Local government

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

£500k awarded to eleven community projects

£500k awarded to eleven community projects

Local government

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Council give £500,000 to community projects

The Oakwood Centre in Headley Road, Woodley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Oakwood Centre in Headley Road, Woodley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Local government

Woodley council hosting a range of free events for Climate Action Week

Tower House Hotel in Wokingham Road, East Reading.

Tower House Hotel in Wokingham Road, East Reading.

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Plans still in works to demolish hotel and replace it with flats

The Burger King at the Reading Gateway destination in Whitley.

The Burger King at the Reading Gateway destination in Whitley.

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Burger King in Reading could stay open until 5am each day

Woodley town centre

Woodley town centre

Local government

Plans to 'enhance' town centre in council's local plan

A planning notice outside a property in Reading. From November, notices such as this will be the only physical way of notifying the public about planning applications.

A planning notice outside a property in Reading. From November, notices such as this will be the only physical way of notifying the public about planning applications.

Planning Applications

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Neighbours will no longer get planning applications by post

Reading Council spend over £5m to house people in temporary accommodation since 2021

Reading Council spend over £5m to house people in temporary accommodation since 2021

Local government

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Reading Council spends more than £5 million on temporary accommodation

Second new Oxford Road bus lane due to open

Second new Oxford Road bus lane due to open

Local government

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New bus lane set to open on Oxford Road as part of £26m scheme

A general view of Broad Street in Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A general view of Broad Street in Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Reading Borough Council

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Fees set to increase in Reading this week - including for cafes and extra bins

Councillor Micky Leng has led the council's objections to government rule changes which could mean

Councillor Micky Leng has led the council's objections to government rule changes which could mean

Planning and development

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Reading masterplan for thousands of new homes moves ahead

A rough sleeper on the streets. Credit: Local Democracy Reporting Service wire

A rough sleeper on the streets. Credit: Local Democracy Reporting Service wire

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Rough sleeping 'at an all time high' in Reading as dozens are on the streets

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg speaking at the conservatives unfiltered speech series held by the Earley and Woodley Conservatives.

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg speaking at the conservatives unfiltered speech series held by the Earley and Woodley Conservatives.

Conservative Party

Earley and Woodley Conservatives welcome Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg at latest talk

Green waste bin collection charges have gone up. Credit: Reading Borough Council

Green waste bin collection charges have gone up. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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'Belt-tightening' sees Reading council increase charges amid budget pressures

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

Henley-based company Ella's Kitchen deliver 14,000 strong petition to Downing Street

Henley-based company Ella's Kitchen deliver 14,000 strong petition to Downing Street

Local government

14,000 people urge PM to address child poverty and climate crisis.

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

A dead rat and the hole in the roof at the home of Anthony Denness, who lives in a semi-detached bungalow in Southcote.

A dead rat and the hole in the roof at the home of Anthony Denness, who lives in a semi-detached bungalow in Southcote.

Reading Borough Council

Horror as council tenant finds 'DEAD RATS in home'

Flytipping in the Norcot area of Tilehurst. Credit: Nick Fudge

Flytipping in the Norcot area of Tilehurst. Credit: Nick Fudge

Waste collection

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Free waste collection service SCRAPPED after two years

Trisha Bennett (third from right) receiving a funding check for the Whitley Community Development Association (CDA) with Labour councillors Micky Leng and Alice Mpofu-Coles.

Trisha Bennett (third from right) receiving a funding check for the Whitley Community Development Association (CDA) with Labour councillors Micky Leng and Alice Mpofu-Coles.

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Push to save much-loved charity at risk of closure

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

The Bosco Lounge in Woodley.

The Bosco Lounge in Woodley.

Busy kitchen and café to keep outdoor seating area

Moshfique Ahmed, 42, from Whitley Wood, is a blind man and cricketer who is due to compete in Australia in November.

Moshfique Ahmed, 42, from Whitley Wood, is a blind man and cricketer who is due to compete in Australia in November.

Blind man due to compete in cricket competition in Australia

The closed Southcote Library in Reading.

The closed Southcote Library in Reading.

