Caversham News

Thames and Kennet Marina

Teacher drowned after falling into river and struggling to climb ladder

Taylor Drift will hit Ayrshire streets this winter

Taylor Drift will hit Ayrshire streets this winter

How gritting works when the roads freeze over in Reading

The Leander Service Station at 182-184 Henley Road in Caversham, with a Londis store and serving BP

The Leander Service Station at 182-184 Henley Road in Caversham, with a Londis store and serving BP

Concerns raised over Caversham fuel station bid to open 24 hours a day

A drone with a camera. These drones could become a regular feature in the skies above Reading. Credit: Thomas Ehrhardt from Pixabay

A drone with a camera. These drones could become a regular feature in the skies above Reading. Credit: Thomas Ehrhardt from Pixabay

Latest on 'drone super highway' taking to the skies above Reading

The mysterious painting on Caversham Bridge

The mysterious painting on Caversham Bridge

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Has Banksy returned? New graffiti by mystery artist

Councillor Liz Terry (Labour, Coley) announces a month of raising awareness to the fight against

Councillor Liz Terry (Labour, Coley) announces a month of raising awareness to the fight against

Climate emergency

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Progress made in reducing carbon emissions in Reading

Reading Link Retail Park in Rose Kiln Lane, Whitley. Credit: Google Maps

Reading Link Retail Park in Rose Kiln Lane, Whitley. Credit: Google Maps

Work set to begin on JD Gym at Reading retail park

Homebuilder boosts Caversham AFC's journey to Division Two

Homebuilder boosts Caversham AFC's journey to Division Two

New away shirts for young footballers as they move up a division

Pirouettes to paddles: meet the new swimming star

Pirouettes to paddles: meet the new swimming star

Clubs and societies

Swim school welcomes former ballerina as new teacher

Food hygiene rating stock

Food hygiene rating stock

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Indian takeaway handed brand new food hygiene rating

The front of Reading's North Street affordable homes development

The front of Reading's North Street affordable homes development

Planning and development

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Progress made on delivering 548 affordable council houses in Reading

Church Street, Caversham

Church Street, Caversham

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Residents reminisce about popular café closure

The Red Cow pub restaurant in Amersham Road, Caversham.

The Red Cow pub restaurant in Amersham Road, Caversham.

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

A general view of Broad Street in Reading town centre. 70 per cent of people in Reading are double vaccinated, below the UK as a whole. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A general view of Broad Street in Reading town centre. 70 per cent of people in Reading are double vaccinated, below the UK as a whole. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Changes to street pavement cafes in busiest areas throughout Reading

Black cab drivers queuing at a taxi rank in Garrard Street, Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Black cab drivers queuing at a taxi rank in Garrard Street, Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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

Micky Leng (Labour, Whitley) lead councillor for planning at Reading Borough Council amongst sites that could become homes in the Local Plan partial update.

Micky Leng (Labour, Whitley) lead councillor for planning at Reading Borough Council amongst sites that could become homes in the Local Plan partial update.

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Final chance to have your say on Reading masterplan for thousands of new homes

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street.

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street.

Reading Borough Council

Reading council earns £264k more than expected - but budget challenges remain

A semi-detached house in Conwy Close, Tilehurst. The internal garage will be replaced with a wet room.

A semi-detached house in Conwy Close, Tilehurst. The internal garage will be replaced with a wet room.

Planning Applications

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Improvements for homes in Reading given the go ahead

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Reading Borough Council grilled over call centre wait times of over 40 minutes

The boiler of the Makepeace began leaking and took weeks to replace.

The boiler of the Makepeace began leaking and took weeks to replace.

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Dad's distress over leaking boiler damaging family flat in Caversham

A person undergoing a dental check. Credit: PA

A person undergoing a dental check. Credit: PA

NHS dental health

Under half of people have attended the dentists in Reading in the last two years

The Red Cow pub restaurant in Amersham Road, Caversham.

The Red Cow pub restaurant in Amersham Road, Caversham.

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Neighbours defend pub accused of selling stolen drink and meat

Liz Terry, leader of Reading Borough Council, has warned that drivers using Reading as a cut through could be charged in the future.

Liz Terry, leader of Reading Borough Council, has warned that drivers using Reading as a cut through could be charged in the future.

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Council leader slams drivers using Reading as a cut through

Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading Central in Reading Prison.

Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading Central in Reading Prison.

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Reading's longest serving MP gives updates on Prison and new driving test centre

The Bristol and West Arcade in Friar Street, Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge., Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Bristol and West Arcade in Friar Street, Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge., Local Democracy Reporting Service

Planning Applications

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Latest on flats project above long closed arcade in the town centre

Hayley Harrison, the new headteacher of Caversham Heights Primary School, next to the school she took charge of in September this year. Credit: Bellevue Place Education Trust / LDRS

Hayley Harrison, the new headteacher of Caversham Heights Primary School, next to the school she took charge of in September this year. Credit: Bellevue Place Education Trust / LDRS

Primary Schools

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Meet the new head at a Caversham primary school

Tributes to 'kind and generous' soul who died near boat

Karen Edwards, the founder and former headteacher of The Heights Primary School in Caversham, who has retired.

Karen Edwards, the founder and former headteacher of The Heights Primary School in Caversham, who has retired.

Headteacher passes the torch after '10 truly wonderful years' at school

A planning notice outside a property in Reading. From November, notices such as this will be the only physical way of notifying the public about planning applications.

