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Reading FC fan starts fundraiser to help staff only getting paid in part this month
A GoFundMe page has been created to help off-field staff at Reading Football Club. This comes as employees were told that they would only get paid in part for the month, amid financial issues at the club. With the cost-of-living crisis more
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Award-winning florist recognised at Wedding Industry Awards
A Sonning-based independent florist has scooped the ‘Florist of the Year' award for the third time in an annual regional awards ceremony. Located both in Sonning and West Berkshire, Sonning Flowers works together with venues and event planners
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CCTV: Police appeal to public after man is dragged from car at BP petrol station
A man in his fifties has suffered from multiple facial fractures after being dragged from his car and assaulted on a petrol forecourt. The incident occurred at approximately 11 pm on November 11 at the BP Garage on London Road. Police have
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Santa arrives at Winnersh Garden Centre on motorbike
Parents and children came together this morning (2/11) to welcome Santa to Winnersh Garden Centre. Arriving in style, Mr Clause switched his trusty reindeer for his Harley Davidson motorbike. Families were excited to grab a photo opportunity
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Police seize £12,000 of suspected crack cocaine after stopping a vehicle in Caversham
Thames Valley Police officers in Reading recovered £12,000 worth of suspected crack cocaine after stopping a vehicle in Caversham. This comes as the response team was patrolling the area on Friday, November 1. After attempting to flee the vehicle
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Police search for masked man who threatened victims for money in Newbury
A masked man is being hunted by police following a robbery in Newbury. The incident happened at approximately 2:15 am on Saturday, November 25 at the junction of Craven Road and Rockingham Road. The victims were approached by a man wearing
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Council leader on what steps have been made to make town centre safer for women
In this week's column, Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, highlights what steps have been taken to make the town centre for women and girls in ahead of the Christmas party season. Councillor Brock writes: There was some positive
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Thames Water set up drive-thru water stations after households experience no water
Hundreds of residents across Reading have reported experiencing low water pressure this morning. At 8:25am on Saturday, December 2, Thames Water confirmed that they would be opening bottled water stations across Reading as the problem is ongoing
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Over a thousand motorbikes predicted to attend annual Toy Run
On Sunday December 3 many will be able to see the fantastic spectacle that is the annual Reading Toy Run. A staple in the town’s Christmas calendar for over 38 years, the long-running charity ride attracts motorcyclists from across the Thame’s
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Changes to buildings and homes in latest Reading planning roundup
Changes to existing buildings and homes have been applied for across Reading this week. The biggest plans submitted involve changes to a building near Cemetery Junction which contains eight flats. Elsewhere, a private school has applied to
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Tilehurst woman wins "Best Body Piercer" in regional awards
A piercing shop in Reading has won the prestigious award of “Best Body Piercer” in a regional awards ceremony. The 1st English Beauty Industry Awards 2023 South East Edition honours the finest professionals and businesses that have showcased exceptional
