Katesgrove

The short-lived Matteo Greek Grill and Bakery at the former Colleys Supper Rooms building in Wokingham Road, East Reading.

Restaurant in Reading in trouble over changes made without permission

A construction vehicle on the site of the former Reading Driving Test Centre in Elgar Road South, Katesgrove.

A construction vehicle on the site of the former Reading Driving Test Centre in Elgar Road South, Katesgrove.

Former driving test centre competely demolished to make way for affordable homes

The construction site at 40 Silver Street, Reading.

The construction site at 40 Silver Street, Reading.

Planning Applications

Building site where rats were spotted in Reading will remain dormant

Ibex House, 89 Southampton Street, Reading. A person has requested the lettering on the side of the building to be locally listed. Credit: Google Maps

Ibex House, 89 Southampton Street, Reading. A person has requested the lettering on the side of the building to be locally listed. Credit: Google Maps

Central Reading

Letters representing the working class history of Reading protected

Ibex House, 89 Southampton Street, Reading. A person has requested the lettering on the side of the building to be locally listed.

Ibex House, 89 Southampton Street, Reading. A person has requested the lettering on the side of the building to be locally listed.

Central Reading

Unique letters on building passed by thousands each day not deemed socially important

Winners in men's catagories

Winners in men's catagories

Bid to name road in Reading after Sir John Madeski divides opinion

The Regents Court offices in Crown Street, near Reading town centre.

The Regents Court offices in Crown Street, near Reading town centre.

Central Reading

Plan to convert offices near town centre into 29 flats approved on appeal

The McDonald's at Reading Gate Retail Park.

The McDonald's at Reading Gate Retail Park.

Changes coming for McDonald's at retail park in Reading

The Select Car Leasing Stadium in Reading, home of the Royals.

The Select Car Leasing Stadium in Reading, home of the Royals.

Change coming for Select Car Leasing Stadium home of Reading FC

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

Central Reading

Takeover of closed shops and crown court modernisation approved in Reading

Whitley Street in Reading. The old Wellington Arms, previously a Greggs bakery and now a Turkish halal food centre.

Whitley Street in Reading. The old Wellington Arms, previously a Greggs bakery and now a Turkish halal food centre.

Planning Applications

Plan for bungalows next to former pub in Reading rejected

The vehicle access for the project to build 46 homes at 9 Upper Crown Street, Reading. Credit:

The vehicle access for the project to build 46 homes at 9 Upper Crown Street, Reading. Credit:

Central Reading

Row erupts over plan to cut affordable homes in project near Reading town centre

The Hexagon theatre and the student apartments next door in Queens Walk, Reading toen centre.

The Hexagon theatre and the student apartments next door in Queens Walk, Reading toen centre.

Central Reading

How construction at Reading landmark will benefit residents

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

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

The Pheasant pub in Southampton Street, Katesgrove, Reading.

The Pheasant pub in Southampton Street, Katesgrove, Reading.

Formerly troubled pub in Reading can now stay open later at night

The Pheasant pub in Southampton Street, Katesgrove, Reading.

The Pheasant pub in Southampton Street, Katesgrove, Reading.

Pub with troubled history applies to stay open later at night

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

Local Election 2026

Reading Borough Council political control after election 2026 and what has changed

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

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

The Woodley Library Parade building, which is in the process of having 14 flats added to it.

The Woodley Library Parade building, which is in the process of having 14 flats added to it.

Drinks and glassware company applies to sell wine from storage facility

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

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

The Regents Court offices in Crown Street, near Reading town centre.

The Regents Court offices in Crown Street, near Reading town centre.

Central Reading

Conversion of offices near Reading town centre into apartments rejected

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

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street.

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street.

Local Elections

All candidates announced for Reading Borough Council elections this year

The cycle lane in Sidmouth Street, Reading. Barriers prevent cars from using the lane.

The cycle lane in Sidmouth Street, Reading. Barriers prevent cars from using the lane.

Cycle lane in Reading could change to provide more road space for drivers

A terrace of three new homes that have been built in West Hill, Katesgrove.

A terrace of three new homes that have been built in West Hill, Katesgrove.

Planning Applications

Builders who built new homes outside approved plans are in trouble

A car parked in the cycle lane at Whitley Street, Katesgrove.

A car parked in the cycle lane at Whitley Street, Katesgrove.

Question on why speedy bus doesn't stop in busy shopping area

The Older Peoples Working Group meeting of Reading Borough Council on Friday, February 6.

The Older Peoples Working Group meeting of Reading Borough Council on Friday, February 6.

'It's going to happen for all of us!' Health topic prompts chuckles in meeting

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

Countdown begins for anti-social behaviour crackdown

The Kate from the Grove mural situated at the Katesgrove underpass in Reading was unveiled on Sunday, February 1.

The Kate from the Grove mural situated at the Katesgrove underpass in Reading was unveiled on Sunday, February 1.

'Kate from the Grove' underpass mural unveiled

The entrance to the Turkish Halal Food Centre in Whitley Street, Katesgrove.

The entrance to the Turkish Halal Food Centre in Whitley Street, Katesgrove.

Signage for food centre with two different spellings in Reading rejected

The corner of Queen Victoria Street and Friar Street in Reading town centre.

The corner of Queen Victoria Street and Friar Street in Reading town centre.

Central Reading

Changes made to transformational project at prominent corner in Reading town centre

Rob White, the leader of the Green group with Josh Williams and Sarah Magon. Councillor Williams and Sarah Magon are both Green candidates for the Park ward on Reading Borough Council. Credit: Reading Green Party

Rob White, the leader of the Green group with Josh Williams and Sarah Magon. Councillor Williams and Sarah Magon are both Green candidates for the Park ward on Reading Borough Council. Credit: Reading Green Party

Green Party 'neck and neck' with Labour in Reading Central

The Matalan at Reading Link Retail Park.

The Matalan at Reading Link Retail Park.

Changes to big box clothing and homeware store at retail park rejected

The drive-thru service hatch and exit lane at the new Greggs that will be replacing the demolished

The drive-thru service hatch and exit lane at the new Greggs that will be replacing the demolished

Change for drive-thru Greggs along busy road in Reading rejected

Basingstoke Road, Reading. The junction with Surrey Road can be seen to the left, with the Tesla dealership in the background.

Basingstoke Road, Reading. The junction with Surrey Road can be seen to the left, with the Tesla dealership in the background.

Push to crackdown on obstructive pavement parking off busy road 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.

Council leader urges residents to be aware of postal vote rule changes

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.

Winter Fuel Payment

Labour government u-turn on winter fuel payments welcomed by Reading opponents

A car parked in the cycle lane at Whitley Street, Katesgrove.

A car parked in the cycle lane at Whitley Street, Katesgrove.

Frustrations over drivers parking in cycle lane along busy street

Zest Trading UK Limited, 11 Arkwright Road, Reading.

Zest Trading UK Limited, 11 Arkwright Road, Reading.

Company applies for alcohol deliveries at Reading trading estate

Ephesus Grill in Whitley Street, Katesgrove.

Ephesus Grill in Whitley Street, Katesgrove.

Turkish kebab and grill applies to keep on selling food until 1am