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Woodley woman found after reported missing as police thank the public for their help

Police have thanked the public for their help after locating a missing woman from Woodley.  A police spokesperson said; "Good news - A woman reported missing in Woodley has been found. "Danielle, 38, was located this evening safe and well.

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Late flurry of goals ensure Reading progress in EFL Trophy with Newport County win

Three goals in the final 20 minutes ensured a wasteful Reading progressed into the knockout phase of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy following a 3-0 win over Newport County. Less than 1,900 supporters turned out on a bitterly cold evening at the

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'The community here is brilliant': Harris Arcade thrives with friendly independents

A new independent that has just set up shop in a historical arcade has been singing the praises of all the businesses situated there.  Harris Arcade in the centre of Reading is home to many small independents, some of which have been there for

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Group of up to eight men rob three victims in central Reading as police hunt footage

A group of up to eight men have stolen phones and air pods from three victims in Reading town centre - with police looking for a group of women who appeared to film the incident.  The incident occurred at the junction of Garrard Street and Merchants

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Missing woman, Danielle, from Woodley sparks police search

Update; Police have reported that Danielle has been located this 'safe and well'. A police spokesperson said: "We'd like to thank everyone for sharing our appeal to help locate her." Thames Valley Police is appealing for the public’s help in tracing

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Police patrol Buckleberry over increased hare-coursing reports

Police have been patrolling Winterbourne and Buckleberry after increased reports of hare-coursing.  An increase in illegal poaching and hare coursing reports has prompted police to increase patrols in across Berkshire and the Thames Valley area

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Newbury police seize delivery moped over driver without insurance

Police patrolling towns in West Berkshire have seized a moped as its driver was riding without insurance.  A spokesperson from Thames Valley Police said: "West Berkshire ICR officers have been patrolling Newbury and Thatcham and came across this

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As it happened: Reading ease past Newport into EFL Trophy knockout phase

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Reading team news: Strong side named for Newport County clash in EFL Trophy

Reading boss Ruben Selles has named a strong starting side for this evening's crunch EFL Trophy clash with Newport County, including the captain Lewis Wing. Selles hinted on Saturday that the squad will remain strong with the aim of progressing

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Former Reading captain comes out of retirement to sign at non-league outfit

Former Reading captain Liam Moore has joined non-league Spalding United after his release from League One Northampton Town over the summer. The 31-year-old rose through the ranks with Leicester City and made over 60 appearances before joining Reading

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Taxi drivers oppose measures to phase out petrol and diesel cabs in Reading

Taxi drivers in Reading have opposed measures that could phase out fully petrol and diesel cabs from the town's roads. Cabs, which are also known as hackney carriages are a convenient mode of taxi transport, where drivers can be hailed from a street

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Inquest into death of Pangbourne stabbing victim confirmed

The inquest to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of a Pangbourne woman at the centre of a murder probe has been confirmed. On February 15, 2024, the inquest into the death of Mayawati Bracken, 56, of Chestnuts in Flower’s Hill,

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Drug dealer jumped in river after trying to sell to police at Reading Festival

A young man who offered to supply an undercover police officer with drugs at Reading Festival before jumping into a river to try to escape, was spared jail yesterday.  Homeless Zachary Russell offered to supply a policewoman amphetamines whilst

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Where are they now? The last Reading side to beat Newport County a decade on

Reading host Newport County this evening in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy group stage in a 'winner takes all clash' to qualify for the knockout phase. The last time the Royals hosted the Exiles came in August 2014 for a League Cup tie, which

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'Hats off to them': Reading is NOT losing it's independent shops says retail expert

An expert in retail has spoken out amid claims that Reading is losing its independent scene. The director at Hicks Baker, which is an independent firm of retail letting agents, Fiona Brownfoot said that despite the public thinking that many independent

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Reading's GLOW Lantern Parade is back this December

Reading’s much-loved GLOW Lantern Parade is set to return this December, promising a night of festive cheer and community spirit. The winter lantern procession, which culminates in a musical finale at Town Hall Square, will take place on Saturday