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Look inside abandoned library set to be demolished for new housing

Barns on Part Lane

Barns on Part Lane

New hotel plans scrapped over gas safety concerns

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Reading council pledge £1 million to enhance children's playgrounds

The Milestone Centre, Caversham Park Village. Credit: Google Maps

The Milestone Centre, Caversham Park Village. Credit: Google Maps

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Social club applies to open until 1am and serve alcohol

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 full meeting of Reading Borough Council on October 15.

The full meeting of Reading Borough Council on October 15.

Reading Borough Council

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Hopes for longer term funding for Reading council from new Labour government

Tony Page wins award for 51 years of service

Tony Page wins award for 51 years of service

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Lifetime Legend honour for Tony Page after decades of public service

Reimagining the Kennet & Avon Canal

Reimagining the Kennet & Avon Canal

Partnership aims to enhance Kennet & Avon Canal for all users

Hungerford leisure centre

Hungerford leisure centre

New studio to boost fitness offerings at Hungerford Leisure Centre

Newtown Road Household Waste Recycling Centre wins award

Newtown Road Household Waste Recycling Centre wins award

Newtown Road scoops centre of the year for recycling excellence

Councillor Mike Giles (Liberal Democrats, Sonning Common) a representative on South Oxfordshire District Council, with the River Thames running through Reading in the background.

Councillor Mike Giles (Liberal Democrats, Sonning Common) a representative on South Oxfordshire District Council, with the River Thames running through Reading in the background.

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Councillors trade barbs over third Thames bridge in Reading

Reading residents have better access to a nearby library than almost anywhere else in the South East, new figures show.

Reading residents have better access to a nearby library than almost anywhere else in the South East, new figures show.

Local government

Library access in Reading among the best in the country, new figures show

Now a passer-by has posted a video that shows an ambulance on blue lights unable to navigate through heavy congestion along the new bus lane.

Now a passer-by has posted a video that shows an ambulance on blue lights unable to navigate through heavy congestion along the new bus lane.

Local government

Ambulance on blue lights gets stuck in traffic in new Reading bus lane

Shirley Avenue in Whitley Wood, one of the pavements that has had innovative resurfacing.

Shirley Avenue in Whitley Wood, one of the pavements that has had innovative resurfacing.

New method of resurfacing pavements welcomed in Reading

Olivia Bailey, a Labour candidate for the new Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency. Credit: Olivia Bailey

Olivia Bailey, a Labour candidate for the new Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency. Credit: Olivia Bailey

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First MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire marks 100 days in office milestone

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 new name and community meetings have been revealed by Reaing Gaol's new owners.

A new name and community meetings have been revealed by Reaing Gaol's new owners.

Reading Prison: New name and community meetings revealed by new owners

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

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ULEZ officially ruled out in Reading as transport strategy goes ahead

Stock image of scales

Stock image of scales

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Alarming obesity statistics showing scale of problem revealed in Reading

Reading Conservative councillors Raj Singh, Isobel Ballsdon and Stephen Goss.

Reading Conservative councillors Raj Singh, Isobel Ballsdon and Stephen Goss.

Winter Fuel Payment

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Government slammed in Reading for cutting winter fuel payment

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

The River Thames. John Ennis, lead councillor for climate strategy and transport addressed a petition calling for a third Thames crossing to be blocked.

The River Thames. John Ennis, lead councillor for climate strategy and transport addressed a petition calling for a third Thames crossing to be blocked.

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Six councils join forces in attempt to block third bridge over the River Thames

The Recreation Road car park in Tilehurst.

The Recreation Road car park in Tilehurst.

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Petition to reinstate Tilehurst free parking received - but change is unlikely

Martin Lewis shared the Money Saving Expert article on X, formerly Twitter

Martin Lewis shared the Money Saving Expert article on X, formerly Twitter

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Push for Reading pensioners to apply for benefits to keep winter fuel payment

The repayment scheme for people who fell afoul of the Reading Borough Council parking fines blunder was approved at the full council meeting on October 15.

The repayment scheme for people who fell afoul of the Reading Borough Council parking fines blunder was approved at the full council meeting on October 15.

Reading Borough Council

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Reading Borough Council apologies over 'shock' of parking fines blunder

Part of the red route in Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Part of the red route in Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Reading Borough Council

Webpage for parking fine repayments in Reading goes live

Reading Borough Council urges residents to recycle more

Reading Borough Council urges residents to recycle more

Reading Borough Council: Two-thirds of waste can be recycled