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Sheffield Wednesday sign goalkeeper after impressing with Berkshire non-league sides
Sheffield Wednesday have signed young goalkeeper Killian Barrett after an impressive spell on the local non-league circuit. 20-year-old Barrett, whose agent is Reading legend Stephen Hunt, moved across from Republic of Ireland in 2020 and has spent
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Reading restaurant express "immense gratitude and sadness" for closure
L'Ortolan Restaurant in Reading is preparing to shut its doors, expressing "immense gratitude and a touch of sadness". For years, the establishment served the local community, thriving on its support. L'Ortolan has prided itself on every crafted
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Emergency services rush to Shinfield home as fire breaks out on ground floor
Emergency services from Caversham Road, Wokingham Road Wokingham, Whitley Wood and Theale fire stations rushed to the scene of a house fire. The incident occurred at around 1:55am on Sunday, July 28 at a property on Westall Street in Shinfield.
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Heavy rain causes flooding chaos in Reading
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"Beyond my wildest dreams" Popular pub landlady revels in new beer garden's success
A woman who came back to her hometown to reopen a popular pub has since spoken out on the success of her new summer beer garden. Charlotte Grant, 43, grew up in Spencers wood and has recently returned to the area to become the new landlady of
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Neighbours 'suffering' due to delays to construction works on new council homes
A couple have said they and fellow neighbours are suffering due to ongoing construction works on council houses in Reading. As part of its housebuilding project, Reading Borough Council has had construction workers build 46 new homes in Wensley
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Cardiff City forward wishes Reading 'good luck' after standing ovation in friendly
Cardiff City forward Yakou Meite has wished Reading and supporters 'good luck' after the former Royal received a standing ovation in Wednesday's friendly defeat. Callum Robinson netted in each half for the Bluebirds, with Femi Azeez scoring in
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Staff 'lost of words' after finding out in a message about their sudden job loss
Staff members at a Reading entertainment venue have said that they are ‘lost for words’ after being left without jobs. The news was released on Wednesday, July 31 that The Mad House would close its doors after 20 years due to ‘unforeseen actions
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"London-style modern": Everything we know about the NEW bakery coming to Caversham
Since news broke that a brand new bakery will be opening shortly in Caversham residents have been eager to find out what exactly the new establishment will offer. Jo Deacon, 37, who has lived in Caversham all her life decided to open her very
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Reading boss issues injury update as young midfielder limps off in Cardiff City win
Reading manager Ruben Selles has given a positive injury update on midfielder Jay Senga after he limped off against Cardiff City. Senga, who spent some time on loan in Scotland with Ayr United last season, started Wednesday's 2-1 defeat at Cardiff
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M4 closure update: full list of planned closures for this week
Drivers are reminded to keep an eye on what M4 road closures are planned this week as work continues on the major highway. As opposed to following weekends, the closures for the next couple of days will only be taking place today Thursday August
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Mobility shop to become convenience store in busy area of south Reading
A former mobility store is set to be converted back into an off licence at a busy shopping area of south Reading. The Ablewood Mobility Store relocated to Boulton Road in Whitley recently, vacating the unit in Shinfield Road which it occupied for
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Sonning Common Primary School Kitchen will reopen after dead mouse found on premises
Following further checks by Environmental Health Officers from South Oxfordshire District Council, the Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Order on the kitchen at Sonning Common Primary School was lifted on Wednesday, July 31. The kitchen had been
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Ruben Selles picks through 'difficult' Cardiff clash as Robinson double downs Reading
Reading boss Ruben Selles labelled Wednesday night's 2-1 defeat at Cardiff City 'difficult' but insists his team will continue to 'move forward.' Falling behind within five minutes, the Royals battled back and were level not long afterwards through
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Police search for two men who stole all the cigarettes and tobacco from Co-op
Police are looking for two men who went into a local store and stole all of the cigarettes and tobacco. Thames Valley Police is releasing images of an individual officers would like to speak to in connection to a burglary in Woodley. The incident
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Reading soft-play venue announces sudden closure after 20 years
The Mad House soft play and entertainment centre has abruptly announced its closure, shocking employees and members of the public alike. Operating for 20 years, the Reading-based family favourite has been 'forced to cease trading,' due to 'unforeseen
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Water bill at Reading allotments skyrockets by 2600 per cent after leak
The water bill for allotments in Reading that are tended to by gardeners has rocketed by a massive 2,600 per cent due to a persistent leaking pipe. The Waterloo Meadows allotments are used by gardeners who grow plants, vegetables and fruits from
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Rob Couhig potential Reading takeover 'excellent news', says football finance expert
Football finance expert Dr Dan Plumley has labelled Reading's potential takeover by the former Wycombe Wanderers owner, Rob Couhig, as positive as they are in ‘desperate need’ of support, but warned that it won’t be a simple process. Dr Plumley
