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Reading-born non-league icon retires at 35 with latest ACL ligament injury
Reading-born non-league legend, Dave Tarpey, has retired at the age of 35 after suffering a ruptured ACL. A much-loved forward who played for sides across the divisions, predominantly in Berkshire, Tarpey is best known for scoring 95 goals in 141
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See plans to add more than 250 apartments to the riverside in Reading
Plans are officially available to view for a project that would see an office building demolished to make way for modern apartments at the riverside in Reading. There have been embryonic plans to demolish the Norman Place office building in Vastern
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Lounge and diner chain set to open first ever location in Reading
A chain lounge and diner known for its glamorous venues is set to open in Reading town centre. Cosy Club is a collection of 35 swanky restaurants in England serving food and drinks to customers. The chain is run by the Loungers company, and
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Reading FC: Government has not met with club during ownership crisis
There have been no meetings between Reading FC and government ministers or officials over the last two years while the club has faced its ongoing ownership crisis, The Reading Chronicle can reveal. One of the oldest football clubs in the country
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First look: Brand-new fashion and homeware megastore opens opposite Rivermead
A brand-new megastore selling preloved and upcycled clothes, accessories, homeware, and furniture opened up today opposite Rivermead Leisure Centre. Dozens of thrifty shoppers turned up today Thursday, October 17 for a first look at the new Thames
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Six councils join forces in attempt to block third bridge over the River Thames
Six councils have joined forces to oppose a project that would see a third bridge built over the Thames to alleviate traffic on each side of the river. The prospect of a third Thames crossing has stretched back decades, as the existing crossings
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Six former Reading stars who were Red Devils ahead of Saturday's Crawley Town clash
Reading are preparing to return to League One action on Saturday as strugglers Crawley Town visit the SCL Stadium for the first time ever and the sides are set to do battle in a first-ever league meeting. Winning promotion from League Two via the
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Oxygen Reading officially open taking the place of Red Kangaroo
Local family officially open Reading’s newest indoor activity park with trampolines, wipeout arena and brand new Gauntlet Run Oxygen Reading officially opened its doors on October 4 after undergoing an extensive six-week refurbishment. The
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Arts Council visits Reading as part of nationwide tour
A leading organisation which supports and funds creative projects has visited Reading as part of a nationwide tour. The Arts Council is a development agency for creativity and culture in England. Darren Henley, Chief Executive of Arts Council
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Reading rack up fourth successive win to climb into automatic promotion contention
On this day in 2015, Reading beat Charlton Athletic 1-0 to move up to second in the Championship after an impressive start under Steve Clarke. Heading into the game, the Royals were sat third in the table after 10 matches and had beaten Bristol
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New location for Reading driving test centre identified amid county-wide delays
A location for the new driving test centre in Reading has been identified as the current site will be demolished for housing. It comes as the government has announced it will recruit more driving examiners across Berkshire amid county-wide delays
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Blacks in town centre closes to make way for a brand-new store
A popular outdoor clothing and equipment shop has announced its imminent closure to make way for a different kind of store. Blacks which is situated on Chain Street next to Castle Fine Art and Bravissimo currently sports a number of clearance
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'It will send you to sleep': Radio station issues damning verdict of Reading home
The Select Car Leasing, home of Reading, has been voted the worst stadium in League One by journalist Adrian Durham on popular radio station, TalkSPORT. Durham, a Peterborough United fan, hosted the flagship Drive Time programme for over 15 years
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Suspected drunk driver arrested after allegedly crashing into several cars
A suspected drunk driver was arrested by police after allegedly crashing into several cars near Cemetery Junction in the early hours of the morning. The Thames Valley Police team in Reading rushed to the Radstock Road area where they found the
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Reading FC: Sports secretary Lisa Nandy pledges departmental meeting with fans
Sports secretary Lisa Nandy has said a departmental minister will meet with Reading FC fans to address the ownership crisis at the club. Responding to an urgent question from Earley and Woodley MP Yuan Yang in parliament, the Wigan MP said "the
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Petition to reinstate Tilehurst free parking received - but change is unlikely
A petition to reinstate free short-stay parking in Tilehurst has received more than 2,700 signatures - but change to the parking arrangements is unlikely. Earlier this year, free 30-minute weekday parking at the Dunstall Close and Recreation Road
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Push for Reading pensioners to apply for benefits to keep winter fuel payment
A push is being made for the elderly in Reading to apply for Pension Credit so that they can get winter fuel payments this year as thousands of pensioners are set to lose out. The Labour government has decided to limit the winter fuel payment of
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'Why don't they just sell it?' Reading favourite makes passionate plea to Dai Yongge
Former Reading coach Martin Allen has passionately spoken about the situation at the club, questioning how Dai Yongge was allowed to buy the club. Allen, born and raised in the town, is the son of Royals legend Denis from the 1960s and 1970s.
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Oxygen Reading gets glowing review by parents
Oxygen Reading opened its doors on the 4th of October in the former site of RedKangaroo, following an extensive refurbishment. Roy and Hayley Atkinson and their two sons Brody (age 12) and Blake (age 8) have been loyal guests of RedKangaroo since