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'Devoted' mother takes her life after walking into the River Thames, an inquest hears
A 'happy and devoted' wife and grandmother took her life after walking into the River Thames, an inquest has heard. 'Selfless' and 'family-focused' Tracy Jane Saiao, 55, was found unresponsive in the waterway by three men, after a member of the
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Reading Prison: New name and community meetings revealed by new owners
The new owners of HM Prison Reading plan meetings with the public in the coming months after "considerable local interest" in the future of the heritage site - which appears to have been given a new name. The Ziran Education Foundation bought
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ULEZ officially ruled out in Reading as transport strategy goes ahead
An ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) that would force drivers of older cars to pay to use their vehicles in Reading has officially been ruled out. Reading Borough Council's Labour administration has been planning what getting about will look like
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Man dies from traumatic brain injury after 'boldly' trying to trim overhanging trees
A fit and healthy 84-year-old man has tragically died from a traumatic brain injury whilst ‘boldly’ attempting to trim overhanging branches at his home in Tilehurst, an inquest has heard. Anthony Philip Beasley, also known as Tony, was knocked
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Aston Villa end 13-month wait for away victory with late penalty at Reading
On this day in 2016, Aston Villa ended a 13-month wait for an away victory by claiming a 2-1 win at Reading in stoppage time. The Villains dropped into the Championship after picking up just 17 points in the Premier League, ending a 28-year run
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Alarming obesity statistics showing scale of problem revealed in Reading
The alarming scale of the obesity problem in Reading has been starkly revealed in the latest published health statistics. Figures show that 63 per cent of adults in Reading are overweight or obese. Statistics imply that the issue of excess
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Lorry gets stuck under bridge in Reading causing traffic problems
A lorry carrying hay-bales has become stuck under a railway bridge in central Reading, leading to long traffic queues around the incident. The lorry struck the bridge, resulting in several large hay-bales to fall from the vehicle on to the road
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Former Reading forward 'has faith' that the club can be restored to past glories
Former Reading forward Lloyd Owusu has spoken glowingly of his time at the club and 'has faith' it will be restored to it's previous glories under a new owner. The Brentford legend made nearly 50 appearances for the club between 2003 and 2005
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PAPER PREVIEW: Hospital crisis in Reading
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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Reading FC: Drop in payments to police revealed after force tries to block disclosure
Payments by Reading FC to Thames Valley Police fell by tens of thousands of pounds last year, The Reading Chronicle can reveal - after the police force tried to block the figures being made public. Police forces across the UK can invoice clubs
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10 independent coffee shops to check out in Reading
UK Coffee Week is running this week between October 14 – October 21 celebrating all the best coffee shops across the nation. It’s aimed at shining a light on the coffee industry and the people who cultivate it to raise funds for Project Waterfall
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Government slammed in Reading for cutting winter fuel payment
The government has been slammed in Reading for cutting payments that help the elderly stay warm in winter, as thousands of people are set to lose out. Since taking power this summer, the Labour government has devised budgetary measures to reduce
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Reading's Abbey Quarter celebrates 250 years of Jane Austen
Jane Austen's schoolroom in Reading will open for the 250th anniversary of her birth. The room, in Reading's Abbey Quarter, is thought to have inspired Mr Goddard's School in Austen's novel, Emma. The author spent 18 months at Reading Ladies
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Who can get a free flu vaccine?
Reading Borough Council is encouraging eligible adults to protect themselves from flu and Covid-19 this winter by booking their free vaccines. Flu season begins in October, but respiratory viruses, such as flu, usually reach their peak over the
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Husband's call for more research into brain tumours
A Berkshire man has called for more government funding into brain tumour research after his wife died from the disease. Mother-of-three Lisa Flanagan, from Hungerford, was 46 years old when she was diagnosed with a low-grade astrocytoma in 2018
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Crawley Town boss 'very impressed' with Reading start but will focus on Red Devils
Crawley Town boss Rob Elliott has been 'very impressed' with Reading's start to the season- but insists focus will be on his side ahead of tomorrow's League One meeting. The Red Devils sit third from bottom since their promotion over the summer