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Delays out of busy stations due to burst water main

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Delays out of busy stations due to burst water main

The Alto Lounge in Caversham.

The Alto Lounge in Caversham.

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Café and bar set to DOUBLE in size and open past midnight

The number of women waiting for a gynaecology appointment in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire has doubled following the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show.Stock Photo: PA.

The number of women waiting for a gynaecology appointment in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire has doubled following the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show.Stock Photo: PA.

NHS Gynaecology faces 'crisis' as waiting lists double in Berkshire since 2020

Community Safety Award highlights dedication of local policing team

Community Safety Award highlights dedication of local policing team

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Police team awarded Community Safety Award

The suspension rate for pupils in schools across Reading soared to the highest level on record in the last autumn term, new figures show.Stock Photo: PA

The suspension rate for pupils in schools across Reading soared to the highest level on record in the last autumn term, new figures show.Stock Photo: PA

Reading schools reach crisis point amid record number of suspensions

Martin Lewis discussed Lifetime ISAs for first-time home buyers

Martin Lewis discussed Lifetime ISAs for first-time home buyers

Martin Lewis shares tip for first-time buyers looking to save £1,000 per year

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

A bus from the Sky Blue 16 route.

A bus from the Sky Blue 16 route.

Bus from town centre cancelled due to 'on-bus incident'

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

Police have released CCTV images of an individual they want to identify after a spate of criminal damage to cars in Tilehurst.

Police have released CCTV images of an individual they want to identify after a spate of criminal damage to cars in Tilehurst.

Police release CCTV after cars vandalised

O’Keefe then left the store, but returned again to buy more tobacco, in a tactic called 'milking the cards' which is common for fraudsters.

O’Keefe then left the store, but returned again to buy more tobacco, in a tactic called 'milking the cards' which is common for fraudsters.

Man jailed after pushing and robbing an elderly woman at a shop

'Star of the show': Pub serving award-winning Sunday roast gets rave reviews

'Star of the show': Pub serving award-winning Sunday roast gets rave reviews

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'Star of the show': Pub serving award-winning Sunday roast gets rave reviews

Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading Central, Councillor Glenn Dennis, the Mayor of Reading, with senators and MPs from the Parliament of Barbabos at Reading Museum.

Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading Central, Councillor Glenn Dennis, the Mayor of Reading, with senators and MPs from the Parliament of Barbabos at Reading Museum.

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Delegation from the Parliament of Barbados visit Reading on learning trip

LIVE: Emergency services rush to boat fire

LIVE: Emergency services rush to boat fire

LIVE: Boat fire response sees person rescued from River Thames

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The University of Reading

The University of Reading

University of Reading

Thousands of University of Reading students to benefit from minimum wage rise

Riverways Farm between Twyford and Charvil

Riverways Farm between Twyford and Charvil

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Appeal begins for 230 homes on farmland in Twyford

An illustration of what the extension to The Hexagon Theatre in Reading could look like once built.

An illustration of what the extension to The Hexagon Theatre in Reading could look like once built.

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Council explains why £13.7 million project for The Hexagon has been scaled back

Chocolate selection box stock image

Chocolate selection box stock image

Annual Christmas foodbank campaign launched by business

Kindness Christmas tree helps support elderly residents this year

Danny Lampo brings the beats to Reading this December

Danny Lampo brings the beats to Reading this December

Night of Afrobeats music planned for Reading

The announcement will come as a blow to millions of savers.

The announcement will come as a blow to millions of savers.

Martin Lewis' MSE issues Premium Bonds warning as NS&I slashes winning rate

Players are being urged to check their tickets to see if they can claim the prize from Tuesday’s (November 26) EuroMillions draw.

Players are being urged to check their tickets to see if they can claim the prize from Tuesday’s (November 26) EuroMillions draw.

UK ticket-holder wins £177 million in the EuroMillions draw - it could be you

Sophie Bunton says she began to experience painful, heavy periods from her first menstrual cycle

Sophie Bunton says she began to experience painful, heavy periods from her first menstrual cycle

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Woman's misdiagnosis heartbreak as she suffers eight miscarriages

Sport

Barnsley v Reading FC - Sky Bet League One 24/25.

'I think it worked': Reading boss assesses defender debut and issues Mbengue update

Bolton Wanderers v Reading FC

Bolton Wanderers v Reading FC

READING RATINGS

Reading Ratings: Sam Smith puts in 'near perfect' performance in Barnsley draw

Credit: JasonPIX

Credit: JasonPIX

As it happened: Reading battle hard to earn deserved point at Barnsley

Peterborough United v Reading FC - Sky Bet League One 24/25.

Peterborough United v Reading FC - Sky Bet League One 24/25.

Sam Smith nets twice as Reading fight for hard-earned point at Barnsley

Cheltenham Town v Reading FC - English Football League Trophy Southern Group H.

Cheltenham Town v Reading FC - English Football League Trophy Southern Group H.

