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Protest Gallery: Reading fans interrupt FA Cup defeat for national coverage of plight
Reading fans had millions of eyeballs on their off-field plight after interrupting Sunday's FA Cup exit to non-league Eastleigh with tennis balls and fake money. A regular occurrence at home matches, Sell Before We Dai have been active since July
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Reading non-playing staff paid in full- four days later than scheduled
Reading's non-playing staff have now been paid in full, the Reading Chronicle understands. News broke on Thursday that all players had been paid in full but the off-field staff, including manager Ruben Selles and Director of Football Operations
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Where to find the best Christmas lights displays in Reading
With Christmas day fast approaching, many have already started adorning their houses with bright lights, festive reindeer, and even, in some cases, a huge inflatable Grinch! Residents have been putting forward their top picks for the best-dressed
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LOOK INSIDE: historic town centre pub set to be brought back to life
A unique look inside a historic pub in Reading town centre has been revealed as it is set to be brought back to life. The Coopers Arms used to occupy Market Place for hundreds of years just opposite St Laurence Church, bank buildings and Soane
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TikTok sensation dog does Christmas shopping in Reading town's centre
A TikTok sensation dog known as Good Boy Ollie was seen doing his Christmas shopping today at John Lewis in Reading. In a video posted from the account “Good Boy Ollie,” Ollie’s owner opens an advent calendar for him and takes out a note that reads
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The Oracle to welcome two new HUGE names to replace House of Fraser in Reading
The Oracle shopping centre in Reading is set to welcome two huge names that will replace the House of Fraser store that closed recently. Plans show that family entertainment company Hollywood Bowl and fashion retailer TK Maxx will both be opening
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'Solidarity with you all' Arsenal and England legend on Reading off-field crisis
Arsenal and England legend Ian Wright has praised Reading fans for their protest against owner Dai Yongge during their FA Cup exit to non-league Eastleigh. Tennis balls and fake money were launched onto the pitch in the 16th minute- representing
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Will we see snow this week?
Some residents of Berkshire towns enjoyed a light dusty of snow over the weekend after weather predictions confirmed sleet for Saturday and Sunday. But can we expect snow again this week for Reading, Bracknell, and Slough? Here’s the latest weather
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Reading Ratings: Substitutes impact not enough as Royals exit FA Cup at Eastleigh
Reading were dumped out of the FA Cup by non-league side Eastleigh live on national television, the second exit at the hands of a non-league side in three years after Kidderminster Harriers beat the Royals in 2021. Here are the ratings from the
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Natural History Museum plans ‘211 diplodocuses’ worth of storage in Shinfield
Materials stretching the length of more than 211 diplodocuses will be housed in a new Natural History Museum building proposed for Shinfield, designers claim. But some neighbours fear for its impact on the wildlife of today. Proposals for the new
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Protest outside Reading Crown Court as vigil held to remind jurors of their rights
Protestors have been spotted outside Reading Crown Court holding a silent vigil to remind jurors of their rights. A jury of 12 citizens is called whenever a defendant pleads innocent of a crime. It is then up to a jury to find the defendant either
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Reading chiefs 'forfeit wages' in solidarity with non-playing staff after CEO call
Reading Director of Football Operations Mark Bowen has revealed that he, along with manager Ruben Selles, have 'forfeited' their wages until the rest of the non-playing staff are in full. News broke on Thursday that there were not sufficient funds
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Reading buses launches Advent Calendar daily prizes up to £2,000
Reading Buses have launched an advent calendar-style competition in which they are giving away exciting prizes every day until Christmas Eve – with the total value of the prizes in excess of £2,000. They have teamed up with lots of local businesses
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In the Dock: Vehicle batteries stolen from Reading Buses
The following cases were heard at Reading or Slough Magistrates’ Courts. - May 26 OSCAR DAY, 24, of Windlesham Road, Chobham, Woking, pleaded guilty to drink driving with 48 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on May 6
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Fun day in memory of Olly Stephens raises £19k for charity
A FAMILY fun day in memory of Olly Stephens has raised £19,000 for three charities. Olly was tragically killed at the age of 13 on January 3, 2021, at Bugs Bottom, Reading, after he had been lured to the field by a 14-year-old girl and attacked
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Make a difference to a veteran this Christmas
Help for Heroes has announced it is on a mission to support veterans and their families struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness this Christmas. For many, Christmas is a time to celebrate but thousands of veterans find this time of
