Weekly news round-up in Reading - June 6

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

1. PICTURES: Second day of long queues at Wendy's as fast food fans rush to try it out

LARGE queues have formed for the second day outside Wendy's this lunchtime as eager shoppers descend on the town centre.

The American chain opened its first restaurant in Friar Street yesterday, Reading, to a flood of fast food fans.

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2. 'Unexplained' death of a woman leads to major town centre road closure

POLICE closed off a major road in the town centre following the 'unexplained' and 'sudden' death of a woman on Bridge Street. 

Officers - alongside the ambulance service - were called to the Riverside Car Park at around 3pm on May 31. 

For the full story, click here.

3. I visited a restaurant inside for the first time post-lockdown: not perfect but glad to be back

Earlier this week, one of our news reporters detailed her experience getting back out and having a meal in a restaurant. 

Despite the excitement of the evening's plans, Isabella Perrin ended up having a rather different experience than she might have first imagined.

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4. Cafe owner's emotional goodbye as she sells business

A CAFE owner in Reading has announced she has sold her business in an emotional Instagram post to her customers.

Naomi from Nibsy's, an exclusively gluten free cafe on Cross Street, took to Instagram to announce she is selling her business.

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5. Huge haul of cannabis seized as forensics scour house

A CANNABIS factory has been discovered in Caversham after forensics teams were spotted scouring a home.

Neighbours reported seeing a large police presence in the area and a scene watch remains in place on June 3.

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