East Reading

A CGI of the project to replace the John Lewis customer collections centre with 170 apartments from Letcombe Street in Reading town centre.

Central Reading

Plan to replace John Lewis facility in Reading with 170 flats clears crucial hurdle

The former RedServe Heating building in Christchurch Road, Reading, which has been vacant for around 20 years, and has now been beautified by the exhibition.

The former RedServe Heating building in Christchurch Road, Reading, which has been vacant for around 20 years, and has now been beautified by the exhibition.

Building vacant for 20 years given new lease of life with nostalgic photo display

The Jolly Anglers on the south bank of the River Kennet in East Reading.

The Jolly Anglers on the south bank of the River Kennet in East Reading.

Dormant riverside pub in Reading set to be brought back into use

Bid to sell alcohol at store where failed asylum seeker from Nepal was found blocked

Mian Saleem Senior (right), councillor Amjad Tarar, the deputy Mayor of Reading, Labour MPs Matt Rodda and Yuan Yang, Dr Ejaz Elahi and others at Pakistan Independence Day celebrations in Reading.

Mian Saleem Senior (right), councillor Amjad Tarar, the deputy Mayor of Reading, Labour MPs Matt Rodda and Yuan Yang, Dr Ejaz Elahi and others at Pakistan Independence Day celebrations in Reading.

Thousands celebrate 79th Pakistan Independence Day in Reading

Samantha Lane and her all-female bar team at The Palmer Tavern in Wokingham Road, East Reading.

Samantha Lane and her all-female bar team at The Palmer Tavern in Wokingham Road, East Reading.

Reading pub wins permission to host events later for students

Chris Goodall, a former Labour Party councillor in Reading, a prospective parliamentary candidate, husband, dad and brother passed away on Sunday, July 12 (1942-2026).

Chris Goodall, a former Labour Party councillor in Reading, a prospective parliamentary candidate, husband, dad and brother passed away on Sunday, July 12 (1942-2026).

'MP Reading never had' former councillor dies aged 84

A CGI illustration of what the 130 flats that replace the former Reading gas tower will look like once complete.

A CGI illustration of what the 130 flats that replace the former Reading gas tower will look like once complete.

Adjustments to gas tower flats in Reading made, but confusion remains over parking

Food at The Biryani Lounge in Wokingham Road, East Reading.

Food at The Biryani Lounge in Wokingham Road, East Reading.

This Indian restaurant has applied to keep serving food until 4am each day

Councillor Josh Williams (Green, Park), has raised the issue of a lack of trees in Newtown, the area he lives in East Reading.

Councillor Josh Williams (Green, Park), has raised the issue of a lack of trees in Newtown, the area he lives in East Reading.

Push for more trees to be planted in urban areas of Reading

Councillor Paul Gittings (Labour, Coley), the Mayor of Reading, with the Sport Together Berkshire team and participants at Palmer Park Stadium.

Councillor Paul Gittings (Labour, Coley), the Mayor of Reading, with the Sport Together Berkshire team and participants at Palmer Park Stadium.

Dozens take part in sports day for disabled people at Reading stadium

Councillor Josh Williams (Green, Park), has voiced frustration at having to wait years for Cumberland Road in East Reading to be resurfaced.

Councillor Josh Williams (Green, Park), has voiced frustration at having to wait years for Cumberland Road in East Reading to be resurfaced.

Councillor's frustration as his street hasn't been resurfaced years after promise

Councillor Josh Williams (Green, Park), raised the question about the preservation of the Cemetery Junction Arch.

Councillor Josh Williams (Green, Park), raised the question about the preservation of the Cemetery Junction Arch.

Hundreds of thousands of pounds needed to preserve Reading Cemetery Junction Arch

The famous Purple Turtle in Gun Street on a Friday night in Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The famous Purple Turtle in Gun Street on a Friday night in Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

Plans finally moving forward for Purple Turtle to create entertainment venue

M&M Food & Wine in Wokingham Road, East Reading.

M&M Food & Wine in Wokingham Road, East Reading.

Store in busy area of Reading could keep on selling alcohol until midnight

Samantha Lane and her all-female bar team at The Palmer Tavern in Wokingham Road, East Reading.

Samantha Lane and her all-female bar team at The Palmer Tavern in Wokingham Road, East Reading.

