Earley News

Park rangers saving the cygnet tangled in fishing line at Maiden Erlegh Lake

Fisherman warned after cygnet tangled in fishing line after swallowing hook

Earley St Peter’s CE Primary School

Earley St Peter’s CE Primary School

Primary school hosts open day for prospective new students

12-year-old Rossi Blackburn-Hind up for national award for caring role

12-year-old Rossi Blackburn-Hind up for national award for caring role

Earley boy, 12, shortlisted for national award for caring for dad

Explore the magic of public art in Earley’s new display

Explore the magic of public art in Earley’s new display

Cultural attractions

Exhibition exploring creation of public artwork at community centre

Members of the University of Reading Estates team, Earley Environmental Group, and Watson and Co. at Swallows Meadow

Members of the University of Reading Estates team, Earley Environmental Group, and Watson and Co. at Swallows Meadow

Official opening of Earley Swallows Meadow set for next month

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg speaking at the conservatives unfiltered speech series held by the Earley and Woodley Conservatives.

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg speaking at the conservatives unfiltered speech series held by the Earley and Woodley Conservatives.

Conservative Party

Earley and Woodley Conservatives welcome Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg at latest talk

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

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

The moon shining over (David Turner)

The moon shining over (David Turner)

Camera Club: The wonderful pictures taken from the last week

People at the vigil after the death of a junior doctor in Kolkata, India, held at Forbury Gardens in Reading. It was attended by Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading Central, and Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley.

People at the vigil after the death of a junior doctor in Kolkata, India, held at Forbury Gardens in Reading. It was attended by Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading Central, and Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley.

Vigil held after doctor's shocking rape and murder case in India

Yuan Yang, the chair of the Earley and Woodley Labour Party and a prospective MP candidate. Credit: Yuan Yang

Yuan Yang, the chair of the Earley and Woodley Labour Party and a prospective MP candidate. Credit: Yuan Yang

National government

New Reading MP intercedes for neighbours in first months in office

Henry Wright, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson for the Reading Central constituency at Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Henry Wright, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson for the Reading Central constituency at Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Royal Berkshire Hospital

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Fears new hospital may not be built after all as project is put 'in review'

The patchwork quilt created by Liz Kerry for the Earley One Square at at Time art exhibition at St Nicolas Church, with Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, Mayor of Earley Mike Smith, and Mayor of Wokingham Borough Adrian Mather.

The patchwork quilt created by Liz Kerry for the Earley One Square at at Time art exhibition at St Nicolas Church, with Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, Mayor of Earley Mike Smith, and Mayor of Wokingham Borough Adrian Mather.

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'One Square At A Time' artistic celebration of Earley installed

Police close major road in Earley after flooding from 'burst water main'

Police close major road in Earley after flooding from 'burst water main'

Police close major road in Earley after flooding from 'burst water main'

A dashcam by a biker along the London Road bus lane in Reading, initially showing that motorbikes are allowed access.

A dashcam by a biker along the London Road bus lane in Reading, initially showing that motorbikes are allowed access.

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Motorbiker shocked as access to new Reading bus lane revoked

Rachel Newland, inset, is one of the driving instructors in the area. She is concerned about the coming closure of the Reading practical driving test centre.

Rachel Newland, inset, is one of the driving instructors in the area. She is concerned about the coming closure of the Reading practical driving test centre.

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More details emerge of how vital Reading driving test centre is

The Poachers Pub in Mill Lane, Sindlesham.

The Poachers Pub in Mill Lane, Sindlesham.

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Shisha bar area at historic riverside pub given the go ahead

Pauline Jorgensen (second from left) the former Conservative candidate for the Earley and Woodley constituency, at the Royal Berkshire Hospital with fellow Conservatives Raj Singh, Jack Rankin (now MP for Windsor) and Ross Mackinnon.

Pauline Jorgensen (second from left) the former Conservative candidate for the Earley and Woodley constituency, at the Royal Berkshire Hospital with fellow Conservatives Raj Singh, Jack Rankin (now MP for Windsor) and Ross Mackinnon.

Royal Berkshire Hospital

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Clash over Royal Berkshire Hospital as concern raised about painful decisions ahead

Members of the community in Earley create beautiful patchwork quilt

Members of the community in Earley create beautiful patchwork quilt

Members of the community in Earley create beautiful patchwork quilt

The logistics hub called GEM:Reading at Danehill in Lower Earley. The hub replaces the Autotrader and Hartman House buildings that used to occupy the site.