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Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service welcomes 18 new graduate firefighters

The Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service has welcomed 18 new Wholetime Firefighters - all without any firefighting experience before their graduation ceremony.  At the ceremony at Maidenhead Fire Station, Chief Fire Officer Wayne Bowcock said

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Exhibition exploring creation of public artwork at community centre

An exhibition exploring the creation of public artwork is now on display. Art Space in St Nicolas, in Sutcliffe Avenue, Earley, is hosting the 'Seeds and Surfaces' exhibition by artists Rachael Champion and Jonathan Trayte. Ms Champion makes

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Vehicle vandalism in Thatcham residential road prompts police appeal

A vehicle being vandalised in Thatcham has prompted a police appeal to find the offenders.  A wing mirror was ripped-off the passenger side of a vehicle in Roman Way between 7pm on Sunday, November 10, and 7.45am on Monday.  A spokesperson

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New battery powered trains are being tested

Battery-powered trains using a new rapid-charging system are being tested as part of a trial by Great Western Railway (GWR) the BBC has reported.  The trains use the onboard FastCharge battery that delivers the equivalent of a full charge for a

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Police hunt for cuckooing and drug dealing issues in town

A neighbourhood policing team has tracked their walking route whilst on foot patrol in Reaidng. They officers were focusing on cuckooing issues in Wincanton Road, drug dealing around Chagford Road and anti social behaviour around Hexham Road. 

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War dead honoured during Remembrance Sunday in Reading

Remembrance Sunday in Reading was honoured with wreathes being laid to commemorate sacrifices made during the World Wars and other conflicts.  Taking place each year, Remembrance Sunday is a national observance to remember the contribution of British

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Corn Exchange announces spring 2025 season

The Corn Exchange Newbury has announced its spring 2025 season. The venue, located in Market Place, will host a range of performances, from family-friendly theatre and story adaptations to stand-up comedy and live music tributes. The music

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'He wasn't ready': Reading boss issues update on injured striker ahead of break

Reading boss Ruben Selles is targeting the next league match after the international break as the return date for forward Sam Smith. The 26-year-old suffered injury ahead of last month's 4-1 defeat at Stockport County and has been missing for four

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Look inside: Brand-new swanky supermarket opens up

A brand-new budget supermarket has opened up in a busy neighbourhood.  Morrisons Daily which is situated at 86-88 Headley Road, Woodley, RG5 4JE (the old Just Tiles site) opened its doors for the first time on Thursday, November 7.   The interior

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Wildlife project to improve nature in underserved communities comes to an end

The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) has completed a two-year project to restore nature in underserved Berkshire communities. The initiative, part of the £5 million National Lottery Heritage Fund grant awarded to

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New hygiene ratings handed to over 20 food establishments

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 21 of Reading’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. Restaurants, cafes and canteens The following ratings have been given to 11 restaurants, cafes or canteens: • Rated

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Rise in potential modern slavery victims in Thames Valley

Slightly more potential modern slavery victims were referred to Thames Valley Police for investigation in the most recent quarter, new figures show. Hope for Justice, an anti-slavery charity, said survivors must navigate a "complex web of services

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The fathers of two murdered police officers say 'vitally important' to honour them

The fathers of two murdered police officers said it was 'vitally important' to honour public servants killed in the line of duty after they became the first recipients of a new award. Bryn Hughes and Paul Bone both received an Elizabeth Emblem

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Appeal after door damaged in an attempted burglary

A household reported that someone tried to break into their property.  Between 12 am and 12 pm Saturday November 9, on Montacute Drive, Thatcham, an offender or offenders caused damage to the back door of a property. If you have any information

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Land Rover broken into with blue badge STOLEN

A Land Rover has been broken into near our town and a blue badge has been stolen.  This crime occurred last week between 5.30pm Friday, November 8 and 2 pm Sunday November 10 on Bartlemy Close, Newbury.  The offender or multiple offenders gained