Pub in busy area of Reading could host live music and sports for university societies

Councillor David Clarke (Green, Thames) has launched a petition calling on Reading Borough Council to make safety improvements at the Biscuit Tunnel underpass.

Councillor David Clarke (Green, Thames) has launched a petition calling on Reading Borough Council to make safety improvements at the Biscuit Tunnel underpass.

Petition launched to improve safety at Reading railway underpass

Councillor Will Cross (Labour, Redlands) outside the former RedServe Heating building at 56 Christchurch Road, Reading, which has been vacant since the mid-2000s.

Councillor Will Cross (Labour, Redlands) outside the former RedServe Heating building at 56 Christchurch Road, Reading, which has been vacant since the mid-2000s.

Frustration at neglected long-term vacant shops in busy area of Reading

Reading's Family Hubs in the spotlight as 'friendly, safe spaces'

Rajvant Nijjhar and Valance Choi, aged 17, both of whom used to attend St Joseph's College in Reading, with Mrs Nijjhar attending 40 years ago.

Rajvant Nijjhar and Valance Choi, aged 17, both of whom used to attend St Joseph's College in Reading, with Mrs Nijjhar attending 40 years ago.

Parents saddened as private school with more than 100 years of history closes

Burger restaurant and dessert parlour could stay open until 3am

Councillor James Moore (Liberal Democrats, Tilehurst).

Councillor James Moore (Liberal Democrats, Tilehurst).

Council explains continued use of pesticides in Reading

Piping could be seen while contractors work at Northcourt Lodge care home in Reading.

Piping could be seen while contractors work at Northcourt Lodge care home in Reading.

Construction underway to create more beds for elderly people at Reading care home

The Corpus Christi procession stops at the University of Reading Whiteknights campus for a bible reading.

The Corpus Christi procession stops at the University of Reading Whiteknights campus for a bible reading.

Why congregations from two Catholic churches marched together through Reading

The Abbey Gardens office complex in Kings Road, Reading town centre.

The Abbey Gardens office complex in Kings Road, Reading town centre.

Central Reading

Plans progress to transform offices into 229 apartments in Reading town centre

Dave McElroy, a Reading Green Party spokesperson and councillor for Redlands with newly elected councillor Richard Walkem (Green, Coley).

Dave McElroy, a Reading Green Party spokesperson and councillor for Redlands with newly elected councillor Richard Walkem (Green, Coley).

Greens say they beat Labour in Reading popular vote

Councillor James Moore (Liberal Democrats, Tilehurst).

Councillor James Moore (Liberal Democrats, Tilehurst).

Row brewing at Reading council over 'toxic' pesticides - what you need to know

Councillor Dave McElroy (Green, Redlands), has slammed Reading Borough Council staff for cutting down young trees called saplings in error.

Councillor Dave McElroy (Green, Redlands), has slammed Reading Borough Council staff for cutting down young trees called saplings in error.

Reading council staff criticised for cutting down budding trees at huge park

Barnsdale Road in the Church ward of Reading, where parking restrictions could be introduced.

Barnsdale Road in the Church ward of Reading, where parking restrictions could be introduced.

Parking changes proposed at 27 locations across Reading

St Josephs College co-educational private day school in Upper Redlands Road, East Reading.

St Josephs College co-educational private day school in Upper Redlands Road, East Reading.

Private schools

Reading MPs react as independent school in Reading is at risk of closure

A sketch for the five homes plan showing a Lamborghini and a Range Rover parked outside of the homes off Bath Road in Southcote.

A sketch for the five homes plan showing a Lamborghini and a Range Rover parked outside of the homes off Bath Road in Southcote.

Planning Applications

Fresh plan submitted for five luxury homes in Reading following appeal decision

The council asks for any spotted QR codes in a Stirling car park to be reported for removal

The council asks for any spotted QR codes in a Stirling car park to be reported for removal

Nearly 60,000 parking fines issued by Reading Borough Council in a year

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

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

Reading Borough Council

Yellow box fines more than triple in a year as cameras catch out drivers

The junction of Kings Road and Eldon Road in Reading.

The junction of Kings Road and Eldon Road in Reading.

Central Reading

Yellow box junction issuing most fines to drivers in Reading revealed

The Renault CCTV Traffic Enforcement car owned by Reading Borough Council in Blagrave Street.

