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'I’m an optimist' Nigel Howe issues Reading ownership update on podcast appearance
Reading Property Projects Manager, Nigel Howe, has revealed that he hopes to have an agreement in place to sell the club 'by late spring.' The former CEO, who has been associated with the club for nearly 30 years, was asked by owner Dai Yongge
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Alarm as gate to well traversed path in university area removed by vandals
Alarm has been raised by university neighbours as vandals have removed a gate for a busy passageway used by students after nightly closures were reintroduced. The passageway between Foxhill Road and Upper Redlands Road is a well-used route by students
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Reading Festival named one of the most Instagram-Worthy music events in the UK
For music lovers and artists, festival season is often the time of year that we all look forward to. With this year’s festivals expected to be bigger and better than ever, 30 of the UK’s most popular events have been analysed by Bonus experts at
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CCTV images of men released following assault in Reading
CCTV images have been released of two men that police believe may have vital information about an assault in Reading. The incident occurred in Abbey Walk between 11 pm on January 26 and 3 am on January 27. A man in his fifties suffered serious
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MISSING: Police search for missing Reading man last seen in Caversham
Police are becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare of a missing man from Reading. Daniel, 39, was last seen at around 4:15 am this morning (4/3) in the Caversham area of Reading. Berkshire Lowland Search and Rescue have been dispatched
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More homes approved as part of huge housing development
More homes are to be built as part of a huge 1,200-home development in Shinfield, after Wokingham Borough Council gave the go-ahead last week. Seven homes – a mixture of three and four bedroom houses – are to be built by housing developer Vistry
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Four teenage girls arrested after assault on playing fields
Four teenage girls aged between 14 and 17 have been arrested after an assault in Mortimer. Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, three girls from Mortimer, two aged 14 and the other aged 17, and a 16-year-old girl from Beenham, were arrested
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Search and rescue dispatched to Caversham Bridge following reports of missing person
Berkshire Search and Rescue have been called to the area near Caversham Bridge following reports of a missing person. At 2 pm this afternoon (4/3), Thames Valley Police dispatched an alert to the Berkshire Lowland Search and Rescue to assist them
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Reading sell-out Bristol Rovers trip inside a week- despite date not confirmed
Reading fans have continued their excellent away support this season with a seven-day sell-out for the upcoming trip to Bristol Rovers- despite the date for the match not yet being confirmed. Only four teams have averaged more travelling supporters
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Closure order at Henley-on-Thames house after reports of anti-social behaviour
A house being repeatedly reported for anti-social behaviour has been partially sealed for the second time in recent months - after neighbours raised concerns to police. The neighbourhood team in Henley-on-Thames successfully applied to a magistrate
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Neighbours clash over plans to upgrade Traveller site linked to PC Harper death
Controversial plans for a £4m upgrade to the traveller caravan site linked to the death of PC Andrew Harper are likely to be approved by West Berkshire Council this week. Officials say they fully recognised the tragic events surrounding the death
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Zia Lucia Italian set for launch in Reading town centre this Spring
A popular Italian restaurant is getting ready to launch its first pizzeria outside of London. Zia Lucia was reported to have taken on a 15-year contract at the former Ask Italian in Mary’s Butts in December 2023 with little known about when it
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WATCH: 'Unreal' fan-made video that helped inspire Reading to Carlisle United win
Reading players and staff were shown a rousing video made by supporter groups ahead of Saturday's clash with Carlisle United, helping inspire the team to a 3-1 win at Brunton Park. Almost 1,400 supporters made the mammoth trip to Cumbria for the
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Football fan receives three-year ban after being found with firework at Reading match
A 26-year-old man has received a three-year football ban after pleading guilty to attending a Reading football match in possession of a firework or flare. The incident occurred at the match between Reading FC and Portsmouth FC at the Select Car
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'One of the best teams...' Carlisle United boss makes Reading statement after win
Carlisle United boss Paul Simpson labelled Reading 'one of the best teams we've come up against' following Saturday's 3-1 win at Brunton Park. The former Derby County and Oxford United favourite was in the headlines during the build-up to the match
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Trains cancelled due to broken rail between Reading and Slough
6:31pm All lines have reopened and the broken rail has been repaired. We are closing the live blog for the evening
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FAN GALLERY: 1,400 Reading fans enjoy long trip to Cumbria for Carlisle United win
Almost 1,400 Reading fans made the mammoth trip to Cumbria to face Carlisle United, rewarded with a 3-1 victory over the bottom club. A first trip to Brunton Park since 1982, the Royals returned to Berkshire in a buoyant mood with three points
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'Off-peak Fridays' scheme for cheaper rail travel arriving this week
Journeys between Reading and London will soon be covered by the 'off-peak Fridays' scheme, entitling rail users to cheaper fares. From March 8, users will be able to pay off-peak fares throughout Friday when travelling using contactless card facilities
