Katesgrove

Traffic and roadworks along the A33 Basingstoke Road, Reading.

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

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

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

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

Trisha Bennett (third from right) receiving a funding check for the Whitley Community Development Association (CDA) with Labour councillors Micky Leng and Alice Mpofu-Coles.

Trisha Bennett (third from right) receiving a funding check for the Whitley Community Development Association (CDA) with Labour councillors Micky Leng and Alice Mpofu-Coles.

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Push to save much-loved charity at risk of closure

The repayment scheme for people who fell afoul of the Reading Borough Council parking fines blunder was approved at the full council meeting on October 15.

The repayment scheme for people who fell afoul of the Reading Borough Council parking fines blunder was approved at the full council meeting on October 15.

Reading Borough Council

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Reading Borough Council apologies over 'shock' of parking fines blunder

Part of the red route in Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Part of the red route in Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Reading Borough Council

Webpage for parking fine repayments in Reading goes live

Jackie Yates, the chief executive of Reading Borough Council has apologised as more than 6,000 driving fines have been issued in error, including along Reading's red routes.

Jackie Yates, the chief executive of Reading Borough Council has apologised as more than 6,000 driving fines have been issued in error, including along Reading's red routes.

Reading Borough Council

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Parking fines blunder will cost Reading council around £360,000

Councillor Louise (Green, Katesgrove) And Christine Lalley from the Katesgrove Community Association at the underpass over the IDR at Katesgrove Lane, Reading.

Councillor Louise (Green, Katesgrove) And Christine Lalley from the Katesgrove Community Association at the underpass over the IDR at Katesgrove Lane, Reading.

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Underpass in Katesgrove due for spruce up as £100,000 investment is won

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

Rose Kiln Court, vacant offices which used to be occupied by Thames Water in Rose Kiln Lane, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Rose Kiln Court, vacant offices which used to be occupied by Thames Water in Rose Kiln Lane, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Planning Applications

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Former Thames Water offices that could have become flats set for demolition

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

Greggs and the location that a drive-thru will occupy in Reading. Credit: PA / Google Maps

Greggs and the location that a drive-thru will occupy in Reading. Credit: PA / Google Maps

Controversial plan for Greggs drive-thru in Reading moves ahead

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

Councillor Kate Nikulina (Green, Katesgrove) outside the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Green councillors have expressed concern about the closure of a doctor surgery in Reading.

Councillor Kate Nikulina (Green, Katesgrove) outside the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Green councillors have expressed concern about the closure of a doctor surgery in Reading.

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Doctors surgery in Reading under threat of closure

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

Rachel Newland, aged 47, from Earley, is a driving instructor whose pupils take their tests at the Reading practical driving test centre.

Rachel Newland, aged 47, from Earley, is a driving instructor whose pupils take their tests at the Reading practical driving test centre.

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Fears that driving test centre will close with nothing to replace it

Brunel House in Station Road, Reading, which is set to become a Sainsburys. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Brunel House in Station Road, Reading, which is set to become a Sainsburys. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Progress for convenient new supermarket coming to the town centre

The Oracle in Reading town centre.

The Oracle in Reading town centre.

Planning and development

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New bowling centre wins permission to open past midnight

Green Katesgrove ward councillors Doug Cresswell, Kate Nikulina and Louise Keane at Waterloo Meadows in Reading.

Green Katesgrove ward councillors Doug Cresswell, Kate Nikulina and Louise Keane at Waterloo Meadows in Reading.

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Water bill at Reading allotments skyrockets by 2600 per cent after leak

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

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

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Driving agency answers complaints over examiners finishing at 4pm

Fiona Brownfoot, a director of retail, restaurant and leisure at commercial property marketers Hicks Baker, with the Reading Station Shopping Park.

Fiona Brownfoot, a director of retail, restaurant and leisure at commercial property marketers Hicks Baker, with the Reading Station Shopping Park.

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Retail property expert explains success of Reading shopping parks

Drivers on the M4 motorway in West Berkshire near Reading.

Drivers on the M4 motorway in West Berkshire near Reading.

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Six figure sum to be spent on Reading roads used when the M4 is closed

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

Central Reading

Protecting Reading FC and Reading Gaol top priorities for Reading MP Matt Rodda

Matt Rodda, newly elected Labour MP for Reading Central, celebrates with Labour Reading Borough

Matt Rodda, newly elected Labour MP for Reading Central, celebrates with Labour Reading Borough

Central Reading

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Matt Rodda Labour MP taken aback as he wins Reading Central with huge majority

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

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

Central Reading

New gym to join retail park alongside Home Bargains and Matalan

A bus along the A33 bus lane, part of the South Reading Mass Rapid Transit Scheme. Hackney carriage drivers want access to the bus lane along the A33.

A bus along the A33 bus lane, part of the South Reading Mass Rapid Transit Scheme. Hackney carriage drivers want access to the bus lane along the A33.

Central Reading

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Cab drivers push for bus lane access along main road in Reading

Raj Singh the Conservative parliamentary candidate for the Reading Central seat, with supporters in Forbury Gardens. Credit: Reading Central Conservatives

Raj Singh the Conservative parliamentary candidate for the Reading Central seat, with supporters in Forbury Gardens. Credit: Reading Central Conservatives

Central Reading

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Conservative MP candidate pledges to prioritise Reading in campaign launch

Michael Turberville, an Independent candidate for the Reading Central constituency.

Michael Turberville, an Independent candidate for the Reading Central constituency.

