Central Reading

The Sri Guru Singh Saba Gurdwara in Cumberland Road, East Reading.

Central Reading

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Old church in Reading could be demolished and replaced with flats

Tony Page being named a Lifetime Legend at the Councillor Awards held by the Local Government Information Unit and CCLA.

Tony Page being named a Lifetime Legend at the Councillor Awards held by the Local Government Information Unit and CCLA.

Central Reading

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Ex Mayor and veteran Reading councillor of 51 years named 'a lifetime legend'

Traffic and roadworks along the A33 Basingstoke Road, Reading.

Traffic and roadworks along the A33 Basingstoke Road, Reading.

More than 200 cab drivers sign petition calling for access to Reading bus lanes

The redesigned exterior for the multi-million pound project to upgrade The Hexagon Theatre in Reading.

The redesigned exterior for the multi-million pound project to upgrade The Hexagon Theatre in Reading.

Central Reading

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Hexagon £13.7 million upgrade project scaled back due to escalating costs

The Christmas lights in Broad Street, Reading which were switched on during a ceremony on Saturday, November 16.

The Christmas lights in Broad Street, Reading which were switched on during a ceremony on Saturday, November 16.

Central Reading

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How much has been spent on Reading's Christmas lights?

The CUP café and separate bed and breakfast business in Blagrave Street, Reading town centre.

The CUP café and separate bed and breakfast business in Blagrave Street, Reading town centre.

Plan to transform cafe and historic building into hotel put on hold

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

Scouts police cadets and sea cadets taking part in Remembrance Sunday in Reading.

Scouts police cadets and sea cadets taking part in Remembrance Sunday in Reading.

Central Reading

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War dead honoured during Remembrance Sunday in Reading

The Mon Cheri café and bakery set to take over the closed Greggs in West Street, Reading town centre.

The Mon Cheri café and bakery set to take over the closed Greggs in West Street, Reading town centre.

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Greggs taken over by new café and bakery in Reading town centre

Measures to prevent suspected street drinker gatherings outside the Metro Bank in St Marys Butts, Reading town centre.

Measures to prevent suspected street drinker gatherings outside the Metro Bank in St Marys Butts, Reading town centre.

Anti-social behaviour

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Measures installed to deter street drinkers in town centre

A CGI of the proposed 14 serviced apartments at 136-137 Friar Street Reading. Credit: Colony Architects

A CGI of the proposed 14 serviced apartments at 136-137 Friar Street Reading. Credit: Colony Architects

Central Reading

Serviced apartments plan in the heart of Reading town centre approved

A view of the Urgent Care Centre at Broad Street Mall in Reading. This photo was taken during the International Day for Older Persons event at the mall.

A view of the Urgent Care Centre at Broad Street Mall in Reading. This photo was taken during the International Day for Older Persons event at the mall.

Central Reading

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Concerns raised for future of Reading urgent care centre in mall

One Station Hill in Reading town centre.

One Station Hill in Reading town centre.

Central Reading

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Cafe and Japanese restaurant set to open at new Reading office tower

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

Mr Ts, which is gearing up to open on the outside of Broad Street Mall, Reading, in the unit previously occupied by Doner & Gyros and China Palace.

Mr Ts, which is gearing up to open on the outside of Broad Street Mall, Reading, in the unit previously occupied by Doner & Gyros and China Palace.

Central Reading

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New diner at Reading mall could stay open until 2am at weekends

The groundbreaking ceremony held at the Old Power Station site, a development of 209 flats in Vastern Road, Reading.

The groundbreaking ceremony held at the Old Power Station site, a development of 209 flats in Vastern Road, Reading.

Central Reading

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Developer breaks ground on contentious project for 209 flats at Reading riverside

A pro-Life vigil opposite the BPAS clinic in London Street, Reading.

A pro-Life vigil opposite the BPAS clinic in London Street, Reading.

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Anti-abortion protests and vigils BANNED around abortion clinic

The Italian street food restaurant Zi Tore is set to take over the unit previously occupied by The Grumpy Goat in Union Street, Reading.

The Italian street food restaurant Zi Tore is set to take over the unit previously occupied by The Grumpy Goat in Union Street, Reading.

Central Reading

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Replacement for much-loved independent The Grumpy Goat set to open soon

The rooftop of The Oracle Holybrook car park in Reading, which is due for changes.

