Lower Earley News

Left to right - Sean Caskey Specsavers Wokingham, Billy Maclean (kit designer & provider), John Kelly chair Reading RFC, match officials & mentors, Umaer Qureshi Specsavers Woodley Lower Earley (2nd from right), Yasmin Miller president RRFC

'Next generation' of rugby referees in Berkshire given new kit

Professor Robert Van de Noort, University of Reading Vice-Chancellor, cuts the ribbon. Also pictured: Cllr Mike Smith, Earley Mayor; Jules Shaw, University of Reading; Yuan Yang, MP for Woodley and Earley

Professor Robert Van de Noort, University of Reading Vice-Chancellor, cuts the ribbon. Also pictured: Cllr Mike Smith, Earley Mayor; Jules Shaw, University of Reading; Yuan Yang, MP for Woodley and Earley

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New green space in Lower Earley officially opens

Fundraiser in memory of Francesca Vincent

Fundraiser in memory of Francesca Vincent

Fundraiser in memory of daughter who died of rare cancer

Care home residents gather to honour those who served

Care home residents gather to honour those who served

Remembrance Day commemorated at Lower Earley care home

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

The moon shining over (David Turner)

The moon shining over (David Turner)

Camera Club: The wonderful pictures taken from the last week

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

CGIs of logistics hubs and new industrial estates in Shinfield, Lower Earley and Woodley.

CGIs of logistics hubs and new industrial estates in Shinfield, Lower Earley and Woodley.

Planning Applications

Progress of industrial projects around Reading as area could become logistics hub

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

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

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 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

How many Lidls are there in Reading as supermarket has expansion plans

How many Lidls are there in Reading as supermarket has expansion plans

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How many Lidls are there in Reading as supermarket has expansion plans

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

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

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

Labour MP candidates Chris Bryant, Anneliese Dodds, Olivia Bailey, Yuan Yang and Matt Rodda with the Labour Battle Bus at Shinfield Studios. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Labour MP candidates Chris Bryant, Anneliese Dodds, Olivia Bailey, Yuan Yang and Matt Rodda with the Labour Battle Bus at Shinfield Studios. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

General Election 2024

Labour Battle Bus stops off at Shinfield Studios in general election rally

The incident happened on June 3 near Reading

The incident happened on June 3 near Reading

Man 'around 40-years-old' flashes woman in supermarket car park

The Houses of Parliament in London.

The Houses of Parliament in London.

Bracknell Forest

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Conservatives could face wipe out in Berkshire, election projection states

Henley Business School at the University of Reading Whiteknights Campus, Credit: Henley Business School (Flickr)

Henley Business School at the University of Reading Whiteknights Campus, Credit: Henley Business School (Flickr)

Conservative Party

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Fears Conservative plan to scrap courses could have impact on Reading university

The launch event for the Reading area Liberal Democrat MP candidates at Forbury Gardens on Sunday. February 4. Credit: Adrian Betteridge, Liberal Democrats

The launch event for the Reading area Liberal Democrat MP candidates at Forbury Gardens on Sunday. February 4. Credit: Adrian Betteridge, Liberal Democrats

Central Reading

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Liberal Democrats hit back as leak states they can't win Reading MP seats

Pauline Jorgensen, the Conservative MP candidate for Earley and Woodley, in a visit to the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Credit: Conservative Party

Pauline Jorgensen, the Conservative MP candidate for Earley and Woodley, in a visit to the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Credit: Conservative Party

Conservative Party

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Conservatives commit to building new Royal Berkshire Hospital if elected

Fighting talk from candidates in Reading ahead of general election

Fighting talk from candidates in Reading ahead of general election

General Election 2024

Fighting talk from candidates in Reading ahead of general election

The Houses of Parliament in Westminster. Photograph: Tim Ireland/PA

The Houses of Parliament in Westminster. Photograph: Tim Ireland/PA

General Election 2024

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The predicted outcome for Reading if a General Election was held immediately

Reading election candidates.