The logistics hub called GEM:Reading at Danehill in Lower Earley. The hub replaces the Autotrader and Hartman House buildings that used to occupy the site.

Planning and development

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Logistics hub at old Autotrader site on outskirts of Reading still on the market

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley with Juliette Sherratt, the chair of Woodley Lunch Brunch, which delivers lunches and activities to children.

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley with Juliette Sherratt, the chair of Woodley Lunch Brunch, which delivers lunches and activities to children.

Vital work charity provides helping families in Woodley highlighted

A bus stuck in traffic just as it is about to enter a new inbound bus lane in London Road, East Reading.

A bus stuck in traffic just as it is about to enter a new inbound bus lane in London Road, East Reading.

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New bus lane one week on - traffic queues spotted as drivers try to get into Reading

Bulmershe School

Bulmershe School

Nearly half of students at Woodley school get English and Maths GCSEs

Councillor Liz Terry, the leader of Reading Borough Council, amidst the crowd during speeches to mark Pakistan Independence Day in Reading.

Councillor Liz Terry, the leader of Reading Borough Council, amidst the crowd during speeches to mark Pakistan Independence Day in Reading.

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Pakistani community celebrate 77 years of Independence in Reading

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, in a meeting with councillors and community

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, in a meeting with councillors and community

New Reading MP calls for community cohesion in first message to readers

A bus along London Road, Reading, where a new bus lane will be established.

A bus along London Road, Reading, where a new bus lane will be established.

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Park and ride service into Reading reintroduced as bus lane is established

The Regus building at Thames Valley Park in Earley which could be converted into 62 flats, with a plan to add floors to create 94 flats in total.

The Regus building at Thames Valley Park in Earley which could be converted into 62 flats, with a plan to add floors to create 94 flats in total.

Planning Applications

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Office in business park on outskirts of Reading could become 94 flats

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, with Surjit Singh Jutla and councillors Majid Nagra and Greg Bello at Ramgarhia Sabha Reading.

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, with Surjit Singh Jutla and councillors Majid Nagra and Greg Bello at Ramgarhia Sabha Reading.

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Leaders unite to reassure communities addressing 'atmosphere of fear'

An injured man is attended to during a protest in Liverpool (James Speakman/PA)

An injured man is attended to during a protest in Liverpool (James Speakman/PA)

Central Reading

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Reading leaders call for unity after scenes of disorder around the UK

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, in a meeting with councillors and community leaders in the area.

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, in a meeting with councillors and community leaders in the area.

MP condemns far right violence and abuse in the wake of riots

Travellers have set up camp in Earley with 22 caravans spotted in local park

Travellers have set up camp in Earley with 22 caravans spotted in local park

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Travellers have set up camp in Earley with 22 caravans spotted in local park

A doctor measuring someone's blood pressure. Patients are encouraged to keep on going to GP surgeries, despite 'collective action' by the BMA.

A doctor measuring someone's blood pressure. Patients are encouraged to keep on going to GP surgeries, despite 'collective action' by the BMA.

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Patients encouraged to continue to go to doctors despite industrial action

The Three Reading Labour MPs Olivia Bailey, Matt Rodda and Yuan Yang.

The Three Reading Labour MPs Olivia Bailey, Matt Rodda and Yuan Yang.

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First ever MP for Earley and Woodley makes it her duty to 'renew democracy'

Many Carpetright stores will be closing

Many Carpetright stores will be closing

CONFIRMED: Reading's Carpetright WILL close following recent takeover

Plan to move Royal Berkshire Hospital outside of Reading put to the public

Plan to move Royal Berkshire Hospital outside of Reading put to the public

Conservative Party

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Plan to move Royal Berkshire Hospital outside of Reading put to the public

Mr Alleyne died in November 2020

Mr Alleyne died in November 2020

Company fined £30k after father of four, 41, dies at work in Reading

Yuan Yang, the Labour candidate for Earley and Woodley with Mrs Nagra and the host of the meeting with women in Woodley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Yuan Yang, the Labour candidate for Earley and Woodley with Mrs Nagra and the host of the meeting with women in Woodley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

General Election 2024

Ex-Financial Times journalist, 33, is the UK’s first Chinese-born MP

Rachel Reeves, Labour pick for chancellor, with Yuan Yang, now the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley.

Rachel Reeves, Labour pick for chancellor, with Yuan Yang, now the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley.

Conservative Party

Labour narrowly win first ever general election contest in Earley and Woodley

Reading election campaign kicks off.

Reading election campaign kicks off.

