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Extended hours granted for pub despite accusations over fights and littering
The company in charge of a pub in Tilehurst has won a bid to extend its opening hours despite facing accusations over fights and littering by neighbours. Craft Union, the pub company which runs The Prince in Tilehurst had applied to sell alcohol
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Police officer sacked after creating degrading and hostile work environment
A Thames Valley Police officer has been dismissed following convictions for gross misconduct during his 22 years of service. The officer, PC James Endean, was found guilty during a five-day misconduct hearing which ran from Monday, June 24 to Friday
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Listed: the 190 roads in Reading set for resurfacing
Progress is being made on a years-long, multi-million pound road resurfacing programme taking place throughout Reading. The town has a series of main roads running through it, taking drivers, cyclists and bus passengers between the north and the
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Section 60 order extended following violent brawl involving knives in Tilehurst
A stop and search order has been extended for a further 12 hours after a brawl broke out among a group of men in Tilehurst. The violent incident erupted when the group was reported fighting with bladed instruments on Eddleston Way at around 6:45pm
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Reading MP appointed to assist new minister for Northern Ireland
One of the MPs for Reading has been appointed to assist the new minister who is in charge of the government's policies towards Northern Ireland. Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading Central has been appointed as the parliamentary private secretary
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Thames Valley Police appeal for witnesses after Post Office burglary
Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses after a Tilehurst post office was raided in the early hours of this morning. The incident occurred around 4:40am on Wednesday, July 24 at the shop on School Road when offenders forced their way through
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Listed: Boots will close these branches in Berkshire this summer
Boots is closing hundreds of stores across the country this summer. And sadly for Berkshire residents, this includes three branches in the county. The high street brand’s parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance previously said in June 2023
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Olly Murs admits being at Caroline Flack festival for third year is ‘hard’
British singer Olly Murs says headlining Flackstock is “hard” following the loss of his close friend, the TV presenter Caroline Flack. Former Love Island host Flack took her life at the age of 40 in February 2020, and the event has run for three
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Tilehurst's night of violence after knife brawl and post office robbery
A TILEHURST shop has been raided for the 'third time in 12 months' on the same night as a violent brawl broke out between men brandishing knives. In two separate episodes within the space of 12 hours, police were called to chaotic disturbance
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Established Reading restaurant closes its doors after 38 years
A French restaurant has announced its closure after 38 years of dedicated service within the local community. L’Ortolan, located on Church Lane in Shinfield, is a high end modern French cuisine featuring elegant, white tablecloth dining rooms
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Residents 'horrified' when police descend on Tilehurst after violent brawl
Violent scenes erupted on Eddleston Way in Tilehurst, as a group fighting with knives disrupted the peace. Emergency services swarmed the area around 7.45pm on Tuesday following reports of the chaos. Two perpetrators have been arrested and
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Post office cordoned off following suspected robbery in the early hours
A Tilehurst post office has been cordoned off by police following a suspected robbery in the early hours of this morning. On Wednesday, July 24, officers were spotted at the shop on School Road where the glass door to the post office was smashed
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CONFIRMED: Reading's Carpetright WILL close following recent takeover
A Carpetright store in Reading will close after the chain was bought out of administration earlier this week. It was announced on Monday the flooring retailer Tapi had agreed to buy 54 Carpetright stores, two warehouses, the brand and its intellectual
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Retail property expert reveals the Berkshire town with the least empty shops
A retail property expert has revealed the Berkshire town with the lowest number of empty shops. While it still doesn't have a city (yet...), Berkshire has six focal towns which are shopping and service destinations for thousands of people.
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Which schools in Reading are the best for pupil progression?
Our town prides itself on having some of the best schools in the country that see pupils thriving in many different areas. A study has recently emerged that indicates where the best schools are in Reading for pupil progression. A new report
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Violent brawl between men with weapons breaks out in Tilehurst
Violent scenes erupted in Tilehurst last night as a brawl broke out between a group of men brandishing knives. Emergency services descended onto Eddledton Way at around 7.45pm on Tuesday to reports of a group fighting with bladed weapons.
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Asda accused of ‘harming wildlife’ for chopping down trees at Earley branch
A resident who prides herself on being a lover of wildlife has come forward to raise concerns about a popular supermarket in the area that is allegedly destroying local habitat. Jen Smith, 73, said that the Asda supermarket on Chalfont Way is
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Away Day Guide: A look at the run-in 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
