that is due to be installed in Reading town centre.

The Station Hill development and, inset, the artwork that is due to be installed in Reading town centre.

Central Reading

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New art work celebrating Reading history and culture

A CGI of the planned 13-storey co-living apartments in Greyfriars Road, Reading.

A CGI of the planned 13-storey co-living apartments in Greyfriars Road, Reading.

Central Reading

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Plan for 266 'co-living' flats in Reading town centre submitted

The Main Stage at Reading Festival.

The Main Stage at Reading Festival.

Reading Festival

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Mayor 'saw cocaine' being dealt at Reading Festival this year

A musician about to begin a performance in Broad Street, Reading.

A musician about to begin a performance in Broad Street, Reading.

Central Reading

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Stricter rules for town buskers and street preachers

The University of Reading

The University of Reading

University of Reading

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Thousands of University of Reading students to benefit from minimum wage rise

Blenheim Road in East Reading, in the university area, where many houses have been converted into homes of multiple occupation (HMO).

Blenheim Road in East Reading, in the university area, where many houses have been converted into homes of multiple occupation (HMO).

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New housing standards that cost landlords hundreds approved in Reading

An illustration of what the extension to The Hexagon Theatre in Reading could look like once built.

An illustration of what the extension to The Hexagon Theatre in Reading could look like once built.

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Council explains why £13.7 million project for The Hexagon has been scaled back

The revised ledge at the Metro Bank in St Marys Butts, Reading town centre which has been adjusted to stop suspected street drinkers sitting on it.

The revised ledge at the Metro Bank in St Marys Butts, Reading town centre which has been adjusted to stop suspected street drinkers sitting on it.

Central Reading

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Seating area in town centre destroyed to stop street drinkers

Pavement café areas possessed by Munchees and Starbucks at the Butter Market in Reading town centre.

Pavement café areas possessed by Munchees and Starbucks at the Butter Market in Reading town centre.

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Rules for outdoor seating areas with big increase in fees introduced

The Sri Guru Singh Saba Gurdwara in Cumberland Road, East Reading.

The Sri Guru Singh Saba Gurdwara in Cumberland Road, East Reading.

Central Reading

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Old church in Reading could be demolished and replaced with flats

Tony Page being named a Lifetime Legend at the Councillor Awards held by the Local Government Information Unit and CCLA.

Tony Page being named a Lifetime Legend at the Councillor Awards held by the Local Government Information Unit and CCLA.

Central Reading

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Ex Mayor and veteran Reading councillor of 51 years named 'a lifetime legend'

Traffic and roadworks along the A33 Basingstoke Road, Reading.

Traffic and roadworks along the A33 Basingstoke Road, Reading.

More than 200 cab drivers sign petition calling for access to Reading bus lanes

The redesigned exterior for the multi-million pound project to upgrade The Hexagon Theatre in Reading.

The redesigned exterior for the multi-million pound project to upgrade The Hexagon Theatre in Reading.

Central Reading

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Hexagon £13.7 million upgrade project scaled back due to escalating costs

The Christmas lights in Broad Street, Reading which were switched on during a ceremony on Saturday, November 16.

The Christmas lights in Broad Street, Reading which were switched on during a ceremony on Saturday, November 16.

Central Reading

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How much has been spent on Reading's Christmas lights?

The CUP café and separate bed and breakfast business in Blagrave Street, Reading town centre.

The CUP café and separate bed and breakfast business in Blagrave Street, Reading town centre.

Plan to transform cafe and historic building into hotel put on hold

A general view of Broad Street in Reading town centre. 70 per cent of people in Reading are double vaccinated, below the UK as a whole. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A general view of Broad Street in Reading town centre. 70 per cent of people in Reading are double vaccinated, below the UK as a whole. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Changes to street pavement cafes in busiest areas throughout Reading

Scouts police cadets and sea cadets taking part in Remembrance Sunday in Reading.