Central Reading

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Clean sweep as Labour wins all three Reading constituencies

Matt Rodda at the count in Reading Central

Matt Rodda at the count in Reading Central

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LISTED: Reading General Election results in full - winners and losers

The polling station at St Luke's Church in Erleigh Road, Reading.

The polling station at St Luke's Church in Erleigh Road, Reading.

Local government

General election 2024: what to expect hour by hour on the night in Reading

Pauline Jorgensen Conservative parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley, at the Hall Farm site for 4,500 homes with councillors Rebecca and Charles Margetts.

Pauline Jorgensen Conservative parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley, at the Hall Farm site for 4,500 homes with councillors Rebecca and Charles Margetts.

Conservative Party

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Clash over 4,500 new homes on farmland south of M4

Gary Shacklady, the Green candidate for Earley and Woodley.

Gary Shacklady, the Green candidate for Earley and Woodley.

General Election 2024

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Meet Gary Shacklady, the Green candidate for Earley and Woodley

Liberal Democrat candidates Henry Wright (Reading Central), Helen Belcher (Reading West and Mid Berkshire) and Tahir Maher (Earley and Woodley). Credit: Adrian Betteridge, Liberal Democrats

Liberal Democrat candidates Henry Wright (Reading Central), Helen Belcher (Reading West and Mid Berkshire) and Tahir Maher (Earley and Woodley). Credit: Adrian Betteridge, Liberal Democrats

General Election 2024

Meet Tahir Maher, Liberal Democrat candidate for the Earley and Woodley constituency

Yuan Yang, the chair of the Earley and Woodley Labour Party and a prospective MP candidate. Credit: Yuan Yang

Yuan Yang, the chair of the Earley and Woodley Labour Party and a prospective MP candidate. Credit: Yuan Yang

General Election 2024

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Meet Yuan Yang, 33 year-old Labour candidate for Earley and Woodley MP seat

Rachel Reeves, Labour pick for chancellor, with Yuan Yang, parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley, with business owners at the Rustic Cafe in Maiden Place, Lower Earley.

Rachel Reeves, Labour pick for chancellor, with Yuan Yang, parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley, with business owners at the Rustic Cafe in Maiden Place, Lower Earley.

General Election 2024

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Labour chancellor quizzed on work life balance for mums, business rents and taxes

Crockhamwell Road is one of the areas where an attack occurred

Crockhamwell Road is one of the areas where an attack occurred

Arrests made in 'van slingshot' investigation after people attacked

Yuan Yang, the Labour candidate for Earley and Woodley with the host of the meeting with women in Woodley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Yuan Yang, the Labour candidate for Earley and Woodley with the host of the meeting with women in Woodley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Conservative Party

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Tory claim Labour opponent advocates 'seizing private land'

Pauline Jorgensen (Conservative), Yuan Yang (Labour) and Tahir Maher (Liberal Democrats) -

Pauline Jorgensen (Conservative), Yuan Yang (Labour) and Tahir Maher (Liberal Democrats) -

Conservative Party

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Earley and Woodley candidates clash over poverty and housebuilding in radio debate

Yuan Yang, the Labour candidate for Earley and Woodley with councillor Majid Nagra, his wife and the host of the meeting with women in Woodley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Yuan Yang, the Labour candidate for Earley and Woodley with councillor Majid Nagra, his wife and the host of the meeting with women in Woodley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

General Election 2024

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Early years education discussed as Labour candidate visits women in Woodley

Gillian Keegan, education secretary and Conservative MP candidate for Chichester with Pauline Jorgensen, Conservative candidate for Earley and Woodley with party activists and neighbours in Shinfield. Credit: James Aldridge, LDRS

Gillian Keegan, education secretary and Conservative MP candidate for Chichester with Pauline Jorgensen, Conservative candidate for Earley and Woodley with party activists and neighbours in Shinfield. Credit: James Aldridge, LDRS

Conservative Party

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Labour plan to tax private school tuition fees blasted as 'horrible and pernicious'

Voting. Credit: Stock Image acquired from Reading Borough Council

Voting. Credit: Stock Image acquired from Reading Borough Council

General Election 2024

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Reading neighbours urged to make sure they're ready to vote in election

Kennett Investments wanted permission to open a 10-bedroom HMO in a house on Elm Road in Earley

Kennett Investments wanted permission to open a 10-bedroom HMO in a house on Elm Road in Earley

Planning Applications

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HMO approved after ditching plans for bedrooms in garden outbuilding