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Police plan to use Reading Prison as shooting range suddenly withdrawn
Plans to use Reading Prison as a training ground for armed police have been suddenly shelved. Thames Valley Police has authorised firearms officers who use a range of weapons, which includes tasers, air weapons, pistols and automatic rifles.
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New bowling alley gearing up to open in Reading town centre
A growing entertainment company has plans to occupy a long-vacant store in Reading town centre and convert it into a bowling alley. Lane7 is an up-and-coming bowling company which currently has 16 sites spread across England, Scotland and Berlin
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Reading face reunion with former midfielder in FA Cup draw
Reading will host Fleetwood Town in round one of the FA Cup. Always a standout date in the calendar for supporters of clubs in the lower leagues, 48 sides from League One and League Two have joined 32 non-league teams who survived the qualifying
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Swanky new pub due to open soon says it is prioritising employing local people
A new pub that is set to welcome customers at the end of this month has revealed that they are prioritising employing local staff. The Coat and Bear will be welcoming guests to their swanky new establishment on Tuesday, October 29. The pub
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Reading couple wins £4,000 holiday
A man from Reading has won £4,000 worth of holiday vouchers in a competition. Christopher James was announced as one of the five winners of the national competition organised by Howden Insurance. More than 100 of the insurance broker's branches
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Select Car Leasing and MotorEasy partnership announced
A new partnership has been announced to provide 'peace of mind' for UK motorists. Select Car Leasing has joined forces with automotive aftersales specialist MotorEasy to offer a range of insurance products and services to lease customers. Both
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Buck passed on huge decision to redevelop shopping centre
The can has been kicked down the road on the decision on whether a shopping centre in Newbury will get redeveloped. The West Berkshire Council committee given the authority to decide if the Kennet Shopping centre gets turned into an eight-storey
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Independent café celebrates booming business since renovation
The owner of a thriving independent cafe in the heart of Reading has said that after switching up the layout of the whole place, business has been booming. Filter Coffee first opened its doors last year 2023 on Castle Street and has subsequently
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"We're losing the battle" hospital chief says amid cancelled ops and crumbling site
Royal Berkshire Hospital is "losing the battle" against a constant need for repairs, the hospital's chief executive has admitted, as staff and patients report collapsing ceilings, cancelled operations, and a stretched maintenance budget. Speaking
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'I felt violated': Victims speak out over rise in male 'flashing' incidents
A worrying number of non-contact sexual assaults have cropped up in Berkshire over the last three months. An alarming number of 'flashing' incidents have affected those living across the county, with six cases having been reported to police over
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Reading stalwart questions 'where is the light at the end of the tunnel?'
Reading stalwart Andy Bernal has asked 'where is the light at the end of the tunnel' for the Dai Yongge reign. The former Australia international joined the Royals in 1994 and spent six years with the club, racking up nearly 200 appearances in
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Reading progress in FA Cup with penalty shootout victory over London outfit
Reading progressed into the first round proper of the Adobe Women's FA Cup with a penalty shootout victory over Richmond & Kew Women. Pedro Bruno's side are yet to earn a point in Southern Region Women’s Football League since its voluntary demotion
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Anger at Argos after employees 'not sent home' after gas leak at Reading warehouse
Argos has been criticised for allowing workers to return to a Reading warehouse after a methane gas leak. An employee from the retailer's Reading 'fulfilment centre' on Island Road has come forward to express his concerns over the way the leak
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M4 closure update: Full list of planned works for the week ahead
National Highways has released its latest update on closures that will affect a major commuting motorway that runs across Berkshire. Pre-planned night closures will continue to take place throughout the week on the M4, and here is the full list
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Full list of flood warnings as torrential rain continues
As the considerably bad weather we have been experiencing across Berkshire continues, flooding of low-lying lands and properties is a continued worry for many. The weather this week throughout the county does not seem to be getting much better
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Project to add flats to Reading Central Club with iconic mural given the go ahead
A club which was the "spiritual home" of the Black community in Reading has been given the go ahead to turn into flats after an 18-year debate over its future. Plans have been afoot for years to demolish Reading Central Club in London Street for
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Reading mum's call for more support for ADHD parents
A Reading mum is calling for more support for parents of children with ADHD. Andrea Jones, who set up her beauty therapy business to work around her daughter Mia's needs, believes there is a lack of understanding about the disorder. She said
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Everything you need to know about FA Cup draw as Reading await round one opponents
Reading will find out their FA Cup first round opponents this evening. Always a standout date in the calendar for supporters of clubs in the lower leagues, 48 sides from League One and League Two will join 32 non-league teams who survived the qualifying
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What TripAdvisor thinks of TGI Fridays in Reading
As TGI Fridays restaurants across the country close, The Reading Chronicle's review of the town's branch became one our most read stories this weekend - but what do other visitors think about the troubled brand? Last Monday, the chain announced
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In the Dock:Charity collector who stole £1.3K from cancer cause among latest in court
The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts. COLIN ONEILL, 45, of Holmes Crescent, Wokingham, convicted of drink-driving in Forest Road, Binfield, on January 3, 2024. Fined £700. Also ordered to pay £85 court costs and £280 victim