Scouts police cadets and sea cadets taking part in Remembrance Sunday in Reading.

Central Reading

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War dead honoured during Remembrance Sunday in Reading

The Mon Cheri café and bakery set to take over the closed Greggs in West Street, Reading town centre.

The Mon Cheri café and bakery set to take over the closed Greggs in West Street, Reading town centre.

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Greggs taken over by new café and bakery in Reading town centre

Measures to prevent suspected street drinker gatherings outside the Metro Bank in St Marys Butts, Reading town centre.

Measures to prevent suspected street drinker gatherings outside the Metro Bank in St Marys Butts, Reading town centre.

Anti-social behaviour

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Measures installed to deter street drinkers in town centre

A CGI of the proposed 14 serviced apartments at 136-137 Friar Street Reading. Credit: Colony Architects

A CGI of the proposed 14 serviced apartments at 136-137 Friar Street Reading. Credit: Colony Architects

Central Reading

Serviced apartments plan in the heart of Reading town centre approved

A view of the Urgent Care Centre at Broad Street Mall in Reading. This photo was taken during the International Day for Older Persons event at the mall.

A view of the Urgent Care Centre at Broad Street Mall in Reading. This photo was taken during the International Day for Older Persons event at the mall.

Central Reading

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Concerns raised for future of Reading urgent care centre in mall

One Station Hill in Reading town centre.

One Station Hill in Reading town centre.

Central Reading

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Cafe and Japanese restaurant set to open at new Reading office tower

Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading Central in Reading Prison.

Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading Central in Reading Prison.

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Reading's longest serving MP gives updates on Prison and new driving test centre

Mr Ts, which is gearing up to open on the outside of Broad Street Mall, Reading, in the unit previously occupied by Doner & Gyros and China Palace.

Mr Ts, which is gearing up to open on the outside of Broad Street Mall, Reading, in the unit previously occupied by Doner & Gyros and China Palace.

Central Reading

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New diner at Reading mall could stay open until 2am at weekends

The groundbreaking ceremony held at the Old Power Station site, a development of 209 flats in Vastern Road, Reading.

The groundbreaking ceremony held at the Old Power Station site, a development of 209 flats in Vastern Road, Reading.

Central Reading

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Developer breaks ground on contentious project for 209 flats at Reading riverside

A pro-Life vigil opposite the BPAS clinic in London Street, Reading.

A pro-Life vigil opposite the BPAS clinic in London Street, Reading.

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Anti-abortion protests and vigils BANNED around abortion clinic

The Italian street food restaurant Zi Tore is set to take over the unit previously occupied by The Grumpy Goat in Union Street, Reading.

The Italian street food restaurant Zi Tore is set to take over the unit previously occupied by The Grumpy Goat in Union Street, Reading.

Central Reading

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Replacement for much-loved independent The Grumpy Goat set to open soon

The rooftop of The Oracle Holybrook car park in Reading, which is due for changes.

The rooftop of The Oracle Holybrook car park in Reading, which is due for changes.

Central Reading

Changes at the top of The Oracle shopping centre given the go ahead

Reading Prison and Channing Bi, the head of the Ziran Education Foundation which purchased the site for £7 million earlier this year.

Reading Prison and Channing Bi, the head of the Ziran Education Foundation which purchased the site for £7 million earlier this year.

Central Reading

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Take a look inside Reading Prison that has been closed for 10 years

Four sites where hundreds of new homes could be delivered in Reading.

Four sites where hundreds of new homes could be delivered in Reading.

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Popular shopping centre could be site of new homes

Work taking place to construct a building containing 19 flats in Southampton Street, Reading. The project replaces the Co-op Funeralcare.

Work taking place to construct a building containing 19 flats in Southampton Street, Reading. The project replaces the Co-op Funeralcare.

Central Reading

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Old funeral care building demolished as work steams ahead to build 19 flats

The Butler pub in Chatham Street, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Butler pub in Chatham Street, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Plans for flat behind historic Reading pub REJECTED

The 11 flats that have replaced the Red lion pub which stood at 34 Southampton Street near Reading town centre.

