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Where are they now? Reading battle Bradford in FA Cup last four nine years ago
On this day nine years ago, Reading were held to a 0-0 draw by League Two Bradford City in the quarter-final of the FA Cup. Both sides hit the woodwork at a sold-out Valley Parade, but the bobbly pitch led to a poor-quality affair with the Bantams
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Man drove above national speed limit in 40mph zone
An Austin Martin driver was caught travelling at a speed exceeding the national speed limit on a 40mph road in Calcot. David Phillip Harris, 46, of Routh Lane in Tilehurst, pleaded guilty to the breach at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court on January
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Almost 400 drivers caught out in this road for breaking major driving rule
HUNDREDS of drivers have been caught out in the past year for breaking yellow box rules in Reading, it has been revealed. Drivers are not meant to stop in yellow boxes to keep junctions clear and traffic flowing, and for years the responsibility
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Ugly skyscrapers and no affordable housing: Residents clap back at Kennet Centre plan
Concerns have been raised after new proposals were released with regard to the redevelopment of the Kennet shopping Centre in Newbury. Local resident Richard Garvie set up a petition to challenge the new plans after gauging growing upset from the
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Wycombe Wanderers boss braced for 'tough afternoon' against Reading in derby
Wycombe Wanderers boss Matt Bloomfield is braced for a 'tough afternoon' as he takes his Chairboys team to the SCL Stadium to face near-neighbours Reading. Both sat in the bottom half of League One, separated by just two points, the Buckinghamshire-based
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'Banging curry post-match' Reading fans share memories of FA Cup trip nine years on
On this day nine years ago, more than 4,300 Reading fans made the long trip to Yorkshire to face League Two Bradford City in the FA Cup quarter-final. Set up as two underdogs fighting for a place at Wembley Stadium, the 90 minutes were less than
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Upgrade for Traveller site linked to PC Harper death approved despite opposition
PC Andrew Harper’s mother again pleaded, in person, with West Berkshire Council to reject controversial plans to approve a multi-million pound upgrade to the traveller caravan site linked to the death of her son. “Ask yourselves honestly if Andrew
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"We can't wait to open our doors" New pub opening TODAY near Reading
A much-loved pub will be reopening today near Reading under new management. The Halfway Inn, located on the A4 in Halfway near Newbury, is a gastro pub serving hearty pub classics along with beers, wines, and spirits. After a period of closure
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Reading favourite set for first SCL Stadium return four years on from exit
Reading favourite Garath McCleary is set to make his first return to the Select Car Leasing Stadium since his exit in 2020. The 36-year-old winger spent eight years with the Royals, playing 270 times and famously scoring for the club in the FA
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Police find Newbury man as community thanked for sharing appeal
Update: Thames Valley Police have confirmed Ryan has been found as of March 7. A spokesperson added: "We would like to thank everyone that shared our appeal to find them." Police are becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare of a 39
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Reading stars of the future to be on pitch ahead of upcoming home matches
Reading stars of the future, currently progressing through the youth ranks, will be paraded around the pitch on the next three home matchdays. The Academy, a jewel in the club's crown, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and have a whole