Reading election candidates.

General Election 2024

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Candidates react to news that general election has been called in Reading

Reading Crown Court (pictured) heard that Shaun Elks launched a vicious attack on his wife

Reading Crown Court (pictured) heard that Shaun Elks launched a vicious attack on his wife

Man avoids jail after knife threat and strangling partner in alcohol-fuelled rage

Pauline Jorgensen (Conservative), Yuan Yang (Labour) and Tahir Maher (Liberal Democrats) - competing to be the first MP for Earley and Woodley.

Pauline Jorgensen (Conservative), Yuan Yang (Labour) and Tahir Maher (Liberal Democrats) - competing to be the first MP for Earley and Woodley.

Conservative Party

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Battleground in Reading suburbs as main parties select candidates for new MP seat

Andy Croy said the plans would mean building flats for Shinfield Studios

Andy Croy said the plans would mean building flats for Shinfield Studios

Affordable housing

'Weird' plans to prioritise housing for out-of-town film studios staff knocked back

The most expensive postcodes in Reading REVEALED

The most expensive postcodes in Reading REVEALED

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The wealthiest neighbourhoods of Reading REVEALED

Yuan Yang has been selected as the Labour candidate for the new Earley and Woodley MP seat. Credit: Richard McKenzie

Yuan Yang has been selected as the Labour candidate for the new Earley and Woodley MP seat. Credit: Richard McKenzie

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Yuan Yang selected as Labour candidate for new Earley and Woodley MP seat

What the new Natural History Museum building could look like at Thames Valley Science Park

What the new Natural History Museum building could look like at Thames Valley Science Park

Natural History Museum

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Natural History Museum plans ‘211 diplodocuses’ worth of storage in Shinfield

The large numbers of pupils who have been suspended from school in Berkshire has been revealed. Credit: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

The large numbers of pupils who have been suspended from school in Berkshire has been revealed. Credit: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Exclusion and suspension numbers for pupils at schools in Berkshire revealed

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

Whitley, Reading

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Financial journalist living in Earley launches bid to become Labour MP

Councillor Annie Gallop, Labour representative for Myatt Fields ward on Lambeth Council, and a candidate for Earley and Woodley constituency. Credit: Lambeth Labour

Councillor Annie Gallop, Labour representative for Myatt Fields ward on Lambeth Council, and a candidate for Earley and Woodley constituency. Credit: Lambeth Labour

Woman who grew up in Woodley launches bid to become Labour Party candidate

Hanif Khan, who has applied to become the Labour MP candidate for the new Earley and Woodley parliamentary constituency. Credit: Hanif Khan

Hanif Khan, who has applied to become the Labour MP candidate for the new Earley and Woodley parliamentary constituency. Credit: Hanif Khan

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Contest to become Labour MP for new Earley and Woodley heats up

Councillor Rachel Eden (Labour, Whitley), who is seeking selection as the Labour candidate for the new Earley and Woodley parliamentary constituency. Credit: Rachel Eden

Councillor Rachel Eden (Labour, Whitley), who is seeking selection as the Labour candidate for the new Earley and Woodley parliamentary constituency. Credit: Rachel Eden

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Rachel Eden launches campaign to become Labour MP for Earley and Woodley

The two 12-year-old girls were sexually assaulted in broad daylight

The two 12-year-old girls were sexually assaulted in broad daylight

Man hunted by police after he exposed himself to two girls, 12, in play area

House of Fraser opens for the final time

House of Fraser opens for the final time

End of an era as House of Fraser prepares to close today after 24 years

Lord Daniel Hannan speaking with members of the Earley and Woodley Conservatives at Pearson Hall in Sonning. Credit: Earley and Woodley Conservatives

Lord Daniel Hannan speaking with members of the Earley and Woodley Conservatives at Pearson Hall in Sonning. Credit: Earley and Woodley Conservatives

Whitley, Reading

Arch Brexiteer joins Earley and Woodley Conservatives for party meeting