The 11 flats that have replaced the Red lion pub which stood at 34 Southampton Street near Reading town centre.

Central Reading

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Demolished pub has been replaced with brand new flats

A meeting of the Older Peoples Working Group at Reading Borough Council on October 18.

A meeting of the Older Peoples Working Group at Reading Borough Council on October 18.

My afternoon at a meeting with pensioners in Reading - these are the issues they face

The former Brother2Brother fashion store on the outside of the Broad Street Mall in Reading, which closed down in 2024.

The former Brother2Brother fashion store on the outside of the Broad Street Mall in Reading, which closed down in 2024.

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Polish deli gearing up to open at men's fashion store

The Havell House offices in Queens Road, Reading, subject of a plan to convert one of the floors into flats. Credit: Google Maps

The Havell House offices in Queens Road, Reading, subject of a plan to convert one of the floors into flats. Credit: Google Maps

Central Reading

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New homes coming to Reading town centre as plans approved

A CGI of the view from the Thames Path for the project for 254 apartments called Waterfront Square which will replace offices on the south bank of the River Thames in Reading.

A CGI of the view from the Thames Path for the project for 254 apartments called Waterfront Square which will replace offices on the south bank of the River Thames in Reading.

Planning Applications

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See plans to add more than 250 apartments to the riverside in Reading

The former Lakeland store at the entrance to The Oracle shopping centre in Reading, set to become a Cosy Club.

The former Lakeland store at the entrance to The Oracle shopping centre in Reading, set to become a Cosy Club.

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Lounge and diner chain set to open first ever location in Reading

Three bowling centres are at various stages of coming to Reading soon.

Three bowling centres are at various stages of coming to Reading soon.

Central Reading

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Everything you need to know about the new bowling alleys coming in Reading

A view of Reading Prison, affectionately known as 'Reading Gaol'.

A view of Reading Prison, affectionately known as 'Reading Gaol'.

Thames Valley Police

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Police plan to use Reading Prison as shooting range suddenly withdrawn

The Mothercare unit in Reading town centre, which has been vacant since the end of 2019,

The Mothercare unit in Reading town centre, which has been vacant since the end of 2019,

Central Reading

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New bowling alley gearing up to open in Reading town centre

Reading Central Club in London Street, with the Black History Mural and Hotel 1843 x Calico Bar & Eatery in the background. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Reading Central Club in London Street, with the Black History Mural and Hotel 1843 x Calico Bar & Eatery in the background. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Project to add flats to Reading Central Club with iconic mural given the go ahead

Reading Link Retail Park in Rose Kiln Lane, Whitley. Credit: Google Maps

Reading Link Retail Park in Rose Kiln Lane, Whitley. Credit: Google Maps

Planning Applications

Latest on JD Sports gym coming to Reading retail park

One of the Minster Street penalty charge notices (PCNs) that David Gregory acquired while trying to rescue the boat he owns in Reading.

One of the Minster Street penalty charge notices (PCNs) that David Gregory acquired while trying to rescue the boat he owns in Reading.

Reading Borough Council

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Plea for leniency by holidaymaker over bus lane fines while rescuing boat rejected

A CGI providing a skyline view of the proposed towers at Broad Street Mall in Reading, fused with existing neighbouring buildings such as the Thames Valley Police headquarters and Magistrates Court.

A CGI providing a skyline view of the proposed towers at Broad Street Mall in Reading, fused with existing neighbouring buildings such as the Thames Valley Police headquarters and Magistrates Court.

Central Reading

Adjustments made to Broad Street Mall plan to add more than 600 flats to the centre

A curry. Tanatan has four restaurants in India and on in Dubai.

A curry. Tanatan has four restaurants in India and on in Dubai.

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Vacant Indian restaurant near Reading town centre set for takeover by new business