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'Next generation' of rugby referees in Berkshire given new kit
21 young rugby referees have secured kit sponsorship from six Berkshire opticians. Specsavers stores in Lower Earley, Newbury, Newbury Hectors Way, Reading, Wokingham, and Woodley have united to support the youth match officials, aged between 14
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Farm shop owners 'delighted' after receiving award recognition
Cobbs Farm Shops has been recognised with a Highly Commended award at the 2024 British Business Excellence Awards. The farm shops, known for their high-quality produce, received the honour in the Small to Medium Sized Business category. The
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Hexagon could be first theatre in UK to use ground source heating
The Hexagon Theatre could become the first in the UK to use ground source heat pumps for heating. This follows the successful drilling of two 120m deep boreholes, which have been confirmed to provide a suitable water flow. The heat pumps will
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University of Reading academic receives OBE from Princess Anne
An education expert has received an OBE from Princess Anne. Professor Rhona Stainthorp, from the University of Reading's Institute of Education, was officially appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by the Princess Royal on
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'We need to stack some wins together' Peterborough United owner ahead of Reading meet
Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony has called on his side to start 'putting some wins together' ahead of Saturday's meeting with Reading. After 10 days off for international football, Posh head into the meeting with the Royals off the
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How gritting works when the roads freeze over in Reading
Gritting on main roads in Reading is set to take place this winter as temperatures plummet and drivers wake up to freezing temperatures. Reading Borough Council is the highways authority responsible for making sure roads are in a safe condition
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Hospital defends £300k 'woke' jobs attacked by national newspaper
The Royal Berkshire Hospital has defended its spending on inclusion and diversity roles as 'vital', after a national newspaper investigation attacking the 'woke' jobs. The NHS is spending million of pounds on roles that the Sun on Sunday has called
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Teacher drowned after falling into river and struggling to climb ladder
A coroner has expressed their concerns after a woman died falling into a marina near Reading last year. An inquest was held into the death of Catherine Forbes at Oxford’s Coroners Court this year by senior coroner Darren Salter. It was heard
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Fundraising campaign launched to support Ukrainian hospital
Two British businesses have launched a fundraising campaign to support a Ukrainian hospital. Reading-based Photon Energy and Cambridgeshire-based Midsummer Energy are aiming to raise £15,000 to provide a 36.5kW solar PV/battery system for Slobozhanske
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Fisherman warned after cygnet tangled in fishing line after swallowing hook
A town council has warned fisherman to be careful when disposing of equipment after cygnets in Earley swallowed fishing line. Earley Town Council has warned people fishing in the area to dispose of fishing lane responsibility after park rangers
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Snowfall predictions for Reading changes to cloud day
A weather app previously predicted that Reading could see up to six hours of snowfall this week. The Apple weather app, found on the iPhone, predicted on Monday (November 18) that snow could fall from about 10.30am until 4.30pm on Thursday (November
