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Primark launches new click & collect service for town's store expansion

Tesco is recalling one of its chicken products due to a “risk to health”, offering customers a full refund

Tesco is recalling one of its chicken products due to a “risk to health”, offering customers a full refund

Tesco offers full refund to customers as chicken product poses 'risk to health'

Order Aldi's Christmas surprise bags five days in advance

Order Aldi's Christmas surprise bags five days in advance

Aldi launches Christmas 'Too Good To Go' bags

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

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Messages protesting over consumerism 'resonate' with shoppers

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

Asda's 'Gnome Delivery' service will be running in select cities in December

Asda's 'Gnome Delivery' service will be running in select cities in December

Asda to give away £100s in vouchers via mini gnome deliveries in December

EE has warned consumers to be aware of scams ahead of the festive period and Christmas shopping

EE has warned consumers to be aware of scams ahead of the festive period and Christmas shopping

EE issues scam warning to anyone doing Christmas shopping this year

The CMA analysed the loyalty pricing of Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op.

The CMA analysed the loyalty pricing of Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op.

Supermarket shoppers urged to shop around despite ‘genuine savings’ in loyalty prices

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

The Leander Service Station at 182-184 Henley Road in Caversham, with a Londis store and serving BP

The Leander Service Station at 182-184 Henley Road in Caversham, with a Londis store and serving BP

Petrol station will open 24 hours a day despite disturbance concerns

November was the first time in 17 months that shop price inflation has been higher than the previous month

November was the first time in 17 months that shop price inflation has been higher than the previous month

Supermarket shoppers warned of 'inevitable' price rises

Black Friday deal warning as 9 in 10 cheaper or same price at other times

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is issuing a “do not eat” warning to Morrisons shoppers who have purchased the product

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is issuing a “do not eat” warning to Morrisons shoppers who have purchased the product

Morrisons apologises to shoppers as microbiological growth risk sparks recall

Reading's new Christmas lights have a variety of nods to the town's history and heritage.

Reading's new Christmas lights have a variety of nods to the town's history and heritage.

Cultural attractions

Christmas Lights: Rave reviews for hidden meanings behind Reading's new decorations

Santa’s grotto opens with a motorbike twist in Winnersh

Santa’s grotto opens with a motorbike twist in Winnersh

Santa Claus to arrive at Winnersh Garden Centre on a motorbike

The shopping centre in the centre of Caversham has been sold for £16 million to a Beaconsfield-based company.

The shopping centre in the centre of Caversham has been sold for £16 million to a Beaconsfield-based company.

Caversham shopping centre sold to Beaconsfield estate business for £16m

Known for its unusual stock which can include everything from power tools to inflatables, the middle of Lidl is a popular hit with shoppers

Known for its unusual stock which can include everything from power tools to inflatables, the middle of Lidl is a popular hit with shoppers

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Lidl middle aisle has 'big male following' supermarket boss says

Lidl shoppers who have purchased the products have been issued a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

Lidl shoppers who have purchased the products have been issued a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

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'Do not eat': Lidl apology to shoppers and recall over pieces of copper in food

The Leander Service Station at 182-184 Henley Road in Caversham, with a Londis store and serving BP

The Leander Service Station at 182-184 Henley Road in Caversham, with a Londis store and serving BP

Concerns raised over Caversham fuel station bid to open 24 hours a day

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning anyone who has purchased the product not to eat it.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning anyone who has purchased the product not to eat it.

Tesco issues warning to shoppers as FSA says 'do not eat' due to salmonella

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?

Bosses of Aldi, Amazon UK, Boots, Lidl, JD Sports, Primark, Morrisons and Greggs also issued the warning

Bosses of Aldi, Amazon UK, Boots, Lidl, JD Sports, Primark, Morrisons and Greggs also issued the warning

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Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's warn of higher prices and 'inevitable' job losses

The cost of butter has risen across Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl amid supply shortages

The cost of butter has risen across Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl amid supply shortages

Warning to supermarket shoppers as the price of butter soars across the UK

Run, don't walk to get your hands on Aldi’s returning Lacura Sweet Angel Shower Gel

Run, don't walk to get your hands on Aldi’s returning Lacura Sweet Angel Shower Gel

I tried Aldi’s Lush Snow Fairy shower gel dupe under £2 – is it as irresistible?

There have been complaints about these new speed bumps at Reading Gate Retail Park - now the site says it’s looking to address the issue ‘as a priority’.

There have been complaints about these new speed bumps at Reading Gate Retail Park - now the site says it’s looking to address the issue ‘as a priority’.