The rooftop of The Oracle Holybrook car park in Reading, which is due for changes.

Central Reading

Changes at the top of The Oracle shopping centre given the go ahead

Reading Prison and Channing Bi, the head of the Ziran Education Foundation which purchased the site for £7 million earlier this year.

Reading Prison and Channing Bi, the head of the Ziran Education Foundation which purchased the site for £7 million earlier this year.

Central Reading

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Take a look inside Reading Prison that has been closed for 10 years

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

Work taking place to construct a building containing 19 flats in Southampton Street, Reading. The project replaces the Co-op Funeralcare.

Work taking place to construct a building containing 19 flats in Southampton Street, Reading. The project replaces the Co-op Funeralcare.

Central Reading

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Old funeral care building demolished as work steams ahead to build 19 flats

The Butler pub in Chatham Street, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Butler pub in Chatham Street, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Plans for flat behind historic Reading pub REJECTED

The 11 flats that have replaced the Red lion pub which stood at 34 Southampton Street near Reading town centre.

The 11 flats that have replaced the Red lion pub which stood at 34 Southampton Street near Reading town centre.

Central Reading

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Demolished pub has been replaced with brand new flats

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 former Brother2Brother fashion store on the outside of the Broad Street Mall in Reading, which closed down in 2024.

The former Brother2Brother fashion store on the outside of the Broad Street Mall in Reading, which closed down in 2024.

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Polish deli gearing up to open at men's fashion store

The Havell House offices in Queens Road, Reading, subject of a plan to convert one of the floors into flats. Credit: Google Maps

The Havell House offices in Queens Road, Reading, subject of a plan to convert one of the floors into flats. Credit: Google Maps

Central Reading

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New homes coming to Reading town centre as plans approved

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 former Lakeland store at the entrance to The Oracle shopping centre in Reading, set to become a Cosy Club.

The former Lakeland store at the entrance to The Oracle shopping centre in Reading, set to become a Cosy Club.

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Lounge and diner chain set to open first ever location in Reading

Three bowling centres are at various stages of coming to Reading soon.

Three bowling centres are at various stages of coming to Reading soon.

Central Reading

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Everything you need to know about the new bowling alleys coming in Reading

A view of Reading Prison, affectionately known as 'Reading Gaol'.

A view of Reading Prison, affectionately known as 'Reading Gaol'.

Thames Valley Police

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Police plan to use Reading Prison as shooting range suddenly withdrawn

The Mothercare unit in Reading town centre, which has been vacant since the end of 2019,

The Mothercare unit in Reading town centre, which has been vacant since the end of 2019,

Central Reading

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New bowling alley gearing up to open in Reading town centre

Reading Central Club in London Street, with the Black History Mural and Hotel 1843 x Calico Bar & Eatery in the background. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Reading Central Club in London Street, with the Black History Mural and Hotel 1843 x Calico Bar & Eatery in the background. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Project to add flats to Reading Central Club with iconic mural given the go ahead

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

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

Planning Applications

Latest on JD Sports gym coming to Reading retail park

One of the Minster Street penalty charge notices (PCNs) that David Gregory acquired while trying to rescue the boat he owns in Reading.

One of the Minster Street penalty charge notices (PCNs) that David Gregory acquired while trying to rescue the boat he owns in Reading.

Reading Borough Council

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Plea for leniency by holidaymaker over bus lane fines while rescuing boat rejected

A CGI providing a skyline view of the proposed towers at Broad Street Mall in Reading, fused with existing neighbouring buildings such as the Thames Valley Police headquarters and Magistrates Court.

A CGI providing a skyline view of the proposed towers at Broad Street Mall in Reading, fused with existing neighbouring buildings such as the Thames Valley Police headquarters and Magistrates Court.

Central Reading

Adjustments made to Broad Street Mall plan to add more than 600 flats to the centre

A curry. Tanatan has four restaurants in India and on in Dubai.

A curry. Tanatan has four restaurants in India and on in Dubai.

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Vacant Indian restaurant near Reading town centre set for takeover by new business

Curries served by Indian restaurant Chilis and the Bolan Thai restaurant at The Village mall in Reading, which is set to be taken over by Chilis.

