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Reading hopeful of ownership decision in '24-48 hours' after 'very positive' talks
After a tumultuous eight months under Chinese businessman Dai Yongge, a decision on the next potential buyer could be made within the next 24-48 hours, the Reading Chronicle understands. Mr Dai's representatives have been in and out of meetings
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Reading issues' different kettle of fish' to Birmingham City says defender
Reading defender Harlee Dean has described the off-field issues with Dai Yongge as 'a different kettle of fish' when appearing on a Birmingham City fan podcast. The 32-year-old made his first appearance of 2024 off the bench in Saturday's 4-0 win
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American burger chain wrangles to sell food and drinks later at night
An American fast food chain is wrangling to sell food and drinks until midnight in the town centre. The Wendy’s American chain opened to much fanfare in Reading in the summer of 2021. Since then, it has been operating from 7am to 10pm Monday
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Man on trial faces 17 counts of rape and abuse against woman and children
A MAN is on trial facing a string of rape and abuse allegations against a woman and children. Andrew Caldria, of no fixed abode, appeared before Reading Crown Court today (March 18) facing 17 separate charges, all relating to the period between
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Reading youngster joins non-league champions elect on short-term loan spell
Reading youngster Jahmari Clarke has joined Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the season. 20-year-old Clarke has been on the cusp of breaking into the first team over the last three seasons, famously scoring twice against Birmingham City in
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Basingstoke dedicate 'Non-League Day' fixture to troubled neighbours Reading
Non-league Basingstoke Town are generously set to raise awareness, and money, for troubled neighbours Reading at next week's fixture. The 'Stoke, in neighbouring Hampshire, have proved a strong footballing ally for Royals supporters, particularly
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Police investigate serious assault outside M&S on Friar Street
A man in his forties has suffered serious injuries after being assaulted by a group of young men in Reading Town Centre. Thames Valley Police rushed to the M&S Foodhall entrance on Friar Street after reports of an incident at around 2:58am
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'We must help to secure its future' Wokingham politician on Reading Bearwood pause
Wokingham Liberal Democrats councillor, Clive Jones, has reacted positively to the news that Wycombe Wanderers have paused their plans to purchase Reading's Bearwood training complex. News broke on Thursday evening that the Chairboys were in exclusive
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Wycombe Wanderers put Bearwood sale 'on hold' due to 'planning limitations'
Wycombe Wanderers have put the talks to buy Reading's Bearwood training facility 'on hold' due to 'seeming planning limitations allowing only Reading FC to use the training grounds.' The Chairboys had signed an exclusivity agreement with the club
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Advice for customers who bought from rat infested butchers Kenya Meats
Advice has been given to customers who bought items from rat-infested Kenya Meats. The town centre butchers, at 20 West Street, has since been closed by Reading Borough Council who found evidence of extensive rat activity throughout the premises
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Drivers are warned of two MAJOR M3 closures to be aware of this month
A travel update has come in warning motorists of two major M3 closures this month. From Monday March 18 to Saturday March 23 there will be five weeknight closures of the M3 junction 3 roundabout at Lightwater. The closures will last from
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'Optimistic' Reading icon issues takeover verdict and Bearwood confusion
Reading icon Sir John Madejski believes a takeover 'will ratify in the near future' but spoke of his confusion in the news that Wycombe Wanderers are set to purchase Bearwood Park. Madejski spent 26 years at the helm of the football club, twice
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Police cordon spotted at M&S on Friar Street
3:37pm We are closing the live blog for the day. Any updates will appear on the Reading Chronicle homepage.
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Reading pick up Berks & Bucks Cup with penalty win over MK Dons
Reading Women Under-21s picked up some silverware on Sunday, winning the Berks & Bucks Cup on penalties against MK Dons. Hosted at Beaconsfield Town's Holloway's Park, the Buckinghamshire-based side took the lead through Tricia Gould with less
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Reading thrashed by promotion-chasing Southampton in Championship clash
Reading went down to a humbling 5-0 defeat at the hands of promotion-chasing Southampton in the Barclays Women's Championship. The Royals gave a glimpse of their potential by beating fourth-placed Charlton last time out but were unable to match
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What happens next for Reading Gaol as new owners finally speak out
The new owners of Reading Prison have finally spoken out after officially being named as the purchasers of the site for a multi-million pound sum this year. The site, affectionately known as Reading Gaol, has been vacant for more than a decade,
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Network Rail responds to OUTRAGE after pigeon is trapped under bridge
Network rail has responded to concerns about trapped pigeons under one of its bridges. The organisation said that the issue is becoming relatively frequent, and that they are coming up with measures to stop further incidents. Several of the