Reading retail park speed bumps: Viral video attracts one million views in 24 hours

Samantha and Twiggy

Samantha and Twiggy

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Caversham business owner launches new clothing shop

Christmas has begun as the new John Lewis Christmas advert hits tv screens this week

Christmas has begun as the new John Lewis Christmas advert hits tv screens this week

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John Lewis unveils its new Christmas advert and it's a tear-jerker

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Look inside: New clothing and homeware store opens in Caversham

'The community here is brilliant': Harris Arcade thrives with friendly independents

'The community here is brilliant': Harris Arcade thrives with friendly independents

'The community here is brilliant': Harris Arcade thrives with friendly independents

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

'Hats off to them': Reading is NOT losing it's independent shops says retail expert

Look inside: Brand-new swanky supermarket opens up

Tomato Energy is not just about saving money and adopting clean technologies, it’s also about people

Tomato Energy is not just about saving money and adopting clean technologies, it’s also about people

Tomato Energy: Revolutionising energy in the Reading community

Lidl customers must now scan a barcode on their receipt before they can leave the store in some locations

Lidl customers must now scan a barcode on their receipt before they can leave the store in some locations

Lidl customers hit out at changes in supermarket branches

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

'Do not eat': Dips recalled as they may contain 'animal matter' sparking health fears

Farm shop selling ZEBRA and CROCODILE gives update since opening

Farm shop selling ZEBRA and CROCODILE gives update since opening

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Farm shop selling ZEBRA and CROCODILE gives update since opening

Mini rolls at £4.30? The world has gone mad

Mini rolls at £4.30? The world has gone mad

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Customer slams supermarket selling £4.30 mini rolls 'I can't live like this'

Look inside: New shop selling rare items opens in town centre

Look inside: New shop selling rare items opens in town centre

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Look inside: New shop selling rare items opens in town centre

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

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'Our high street isn't dying, it's evolving': Expert speaks on state of town centre

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Brand-new supermarket due to open its doors at 1 pm today

Tomato Energy is not just about saving money and adopting clean technologies, it’s also about people

Tomato Energy is not just about saving money and adopting clean technologies, it’s also about people

Tomato Energy: Revolutionising energy in the Reading community

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' or 'recalled'

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' or 'recalled'

Co-op apologises to customers as FSA issues 'do not eat' warning

The Tesco Extra car park in Portman Road, West Reading, where 80 flats could be built.

The Tesco Extra car park in Portman Road, West Reading, where 80 flats could be built.

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Latest on plan to build 80 flats to Tesco Extra car park

Celebrate a connected Christmas with Zen Internet: Which? recommended broadband

Celebrate a connected Christmas with Zen Internet: Which? recommended broadband

Celebrate a connected Christmas with Zen Internet: Which? recommended broadband

New shop selling rare items opens in Reading town centre

New shop selling rare items opens in Reading town centre

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New shop selling rare items opens in town centre

Elm and Grey along with others will be at the Watermill Theatre's Christmas fair

Elm and Grey along with others will be at the Watermill Theatre's Christmas fair

Watermill Theatre’s Christmas fair returns with gifts galore

This latest Aldi deal comes after Asda offered customers the chance to buy any two large tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets and Roses for £5 last week.

This latest Aldi deal comes after Asda offered customers the chance to buy any two large tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets and Roses for £5 last week.

Aldi selling 'cheapest' Celebrations tubs for a limited time this week

Food inflation eased to 1.9%, down from last month’s 2.3%, particularly for meat, fish and tea as well as chocolate and sweets amid Halloween deals

Food inflation eased to 1.9%, down from last month’s 2.3%, particularly for meat, fish and tea as well as chocolate and sweets amid Halloween deals

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Shop prices ease but shoppers warned volatility could see them rise again

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

WHSmith Newbury celebrates new Toys'R'Us launch with grand opening event and goody bag giveaways on Saturday 2 nd November

WHSmith Newbury celebrates new Toys'R'Us launch with grand opening event and goody bag giveaways on Saturday 2 nd November

Geoffrey the Giraffe to welcome visitors at Toys 'R' Us launch

New business as seen on Dragon's Den sets up shop in The Oracle

New business as seen on Dragon's Den sets up shop in The Oracle

New business as seen on Dragon's Den sets up shop in The Oracle

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

Asda customers can get tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets and Roses on a 2 for £5 offer this weekend

Asda customers can get tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets and Roses on a 2 for £5 offer this weekend

Asda customers can get 2 for £5 Heroes, Roses and Quality Street tubs this weekend

In August, olive oil was dethroned as Spain’s most popular oil

In August, olive oil was dethroned as Spain’s most popular oil

Olive oil under 'lock and key' in supermarkets as prices soar to £16 a bottle