Curries served by Indian restaurant Chilis and the Bolan Thai restaurant at The Village mall in Reading, which is set to be taken over by Chilis.

Central Reading

Thai set for takeover by neighbouring Indian restaurant in Reading

Trinity Hall, standing at the junction of South Street and Sidmouth Street in Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Trinity Hall, standing at the junction of South Street and Sidmouth Street in Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Planning Applications

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Bid to replace building with flats in Reading defeated - but council forced to pay

The former SSE site at 55 Vastern Road, Reading, which is set for 209 homes contained within eight apartments blocks. Credit: Sebouh Sarafian

The former SSE site at 55 Vastern Road, Reading, which is set for 209 homes contained within eight apartments blocks. Credit: Sebouh Sarafian

Central Reading

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Builders accused of damaging a neighbour’s £30k conservatory

The Black History Mural at Reading Central Club and Yvonne Yew.

The Black History Mural at Reading Central Club and Yvonne Yew.

Central Reading

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Changes made to Reading Black History Mural plan - but closure frustrations remain

The Vue cinema at The Oracle Riverside in Reading.

The Vue cinema at The Oracle Riverside in Reading.

Central Reading

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Vue comments on future closure of Reading theatre as 436 flats planned

Reading Driving Test Centre in Elgar Road South, Katesgrove. Credit: Google Maps

Reading Driving Test Centre in Elgar Road South, Katesgrove. Credit: Google Maps

Planning Applications

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Update for controversial project to replace Reading driving test centre with flats

Drone footage above the former Carters site in Caversham Road, Reading, showing the EP Collier School bell tower in the background.

Drone footage above the former Carters site in Caversham Road, Reading, showing the EP Collier School bell tower in the background.

Central Reading

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Photos shows progress made on homes that replace Reading 'institution' store

The Vue Cinema at The Oracle Riverside in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Vue Cinema at The Oracle Riverside in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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When will Vue close in Reading? The cinema's future explained

The Pizza 2 Night at 155-157 Southampton Street, Reading.

The Pizza 2 Night at 155-157 Southampton Street, Reading.

Central Reading

Pizza takeaway could stay open later at night to serve hungry diners

The Horn pub which has been closed for years at the junction of St Marys Butts and Castle Street in Reading town centre.

The Horn pub which has been closed for years at the junction of St Marys Butts and Castle Street in Reading town centre.

Closed pub in Reading town centre could be brought back into use

The Just Momo Nepalese restaurant gearing up to open at Abbey Corner in Reading town centre.

The Just Momo Nepalese restaurant gearing up to open at Abbey Corner in Reading town centre.

Central Reading

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Nepalese restaurant gearing up to open in Reading town centre

Greyfriars House in Greyfriars Road, Reading which could be demolished and replaced with apartments.

Greyfriars House in Greyfriars Road, Reading which could be demolished and replaced with apartments.

Central Reading

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Offices in Reading town centre could demolished to make way for huge tower block

A CGI for the adjustments to the plan to replace the building housing the Cosmo buffet in Friar Street, Reading. Credit: Stefan Shaw Studio

A CGI for the adjustments to the plan to replace the building housing the Cosmo buffet in Friar Street, Reading. Credit: Stefan Shaw Studio

Central Reading

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Replacement of Cosmo building with more than 100 flats given go ahead

Reading Central Library.

Reading Central Library.

Central Reading

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What we found at the Reading Central Library that is due to close in two years

The entrance to the Reading Borough Council civic offices in Bridge Street, showing the popular coffee van and flagpoles, which would move to make way for a library. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The entrance to the Reading Borough Council civic offices in Bridge Street, showing the popular coffee van and flagpoles, which would move to make way for a library. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Planning Applications

Latest on project to add library to Reading council offices as details approved

A CGI of what the 215 home apartment building at the John Lewis site in Mill Lane, Reading town centre could look like.

A CGI of what the 215 home apartment building at the John Lewis site in Mill Lane, Reading town centre could look like.

Central Reading

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Plans for 215 flats by John Lewis in Reading town centre submitted

Kennet Place, the former Prudential and DWP offices at 121 Kings Road, Reading is set for conversion into 93 self-contained flats.

Kennet Place, the former Prudential and DWP offices at 121 Kings Road, Reading is set for conversion into 93 self-contained flats.

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Huge office building set for conversion into nearly 100 flats