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Headteacher slams council for taking back money from school
Brookfields School in Tilehurst has sent a letter to parents with a blistering attack on West Berkshire Council’s decision to claw back cash in its bank accounts. The school, which is a special needs school, has been told more than £2m will be
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EFL and Sky Sports confirm three new televised Reading fixtures ahead of new season
The English Football League have confirmed that Reading will be broadcast live on Sky Sports five times between August and December. After signing a new television deal with Sky, each club is to be televised more than 20 times per season on Sky
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Views sought on guide for buskers and performers in the town centre
Views are being sought on a guide controlling street performances for buskers, musicians and others in Reading town centre. Thousands of people flock to Broad Street each day to shop, grab food or for work. Singers, guitar players and beatboxers
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Incredible campaign to fix Reading school library reaches £18k (just £2k off target)
AN INCREDIBLE fundraising campaign to transform a school's library has raised more than £18,000 - and is nearly at its target. Parents and teachers at Redlands Primary School, on Lydford Road in east Reading, set up an appeal to give the library
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Police arrest two men after delivery man is assaulted in Newbury
Two men in their thirties have been arrested after a delivery man suffered severe facial injuries during an assault in Newbury. The incident occurred at around 5:25pm on Thursday, November 25 at the junction of The Nightingales and Howarth Court
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'We’ll be challenging': Reading star sets out clear pre-season ambitions
Reading favourite Lewis Wing has set his ambitions high, aiming to get the club 'back into the Championship' this season. The 29-year-old enjoyed his career-best campaign last time out, contributing with 11 goals and 11 assists. Picking up
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Less than 24 hours remaining as nominations for Supporters' Trust board to close
The deadline for those who wish to run to be on the board for the Supporters Trust at Reading [STAR] is fast approaching, with only 24 hours remaining to get your name in the race. With thousands of members in the fanbase, the importance of a strong
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M4 closures: What to be aware of this week across Berkshire
Drivers are reminded to keep an eye on what M4 road closures that are planned this week as work continues on the major highway. These road closures will affect people travelling all across Berkshire, but in particular around Reading and Slough
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Reading poised for reunion with former favourites in latest warm-up friendly
Reading are poised for a reunion with former favourites Andy Rinomhota and Yakou Meite as Cardiff City host the Royals tomorrow evening in the next pre-season friendly. Ruben Selles' side head down the M4 looking to claim another Championship scalp
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Person killed on tracks at rail station on Reading route
A person has been killed on the tracks at a railway station on an Reading route. Emergency services including British Transport Police and paramedics raced to the Hayes and Harlington railway station at around 7.51pm on Monday night. Reports
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Martin Lewis responds to Rachel Reeves cutting 'crucial' benefits for elderly
Earlier today Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a series of public spending cuts including Pension Credit. Only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment going forward - those on the credit will get £200
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Labour accused of 'breaking promise' over new Royal Berkshire Hospital project
The Labour government has been accused of 'breaking its promise' over a commitment to build a new Royal Berkshire Hospital. The new hospital programme which the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading is part of has been put 'in review' by the Labour
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Cricket competition attended by India legend raises nearly £3,000 for Reading charity
Nearly £3,000 has been raised for a homeless charity in Reading after a well-attended cricket competition. On July 14, the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Reading Branch organised a highly successful charity cricket tournament to support New Beginnings
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Reading captain missing for 'at least six to eight weeks' as 'procedures fail'
Reading captain Andy Yiadom will be out until at least the end of September after procedures to heal his knee 'did not work.' The club captain made 34 appearances last season, taking him into the '200 club' since arriving in 2018, However,
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Six fire crews called to huge garden blaze
Multiple garden fences were damaged in a large fire in Reading on the weekend. Six crews from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to an address on Basingstoke Road at 5:30pm on Saturday, July 27. Firefighters from Caversham
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Salesman became obsessed with businesswoman he matched with on Hinge
A salesman stalker who moved to the same street where his victim lived, tried to apply to the same gym as her and even bought the same dog and car as her has been jailed for 20 months. Martin Gunn had met the victim, who we are not naming, on the
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Heartbreak as OAP ordered to leave his £750k riverside home over 'ballooned mortgage'
A Pangbourne man whose mortgage debt had “ballooned” until it was larger than the original amount he borrowed has 56 days to leave his family home. Peter Cunningham, of nearby Whitchurch-on-Thames, was taken to Reading County Court by Bank of Scotland
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Five of the best lidos, outdoor pools and water parks in Berkshire
With the Sunny weather sweeping through the country and kids starting their Summer holidays, finding places to cool down is more important than ever. From swimming pools to adventure centres, Berkshire has something for every age group and adventure
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Reading release statement to explain delay for opening day tickets at Birmingham City
Reading have released a statement explaining that the delay in opening sales for the League One curtain-raiser with Birmingham City is a fault of the hosts. The Royals travel to the Second City on August 10 (5.30pm ko) for a league meeting with
