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Progress made on delivering 548 affordable council houses in Reading

Progress is being made on building nearly 550 homes and flats at sites across Reading. Reading Borough Council is engaging in a multi-million pound project to deliver 548 affordable council houses in the town by 2028. Once complete, two swimming

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Shrewsbury Town appoint Berkshire resident as new boss ahead of international break

Shrewsbury Town have appointed Berkshire local Gareth Ainsworth as their new manager, returning to a first-team role after his exit from Queens Park Rangers earlier this year. The 51-year-old, who played for non-league Woodley United and lives

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Olly Stephens' mum to launch ground-breaking summit in Reading

The mother of Olly Stephens, who tragically lost his life to knife crime in 2021, is helping to launch a pioneering online safety summit in Reading next week.  Amanda Stephens will deliver the keynote speech to representative from a wide national

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Indian takeaway handed brand new food hygiene rating

A Reading takeaway has been handed a new four-out-of-five food hygiene rating. Paprika Indian Takeaway, a takeaway in Caversham Road, was given the score after assessment on October 22, the Food Standards Agency's website shows. It means that

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Man charged with burglary after series of incidents in Tilehurst

A man has been charged with multiple counts of burglary over a series of incidents in Tilehurst last month.  Michael McNamara, aged 34, of no fixed abode, was charged on October 26, with four counts of burglary, one count of robbery, one count

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M4 delays after incident near Reading

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Bike owner praises police for recovering stolen vehicle

Bike owner relieved police recovered his stolen vehicle after 'never expecting to see it again.' The orange Repson bike was stolen in Reading on November 7 but was recovered to its owner on Wednesday (November 13).  READ MORE: Former Reading

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Will Young and Rob Rinder coming to Newbury for soup kitchen fundraiser

Singer Will Young and television host Rob Rinder are coming to Newbury to help raise money for a soup kitchen that supports homeless and vulnerable people.  Newbury Soup Kitchen in Hambridge Lane has said that 'the last remaining tickets' are available

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Former Reading owner interested in re-acquiring the club- but it comes with a catch

Former Reading chairman Roger Smee has formed a consortium hoping to provide the club with a route out of Dai Yongge ownership -however it would come with a cost, the Reading Chronicle understand. The 76-year-old played for the club in the 1960s

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The seven EFL teams Reading could draw in EFL Trophy after group stage progression

Reading have seven possible opponents in the Round of 32 of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy following their 3-0 win over Newport County on Tuesday. Harvey Knibbs netted a brace and Jayden Wareham found the net in a 'winner takes all' tie against

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Spend needed to keep controversial council housing development going made private

The spend needed to keep a controversial council housing development in Reading moving forward is being withheld from the public. Reading Borough Council has a project to build 46 new council homes and conduct upgrades to the high-rise flats at

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Reading residents warned to be vigilant after spate of attempted car thefts

Police are telling residents around Coley to be vigilant after a spate of attempted thefts from cars and other vehicles.  A Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) in the area has issued the warning, calling for residents to keep their locks and

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Police advise and reassure residents about crime prevention

Police have been patrolling a town in Berkshire offering advice and reassure about the action they are taken to prevent violence against women and girls. Thames Valley Police West Berkshire were in Hungerford on Wednesday (November 13) giving out

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Police and council to hold meeting about crime on busy town road

Police are hosting a public meeting in Reading about crime and anti-social behaviour. The Oxford Road Safer Neighbourhood Forum is a public meeting and will take place on Wednesday, November 20 at 7pm. Doors will open to the Salvation Army

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Police conduct knife sweep park as part of major operation

Police have been searching for knives in a Reading park as part of a force-wide operation to crack down on knife crime.  This week saw the beginning of Operation Sceptre, an annual week-long operation to highlight actions undertaken by police forces

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Berkshire campsite named among best in region

A Berkshire campsite has been named one of the best in the region. Hurley Riverside Park, located alongside the River Thames in the village of Hurley, was a runner-up in the Best Caravan Park in the South East category at the Camping and Glamping

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WATCH: New firefighters complete training and graduate

A video shows brand new firefighters taking part in training ahead of starting their new roles. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service welcomed our 18 new  fulltime firefighters this week. A graduation ceremony was held on Friday, 1 November

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Controversial incinerator set to go ahead despite concerns

Work on building a new controversial new incinerator is due to start despite the company not yet having an environmental permit. West Berkshire Council granted planning permission for the facility in Burghfield, near Reading, in August 2022.

