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M4 reopens after a police incident
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Six roads hit with burglaries and thefts in the last week
Residents across West Berkshire have reported an increasing number of burglaries and thefts in residential areas according to police. From vehicle thefts to burglaries to criminal damage, offenders seem to find any way to gain access to a building
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Mystery as bid to sell alcohol submitted for town centre sushi takeaway
Mystery surrounds a bid to sell alcohol from a town centre building that’s currently occupied by a sushi takeaway. You Me Sushi opened at 150 Friar Street in 2022, and has been serving sushi, hot dishes, poke bowls and soft drinks to customers
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Netflix show could be made about local psychic who is popular among celebrities
A local psychic who is popular among celebrities said that she gained her gift after experiencing a near-death experience when she was 21. Ms Samantha O’Brien has worked as a psychic and healer for over 20 years, and has done readings for Kylie
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"One million Christmas trees" behind the scenes at Berkshire's largest tree farm
With Christmas day steadily approaching, many are already starting to adorn their houses with festive lights, brightly coloured ball balls, and, most importantly, a Christmas tree. We went behind the scenes at Yattendon Estate Christmas trees to
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Lambourn high street shop reports two burglaries over consecutive nights
A 22-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman have been arrested following two burglaries at the same shop on Lambourn High Street. Both burglaries occurred at McColl’s on both Tuesday, November 28 at 3:25 am and Wednesday, November 29 at 2:50 am.
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Record-breaking year for Toys and Teens Appeal
Over 150 volunteers have taken part this week in packing hundreds of toys for the Toys and Teens charity appeal. Toys and Teens manager Ms Laura Windisch explained how a church hall was kindly gifted to them so they could get all their donations
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Colleagues of Ruth Perry encouraged her to “look to the future” after Ofsted report
Colleagues of headteacher Ruth Perry encouraged her to “look to the future” after her school received the worst possible rating from Ofsted, the inquest into her death has heard. Ms Perry, 53, is believed to have taken her own life in January after
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Fire chief promises 'invasive' investigation after huge Station Hill fire
A top firefighter has promised an 'invasive' investigation into what happened after a fire broke out at the massive Station Hill development in Reading. The incident which occurred recently saw huge plumes of smoke coming from the fire that erupted
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Ofsted inspectors not given set guidance on headteacher distress, inquest told
Ofsted inspectors were not given specific written guidance about what to do if a headteacher becomes distressed during an inspection, the inquest into Ruth Perry’s death has heard. Ms Perry’s family say she took her own life after a report from
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FAKE taxi driver caught by police and fined hundreds
AN UNLICENSED private hire driver, who was found to be illegally plying for hire in Reading, has been hit with financial penalties of over £900 and given eight penalty points on his licence. Mr Adeel Soomro, 40, of Argyle Street, Reading, was found
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A329M: Two-vehicle collision causes queues after lane closure
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Reading Catholic School maintains rating after Ofsted inspection
The biggest Catholic school in Reading has been rated ‘Good’ by education inspectors. Blessed Hugh Faringdon School is a state secondary with oversight by the Catholic Church located in Fawley Road, Southcote. Staff currently teach more than