The Renault CCTV Traffic Enforcement car owned by Reading Borough Council in Blagrave Street.

Central Reading

Reading council's CCTV enforcement cars issue thousands of fines

Clarence Mitchell, the Reform UK councillor for Emmer Green ward, with his wife. He lost his seat to Conservative challenger Alex Smith.

Clarence Mitchell, the Reform UK councillor for Emmer Green ward, with his wife. He lost his seat to Conservative challenger Alex Smith.

How Reform UK performed at Reading Borough Council elections 2026

Liz Terry, the leader of Reading Borough Council, and Rob White, the leader of the opposition.

Liz Terry, the leader of Reading Borough Council, and Rob White, the leader of the opposition.

Local Election 2026

Labour and Greens clash over who won popular vote in Reading elections

Queues building at the Sutton Seeds Roundabout heading into East Reading, near where a new inbound

Queues building at the Sutton Seeds Roundabout heading into East Reading, near where a new inbound

Prospect of ULEZ in Reading pushed as councillors clash over cycle lane

Local Elections

What happened at last Reading Borough Council election in 2024

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

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

Local Elections

Full list of polling stations for Reading Borough Council elections 2026

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

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

Local Elections

Voting for Reading Borough Council elections takes place for the first time in a year

The St George's crosses spray painted onto road markings and street furniture as part of Operation Raise the Colours in Reading last summer.

The St George's crosses spray painted onto road markings and street furniture as part of Operation Raise the Colours in Reading last summer.

Operation: Raise the Colours

Thousands spent on removing St Georges crosses and flags in Reading

Isobel Ballsdon and Saadia Saadat, the Conservative candidates for Caversham Heights, and Robert Dalton for Abbey, with an activist for the Reading Borough Council elections 2026.

Isobel Ballsdon and Saadia Saadat, the Conservative candidates for Caversham Heights, and Robert Dalton for Abbey, with an activist for the Reading Borough Council elections 2026.

Conservative Party

Reading Conservatives launch manifesto days before council elections

Joaquim, a five year-old boy who previously attended Trinity Christian School in London Road, Reading.

Joaquim, a five year-old boy who previously attended Trinity Christian School in London Road, Reading.

Private education

Boy loses out on education after closure of independent Christian school in Reading

ID will be needed to vote as dozens of candidates vye for your vote. Credit: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

ID will be needed to vote as dozens of candidates vye for your vote. Credit: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

Local Elections

See who's standing to be your next Reading councillor for the 2026 elections

Andrew Deacon has been fined £3,350

Andrew Deacon has been fined £3,350

Local Elections

Current makeup of Reading Borough Council going into the elections

Carla Denyer, the Green Party MP for Bristol Central, with Green candidates, councillors and supporters in Reading town centre.

Carla Denyer, the Green Party MP for Bristol Central, with Green candidates, councillors and supporters in Reading town centre.

Green MP helps launch party's election campaign in Reading

Pop Ins at 48 Erleigh Road, Reading.

Pop Ins at 48 Erleigh Road, Reading.

Convenience store withdraws application to sell alcohol late at night

Tim Liddle, Rob White and councillor Louise Keane on a Reading Green Party action day in April 2026.

Tim Liddle, Rob White and councillor Louise Keane on a Reading Green Party action day in April 2026.

Reading Green Party launches 'bold plan' ahead of election

The Reading Liberal Democrats outside the now demolished Rivermead Leisure Complex.

The Reading Liberal Democrats outside the now demolished Rivermead Leisure Complex.

Liberal Democrats

Reading Lib Dems announce full slate of candidates for 2026 elections

The Wingstop at Reading Gate Retail Park will open on Monday, March 30.

The Wingstop at Reading Gate Retail Park will open on Monday, March 30.

Improvement coming for new chicken restaurant at busy retail park

ID will be needed to vote as dozens of candidates vye for your vote. Credit: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

ID will be needed to vote as dozens of candidates vye for your vote. Credit: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

Deadline to register to vote in Reading fast approaching

The existing playground at Oxford Road Community School in Reading.

The existing playground at Oxford Road Community School in Reading.

Primary school places: 91 per cent of children get into top choice in Reading

Reading Green Party councillors at the annual general meeting in the Town Hall on May 21.

Reading Green Party councillors at the annual general meeting in the Town Hall on May 21.

Greens highlight surge in support as Reading local candidates announced