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'That takes its toll': Reading legend 'looks at the positives' despite Bolton rout
Reading legend Jem Karacan praised the effort of the Royals team in Monday's 5-2 defeat to Bolton Wanderers. Promotion-chasing Bolton were too hot for Ruben Selles' side to handle, with Aaron Collins grabbing a hattrick and former Reading striker
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Racism against Black women in public life condemned in Reading
RACISM and threats of violence against Black women has been condemned at a council meeting in Reading in light of Tory party donor Frank Hester’s comments about Diane Abbott. The 58-year-old healthcare entrepreneur allegedly said Ms Abbott should
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Mystery Sonning artist back again with brand-new installation
A popular mystery artist has struck again with a brand-new bizarre installation. The creative responsible for the previous phone and doors on Sonning Bridge has now ‘electrified’ trees in the area. Those walking through the church graveyard
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Fan Gallery: 1,300 Reading fans make trip for Bolton- including a famous father
More than 1,300 Reading fans made the trip to the Toughsheet Community Stadium on Easter Monday for Bolton Wanderers' 5-2 rout. Aaron Collins grabbed himself a hattrick while former Royal Jon Dadi Bodvarsson also hit a brace, while Lewis Wing and
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Man pleads not guilty over village crash which left elderly man with serious injuries
A man has pleaded not guilty to a charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a crash with an elderly cyclist. The collision occurred on the B4009 at the junction between Wyld Court Hill and Yattendon Road - in the village of Hampstead
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No long-distance trains this Saturday as GWR announces strike
A train strike update has just come through warning travellers of upcoming disruptions. Great Western Railway has warned it won’t operate any long-distance services, direct trains between London Paddington and Reading, and trains on many other
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Former Reading defender and Wokingham Town coach passes away aged 75
Former Brighton, Reading and Brentford defender, Paul Bence, has passed away aged 75. Bence, of West Sussex, spent two seasons in Berkshire and scored twice in 14 appearances for the Biscuitmen from 1968 until 1970. He had risen through the
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Ruben Selles left 'very positive' after quickfire Easter double-header
Reading boss Ruben Selles has admitted that he was left 'positive' after his side picked up three points from a quickfire Easter double-header. Mid-table Northampton Town were defeated 1-0 by the Royals at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Good
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Caversham performing arts students shine in performance on West End stage
A whole host of gifted students from Stagecoach Performing Arts in Caversham graced the stage of His Majesty's Theatre in London’s West End showcasing their singing and dancing talents. The event marked their third consecutive year performing
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Thousands will be dedicated to improve cycling and walking in Reading
Funding of £538,000 has been secured by the Council to develop plans to further improve cycling and pedestrian facilities in Reading. The award from the government agency Active Travel England will help the Council develop detailed designs for
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OUTRAGE over parking permit price surge despite no consultation by the council
Parking permit prices are surging in Newbury and Thatcham despite no consultation by the council having taken place. For those who live in the Newbury parking permit areas, parking permits will go up by 66.67% on Monday April 1 from £30 to £50.
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Days numbered for Aldi, The Range and TGI Fridays as 1,000 flats approved
Supermarket giant Aldi’s days are numbered near Reading town centre as a plan for 1,000 flats has been approved. The Reading Station Shopping Park just to the north of Reading Station has been the subject of a plan to replace it with apartments
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Almost a dozen bridges in Reading declared unfit for the the heaviest vehicle
Reading had almost a dozen bridges unfit for the heaviest vehicles on its roads last year, new figures show. Motoring research charity the RAC Foundation, which carried out the analysis, expressed concerns over the impact of severe weather and
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Bolton Wanderers boss left 'reasonably pleased' after Easter Reading rout
Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt labelled some of his team's play 'irresistible' in their 5-2 rout over Reading on Easter Monday. The Trotters, in front of a season-high crowd of over 25,000, eased to victory following a combination of relentless
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Drug dealer jailed over Climbing Hangar burglary
A man has been jailed for dealing Class A drugs and stealing bikes and a rucksack from a climbing centre in Reading. James Buckthorpe, 50, of no fixed abode, appeared before Reading Crown Court on March 28. He had previously pleaded guilty
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Reading Ratings: Individual mistakes allow Bolton to run riot on Easter Monday
A series of individual mistakes allowed promotion-chasing Bolton Wanderers to run away with a 5-2 victory over Reading on Easter Monday. Take a look at the ratings below. Joel Pereira, 6: Looked nervy early on and had a few less-than-convincing
