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Huge police presence and ambulances as outside Reading station cordoned off
Station road just outside Reading station was cordoned off this evening Saturday, July 20 with a considerable amount of police cars attending the scene. The public reported that up to seven police cars were seen outside Reading station with several
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Marvellous Festival has it covered with biggest Tribute acts on stage this weekend
Marvellous Festival comes of age in 2024, with its 21st birthday celebrations. The family-friendly tribute festival, taking place over the weekend of July 19-21, will be celebrating in style this weekend at Dinton Pastures Country Park, Reading
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Convenience store in Whitley precinct could sell alcohol later at night
A convenience store at a precinct of shops in Whitley could sell alcohol to customers later at night. A company called Northumberland Food and Wine has applied to sell alcohol from 7am to 11pm each day at the Today's Local shop in Northumberland
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Man, 73, remains in hospital with 'serious injuries' after being knocked off bike
A 73-year-old man is in hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after being knocked off his bicycle. The incident happened at the roundabout at Oxford Road and Overdown Road in Tilehurst at around 12.20pm on Thursday, July 18. A blue Kia Sorento collided
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Reading council leader on the vital work carers provide
In this week's column, Liz Terry, the leader of Reading Borough Council, reflects on the vital work that carers, both paid and unpaid, carry out day in, day out. The council is looking into producing a new strategy to support carers. Councillor Liz
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Where are the top restaurants in Berkshire? Best rated eateries REVEALED
A new report ranks the highest rated restaurants in Berkshire based on Trip Advisor reviews. MG Timber and Online Marketing Surgery have created their Restaurant Report, which looks at the best reviewed restaurants in Berkshire according to Trip
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Company fined £30k after father of four, 41, dies at work in Reading
A company based in Reading have been fined following a 41-year-old man was electrocuted. Levi Alleyne, who was also known as Chunky, died while delivering crushed concrete at a construction site along Swallowfield Road on November 16, 2020.
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Ex England goalkeeper (and keen angler!) David Seaman to be special guest at open day
Reading & District Angling Association (RDAA) has invited a very special guest to its third open day this weekend in the form of an ex England goalkeeper (and keen angler!). The community based angling club offers fishing for everyone at over 30
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Changes coming for Italian chain restaurant at The Oracle in Reading
Changes are coming for a well-known Italian chain restaurant at The Oracle in Reading. The company in charge of Bella Italia has applied for a rebrand at its restaurant along the riverside. Elsewhere, plans have been submitted to repurpose
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Weather update: Will this heatwave last throughout the weekend?
Many of us are currently basking in the glorious sunshine as temperatures are due to hit 30 degrees in some parts of the UK. But is this heatwave due to last? Here's an update on the weather forecast in Berkshire for this weekend: The weather