Central Reading

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'Reunite with EU' invest in NHS and more: Independent running for Reading MP seat

Gooi Nara Korean and Japanese restaurant in Whitley Street, Katesgrove. Credit: Google Maps

Gooi Nara Korean and Japanese restaurant in Whitley Street, Katesgrove. Credit: Google Maps

Asian restaurant in Reading could stay open past midnight

The House of Fisher apart-hotel in Kings Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The House of Fisher apart-hotel in Kings Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

Conversion could see Reading hotel rooms become permanent flats

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

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

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Reading test centre used by thousands of driver hopefuls set for demolition

The Golden Rice Chinese takeaway in Whitley Street, in the Katesgrove area of Reading. Credit: Google Maps

The Golden Rice Chinese takeaway in Whitley Street, in the Katesgrove area of Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Chinese takeaway

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Friday dinner sorted? Chinese takeaway launches bid for later hours

Units in Britten Road, Reading. One of the units could become a dance studio. Credit: Google Maps

Units in Britten Road, Reading. One of the units could become a dance studio. Credit: Google Maps

Dance studio could be coming to Reading industrial estate

Voters in Reading on election day 2024.

Voters in Reading on election day 2024.

Local Elections 2024

Central Reading

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Crime, disorder and policing: What Reading residents think needs to change

Alexander House 205-207 Kings Road, Reading, which is undergoing a conversion from offices into flats. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Alexander House 205-207 Kings Road, Reading, which is undergoing a conversion from offices into flats. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Progress made on turning offices at standout roadside location in Reading into homes

The Hills Meadow Hand Car Wash off George Street in Caversham. Credit: Woolhampton Design Centre

The Hills Meadow Hand Car Wash off George Street in Caversham. Credit: Woolhampton Design Centre

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Car wash in Reading running for nearly 10 years allowed to continue

The closed Greggs at the old Wellington Arms in 72 Whitley Street, Katesgrove, now set to become a Turkish halal food centre which will be opening soon, according to signage.

The closed Greggs at the old Wellington Arms in 72 Whitley Street, Katesgrove, now set to become a Turkish halal food centre which will be opening soon, according to signage.

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Closed Greggs at pub to become Turkish food centre

The closed Greggs at the former Wellington Arms pub in Whitley Street. Reading. Credit: Google Maps

The closed Greggs at the former Wellington Arms pub in Whitley Street. Reading. Credit: Google Maps

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Mystery surrounds plan for recently closed Greggs in Reading

The John Kleis Audio site at 248 Basingstoke Road, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

The John Kleis Audio site at 248 Basingstoke Road, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

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New workshop for car company in Katesgrove could still be built

A bottle bank in Erleigh Road, East Reading, taken on August 6, 2021. There have been calls for kerbside glass recycling in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A bottle bank in Erleigh Road, East Reading, taken on August 6, 2021. There have been calls for kerbside glass recycling in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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No plans for doorstep glass recycling in Reading any time soon

The Signarama store at 189-191 Basingstoke Road, Katesgrove, which closed in September 2023. Credit: Google Maps

The Signarama store at 189-191 Basingstoke Road, Katesgrove, which closed in September 2023. Credit: Google Maps

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Vacant shop in Katesgrove to be brought to life as new convenience store

Some of the sites where hundreds of homes could be built in Reading.

Some of the sites where hundreds of homes could be built in Reading.

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Eleven sites in Reading where hundreds of homes could be built

Four sites which could see large numbers of homes and flats created in Reading.

Four sites which could see large numbers of homes and flats created in Reading.

Central Reading

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Listed: Nine huge sites that could be turned into thousands of homes in Reading

320 Kings Road Reading. Credit: Google Maps

320 Kings Road Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Changes to buildings and homes in latest Reading planning roundup

The VEL South Indian Kitchen and Bar in Whitley Street, Katesgrove.

The VEL South Indian Kitchen and Bar in Whitley Street, Katesgrove.

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Indian restaurant and bar wants to sell alcohol until midnight

Councillor Dave McElroy (Green, Redlands) has raised the issue of missed bin collections in Reading. Credit: Reading Green Party

Councillor Dave McElroy (Green, Redlands) has raised the issue of missed bin collections in Reading. Credit: Reading Green Party

Central Reading

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Greens slam Reading council over missing a least 616 bin collections per month

The barrier which prevents drivers from turning into Sidmouth Street, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The barrier which prevents drivers from turning into Sidmouth Street, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Blow for council as bid to improve junction for controversial cycle lane fails

A view to the site, to the rear of the City Gate Business Centre in Southampton Street, Reading.

A view to the site, to the rear of the City Gate Business Centre in Southampton Street, Reading.

Central Reading

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Reading plan for 46 homes with rocky history due to be decided

Francis Street in Katesgrove, Reading, where neighbours are calling for safety measures along the one way street. Credit: Olivia Mowl, Reading Chronicle

Francis Street in Katesgrove, Reading, where neighbours are calling for safety measures along the one way street. Credit: Olivia Mowl, Reading Chronicle

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Call to clamp down on careless driving as car is written off by council vehicle

The BP garage at Rose Kiln Lane in Reading. Credit: Google Maps

The BP garage at Rose Kiln Lane in Reading. Credit: Google Maps

BP British Petroleum

Plan for electric charging and car wash aborted at Reading petrol station

The play equipment at the Waterloo Meadows play area in Katesgrove. Credit: Reading Borough Council

The play equipment at the Waterloo Meadows play area in Katesgrove. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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Call for neighbours to pick design for Reading riverside play area

A CGI of what the modern replacement home at 2 Conisboro Way, Caversham could look like. Credit: JDRM Architects

A CGI of what the modern replacement home at 2 Conisboro Way, Caversham could look like. Credit: JDRM Architects

House replacement, new flat and shop schemes rejected in Reading