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Clash looms over hours past midnight at bar and kitchen in Caversham

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Concerns raised about popular restaurant staying open past midnight

The Crowne Plaza Reading hotel along the River Thames is to close and undergo 'extensive renovations' under new owner, according to staff at the hotel.

The Crowne Plaza Reading hotel along the River Thames is to close and undergo 'extensive renovations' under new owner, according to staff at the hotel.

Crowne Plaza Reading to close and undergo 'extensive renovations' under new owner

Weather map for Reading on MET Office

Weather map for Reading on MET Office

Storm Bert to hit Reading this weekend at MET office issues weather warnings

Reading-based Thames Water and nine other water utility firms have been blocked from using customers' money to fund huge 'undeserved' bonuses for top bosses, the industry watchdog has announced.

Reading-based Thames Water and nine other water utility firms have been blocked from using customers' money to fund huge 'undeserved' bonuses for top bosses, the industry watchdog has announced.

Thames Water blocked from using customers' cash for huge 'undeserved' bonus to CEO

St Anne's Road in Reading

St Anne's Road in Reading

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Driver appeals to find 'angry' cyclist who punched wing mirror

Thames Valley Police

Thames Valley Police

Dog seized by police after owner was 'caught engaging in illegal hunting'

A man in his fifties has been bitten during an assault outside a Boots store in Newbury, sparking a police appeal for witnesses.

A man in his fifties has been bitten during an assault outside a Boots store in Newbury, sparking a police appeal for witnesses.

Pair arrested after man is bitten outside Boots in Newbury

Trains between Reading and Paddington are facing their sixth consecutive weekend of disruption due to engineering works and crew availability.

Trains between Reading and Paddington are facing their sixth consecutive weekend of disruption due to engineering works and crew availability.

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Reading-Paddington: SIXTH consecutive weekend of disruption as GWR cancels trains

The shopping centre in the centre of Caversham has been sold for £16 million to a Beaconsfield-based company.

The shopping centre in the centre of Caversham has been sold for £16 million to a Beaconsfield-based company.

Caversham shopping centre sold to Beaconsfield estate business for £16m

The cold snap leaving frosty conditions across Berkshire is due to last into the weekend - but sunnier and warmer weather is on the horizon.

The cold snap leaving frosty conditions across Berkshire is due to last into the weekend - but sunnier and warmer weather is on the horizon.

Berkshire freezing temperatures: Here's when the cold snap will end

A Newbury man in his sixties has suffered life-threatening injuries after a car crashed into a tree near Basingstoke.

A Newbury man in his sixties has suffered life-threatening injuries after a car crashed into a tree near Basingstoke.

Driver hospitalised with life-threatening injuries after crashing into tree

Rent in Reading rose 11 percent over the past year, new figures show.

Rent in Reading rose 11 percent over the past year, new figures show.

Here's the average rent for various homes in Reading - and how much rates have risen

A boy seen with a knife entering Royal Berkshire Hospital has sparked a police appeal for witnesses.

A boy seen with a knife entering Royal Berkshire Hospital has sparked a police appeal for witnesses.

Boy seen with a knife entering Royal Berkshire Hospital prompts police appeal

Thames and Kennet Marina

Thames and Kennet Marina

Teacher drowned after falling into river and struggling to climb ladder

The Royal Berkshire Hospital has defended its spending on inclusion and diversity roles as 'vital', after a national newspaper investigation attacking the 'woke' jobs.

The Royal Berkshire Hospital has defended its spending on inclusion and diversity roles as 'vital', after a national newspaper investigation attacking the 'woke' jobs.

Hospital defends £300k 'woke' jobs attacked by national newspaper

Over 25s nightclub says they are now allowing younger people entry

Over 25s nightclub says they are now allowing younger people entry

Over 25s nightclub says they are now allowing younger people entry

Local government

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Reading Borough Council amends traffic laws that led to invalid parking fines

Newbury house partially sealed after increasing anti-social behaviour

Popular independent sushi bar reopens after MAJOR refurbishment

Popular independent sushi bar reopens after MAJOR refurbishment

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Popular independent sushi bar reopens after MAJOR refurbishment

Guinness world records

Guinness world records

The best Guinness World Records held in Reading

Toys and Teens fundraisers visit families to donate toys

'Do not approach him': Search on for man with connection to incident assault

'Do not approach him': Search on for man with connection to incident assault

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'Do not approach him': Search on for man with connection to incident assault

Stock image of snow

Stock image of snow

Snowfall predictions for Reading changes to cloud day

Taylor Drift will hit Ayrshire streets this winter

Taylor Drift will hit Ayrshire streets this winter

How gritting works when the roads freeze over in Reading

Caprinos Pizza at 93 Wokingham Road, East Reading.

Caprinos Pizza at 93 Wokingham Road, East Reading.

