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Latest takeover round-up as Rob Couhig teases supporters with social media message
After nearly 11 months of being up for sale, Reading Football Club are as close now to a takeover as they have been in the whole sorry saga. The Reading Chronicle have pledged to round up all takeover news weekly with the hope that a change of
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'Incompetent' police officer fails to investigate traumatic sexual assault charges
A misconduct hearing has detailed multiple failures of a Thames Valley Police Officer in his duty to investigate a historic sexual assault allegation. The hearing, held between June 12 and 14 2024, focused on allegations made against Police Constable
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Reading families mourn loss of yet another independent soft-play
Families across Reading are mourning the sudden closure of a popular soft play and party centre, The Mad House. The venue, once a hub of activity for children and families, announced its closure without explanation on July 31, leaving employees
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NHS release recent figures as Summer variants emerge
HOSPITAL wards throughout Berkshire are currently managing a number of Covid outbreaks as new stains appear in the Summer months. Despite this, visitors are allowed to enter the involved wards but are asked to sanitise their hands both before and
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Son of Wycombe Wanderers legend follows in father's footsteps with non-league move
The son of Wycombe Wanderers legend Gareth Ainsworth- Kane Ainsworth- has followed in his father's footsteps by joining Reading non-league outfit, Woodley United. 51-year-old Ainsworth enjoyed a 25-year professional playing career, which included
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Reading midfielder set to do battle with twin after sealing switch from Tottenham
Reading midfielder Michael Craig is likely to face off against twin brother Matthew this season after the youngster sealed a loan move to Barnsley. The 21-year-old twins- born two minutes apart- rose through the ranks together with Tottenham Hotspur
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Flats project could see 'destination area' created at the riverside in Reading
A project that will see an office block replaced with more than 250 apartments could create a new 'destination area' at the riverside in Reading. The Norman Place office building on the south bank of the River Thames, located off Vastern Road has
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Mr T's eatery gearing up to open in Reading town centre
A NEW fast-food chain serving up burgers, pizzas and more is gearing up to open in Reading town centre. Advertising for Mr T's has gone up at an empty restaurant unit on the outside of the Broad Street Mall, with the eatery expected to open soon
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Reading legend secures non-league switch at 37 after Hibernian exit
Reading legend Adam Le Fondre has found a new club at 37 years of age, making the drop into non-league with FC United of Manchester. The Mancunian, who made his name with Stockport County and Rotherham United, finished as top scorer in three successive
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Reading boss expecting 'a completely different game' as Hull finish warm-up schedule
Reading manager Ruben Selles is expecting tomorrow's clash with Hull City to be 'completely different' to the previous pre-season fixtures. The Tigers, under the management of German Tim Walter following the sacking of Liam Rosenior, finished seventh
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Reading entrepreneur bags £25,000 cash prize in BOTB competition whilst on holiday
A holidaymaker from Reading struck gold in a virtual competition while in Turkey, bagging an unexpected £25,000. Kristina Grosikova received the glorious news via a video call from Best of the Best (BOTB) host Will Cozens during the company's 48
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Woman reported abusive husband to police several times before he stabbed her to death
A woman stabbed to death by her abusive husband on Boxing Day tried to report him to Thames Valley Police several times but was not taken seriously, an inquest has found. Angela Mittal, 41, was killed in 2018 by her controlling and physically abusive
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"Reading is not a safe place for people like me": Trans woman speaks out amid abuse
A transgender woman who moved to Reading within the last year has spoken out concerning all the hate she has received since coming to our town. Katie Bocon, 50, said that she has been verbally and physically abused by members of the public on
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Dave Kitson Column: Will Reading FC start the season with a new owner?
Nothing is certain except death and taxes, so the saying goes. When the still commonly used phrase was first introduced in 1789, football didn’t exist. But that statement by Benjamin Franklin – one of the most influential men in USA history
