River Thames

Liz Terry, leader of Reading Borough Council, has warned that drivers using Reading as a cut through could be charged in the future.

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Council leader slams drivers using Reading as a cut through

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

Councillor Mike Giles (Liberal Democrats, Sonning Common) a representative on South Oxfordshire District Council, with the River Thames running through Reading in the background.

Councillor Mike Giles (Liberal Democrats, Sonning Common) a representative on South Oxfordshire District Council, with the River Thames running through Reading in the background.

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Councillors trade barbs over third Thames bridge 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.

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 River Thames. John Ennis, lead councillor for climate strategy and transport addressed a petition calling for a third Thames crossing to be blocked.

The River Thames. John Ennis, lead councillor for climate strategy and transport addressed a petition calling for a third Thames crossing to be blocked.

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Six councils join forces in attempt to block third bridge over the River Thames

The Waterfront Square project for 254 apartments to replace the Norman Place office in Reading, with the CGI being viewed from Christchurch Meadows.

The Waterfront Square project for 254 apartments to replace the Norman Place office in Reading, with the CGI being viewed from Christchurch Meadows.

Central Reading

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Flats project could see 'destination area' created at the riverside in Reading

‘No smoke without fire’: Water tests after ‘human faeces’ spotted in River Thames

‘No smoke without fire’: Water tests after ‘human faeces’ spotted in River Thames

‘No smoke without fire’: Water tests after ‘human faeces’ spotted in River Thames

Chris Bryant, Anneliese Dodds and Yuan Yang address Labour party activists at Shinfield Studios. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Chris Bryant, Anneliese Dodds and Yuan Yang address Labour party activists at Shinfield Studios. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

General Election 2024

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Oxford Labour MP candidate weighs in on third Thames bridge project

Bet Tickner, former councillor and Mayor of Reading. Credit: Reading Borough Council

Bet Tickner, former councillor and Mayor of Reading. Credit: Reading Borough Council

Central Reading

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Call for Reading street name to honour councillor as 'Electric Avenue' name rejected

Councillor Tony Page has spoken of regrets that neighbouring authorities 'refused to engage' to build a third bridge over the River Thames near Reading.

Councillor Tony Page has spoken of regrets that neighbouring authorities 'refused to engage' to build a third bridge over the River Thames near Reading.

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Veteran councillor on failure of third Thames bridge dreams and blasts neighbours

A CGI of what the replacement development of 209 flats at the Old Power Station between the River Thames and Vastern Road in Reading could look like. Credit: Berkeley Homes

A CGI of what the replacement development of 209 flats at the Old Power Station between the River Thames and Vastern Road in Reading could look like. Credit: Berkeley Homes

Central Reading

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Plan for 209 flats at riverside blasted as neighbours raise home damage fears

A CGI of what the replacement development of 209 flats at the Old Power Station between the River Thames and Vastern Road in Reading could look like. Credit: Berkeley Homes

A CGI of what the replacement development of 209 flats at the Old Power Station between the River Thames and Vastern Road in Reading could look like. Credit: Berkeley Homes

Central Reading

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Neighbours fears over towering flats looming over homes and the riverside

The Crown Pub in Bridge Street, Caversham. Credit: Google Maps

The Crown Pub in Bridge Street, Caversham. Credit: Google Maps

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Riverside pub wins bid for extending opening hours

A sketch of the plan for 260 apartments at Norman Place on the south bank of the River Thames in Reading. Credit: Assael

A sketch of the plan for 260 apartments at Norman Place on the south bank of the River Thames in Reading. Credit: Assael

Central Reading

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Designs revealed for flats plan to replace offices south of the river in Reading

Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading East at the bank of the Thames. Credit: Office of Matt Rodda MP

Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading East at the bank of the Thames. Credit: Office of Matt Rodda MP

Central Reading

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Call for government to act to help those living in flood risk areas

A CGI for the 209 home plan for Vastern Road, Reading. Credit: Berkeley Homes

A CGI for the 209 home plan for Vastern Road, Reading. Credit: Berkeley Homes

Central Reading

Changes made to controversial 209 homes plan at the riverside in Reading

Traffic queues and inset, the River Thames. Reading Borough Council wants a third bridge to be built to help ease traffic.

Traffic queues and inset, the River Thames. Reading Borough Council wants a third bridge to be built to help ease traffic.

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Out-of-town driver charge floated to ease traffic as Third Thames Bridge hopes emerge

The cross representing Jesus Christ dangled above the River Thames for the Orthodox Christian blessing for Epiphany, the first time the Orthodox community in Reading have conducted the ritual. Credit: Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church Reading

The cross representing Jesus Christ dangled above the River Thames for the Orthodox Christian blessing for Epiphany, the first time the Orthodox community in Reading have conducted the ritual. Credit: Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church Reading

River Thames blessed in Christian ritual for first time despite high waters

The Charles Cooper Henderson Vessel that served at Dunkirk in 1940, now used as a pleasure boat that does trips along the River Thames. Credit: Vintage Days Out

The Charles Cooper Henderson Vessel that served at Dunkirk in 1940, now used as a pleasure boat that does trips along the River Thames. Credit: Vintage Days Out

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Historic boat which took part in Dunkirk evacuation can come to Reading for days out

The Charles Cooper Henderson Vessel that served at Dunkirk in 1940, now used as a pleasure boat that does trips along the River Thames. Credit: Vintage Days Out

The Charles Cooper Henderson Vessel that served at Dunkirk in 1940, now used as a pleasure boat that does trips along the River Thames. Credit: Vintage Days Out

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Showdown looms over bid for pleasure boat hosting days out in Reading

The River Thames in Reading.

The River Thames in Reading.

Days out company with vintage pleasure boat coming to Reading riverside

Artist Dominic Madden in his studio.

Artist Dominic Madden in his studio.

Art exhibition highlighting beauty of Berkshire river welcomes guests

The shipping container still in place over two years after it was installed in Mill Green, Caversham, Credit: Ivan Carter

The shipping container still in place over two years after it was installed in Mill Green, Caversham, Credit: Ivan Carter

Reading Borough Council

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Reading boater frustration over criminal damage and shipping container dispute

Princess Marina on a trip along the River Thames. Credit: Thames River Cruise

Princess Marina on a trip along the River Thames. Credit: Thames River Cruise

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Reading pleasure boat could serve drinks and hold entertainment until midnight