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Pizza restaurant wins permission to stay open until 4am - with a catch

Reading Chronicle newspaper

Reading Chronicle newspaper

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PAPER PREVIEW: Boy’s river death a catalyst for change

Park rangers saving the cygnet tangled in fishing line at Maiden Erlegh Lake

Park rangers saving the cygnet tangled in fishing line at Maiden Erlegh Lake

Fisherman warned after cygnet tangled in fishing line after swallowing hook

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'

Peterborough United's Kwame Poku (right) attempts a shot on goal during the Bristol Street Motors Trophy final at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday April 7, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Final. Photo credit should read: Adam Davy/PA

Peterborough United's Kwame Poku (right) attempts a shot on goal during the Bristol Street Motors Trophy final at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday April 7, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Final. Photo credit should read: Adam Davy/PA

Peterborough United FC

'It is a collective effort': Reading boss on Peterborough United plans for victory

Carlisle United FC v Reading FC - EFL Sky Bet League One 23/24

Carlisle United FC v Reading FC - EFL Sky Bet League One 23/24

Peterborough United FC

Reading receive additional allocation for Peterborough United trip after sell-out

Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony (left) and Director of Football Barry Fry in the stands ahead of the Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final, first leg match at Kassam Stadium, Oxford. Picture date: Saturday May 4, 2024. PA Photo. See PA

Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony (left) and Director of Football Barry Fry in the stands ahead of the Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final, first leg match at Kassam Stadium, Oxford. Picture date: Saturday May 4, 2024. PA Photo. See PA

Peterborough United FC

'We need to stack some wins together' Peterborough United owner ahead of Reading meet

Peterborough United's Ryan De Havilland celebrate with the trophy after his side’s victory in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy final at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday April 7, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Final. Photo credit

Peterborough United's Ryan De Havilland celebrate with the trophy after his side’s victory in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy final at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday April 7, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Final. Photo credit

Trophy renamed ahead of knockout phase draw for Reading and rivals

All waste collection vehicles are now powered by a new fuel

All waste collection vehicles are now powered by a new fuel

West Berkshire Council announces green fuel initiative

Legendary Reading manager among future guests lined up for new Q&A sessions

Legendary Reading manager among future guests lined up for new Q&A sessions

Legendary Reading manager among future guests lined up for new Q&A sessions

Princess Anne honours education leader for contributions to literacy

Princess Anne honours education leader for contributions to literacy

University of Reading academic receives OBE from Princess Anne

Renewable energy breakthrough planned for Reading’s Hexagon Theatre

Renewable energy breakthrough planned for Reading’s Hexagon Theatre

Hexagon could be first theatre in UK to use ground source heating

e (from left to right): Tom Newey - CEO, Jemma Bentley - Retail & Butchery Operations, Dan Bentley - Operations Director.

e (from left to right): Tom Newey - CEO, Jemma Bentley - Retail & Butchery Operations, Dan Bentley - Operations Director.

Farm shop owners 'delighted' after receiving award recognition

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

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

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

Fundraising campaign to aid Ukrainian hospital reaches over halfway

Fundraising campaign to aid Ukrainian hospital reaches over halfway

Fundraising campaign launched to support Ukrainian hospital

John Prescott died at the age of 86 after a battle with Alzheimer's

John Prescott died at the age of 86 after a battle with Alzheimer's

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Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott dies aged 86

Thousands more pensioners are set to have their payments cut

Thousands more pensioners are set to have their payments cut

DWP announces another £300 Winter Fuel Payment bombshell for pensioners

Save this Christmas by planning the cheapest days to buy your turkey

Save this Christmas by planning the cheapest days to buy your turkey

When should you buy your turkey for Christmas? This is the best time to go

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

More than 214,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC.

More than 214,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC.

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £2,200 cost of living boost but missing out - how to apply

Known for its unusual stock which can include everything from power tools to inflatables, the middle of Lidl is a popular hit with shoppers

Known for its unusual stock which can include everything from power tools to inflatables, the middle of Lidl is a popular hit with shoppers

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Lidl middle aisle has 'big male following' supermarket boss says

Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, were directly blocked from allowing customers to pay £1.55 million of bonuses.

Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, were directly blocked from allowing customers to pay £1.55 million of bonuses.

Ofwat blocks water companies from paying bosses £6.8m bonuses with customer cash

Lidl shoppers who have purchased the products have been issued a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

Lidl shoppers who have purchased the products have been issued a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

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'Do not eat': Lidl apology to shoppers and recall over pieces of copper in food

A school in Reading has been called 'remarkable' and 'exemplary' in a recent Ofsted inspection that graded it as 'Outstanding' in all areas.

A school in Reading has been called 'remarkable' and 'exemplary' in a recent Ofsted inspection that graded it as 'Outstanding' in all areas.

Reading school called 'exemplary' and 'remarkable' in glowing Ofsted report

The most and least adulterous towns in Berkshire have been revealed by a company that offers to connect people looking to have an affair.

The most and least adulterous towns in Berkshire have been revealed by a company that offers to connect people looking to have an affair.

Here are the Berkshire towns with the most and least people having affairs

The firm that runs the Tokyo Metro is to become the new operator of the Elizabeth Line, as one Berkshire MP called for a faster service to and from London.

The firm that runs the Tokyo Metro is to become the new operator of the Elizabeth Line, as one Berkshire MP called for a faster service to and from London.

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Elizabeth Line: Tokyo Metro named new operator as local MP calls for faster service

When launched, JD Gyms Reading promises to be a state-of-the-art facility, with hundreds of pieces of equipment.

When launched, JD Gyms Reading promises to be a state-of-the-art facility, with hundreds of pieces of equipment.

JD Gyms Reading: See inside 'cutting edge' gym as it launches opening offer

Falsified food temperature records and a lack of hot water and soap - the hygiene issues that landed a popular Caversham restaurant with a zero rating has been revealed, as staff promise they've addressed concerns.

Falsified food temperature records and a lack of hot water and soap - the hygiene issues that landed a popular Caversham restaurant with a zero rating has been revealed, as staff promise they've addressed concerns.

Food and drink business

Caversham's Momo House responds to 'falsified' records and zero-star hygiene report

Stock image of snow

Stock image of snow

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Six hours of snowfall predicted for Reading this week

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