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Ruben Selles: 'Staff asking to leave because they don't feel safe at Reading'
Reading boss Ruben Selles has said that some members of staff have asked to leave because they don't 'feel safe.' The Royals have been in financial turmoil for the past 12 months under Chinese businessman Dai Yongge. Paying wages and HMRC late
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Inquest finds failings after woman's death 24hrs after being discharged from hospital
THE BEREAVED family of a Reading woman who was found dead in her home less than 24 hours after being released from hospital, has said they feel "badly let down by mental health services". Sarah Adams, 64, was admitted to Cygnet Harrow Hospital
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LOOK INSIDE: New Mexican restaurant has opened near Reading
A new Mexican restaurant is opening its doors for the very first time today. Pachangas will be welcoming guests today March 19 in the neighbouring town of Newbury at 17 The Market Place, a unit that is next door to Pizza Express. A spokesperson
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Why Reading's Bearwood training ground can't be used for other clubs (at the moment)
There would not have been a reason for Wokingham Borough Council to refuse Wycombe Wanderers permission to use Reading FC’s Bearwood training ground, a councillor has said. The Chairboys have backed off from plans to buy the ground from Reading
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Progress to install CCTV in Woodley Town Centre continues with new fund donation
Woodley Town Centre Partnership has received a further £10,000 from the Police Community Fund, to add to the £5,000 they received in 2023. The money will go towards a CCTV system for the Town Centre. Wokingham Borough Council has also recently
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The Huge Earley Litter Pick returning soon
A huge environmentally friendly event is happening soon in Earley. The Huge Earley Litter Pick is open to everyone, so choose your starting location and come on down next Sunday March 24. Sessions will begin in the mornings from 10 am - 12:
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Reading West station building opens after nine year project
A station building for one of Reading’s train stations has finally opened after a long-running nine years in the making. Reading West Railway Station was first opened in 1906 and has since served passengers travelling to and from Reading main station
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Supporters Trust at Reading to restart fundraising with 'stark' shortfall
Supporters Trust at Reading [STAR] have restarted fundraising for this month's 'stark and immediate' shortfall. Efforts had been paused temporarily as news broke of Wycombe Wanderers' deal to purchase Bearwood training facility, with the Chairboys
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Woodley’s Clean Up Day 2024 is back again this year
A very green annual event is returning to Woodley soon. Keep Britain Tidy’s ninth Great British Spring Clean is back and Woodley Adopt a Street (WASP) is hosting a Clean Up Day on Saturday March 23. Woodley's Clean Up Day is seen as a tradition
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Gate to busy passageway in university area reinstated after vandalism
A gate to a busy passageway in the university area of Reading has been reinstated after it was taken off its hinges by vandals. The footpath between Upper Redlands Road and Cardigan Gardens is a busy passageway used by students to get to and from
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Mayor attends Woodley Festival of Music & Arts
Woodley Festival of Music and Arts was visited by a particularly esteemed member of the community. Woodley Town Mayor, Cllr Janet Sartorel, attended the Finale Concert of the Woodley Festival of Music & Arts and was presented with a beautiful bouquet
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Let’s Sing 2024 competition grand final vocalists announced
SEVENTEEN competitors from across Reading have been chosen to compete in the Mayor’s Let’s Sing competition 2024 grand final. For the first time this year, the Mayor of Reading, Cllr Tony Page’s, annual charity choir competition expanded to welcome
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Woman to be sentenced after admitting to stalking man
A 33-year-old woman has admitted to stalking a man, and will be sentenced at a later date. Lisa Monaghan, of Nideggen Close, Thatcham, pleaded guilty at Reading Crown Court today. The offence took place between October 1, 2015 and January 1
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Aldermaston scoops award at the Ministry of Defence’s annual Sanctuary Awards
An Aldermaston project has seen success in the Ministry of Defence’s annual Sanctuary Awards. The long-running awards, which celebrate their 33rd anniversary this year, showcase military and civilian efforts across Defence, both in the United Kingdom
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Reading fans snap up 200 returned Bristol Rovers tickets inside 45 minutes
Reading fans snapped up 200 returned tickets for next month's trip to Bristol Rovers, selling out inside 40 minutes. A first trip to the Memorial Ground for over 20 years, the original allocation of just over 1,300 sold out within two days.
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Boy touched inappropriately on bus from Theale to Thatcham
Update: Police are no longer appealing for information A young boy has been touched inappropriately while on a bus in West Berkshire. On Monday, March 11, a boy over the age of 10, was touched inappropriately over his clothing by a man, as
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The BEST pubs in Reading according to TripAdvisor
Planning your next pub trip? Not sure where to start? Here's our pick of the best-rated pubs in Reading according to TripAdvisor. Enjoy! The Lyndhurst, 88 Queens Road Rated four and a half stars on TripAdvisor, The Lyndhurst prides itself
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German businessman speaks out on rumoured £28.7m Reading and London Irish bids
German businessman Daniel Loitz took to social media to defend his rumoured bid for Reading Football Club. News broke via Sky Sports that Mr Loitz was interested in acquiring the club, with experience of reviving women's football teams. Sky
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'The devil is in the detail' Reading protest group on incoming Government regulator
The Government has introduced its legislation setting up an independent football regulator. Football’s independent regulator will have the power to settle the ongoing row over financial distribution between the Premier League and the EFL. The
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits world-class Formula 1 specialist in Thatcham
Motorsport specialist Xtrac welcomed UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to its Thatcham headquarters in Berkshire on Thursday March 14. Kirsty Knight, people and culture director, Peter Digby, president of Xtrac, and Adrian Moore, chief executive officer
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New Reading West railway station building opens TODAY
A modern new station building will open at Reading West Railway Station today Tuesday March 9. The transformation of the station in Oxford Road includes new ticket gates, new lighting and CCTV cameras to significantly improve safety and security
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Reading man jailed for 16 years after sexually assaulting a child over 10 years
A READING rapist has been jailed for 16 years after sexually abusing a child for a decade. Vlazimr Rybak, 63, of Oxford Road, appeared at Reading Crown Court where he was found guilty of multiple offences by a unanimous jury after a four-day trial
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19th century 'villa' off Oxford Road to undergo extensive renovation
A 19th century villa that is tucked away off one of the busiest roads in Reading is in the process of a major renovation. Carlisle House is a grand old building nestled off Oxford Road in Trinity Place. It dates back to 1845, and is believed
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Driver WINS appeal after being slapped with parking fine whilst ordering a kebab
A man who 'briefly stopped outside a kebab shop' and received a hefty parking fine has won his appeal and no longer has to pay. Edward Moore has given the following advice to others who may find themselves in the same situation. He said that
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Calls to keep Caversham Lakes as venue reportedly 'being dismantled'
NEWS of a popular water sports venue 'dismantling' the site has prompted mixed news online, including calls to keep the facility despite no planning permission. Caversham Lakes was set up in 2020 and has provided years of entertainment locally
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Tax on profits from spread betting
Spread betting is a popular form of derivatives trading in the UK that allows traders to speculate on the price movements of an underlying asset without owning it. Spread bet providers offer 'spreads' on a variety of financial markets, including shares
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Reading to release 200 returned tickets for rescheduled Bristol Rovers clash
Reading are to release 200 tickets for next month's clash at Bristol Rovers following returns. A first trip to the Memorial Ground for over 20 years, the allocation of just over 1,300 sold out within two days. However, the tie was rescheduled