A planning notice outside a property in Reading. From November, notices such as this will be the only physical way of notifying the public about planning applications.

Planning Applications

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Neighbours will no longer get planning applications by post

A general view of Broad Street in Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A general view of Broad Street in Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Reading Borough Council

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Fees set to increase in Reading this week - including for cafes and extra bins

Caversham Road Fire Station celebrated 85 years

Caversham Road Fire Station celebrated 85 years

Caversham fire station celebrated 85 years of service

Gareth, 64, was last seen on October 15 and was reported missing on October 18

Gareth, 64, was last seen on October 15 and was reported missing on October 18

'Our thoughts and condolences are with Gareth's family' - Body of missing man found

Green waste bin collection charges have gone up. Credit: Reading Borough Council

Green waste bin collection charges have gone up. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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'Belt-tightening' sees Reading council increase charges amid budget pressures

Four sites where hundreds of new homes could be delivered in Reading.

Four sites where hundreds of new homes could be delivered in Reading.

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Popular shopping centre could be site of new homes

Caversham Road Fire Station hosts open day

Caversham Road Fire Station hosts open day

Caversham Road Fire Station celebrates 85 years with special open day

Flytipping in the Norcot area of Tilehurst. Credit: Nick Fudge

Flytipping in the Norcot area of Tilehurst. Credit: Nick Fudge

Waste collection

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Free waste collection service SCRAPPED after two years

The Milestone Centre, Caversham Park Village. Credit: Google Maps

The Milestone Centre, Caversham Park Village. Credit: Google Maps

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Social club applies to open until 1am and serve alcohol

A meeting of the Older Peoples Working Group at Reading Borough Council on October 18.

A meeting of the Older Peoples Working Group at Reading Borough Council on October 18.

My afternoon at a meeting with pensioners in Reading - these are the issues they face

The full meeting of Reading Borough Council on October 15.

The full meeting of Reading Borough Council on October 15.

Reading Borough Council

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Hopes for longer term funding for Reading council from new Labour government

Councillor Mike Giles (Liberal Democrats, Sonning Common) a representative on South Oxfordshire District Council, with the River Thames running through Reading in the background.

Councillor Mike Giles (Liberal Democrats, Sonning Common) a representative on South Oxfordshire District Council, with the River Thames running through Reading in the background.

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Councillors trade barbs over third Thames bridge in Reading

A stunning collage in the sky (David Turner)

A stunning collage in the sky (David Turner)

Reading Chronicle Camera Club: Stunning skies and wonderful wildlife

Shirley Avenue in Whitley Wood, one of the pavements that has had innovative resurfacing.

Shirley Avenue in Whitley Wood, one of the pavements that has had innovative resurfacing.

New method of resurfacing pavements welcomed in Reading

Queues building at the Sutton Seeds Roundabout heading into East Reading, near where a new inbound

Queues building at the Sutton Seeds Roundabout heading into East Reading, near where a new inbound

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ULEZ officially ruled out in Reading as transport strategy goes ahead

Stock image of scales

Stock image of scales

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Alarming obesity statistics showing scale of problem revealed in Reading

Reading Conservative councillors Raj Singh, Isobel Ballsdon and Stephen Goss.

Reading Conservative councillors Raj Singh, Isobel Ballsdon and Stephen Goss.

Winter Fuel Payment

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Government slammed in Reading for cutting winter fuel payment

A CGI of the view from the Thames Path for the project for 254 apartments called Waterfront Square which will replace offices on the south bank of the River Thames in Reading.

A CGI of the view from the Thames Path for the project for 254 apartments called Waterfront Square which will replace offices on the south bank of the River Thames in Reading.

Planning Applications

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See plans to add more than 250 apartments to the riverside in Reading

The River Thames. John Ennis, lead councillor for climate strategy and transport addressed a petition calling for a third Thames crossing to be blocked.

The River Thames. John Ennis, lead councillor for climate strategy and transport addressed a petition calling for a third Thames crossing to be blocked.

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Six councils join forces in attempt to block third bridge over the River Thames

Martin Lewis shared the Money Saving Expert article on X, formerly Twitter

Martin Lewis shared the Money Saving Expert article on X, formerly Twitter

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Push for Reading pensioners to apply for benefits to keep winter fuel payment

The repayment scheme for people who fell afoul of the Reading Borough Council parking fines blunder was approved at the full council meeting on October 15.

The repayment scheme for people who fell afoul of the Reading Borough Council parking fines blunder was approved at the full council meeting on October 15.

Reading Borough Council

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Reading Borough Council apologies over 'shock' of parking fines blunder

The site of the demolished bungalow in Hawthorne Road, Caversham.

The site of the demolished bungalow in Hawthorne Road, Caversham.

Conservative Party

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Neighbours divided over contentious plan for new homes in Caversham

A red route in Reading, which bans vehicles stopping at any time.

A red route in Reading, which bans vehicles stopping at any time.

Reading Borough Council

LETTER those caught out by Reading driving fines blunder should be paid automatically

The Red Cow pub restaurant in Star Road, Caversham.

The Red Cow pub restaurant in Star Road, Caversham.

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Pub in Caversham in trouble with police over claim of stolen drinks and meat sales

Reading East MP Matt Rodda praised the work done so far

Reading East MP Matt Rodda praised the work done so far

Affordable housing

Upcoming reforms to 'feudal' leaseholder system welcomed in Reading

Alto Lounge in Caversham.

Alto Lounge in Caversham.

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Neighbourhood bar and kitchen in Caversham applies for extended hours