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EFL experts predict Reading finish with Royals set to 'divide opinion like no other'
After more than three months off, domestic football returns in just three days as Reading make the trip to title favourites Birmingham City on Saturday evening. Always a popular pastime in the build-up to a new season, pundits up and down the country
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Reading voters furious over postal vote 'fiasco' as people miss the general election
Reading residents living overseas have been left furious after being unable to vote in last month's general election due to postal delays. A number of people received their votes just the day before the nation took to the polls on Thursday, July
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Landlady of beloved riverside pub fears for the future as work on Kennet continues
The owner of a beautiful riverside pub said that she has lost all faith in the council since their building works caused her to miss out on passing trade. Cigdem Atkins, 49, the landlady of The Fisherman's Cottage, said that she fears that when
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Reading police prepared to take action against civil unrest
Thames Valley Police says it is preparing for potential riots in Reading following information shared on social media. A number of unconfirmed posts claiming demonstrations will take place in the town today (Wednesday) and later this week.
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Judge takes pity on 'gentle and timid' drug dealer who has 'turned his life around'
An Earley drug dealer has been spared jail by a judge who said he had ‘turned his life around’ while it took over three years for him to be sentenced. Muhammed Zaman had been spotted by police while riding his bike in the Garnet Street area of
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Boxing referee accuses the sport's governing body of racial discrimination
A Black boxing referee with more than quarter of a century's experience in the industry is taking on the sport's governing body amid claims of racism and bullying. Woodley man Jeffrey Hinds, 62, has taken the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC
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Birmingham City confirm sell-out as opening day test gets harder for Reading
Reading's daunting task of facing the favourites for promotion on the opening day has just been made a whole lot tougher as Birmingham City confirm a sell-out crowd. In the third tier for the first time in over 30 years, a wave of optimism has
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Major station on Elizabeth Line evacuated as cops shout 'get out as fast as you can'
Reading commuters should be warned that a busy tube station on the Elizabeth Line in London has been evacuated with a huge emergency response. Eight ambulances and police cars are currently on the scene at the Canary Wharf underground station,
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Invite open to unique falconry display in Berkshire village
An expert in falconry will be bringing his impressive techniques to a village near Reading in a unique display. Ray Prior is a 'falconer' living in the area who will be bringing his falconry display to the village of Aldworth in West Berkshire.
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Mental health ambassador will 'cherish Reading speech forever' after half-time talk
Teenage mental health advocate and Hull City supporter, The Hull Boy, has said he will 'forever cherish' Saturday when he was invited to speak at half-time of Reading's 2-0 win over Hull. 16-year-old Marcus is raising cash for Mind, in memory of
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Travellers have set up camp in Earley with 22 caravans spotted in local park
A hoard of travellers with around 20 caravans has set up camp in a small local park in Earley. Carnival Fields, more commonly known as Kilnsea park off Kilnsea drive, is now being temporarily inhabited by the traveling community. One member
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Former Reading defender among 18-man squad of free agents appearing in friendly
Former Reading defender Nesta Guinness-Walker is among an 18-man squad of free agents featuring in a friendly tonight organised by the Professional Footballers Association. Providing players with an elite club pre-season environment, the PFA have
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Sky Sports name Reading chief in Championship Elite side ahead of EFL kick-off
Sky Sports named Steve Coppell as manager for their 'Championship Elite' side in the build-up to the EFL season kick-off. From 2024/25, the EFL and its Clubs will embark on a record domestic rights deal with broadcaster Sky Sports worth £935m over
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Former Reading winger confirms quick Scottish Premiership switch after Aberdeen exit
Scottish Premiership outfit Hibernian have announced the signing of former Reading winger Junior Hoilett. The 34-year-old spent two years in Berkshire and played over 60 times, with his son in the Royals youth set-up. Departing in 2023 after
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M4 road closures across Berkshire this week
Berkshire motorways and carriageways have seen multiple delays over the last few months. From smart motorway works to emergency repairs, drivers will come up against disruptions that will affect any journey time. The most drastic of road closures
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Young Reading goalkeepers make moves after summer exits- including WSL switch
Two Reading youngsters have secured moves after departing the club in May- including a top-flight move for England Under-19s international Eve Annets. Teenager Annets, who caught the eye for Reading Women in the Championship last term, has secured
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Cruel drug addict, 30, broke into old people's home in Reading to steal scooters
A drug addict who burgled a retirement complex and stole two mobility scooter chargers has been jailed for 28 months. Luke Pearson had broke into St Stephen’s Court in Reading as a trespasser by way of an insecure fire exit on October 20 last year
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'Noisy revved up BMW left children in tears in Reading - when will police act?'
Dear Editor, I recently saw a couple and their two infant children cowering in fear as a modified BMW vehicle roared past while the young man behind the wheel laughed with glee - he then paused the car and revved in order to produce 'gun shot'
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Reading children's service company overspends by millions
MILLIONS of pounds more than expected have been spent by Reading's council-owned company in charge of providing children's services such as fostering in Reading. Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) runs children's services in the town on behalf
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Reading commuters praise station despite title as 'one of the worst in the UK'
According to recent figures, Reading Train Station was ranked ‘one of the worst’ stations in the UK. Reading ranks as the 29th worst performing train station, over the four weeks – for passenger count and performance compared to all 2,628 stations
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Reading youngster joins non-league rivals after seven year stint at Oxford United
Former Reading youngster James Henry has joined non-league rivals Aldershot Town after ending his seven-year stay with Oxford United over the summer. 35-year-old Henry, born and raised in the town, rose through the ranks as a Royal and managed
