Whitley, Reading

The Tesla facility at Rading International Logistics Park in Whitley.

Huge new facility for Elon Musk's car company Tesla opening in Reading soon

An aerial photo of fields south of the M4.

An aerial photo of fields south of the M4.

Farmland south of M4 could be built on to create new data centre

Parents and guardians wait to pick up their children in Reading.

Parents and guardians wait to pick up their children in Reading.

Changes coming for schools in Reading to boost provision for special needs children

Yuan Yang, Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, dressed in red, at the announcement of the government budget in the House of Commons in Parliament on Wednesday, October 28.

Yuan Yang, Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, dressed in red, at the announcement of the government budget in the House of Commons in Parliament on Wednesday, October 28.

Reading MPs welcome 'breathing space' for households and families in the budget

A ramp Steve Ellis installed outside of his ground floor council flat in Bamburgh Close, Whitley, used to assist his 13-year-old son, who is wheelchair bound, to get into the block.

A ramp Steve Ellis installed outside of his ground floor council flat in Bamburgh Close, Whitley, used to assist his 13-year-old son, who is wheelchair bound, to get into the block.

Reading Borough Council

Reading dad desperate for help for his son after his garden is removed

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley.

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley.

Reading MP welcomes government action on property management companies

An illustrative CGI for an outdoor swimming pool at a David Lloyd Club. The company has early stage plans for a new club in Reading.

An illustrative CGI for an outdoor swimming pool at a David Lloyd Club. The company has early stage plans for a new club in Reading.

Early plans emerge for new fitness centre with outdoor pool in Reading

Sir John Madejski at a Reading FC game. He once owned the club, and spearheaded its relocation from Royal Elm Park in West Reading to Whitley.

Sir John Madejski at a Reading FC game. He once owned the club, and spearheaded its relocation from Royal Elm Park in West Reading to Whitley.

Frustration as proposal to name A33 John Madejski Way is kicked into the long grass

The former Coopers Arms in Market Place, Reading, which is set to be brought back into use. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The former Coopers Arms in Market Place, Reading, which is set to be brought back into use. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

Details for courtyard at upcoming pub in town centre approved

The McDonalds at Reading Gate Retail Park. Credit: Reading Borough Council

The McDonalds at Reading Gate Retail Park. Credit: Reading Borough Council

Big changes coming to McDonalds at retail park in Reading

Winners in men's catagories

Winners in men's catagories

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

The KFC in Shinfield Road, Reading.

The KFC in Shinfield Road, Reading.

Clash due between KFC, council and police in Reading over 3am sales rules

Central Reading

Reading MP hails government crackdown on 'antisocial businesses'

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 track and go karts at TeamSport Go Karting unit in Cradock Road, Whitley.

The track and go karts at TeamSport Go Karting unit in Cradock Road, Whitley.

Reading go-karting venue granted licence to sell alcohol until midnight

The junction of Bennet Road and the A33 in Reading, which has been closed since October 18, 2025.

The junction of Bennet Road and the A33 in Reading, which has been closed since October 18, 2025.

Thames Water updates drivers as Reading road closure nears one year anniversary

Mike Giles, who has been selected as the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley, seen outside the Oakwood Centre. He is a councillor for Sonning Common.

Mike Giles, who has been selected as the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley, seen outside the Oakwood Centre. He is a councillor for Sonning Common.

Liberal Democrats select councillor and medicine CEO to fight general election

Traffic lights at the roundabout junction of Basingstoke Road, Whitley Wood Lane and Imperial Way in Whitley.

Traffic lights at the roundabout junction of Basingstoke Road, Whitley Wood Lane and Imperial Way in Whitley.

Reading council grilled on delay to acquiring power for tighter controls on roadworks

A CGI for the Royal Elm Park development next to the Select Car Leasing Stadium in South Reading.

A CGI for the Royal Elm Park development next to the Select Car Leasing Stadium in South Reading.

Essential works to enable Reading FC stadium development to go ahead approved

Steve Ellis, 59, outside of his ground floor council flat in Bamburgh Close, Whitley. He has installed ramps to assist his 13-year-old son, who is wheelchair bound, to get into the block.

Steve Ellis, 59, outside of his ground floor council flat in Bamburgh Close, Whitley. He has installed ramps to assist his 13-year-old son, who is wheelchair bound, to get into the block.

Reading Borough Council

Dad desperate as community garden he set up will be taken down by the council

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

Two Traveller camper vans spotted in Foxhays Road, Whitley, on Wednesday, August 19.

Two Traveller camper vans spotted in Foxhays Road, Whitley, on Wednesday, August 19.

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller

Changes needed on places for Travellers in crucial Reading planning policies

A CGI for the Royal Elm Park development next to the Select Car Leasing Stadium in South Reading. Credit: Stantec

A CGI for the Royal Elm Park development next to the Select Car Leasing Stadium in South Reading. Credit: Stantec

Decision due on work to enable major redevelopment at Reading FC stadium to go ahead

Blue Collar Corner opened in Reading town centre in 2022.

Blue Collar Corner opened in Reading town centre in 2022.

Central Reading

Popular Reading town centre food market to stay

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

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

TeamSport Go Karting, which has had a venue in Reading since 2014.

TeamSport Go Karting, which has had a venue in Reading since 2014.

Go Karting business applies for late alcohol sales and music in Reading

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

The KFC in Shinfield Road, Reading.

The KFC in Shinfield Road, Reading.