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Swim school welcomes former ballerina as new teacher

A swim school has welcomed a former ballerina as a new teacher. Puddle Ducks North Hampshire and Reading have recruited Raquel Webster, aged 41, from Woodcote, South Oxfordshire, to their team. The former dancer, who enjoyed a successful career

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Community, culture and what's on: Introducing The Chronicle's brand new newsletter

Did you know you can get even more news and analysis straight to your inbox every week - for free? The Reading Chronicle is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new weekly specially curated newsletter, The Reading Dispatch, which promises

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Predictions for 1cm of snowfall in Reading next week

A weather is predicting that Berkshire could see 1cm of snowfall next week. MSN weather forecast has predicted that towns across Berkshire, including Reading, will see snowfall on Tuesday next week (November 19). It predicts that snowfall will

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LIVE: Air ambulance lands in primary school field

2:31pm South Central Ambulance Service has confirmed that the air ambulance landed to attend to a patient in a nearby

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Reading boss misses out on monthly EFL award as Matt Bloomfield scoops prize

Wycombe Wanderers boss Matt Bloomfield was named League One Manager of the Month for October as the Chairboys sit top of the division. Bloomfield, who took over from club legend Gareth Ainsworth, oversaw a 13-point month last time out and following

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Former Reading favourite among famous faces in low crowd for EFL Trophy victory

Former Reading defender Nelson Abbey was among the sparse crowd at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Tuesday as Ruben Selles' side booked their place in the knockout phase with a 3-0 win over Newport County. Despite dominating proceedings in the

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Buses cancelled after accident in village

2:34pm Reports from the area indicate that the incident is now cleared.  We have approached Thames Valley Police for

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Popular singer to sing in fundraiser for soup kitchen

Popular singer Will Young has agreed to sing at a fundraiser for a soup kitchen where he was born to help them find a new home. The Pop Idol star, who rose to fame after winning the inaugural series of the ITV contest in 2002, visited the Newbury

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Alcohol sales at pub suspended after allegedly selling stolen alcohol and meat

The licence to sell alcohol at a pub in Caversham has been suspended after police reports that the operators were selling stolen alcohol and meat. The Red Cow in Caversham is known for serving up drinks and a variety of food to guests. However

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Look inside: New clothing and homeware store opens in Caversham

An exciting new shop has opened in Caversham by the owner of a local neighbouring coffee shop. Samantha Smith, owner of the Collective cafe on Church Road, made the decision to open The Edit when the unit opened up six weeks ago. After five

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Three busy streets to be CLOSED for deep cleaning

Three streets in Reading are going to be deep cleaned this month. Reading Borough Council will carry out deep cleaning works on North Street, South Street and Short Street on Wednesday, November 20. Due to the maintenance of the roads, the

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Residents reminisce about popular café closure

Residents have been reminiscing about a café in Caversham, which closed 10 years ago this month. The Caversham Café closed almost a decade ago, according to residents remembering the café online. It is claimed the business had closed with ‘

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Reading Ratings: Substitutes make the difference in emphatic Newport County win

Reading progressed into the Round of 32 of the EFL Trophy after a dominant 3-0 win over Newport County, with all three goals coming in the final 15 minutes. Having dozens of attempts on target, it took until Harvey Knibbs' opener with time running

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Christmas Extravaganza to take over town with festive performances

Two festive events are returning to the town centre this month to help residents get into the Christmas spirit. Carolling and a light switch on is happening on Saturday, November 23 in Woodley Town Centre. Residents can expect a Christmas carol

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Jazz band to perform at Christmas party

A Christmas party featuring a High Society Jazz Band is set to take place next week. Graeme Hewitt's High Society Jazz Band will perform with special guests at Theale Village Hall on Tuesday, December 3, from 12pm to 2pm. The line-up includes

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Care home invites community to Christmas fair

A care home is inviting the community to celebrate at its Christmas fair. Care UK's Parsons Grange care home in Shinfield is holding the event on November 30 from 2pm until 4.30pm. People will be able to browse various stalls selling items

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Free bus travel in weekends leading up to Christmas plus festive events

Residents in Woodley can enjoy free bus travel on the six Saturdays leading up to Christmas this year, as well as two festive events. Wokingham Borough Council will offer free bus travel with costs to be covered using funding from the Department

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Fundraiser in memory of daughter who died of rare cancer

A fundraiser is being held in memory of a daughter who died of cancer. The event is being held to raise funds for Sarcoma UK in memory of Francesca Vincent, who died unexpectedly aged 35 in July 2024. Francesca was diagnosed with soft tissue

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Charity's plea to pet owners after abandoned kittens found

A charity has urged pet owners not to dump their animals after a 30 per cent rise in cat abandonment this year. Cats Protection has said that almost one in nine of the cats taken into care by the Berkshire Cat Centre so far this year were abandoned

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Camera Club: Remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom

For this week’s Camera Club spread, we have decided to focus on the brilliant displays have seen in honour of Remembrance Day. Numerous handmade poppies were scattered across Reading and the surrounding areas as we paid tribute to the soldiers

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Police investigate protestor following disruption at Reading Armistice Day ceremony

Investigations into a public order incident are underway after a Gaza protestor disrupted the two-minute silence at a Reading Armistice Memorial Ceremony. On Monday, November 11, officials from Reading Borough Council and a number of onlookers

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Reading Toy Run to cause road closures on December 1

The Reading Toy Run will cause road closures on Sunday 1st December. The annual event, now in its 38th year, will see motorbikes riding in convoy into Wokingham to deliver toys in aid of Barnardo’s and other children’s charities. The start

