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US-Saudi consortium renew interest in Reading despite 'exclusive negotiations'
A US-Saudi-backed consortium, headed up by former Queens Park Rangers favourite Marc Bircham, have renewed their interest in buying Reading, the Reading Chronicle understands. Bircham, who made over 200 appearances for the West London club and
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CCTV released of man police believe may have vital information about sexual assault
Update - Police have asked for removal of this image. CCTV images of a man police believe may have vital information about a sexual assault in Reading have been released. The incident of sexual assault took place at around 2:30am on Friday,
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Chaos for commuters as no trains between Reading and Paddington - live
10:16pm We are closing the blog for the evening
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Reading experience an Indian Summer with fifth win in six to move toward play-offs
On this day in 2021, Reading picked up their fifth win in six matches to move to within a point of the play-offs with a 1-0 victory over Barnsley. Veljko Paunovic's side, who finished seventh in 2020/21, welcomed supporters back to the Select Car
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FA Cup round one fixtures involving Berks and Bucks sides confirmed with replay win
There are five teams from across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire in this year's FA Cup first round after a replay victory for non-league sides Maidenhead United. EFL sides Reading, Wycombe Wanderers and MK Dons were already in the hat and had their
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Police find body in search for missing man last seen in Reading
Police have found a body in their search for a man who had been reported missing from Reading more than a week ago. Patrick, aged 59, was last seen at around 9.30am on Thursday, October 3, but a body has sadly been found in Essex, Thames Valley
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Reading Borough Council apologies over 'shock' of parking fines blunder
The leader of Reading Borough Council says she was "shocked" after learning how the council had wrongly dished out more than 6,000 parking fines to unsuspecting members of the public. The Labour administration of Reading Borough Council has now
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Berkshire cheesemonger chosen as finalist in national competition
A cheesemonger from Berkshire has been announced as a finalist in this year's Young Cheesemonger of the Year contest. Jack Welch, from the Pangbourne Cheese Shop, will be representing Berkshire in the prestigious competition. The contest, which
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Where are they now? Reading prepare for first for first league meeting with Crawley
On Saturday, Rob Elliott's Crawley Town look to shake off their poor run of form and move up the League One table after the exit of manager Rob Lindsay and their slump in form. However, it is also a big day historically as it marks the first league
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Reading Borough Council: Two-thirds of waste can be recycled
Reading Borough Council says more than two-thirds of grey bin waste could be recycled. The council has made this revelation to coincide with the start of Recycle Week 2024. According to figures from re3, 68 per cent of what is put in Reading's
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Letter: 'Council would be better off under the Conservatives'
Dear Editor, It’s been nearly 18 months since the Liberal Democrats won control of West Berkshire Council. So it’s time for a progress report. Three things stand out. First, housing. After making undeliverable promises during the election,
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Webpage for parking fine repayments in Reading goes live
A dedicated webpage for drivers who were wrongly issued parking fines in Reading to be paid back has gone live. Reading Borough Council has admitted that 6,136 fines have been issued incorrectly due to an error in the creation of traffic regulation
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The Lion and the Unicorn comes to Newbury
Arlington Arts Centre in Newbury took a step back in time to the Second World War as a new play took to the stage. The Lion and the Unicorn, written by Robin Hawdon, performed at the centre on October 12th, by the Crime and Comedy Theatre Company
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300 homes left without gas in Winnersh
Almost 300 properties in the Winnersh have been left without gas for the second day in a row. At around 2:30pm on Tuesday, October 15, engineers from South Gas Network (SGN) visited the area after receiving reports from residents on Reading Road
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600 new homes to be built near Wokingham
Vistry Group have announced plans to build 600 new homes near Wokingham. The firm has secured five parcels of land at Finchwood Park, Finchampstead, which will house the new properties. This is part of a larger development of 1,500 homes by
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Sub-par Rams keep up 100 per cent winning record with narrow victory
RELIEVED Director of Rugby Seb Reynolds admitted Rams were far from their best as they battled to a 10-6 National One success at Bishop’s Stortford. An early Axel Kalling-Smith try put the visitors in front, but with a torrential downpour for the
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Pharmacies closing at record rate due to 'broken' NHS drug payment system
Pharmacies are warning that a record number are closing down as they face an “utterly broken” NHS drug payment system, with a pharmacist that has branches across Berkshire reporting loses of thousands of pounds every month. A mismatch between
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Everything you need to know about the new bowling alleys coming in Reading
Reading could be set to gain three bowling alleys, according to plans submitted to the council. Growing activity and entertainment company Lane7 has submitted licensing plans to hold bowling and activities and sell food, soft drinks and alcohol
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New farm shop selling crocodile and zebra meat due to open soon
A brand-new deli and farm shop is due to open in Woodley and the owner has revealed that they will be selling exotic meats such as zebra, reindeer, and crocodile. Berkshire Village Farm Shop is currently all set to open this Friday, October 18
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Reading Guild of Artists holding Small Works exhibition
An exhibition featuring 'intimate' small-scale artworks is set to take place in Reading. The Reading Guild of Artists (RGA) is holding its annual 'Small Works' exhibition and sale at St Luke's Church Hall on Erleigh Road. The event showcases
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Former Reading-based rugby giants apply for Championship return after administration
London Irish have applied to enter the Rugby Championship next season after two years in administration, their preferred bidder, Hokulani Ltd, have confirmed. The much-loved rugby club spent 20 years as tenants at the Select Car Leasing Stadium
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Newbury couple who survive triple shock of heart issues do charity run
A couple who have survived a heart attack, cardiac arrest, and a hole in the heart between them are set to take on a charity run. Steve and Sue Seddon, from Newbury, will be running the 10-mile AJ Bell Great South Run on Sunday, October 20, to
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Reading youngster on look out for next club after 'mutual' Dorking exit
Former Reading Academy graduate Aaron Kuhl has left National League South side Dorking Wanderers by 'mutual consent.' The midfielder rose through the ranks and made eight appearances in the 2014/15 campaign, captaining the Under-21s to glory in
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Berkshire MPs meet with climate campaigners for new climate plan
Three Berkshire MPs have met with climate crisis campaigners to draw up plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The meetings, which took place October 11 and 12, were organised by Reading Friends of the Earth, Berkshire Greenpeace, Extinction Rebellion