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'That's sorted': Potential new Reading owner teases supporters with cryptic message
Potential new Reading owner Rob Couhig has teased supporters with a cryptic message on social media on Friday evening. The 75-year-old American has been leading a group toward a purchase for months, with a deal thought to be close. He had previously
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Driving agency answers complaints over examiners finishing at 4pm
The institution in charge of helping people to get ready to drive in Reading has answered complaints about examiners finishing earlier than the working day. A woman on social media complained that the Reading Driving Test Centre closes at 4pm,
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Brave teenager saves two dogs from burning building
A heroic 19-year-old woman from Arborfield rescued two dogs from a burning building after a fire broke out in her family home. At 8:21am on Thursday, 25 July, emergency services rushed to the house on Valon Close after receiving reports of a fire
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Reading café, YayLo, targeted by vandals in the early hours
The Reading café, YayLo, has been subjected to vandalism and anti-social behaviour. Employees at the eatery, located on Cross Street, were shocked when they arrived to open the premises at around 8am on July 25 to find grey paint splattered across
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Resident's outrage after sick swans rescued amid thick oil polluting the Kennet
A resident in east Reading has raised some alarming concerns after pollution in the Kennet meant that almost 20 swans had to be rescued. Simon Bramwell, 52, who lives on Cholmeley Road said that the current situation is dire, and the council must
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Thames Lido named as one of the BEST outdoor swimming pools in UK
A popular open-air swimming pool in Reading has been named as one of the best spots in the country for an outdoor dip. Thames Lido on Napier Road has been selected by The Telegraph for their top 20 outdoor swimming locations. As reported
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Huge free yoga festival and street parade back in Reading this Saturday
The UK’s largest free family yoga festival returns to Reading’s Forbury Gardens for its 12th consecutive year this Saturday. Organisers are expecting over 8,000 festival goers to attend this festival of peace, with live mantra music, meditation
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Suspected drug dealer arrested after police seize over £1,700 worth of drugs
Thames Valley Police have seized £1700 worth of drugs after conducting patrols in the Tilehurst area. Following a brawl that took place on Tuesday, July 23, police put a Section 60 order in place which gave officers the power to stop and search
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Plan for bungalow to be demolished and replaced with three homes torpedoed
A plan for a bungalow to be demolished and replaced with three homes in the Coley area of Reading has been torpedoed. Finerain Developments had applied to demolish the bungalow in Downshire Square and replace it with three homes. These would
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Fears over loss of services as Boots closes Tilehurst branch
Losing Boots in Tilehurst is sad news, a councillor has said. The high street store closed its branch at the Meadway shopping precinct in August as part of a nationwide strategy to shut down 300 shops. The branch offered a pharmacy service
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M4 closure update: Full list of weekend closures for July 27
As essential work continues on a busy commuting motorway that runs through Berkshire, drivers are reminded to stay up to date with planned closures. Over the weekend National Hghways has released a full list of M4 nighttime closures that could