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Deliveroo driver shocks police after travelling alongside cars on motorway

A Deliveroo delivery driver was stopped by police after they were spotted travelling alongside cars on the motorway. The bike, which was supposedly an e-bike shocked both police and onlookers who said they had “no words…”. Thames Valley Police

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Reading boss on 'a good night' as EFL Trophy progress confirmed with victory

Reading boss Ruben Selles described Tuesday's 3-0 win over Newport County as a 'good night' as it confirmed progress into the Round of 32 of the EFL Trophy. A dominant display from the Royals, it took until the final 15 minutes for the hosts' efforts

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Delivery driver reported after police discover they are uninsured

A delivery driver’s vehicle was seized after police discovered it was uninsured during their patrols. Thames Valley Police officers from West Berkshire came across the driver when out patrolling in Newbury and Thatcham. Officers posted their

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Nine people recognised for determination to change their lives

Nine people have been recognised for their determination to change their lives at this year's West Berkshire's Learner Achievement Awards. Linda Turner, Charlotte Davies, Michelle Gilbert, Gina McGuinness, Rona Maail, Nadiia Torpoka, Tom Allport

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Dangerous animal disease identified near Berkshire as over 150 cases confirmed

Over 150 cases of bluetongue have been confirmed in England with some identified on the Oxfordshire-Buckinghamshire border. Blue tongue is a disease is caused by infection with the bluetongue virus, which is mainly carried by biting midges.

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The costly motoring mistake that 90 per cent of insurers don't pay out on

Car insurance can be a minefield, and new research has shown that nine out of ten insurers won't pay out to drain a car after misfuelling - the easy mistake of putting petrol in a diesel engine or vice versa. Drivers are being urged to check their

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Post Office could be set to close 115 branches putting 1000s of jobs at risk

The Post Office could be set to close 115 "loss-making" branches across the UK putting more than 1000 jobs at risk. Post Office chairman Nigel Railton is expected to set out a “transformation plan” on Wednesday (November 13) to postmasters, retail

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Mum claims daughter nearly died from E.coli on Egypt family holiday

A mum claims her dream holiday descended into a holiday from hell when 15 family members fell sick in Egypt - before her daughter turned 'yellow' and nearly died of E.coli. Ruby Crossley had flown out to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt with her daughter

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Haven holiday horror as mum and son left 'traumatised' by flooded apartment

A heartbroken mum and her son have been left 'traumatised' after their Haven Holidays apartment flooded - with water gushing from the light fittings 'like a fountain'. Lisa Johnson had taken her 10-year-old son Harrison Johnson and his school friend

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Expert's mould warning to everyone with a heated clothes airer - how to prevent

Heating experts have warned of potential mould issues associated with using heated clothes airers in your home this winter. Heated clothes airers have proven increasingly popular each year, but experts are warning they could have unwanted impacts

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Code to spot bonus cash for millions on Universal Credit, PIP & more before Christmas

Millions of households are set to receive some welcome bonus cash ahead of Christmas thanks to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). As the cold weather rolls back in again, pensioners and those in receipt of Universal Credit, PIP and Child

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The pension change that could help millions of women

Bringing in “family pension pots” could help to close the gender pension gap, a report has suggested, with women particularly at risk after retirement. An estimated two in five women and one in three men are potentially heading towards retirement

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Met Office reveals chances of 'disruptive snowfall' hitting UK this month

The Met Office has revealed the chances of “widespread or disruptive snowfall” in their latest long-range forecasts. While forecasts from TheWeatherOutlook and some weather charts from WXCharts suggest the UK could see significant snowfall in November

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West Berkshire police patrols around farms uncover cannabis

Police have found two men with a Class B drug while visiting farms around West Berkshire.  In a post on social media, a representative from Thames Valley Police said: "Two males were dealt with for possessing cannabis and several farms were visited

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When will the Christmas lights be switched on in Reading?

A new Christmas lights display will officially be unveiled in Reading on November 16. The festive season will kick off with the lights switch-on and a market. There will be food, drink, craft stalls, and live music from 12.30pm. This year

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Residents defend popular restaurant after it gets a ZERO hygiene rating

The public came to the defense of a popular restaurant since news broke that it was handed a zero out of five hygiene rating.  Momo House, a Lebanese restaurant, was recently given the lowest rating by the Food Standards Agency. During an inspection

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Changes to street pavement cafes in busiest areas throughout Reading

Changes to how outdoor seating areas for pubs, cafes and restaurants in Reading operate could be made, with the ability to have outdoor areas becoming increasingly expensive to get. Businesses that wish to take space from public areas to install

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Reading fans braced for more early starts as Wrexham and Birmingham visits on Sky

Reading have been given two more lunchtime kick-offs in the New Year as the visits of both Wrexham and Birmingham City have been selected for live coverage on Sky Sports. The Royals have already had three 12.30pm kick-offs at home this season,