KFC along busy road in Reading applies for food sales until 3am at night

Two Traveller camper vans spotted in Foxhays Road, Whitley, on Wednesday, August 19.

Two Traveller camper vans spotted in Foxhays Road, Whitley, on Wednesday, August 19.

Whitley, Reading

Travellers in camper vans occupy Reading green space for 'first time in memory'

Elaine Parry, a mum in her 60s, was cycling when she was hit by an e-scooter rider at the A33 junction with Rose Kiln Lane in Reading on Sunday, August 2.

Elaine Parry, a mum in her 60s, was cycling when she was hit by an e-scooter rider at the A33 junction with Rose Kiln Lane in Reading on Sunday, August 2.

Horror crash sees cyclist seriously injured by e-scooter rider

Council tenant Olivia at the ceremony to celebrate the delivery of 46 affordable homes by Reading Borough Council in Wensley Road, Coley. Pictured with staff, Labour councillors and Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading Central.

Council tenant Olivia at the ceremony to celebrate the delivery of 46 affordable homes by Reading Borough Council in Wensley Road, Coley. Pictured with staff, Labour councillors and Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading Central.

Affordable housing

Reading council leader highlights newbuild housing programme developments

Councillor Anne Thompson, leader of the Liberal Democrat group on Reading Borough Council, at the bus gate for Reading Green Park Station.

Councillor Anne Thompson, leader of the Liberal Democrat group on Reading Borough Council, at the bus gate for Reading Green Park Station.

Bus gates explained and where they are located in Reading

Traffic lights at the roundabout junction of Basingstoke Road, Whitley Wood Lane and Imperial Way in Whitley.

Traffic lights at the roundabout junction of Basingstoke Road, Whitley Wood Lane and Imperial Way in Whitley.

Queues build as roadworks take place at busy roundabout

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

Matthew Reynolds, the deputy chair of Reform UK Earley and Wodley, has called for parking charge increases and changes in Reading to be reversed.

Matthew Reynolds, the deputy chair of Reform UK Earley and Wodley, has called for parking charge increases and changes in Reading to be reversed.

Parking charges

Reform UK call for reversal of increase in Reading parking charges

The mural for the Dough Bros pizza takeaway, which has been renamed Doughza. It's located in Northumberland Avenue.

The mural for the Dough Bros pizza takeaway, which has been renamed Doughza. It's located in Northumberland Avenue.

Highly rated Reading pizza takeaway reopened under new ownership

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

Winners in men's catagories

Winners in men's catagories

Proposal to name A33 John Madejski Way moves forward

The electric vehicle charging and jet wash facility by the Motor Fuel Group at the Morrisons supermarket car park off Basingstoke Road, Reading.

The electric vehicle charging and jet wash facility by the Motor Fuel Group at the Morrisons supermarket car park off Basingstoke Road, Reading.

EV chargers nearly finished at Morrisons supermarket in Reading

The annual meeting of Reading Borough Council on Wednesday, May 27. Proceedings were began by councillor Alice Mpofu-Coles (Labour, Whitley), the outgoing Mayor.

The annual meeting of Reading Borough Council on Wednesday, May 27. Proceedings were began by councillor Alice Mpofu-Coles (Labour, Whitley), the outgoing Mayor.

Reading Borough Council

Reading's first black female mayor's powerful speech about refugees

Andrew Deacon has been fined £3,350

Andrew Deacon has been fined £3,350

Reading Borough Council

New administration appointed at Reading Borough Council after election losses

The Reading International Logistics Park is nearly complete. It is visible as drivers leave the M4 at junction 11 and enter into Reading.

The Reading International Logistics Park is nearly complete. It is visible as drivers leave the M4 at junction 11 and enter into Reading.

What are the huge warehouses being built near the M4 in Reading?

The new day opportunities centre and 43 affordable homes that are being built at the former Willows care site in Hexham Road, Reading.

The new day opportunities centre and 43 affordable homes that are being built at the former Willows care site in Hexham Road, Reading.

Reading council building of new care centre and flats nearly complete

Councillor Alice Mpofu-Coles, the Mayor of Reading, with Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading Central

Councillor Alice Mpofu-Coles, the Mayor of Reading, with Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading Central

Updated - Clarification

Reading Borough Council

More than £2,000 spent on mayor of Reading's travel in one year

The Greenlight building is almost finished in Bennet Road, Reading.

The Greenlight building is almost finished in Bennet Road, Reading.

Planning and development

Progress for project to replace offices with logistics hub in partially closed road

The junction of Bennet Road and the A33 in Reading, which has been closed since October 18, 2025.

The junction of Bennet Road and the A33 in Reading, which has been closed since October 18, 2025.

Sinkholes blamed by Thames Water for long-running road closure in Reading

Central Reading

Plan to convert rescued Sri Lankan restaurant into flats put on hold

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

Local Election 2026

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

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

The road closure in Bennet Road at its junction with the A33 in Whitley.

The road closure in Bennet Road at its junction with the A33 in Whitley.

Thames Water slammed as road closure in Reading extended for a third time

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 road closure in Bennet Road at its junction with the A33 Basingstoke Road in Reading.

The road closure in Bennet Road at its junction with the A33 Basingstoke Road in Reading.

Reading Borough Council

Reading road reopening delayed again as water works continue

Speed bumps painted with St Georges crosses in Callington Road in Whitley.

Speed bumps painted with St Georges crosses in Callington Road in Whitley.

Councillors complain of waste as £7k is spent on Operation Raise the Colours clear up