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Retail property expert explains success of Reading shopping parks
A retail property expert has explained the success of the retail parks and out-of-town shopping in Reading in the last few years. Retail parks in Reading are due for a substantial amount of development as a series of plans to reconfigure space
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Showdown looms for Tilehurst pub plan for later hours over 'countless fights'
A showdown is looming over a plan for later hours at a Tilehurst pub as neighbours have complained about fights 'bits of kebab' being strewn across the streets. Craft Union, which operates The Prince has applied to sell alcohol until midnight on
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Two men with large hammer kidnap another man outside news agents
Police appeal for witnesses after two men with hammer kidnap another man. At around 11.45pm on Saturday July 20, two men, one holding a large hammer, were seen in a white Ford Transit van in Gower Street. Then, around 50 minutes later at approximately
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Watch: Shocking footage shows hurtling car crash into SIX cars on residential street
Shocking video footage has been released of the moment a BMW smashed into six cars on a residential street in Tilehurst. Emergency services and police were called to Brunswick Street in Reading around 4:20am on Monday, July 22. CCTV footage
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M4 road closures to be aware of this week in Berkshire
As crucial work continues on a major motorway that runs through Berkshire, drivers are reminded to keep up to date with closure information. Work will continue on the M4 this week and a series of night time closures are in place that motorists
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Plan to move Royal Berkshire Hospital outside of Reading put to the public
Those in charge of the biggest hospital in Berkshire are seeking views about building a full new hospital outside of Reading for the first time. The Royal Berkshire Hospital has been in Reading since 1839, providing valuable care service to people
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Police appeal for witnesses after violent Reading train station assault
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was violently assaulted outside Reading train station. A 60-year-old man was assaulted outside Reading train station at about 8.45 pm on Saturday July 20. The victim was taken to hospital where
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"It sounded like an explosion": Victim speaks out about shocking crash
Shocked residents on a residential street in Tilehurst have voiced their outrage after a multi-vehicle crash in the early hours. The incident occurred at around 4:20am on Monday, July 22 when a BMW came speeding down Brunswick Street. One unfortunate
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Popular pub says business is BOOMING since opening brand-new beer garden
A popular pub who recently opened their brand-new beer garden has said that business has been booming ever since, and they are overwhelmed by the support from locals. Landlady of the Fox and Hounds in Tilehurst Helen Hay said that the garden has
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In the Dock: Man fined after stealing four cans of alcohol from Marks and Spencer
The following cases were heard at Reading or Slough Magistrates’ Courts. MASON FORD, 19, of Chadwick Mews, Bracknell, convicted of stealing four cans of alcohol from Marks and Spencers in Bracknell on April 4, 2024. Fined £60. DARELL FISHER
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Neighbours shaken as hurtling car SMASHES nine vehicles on street
A residential street in Tilehurst has been left in disarray after a multiple-vehicle car crash which occurred last night. Residents have reported that at around 4 am this morning Monday, July 22 on Brunswick Street in Tilehurst a BMW came 'flying
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REVEALED: 144 dangerous incidents near Reading stations prompt Network Rail plea
More than 140 dangerous incidents near railways around Reading have been recorded in the last year, prompting Network Rail to call for greater caution around railway lines. In the last 12 months, Reading station and surrounding railways saw 16
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Away Day Guide: A look at the early trips for Reading in League One
Reading are just three weeks away from beginning their second successive League One campaign under Ruben Selles following last year's successful survival battle. Despite all the fear and uncertainty off the field, supporters always have the prospect
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Reading club rolls to victory with 1,000-minute bowling marathon
Bowling enthusiasts in Reading have raised more than £1,500 for Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice after completing 1,000 minutes of bowling. On Friday, July 12, bowlers from Trentham Bowling Club took on ‘The One Thousand’, kicking off the challenge
