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Boy, 14, arrested in hate crime investigation
A YOUNG boy has been arrested for a hate crime in Slough. Thames Valley Police said a 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with an attack in Slough on November 21. The boy has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm in
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Dramatic moment woman’s flat is flooded after Thames Water pipe BURSTS
A main that burst this morning caused water to gush into the houses of residents in the area. Zoe Carter, 34, of Brunswick Street, said that she noticed the flood when she heard from outside her downstairs flat a car go by that sounded like it
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Drug driver jailed after causing life changing injuries in hit and run
A 38 year old drug driver has been jailed and disqualified from driving after a hit and run incident in Caversham. The incident occurred around 10:40am on December 6 last year on Church Street, in Caversham, Reading. Glen Critchley, 38,
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Historic independent Reading guitar shop announces its closing
A staple of Reading’s music scene will be closing on Christmas Eve after many years of business. Apex Music Shop on Wokingham Road will close after owner Al Plummer has announced he is retiring. “I want to stress we’re not closing down because
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Sister of Ruth Perry says Ofsted has not apologised for ‘causing’ her death
The sister of Ruth Perry has described the response of Ofsted to a coroner’s conclusion that an inspection likely contributed to her death as “woefully inadequate”. Julia Waters said the school regulator had apologised “for the distress rather
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New Aldi could be coming to town but some neighbours are not happy
The fate of plans to build a new Aldi in Winnersh branded “madness” by one neighbour is set to be decided next week. The budget supermarket chain wants to build a new store on Gazelle Close just south of Winnersh Triangle – a proposal welcomed
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Man struck by car in hit and run - did you see anything that could help police?
A DRIVER has fled the scene of a hit and run after a man was struck by a car in Reading. Thames Valley Police said the pedestrian was crossing the road near Palmer Park when he was hit by the car on Wokingham Road. It happened about 6.55am
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McIntyre, Dorsett and Mbengue: Reading injury latest ahead of Barnsley clash
Reading will be without Tom McIntyre and Jeriel Dorsett for tomorrow's clash with Barnsley due to injury, but defender Amadou Mbengue should be in contention despite being substituted against Charlton Athletic on Wednesday. Ruben Selles has almost
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'We’re in it together' Reading fan sets up GoFundMe for staff after late wage news
Reading fan Mark Holton set up a GoFundMe page for staff at the club- raising nearly £5,000. Last week it was announced that non-playing staff would be paid late while the players would be paid in full as not enough funding came into the club from
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Coley Avenue, Berkley Avenue, A4 Bath Road, and Southcote Lane closed due to flooding
Thames Valley Police has issued a warning stating that a large flood is causing roads in the Southcote area including Coley Avenue, Berkley Avenue, A4 Bath Road, and Southcote Lane to close. The flood is said to have been caused by a burst water
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Newtown shop drinks licence revoked over handling of stolen goods allegations
A shop in East Reading has had its licence to sell alcohol revoked after accusations of stolen goods being sold, according to police. Yuvraj's Mini Market in Manchester Road had a licence to sell alcoholic drinks along with snacks and other items
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Police cordon off roads after major flooding near Bath Road
3:49pm This is an updated statement from Thames Water: A Thames Water spokesperson said: "We received reports of a
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List of major films and TV shows that were filmed in Berkshire
Berkshire has acted as a prime filming location for a long time. Its proximity to London and distinctive countryside has made the county that much more desirable when scouting for that perfect shot. Although Pinewood studios in Iver Heath is
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Men deny causing 'disturbance' as guilty murder verdicts read out
TWO men are due to stand trial after a brawl broke out in court as guilty murder verdicts were read. Officers surrounded and blocked off access to Reading Crown Court in March as the jury returned guilty verdicts in the murder trial of 24-year-old
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Dave Kitson Column: Time for some more unflattering FA Cup words
I’ve said some pretty unflattering words about the FA Cup in my time. I said a few more when the whistle blew to confirm Eastleigh’s 2-1 win over Reading on Sunday. But I suppose the pick of the crop came when Reading were struggling in the Premier