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TSB issues warning to millions over Facebook scams ahead of Black Friday

Facebook scams are costing Brits dearly, with experts now warning that two-thirds of purchase frauds are now being committed on the platform. Millions of pounds have been lost to scammers as people are tricked into paying for goods and services

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Mum issues sunbed warning after stage four cancer diagnosis

A mum is warning people to avoid sunbeds and wear cream after what she thought was a pulled muscle from passing her daughter a croissant in the car turned out to be stage four skin cancer. Claire Turner was sat in the front passenger seat as her

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How to watch the 'stunning' Taurid meteor shower in the UK tonight

A "stunning" meteor shower will bring a spectacular light display to UK skies over the next two nights. Yes, that's right, we're in for another treat. The Northern Taurids will glow brightly as they enter the Earth’s atmosphere this week and

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The rare error that could make this penny worth more than £600 - how to spot

We are all being urged to check our change for a incredibly rare old penny coin that could be worth as much as £600 due to an error. The error on the old coin can be spotted in the date, and makes the coin a must-have for keen collectors. It

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Lidl customers hit out at changes in supermarket branches

Lidl customers have hit out at changes made to the checkouts in some of the supermarket’s UK stores. Increased security measures have been introduced at a number of supermarkets across the country as part of “enhancements”. They include the

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Ministers considering new changes to £300 DWP Winter Fuel Payment

The Government are “looking at” the potential of further changes to the DWP Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300 for some households. The benefit was previously available to almost everyone in the UK born before September 25, 1957 to help cover

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Earlier crash causes delays at junction

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Three cars seized across Thames Valley during night time patrols

Three cars have been seized across Thames Valley in connection with illegal poaching offences and driving failures. These seizures were conducted by PC’s Dollery & Woolley on Monday, November 11 from the Rural Crime Taskforce. The first seizure

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Trains disrupted from Reading due to broken rail

Trains between Paddington and Reading are expected to experience severe delays and cancellations today (12/11) due to a broken train track. National Rail alerted customers to the problem this morning saying that the issue would disrupt trains until

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'My priority is League One': Reading boss why Cambridge United tie remains unchanged

Reading boss Ruben Selles has revealed why the club opted not to push back next month's clash with Cambridge United despite it coming less than 72 hours on from an FA Cup second round tie with non-league Harborough Town. The U's visit Berkshire

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Measures installed to deter street drinkers in town centre

The installation of measures to deter suspected street drinkers in Reading town centre has begun. Alarm has previously been raised that suspected street drinkers are congregating on a ledge outside the Metro Bank at the Broad Street Mall. Now

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Tomato Energy: Revolutionising energy in the Reading community

Tomato Energy has been shaking up the UK energy landscape for nearly a decade, on a mission to make energy affordable and accessible for everyone. Now we’re working with the Reading community to drive that change locally. A recent survey by Tomato

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Remembrance Day commemorated at Lower Earley care home

Residents of a Reading care home gathered to commemorate Remembrance Day. On November 10, residents of Austen House in Lower Earley engaged in various activities to honour the day, including a two-minute silence observed at 11am. The residents

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Work to rejuvenate Newbury town centre begins

The first phase of plans to rejuvenate Newbury town centre are underway after planning permission was granted to revitalise the Peace Garden at the Wharf. The Wharf is a central part of West Berkshire Council's Newbury Town Centre Masterplan, which

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Greggs taken over by new café and bakery in Reading town centre

A Greggs chain bakery is set to be taken over by a new independent café in Reading town centre. The Greggs in West Street closed down in 2023 after years of serving baked goods, drinks, sweet treats and more to 'on the go' customers. The unit

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Reading Gate Retail Park responds to complaints over 'horrific' speed bumps

A retail park in Reading is working to address complaints about new speed bumps that visitors have labelled as painful for women and people with spine issues.   Reading Gate Retail Park, which is home to shops including McDonalds, Currys, and TK