Weekly news round-up in Reading - May 30

Here are a few of the most significant stories readers should be aware of:

1. Mother who hung herself was discovered by nine-year-old son, inquest hears

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A MOTHER who hung herself hours after calling two hospitals for mental health support was found by her nine-year-old son and his friend, an inquest heard.

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2. FIVE new restaurants and takeaways to try in Reading town centre

READING town centre is full of eateries for food lovers to enjoy with everything from Italian to Japanese food to tickle the tastebuds.

Restaurants and takeaways closed during lockdown but now many have reopened for customers to dine inside.

During the pandemic, there has been some new additions to Reading's food scene.

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3. Ex West Ham United striker blasts signing of Reading FC striker

Thierry Nevers' imminent move to West Ham United has been blasted by one former Hammers striker.

Frank McAvennie has issued a seething condemnation of the signing during an interview with West Ham Zone.

McAvennie played for West Ham between 1989-1992.

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4. The seven criminals jailed for almost 35 years at Reading Crown Court last week

A PAEDOPHILE, a fraudster and a drug dealer.

These are just some of the criminals sent to prison at Reading Crown Court last week.

Here’s the full list of crooks who got sent down.

5. Fight involving four men in Reading supermarket leaves one man in hospital

A FIGHT involving four men in Reading has left one man in his 30s needing hospital treatment for a cut to his neck. 

At about 10.30 and 10.45pm on Friday, May 21, a fight broke out in Northumberland Avenue, Reading. 

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