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Black billowing smoke spotted in Grazley Green
Billowing smoke has been spotted in the Mortimer area of Berkshire this evening (11/10). This is thought to be caused by a large fire in Grazley Green. According to residents, two fire engines were seen heading in the direction of the smoke
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Boat carrying six people capsizes in the River Thames
A man in his 60s is missing and five others adults have been rescued after a rowing boat capsized on the River Thames. Emergency services were called to Sunbury Lock, Sunbury-on-Thames, at around 8.50am on Friday, Surrey Police said. The location
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Reading legend 'really touched' to return to town for Q&A session with supporters
Reading legend Adam Le Fondre is 'really touched' that tickets are being snapped up for his long-awaited return to the town for a Q&A session. Put on by the 1871 Podcast, the goal-scoring hero is joining supporters for a Q&A session at
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Berkshire Fire and Rescue attend almost 100 hoax calls every year, new data shows
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service has been called out to more than 400 hoax fire calls over the past five years, new data has revealed. Hoax calls are deliberate false fire alarms, which can divert emergency services from genuine incidents
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DWP to review 'thousands' of Universal Credit claimants under new rules
The Department for Work and Pensions is currently reviewing thousands of Universal Credit claims. Claimants are being asked to provide bank statements to the benefits department, which is now operating under the Labour Party government. Claimants
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Exact time Northern Lights will be visible over Berkshire TONIGHT
The Northern Lights are once again set to be visible over Reading and the wider Berkshire area tonight. Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, several times
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Reading pub's cosy plans to keep punters coming in over the winter months
The landlords of a Reading town centre pub have revealed how they hope to keep customers coming in over the winter months. The Rising Sun, on Castle Street, boasts a large beautiful beer garden that has proved to be perfect for guests to relax
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Reading is expected to run out of burial space entirely by 2030
Reading is expected to run out of burial space entirely by 2030. Without a solution, in just six years burials will no longer be able to take place in the borough. The Council believes in-borough burials are a service that should continue to be
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BBC weather app wrongly forecasted ‘hurricane-force winds’
The BBC has confirmed the issues with its weather app and website have been resolved early on Friday after it had been incorrectly forecasting “hurricane-force winds” to hit the UK. Graphics showed London was set to experience winds of more than
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Reading school rated 'Inadequate' could join another education trust
A school in Reading that was judged 'Inadequate' by education inspectors could be getting new leadership. The John Madejski Academy in Hartland Road, Whitley has had a challenging year after education inspectors from Ofsted rated it 'Inadequate
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Reading thief died days after being mistakenly let free from prison early
A prisoner was released from HMP Bristol due to "human error" shortly before his death in Reading - but this mistake did not have a "significant" impact on his death, according to the prisons watchdog. Jamie Andrews from Reading had been sentenced
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Reading's new ranking in the World's best universitites 2025 revealed
The University of Reading has maintained its position among the top 30 UK universities, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025. The university is ranked 26th in the UK and falls within the 201-250 range worldwide
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Reading midfielder hoping to make history with Wales ahead of crucial qualifier
Reading midfielder Charlie Savage is hoping to be a part of history this evening as Wales Under-21 look to qualify for the European Championships for the first time. The midfielder, who has already made his full debut for his country, has appeared
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Post Office scandal: Berkshire victim "staggered" by CEO's remark at Horizon inquiry
A former Post Office branch operator in Berkshire has been left "staggered" by remarks made during the Post Office scandal inquiry - with the firm's CEO admitting he was "surprised" by the scale of the issue. More 900 Post Office staff were wrongly
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Reading teen forced to wait for international debut due to 'unforeseen circumstances'
Reading teenager Basil Tuma has been forced to wait for his international debut with Malta as their friendly with Turkmenistan was cancelled due to 'unforeseen circumstances.' The 19-year-old forward has been a regular for Noel Hunt's Under-21s
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Why roads in and around Reading will be busier this weekend
Reading is expected to experience a busy weekend both during the day and in the evening with people being advised to plan ahead of time if travelling into the town or on the M4 carriageway. During the essential bridge works in the Theale interchange
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New look Co-op reopened in West Berkshire following six-week closure
A West Berkshire Co-op store has been reopened today (11/10) with a fresh new look following a six-week closure. The makeovers, which are taking place in multiple stores across the UK, serve the community with a fresh new enhanced store offering
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Motorcyclist seriously injured following crash in Reading
Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash. The incident occurred at around 4pm on Thursday, October 10. A man in his twenties was travelling along Portman Road, from the Oxford Road
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'I don't know what the future is': Reading boss responds to Cardiff City links
Reading boss Ruben Selles has admitted that he 'does not know what the future is' amid rumours linking him to the vacant managerial role at Cardiff City. The Bluebirds, rock-bottom of the Championship, sacked Erol Bulut last month and Spaniard
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Sainsbury's opens first EV charging hub in Winnersh superstore
Sainsbury's has opened Berkshire's first ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Winnersh. The new 'Smart Charge' hub at the Sainsbury's Winnersh Superstore features six 150kW charging bays, marking a boost to the region's public EV charging
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L'Ortolan restaurant: Turnover reported as venue goes on the market for £1.25 million
The site of a popular restaurant in Shinfield that closed after 38 years in business has gone on the market as a going concern - with an asking price of £1.25 million. L'Ortolan, in Church Lane, Shinfield, was shut down in August this year.
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Where in Berkshire you can see the new Paddington Bear statues
Paddington Bear fans will be delighted with the arrival of not one - but two - statues in Berkshire. The adorable bear has arrived in Broad Street, Reading, outside Waterstones and on the High Street in Newbury outside Camp Hopson’s, as part of
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'I wouldn't blame him': Reading fans react as Ruben Selles linked to Cardiff role
Reading supporters have been both understanding and concerned about the future of manager Ruben Selles as news emerged of interest from Championship Cardiff City. The Spaniard has been incredibly popular since arriving last summer, moulding a young