Reading team news: Youngster first league start at Barnsley in place of injured star

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National Sport

Ilkay Gundogan has attempted to rally Manchester City amid their slump (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ilkay Gundogan has attempted to rally Manchester City amid their slump (Martin Rickett/PA)

Defeat at Liverpool would likely end Man City’s title hopes – Ilkay Gundogan

A cut was visible on Pep Guardiola’s nose during their match against Feyenoord (Martin Rickett/PA)

A cut was visible on Pep Guardiola’s nose during their match against Feyenoord (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola insists no intent to ‘make light’ of self harm in nose-cut comment

Richard Whitehead believes the London Paralympics were a missed opportunity to promote greater inclusion in sport (Dare to Defy handout)

Richard Whitehead believes the London Paralympics were a missed opportunity to promote greater inclusion in sport (Dare to Defy handout)

Richard Whitehead feels 2012 was missed opportunity to make sport more inclusive

England’s Ben Stokes (Nick Potts/PA)

England’s Ben Stokes (Nick Potts/PA)

Ben Stokes says he is managing ‘back end’ of career

Pep Guardiola was frustrated after Manchester City threw away a 3-0 lead (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola was frustrated after Manchester City threw away a 3-0 lead (Martin Rickett/PA)

Man City collapse ‘difficult to swallow’ – Pep Guardiola

England’s Joe Root (John Walton/PA)

England’s Joe Root (John Walton/PA)

Five talking points as England begin final Test series of 2024

Bukayo Saka scored a penalty for Arsenal (Armando Franca/AP)

Bukayo Saka scored a penalty for Arsenal (Armando Franca/AP)

Arsenal make Mikel Arteta proud after smashing Sporting Lisbon

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Your Area

The suspension rate for pupils in schools across Reading soared to the highest level on record in the last autumn term, new figures show.Stock Photo: PA

Reading schools reach crisis point amid record number of suspensions

The number of women waiting for a gynaecology appointment in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire has doubled following the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show.Stock Photo: PA.

The number of women waiting for a gynaecology appointment in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire has doubled following the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show.Stock Photo: PA.

NHS Gynaecology faces 'crisis' as waiting lists double in Berkshire since 2020

The University of Reading

The University of Reading

University of Reading

Thousands of University of Reading students to benefit from minimum wage rise

The Alto Lounge in Caversham.

The Alto Lounge in Caversham.

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Café and bar set to DOUBLE in size and open past midnight

An illustration of what the extension to The Hexagon Theatre in Reading could look like once built.

An illustration of what the extension to The Hexagon Theatre in Reading could look like once built.

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Council explains why £13.7 million project for The Hexagon has been scaled back

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Crime

Community Safety Award highlights dedication of local policing team

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Police team awarded Community Safety Award

Police have released CCTV images of an individual they want to identify after a spate of criminal damage to cars in Tilehurst.

Police have released CCTV images of an individual they want to identify after a spate of criminal damage to cars in Tilehurst.

Police release CCTV after cars vandalised

O’Keefe then left the store, but returned again to buy more tobacco, in a tactic called 'milking the cards' which is common for fraudsters.

O’Keefe then left the store, but returned again to buy more tobacco, in a tactic called 'milking the cards' which is common for fraudsters.

Man jailed after pushing and robbing an elderly woman at a shop

Police are on the look-out for a e-bike rider in the Burghfield area.

Police are on the look-out for a e-bike rider in the Burghfield area.

Police looking for e-bike rider with 'devil horns' helmet

Six men have been charged

Six men have been charged

SIX men arrested after fight after Reading football match

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Reading FC

Barnsley v Reading FC - Sky Bet League One 24/25.

'I think it worked': Reading boss assesses defender debut and issues Mbengue update

Bolton Wanderers v Reading FC

Bolton Wanderers v Reading FC

READING RATINGS

Reading Ratings: Sam Smith puts in 'near perfect' performance in Barnsley draw

Credit: JasonPIX

Credit: JasonPIX

As it happened: Reading battle hard to earn deserved point at Barnsley

Peterborough United v Reading FC - Sky Bet League One 24/25.

Peterborough United v Reading FC - Sky Bet League One 24/25.

Sam Smith nets twice as Reading fight for hard-earned point at Barnsley

Cheltenham Town v Reading FC - English Football League Trophy Southern Group H.

Cheltenham Town v Reading FC - English Football League Trophy Southern Group H.

Reading team news: Youngster first league start at Barnsley in place of injured star

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Dame Esther Rantzen has written to MPs urging them to attend the assisted dying debate and vote on Friday (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Dame Esther Rantzen has written to MPs urging them to attend the assisted dying debate and vote on Friday (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Dame Esther Rantzen tells MPs every vote is crucial in assisted dying debate

The i360 in Brighton opened in 2016 (Steve Parsons/PA)

The i360 in Brighton opened in 2016 (Steve Parsons/PA)

Brighton seaside attraction files for insolvency amid £51m debt to council

Kate Vokes, 54, and her son Archie Vokes, 22, who died when an avalanche swept through an off-piste area of a French ski resort (Family handout/PA)

Kate Vokes, 54, and her son Archie Vokes, 22, who died when an avalanche swept through an off-piste area of a French ski resort (Family handout/PA)

Death of mother and son in avalanche was a ‘tragic accident’, inquest told

Pets at Home has said profits will be below previous predictions (Mike Egerton/PA)

Pets at Home has said profits will be below previous predictions (Mike Egerton/PA)

Pets at Home warns over profits amid ‘subdued’ consumer demand

Former prime minister Gordon Brown was key to setting up the charity (PA)

Former prime minister Gordon Brown was key to setting up the charity (PA)

Charity founded by former PM Brown and Amazon hits three-year milestone

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald during a visit to Naas Fire Station in Kildare, Ireland, ahead of the General Election on November 29 (Niall Carson/PA)

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald during a visit to Naas Fire Station in Kildare, Ireland, ahead of the General Election on November 29 (Niall Carson/PA)

Harris and Martin have ‘acute amnesia’ over records in government, says McDonald

The current target is to phase out new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 (PA)

The current target is to phase out new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 (PA)

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Business Secretary to face MPs amid concerns over electric vehicle mandate

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