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The Leander Service Station at 182-184 Henley Road in Caversham, with a Londis store and serving BP

Concerns raised over Caversham fuel station bid to open 24 hours a day

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning anyone who has purchased the product not to eat it.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning anyone who has purchased the product not to eat it.

Tesco issues warning to shoppers as FSA says 'do not eat' due to salmonella

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?

Bosses of Aldi, Amazon UK, Boots, Lidl, JD Sports, Primark, Morrisons and Greggs also issued the warning

Bosses of Aldi, Amazon UK, Boots, Lidl, JD Sports, Primark, Morrisons and Greggs also issued the warning

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Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's warn of higher prices and 'inevitable' job losses

The cost of butter has risen across Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl amid supply shortages

The cost of butter has risen across Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl amid supply shortages

Warning to supermarket shoppers as the price of butter soars across the UK

Run, don't walk to get your hands on Aldi’s returning Lacura Sweet Angel Shower Gel

Run, don't walk to get your hands on Aldi’s returning Lacura Sweet Angel Shower Gel

I tried Aldi’s Lush Snow Fairy shower gel dupe under £2 – is it as irresistible?

There have been complaints about these new speed bumps at Reading Gate Retail Park - now the site says it’s looking to address the issue ‘as a priority’.

There have been complaints about these new speed bumps at Reading Gate Retail Park - now the site says it’s looking to address the issue ‘as a priority’.

Reading retail park speed bumps: Viral video attracts one million views in 24 hours

Samantha and Twiggy

Samantha and Twiggy

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Caversham business owner launches new clothing shop

Christmas has begun as the new John Lewis Christmas advert hits tv screens this week

Christmas has begun as the new John Lewis Christmas advert hits tv screens this week

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John Lewis unveils its new Christmas advert and it's a tear-jerker

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Look inside: New clothing and homeware store opens in Caversham

'The community here is brilliant': Harris Arcade thrives with friendly independents

'The community here is brilliant': Harris Arcade thrives with friendly independents

'The community here is brilliant': Harris Arcade thrives with friendly independents

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

'Hats off to them': Reading is NOT losing it's independent shops says retail expert

Look inside: Brand-new swanky supermarket opens up

Tomato Energy is not just about saving money and adopting clean technologies, it’s also about people

Tomato Energy is not just about saving money and adopting clean technologies, it’s also about people

Tomato Energy: Revolutionising energy in the Reading community

Lidl customers must now scan a barcode on their receipt before they can leave the store in some locations

Lidl customers must now scan a barcode on their receipt before they can leave the store in some locations

Lidl customers hit out at changes in supermarket branches

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

'Do not eat': Dips recalled as they may contain 'animal matter' sparking health fears

Farm shop selling ZEBRA and CROCODILE gives update since opening

Farm shop selling ZEBRA and CROCODILE gives update since opening

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Farm shop selling ZEBRA and CROCODILE gives update since opening

Mini rolls at £4.30? The world has gone mad

Mini rolls at £4.30? The world has gone mad

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Customer slams supermarket selling £4.30 mini rolls 'I can't live like this'

Look inside: New shop selling rare items opens in town centre

Look inside: New shop selling rare items opens in town centre

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Look inside: New shop selling rare items opens in town centre

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

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'Our high street isn't dying, it's evolving': Expert speaks on state of town centre

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Brand-new supermarket due to open its doors at 1 pm today

Tomato Energy is not just about saving money and adopting clean technologies, it’s also about people

Tomato Energy is not just about saving money and adopting clean technologies, it’s also about people

Tomato Energy: Revolutionising energy in the Reading community

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' or 'recalled'

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' or 'recalled'

Co-op apologises to customers as FSA issues 'do not eat' warning

The Tesco Extra car park in Portman Road, West Reading, where 80 flats could be built.

The Tesco Extra car park in Portman Road, West Reading, where 80 flats could be built.

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Latest on plan to build 80 flats to Tesco Extra car park

Celebrate a connected Christmas with Zen Internet: Which? recommended broadband

Celebrate a connected Christmas with Zen Internet: Which? recommended broadband

Celebrate a connected Christmas with Zen Internet: Which? recommended broadband

New shop selling rare items opens in Reading town centre

New shop selling rare items opens in Reading town centre

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New shop selling rare items opens in town centre

Elm and Grey along with others will be at the Watermill Theatre's Christmas fair

Elm and Grey along with others will be at the Watermill Theatre's Christmas fair

Watermill Theatre’s Christmas fair returns with gifts galore

This latest Aldi deal comes after Asda offered customers the chance to buy any two large tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets and Roses for £5 last week.

This latest Aldi deal comes after Asda offered customers the chance to buy any two large tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets and Roses for £5 last week.

Aldi selling 'cheapest' Celebrations tubs for a limited time this week

Food inflation eased to 1.9%, down from last month’s 2.3%, particularly for meat, fish and tea as well as chocolate and sweets amid Halloween deals

Food inflation eased to 1.9%, down from last month’s 2.3%, particularly for meat, fish and tea as well as chocolate and sweets amid Halloween deals

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Shop prices ease but shoppers warned volatility could see them rise again

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

WHSmith Newbury celebrates new Toys'R'Us launch with grand opening event and goody bag giveaways on Saturday 2 nd November

WHSmith Newbury celebrates new Toys'R'Us launch with grand opening event and goody bag giveaways on Saturday 2 nd November

Geoffrey the Giraffe to welcome visitors at Toys 'R' Us launch

New business as seen on Dragon's Den sets up shop in The Oracle

New business as seen on Dragon's Den sets up shop in The Oracle

New business as seen on Dragon's Den sets up shop in The Oracle

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

Asda customers can get tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets and Roses on a 2 for £5 offer this weekend

Asda customers can get tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets and Roses on a 2 for £5 offer this weekend

Asda customers can get 2 for £5 Heroes, Roses and Quality Street tubs this weekend

In August, olive oil was dethroned as Spain’s most popular oil

In August, olive oil was dethroned as Spain’s most popular oil

Olive oil under 'lock and key' in supermarkets as prices soar to £16 a bottle

Which? found that millions of shoppers are excluded from signing up based on three main criteria that are often beyond their control.

Which? found that millions of shoppers are excluded from signing up based on three main criteria that are often beyond their control.

Tesco, Lidl, Sainsbury's and more excluding millions from lower prices, Which? warns

Are you hoping this checkout change comes to your local Sainsbury's store?

Are you hoping this checkout change comes to your local Sainsbury's store?

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Sainsbury’s introduces big self-service change for shoppers in latest trial

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

New supermarket with beer cave and bakery set to open soon

New supermarket with beer cave and bakery set to open soon

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New supermarket with beer cave and bakery set to open soon

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First look: Brand-new fashion and homeware megastore opens opposite Rivermead

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Blacks in town centre closes to make way for a brand-new store

Jack at Pangbourne cheese shop

Jack at Pangbourne cheese shop

Berkshire cheesemonger chosen as finalist in national competition

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New farm shop selling crocodile and zebra meat due to open soon

Is it too early for Christmas? Garden centre opens up festive store

Is it too early for Christmas? Garden centre opens up festive store

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Is it too early for Christmas? Garden centre opens up festive store

Buck passed on huge decision to redevelop shopping centre

Buck passed on huge decision to redevelop shopping centre

Planning Applications

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Buck passed on huge decision to redevelop shopping centre

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

The Leander Service Station at 182-184 Henley Road in Caversham, with a Londis store and serving BP fuel.

The Leander Service Station at 182-184 Henley Road in Caversham, with a Londis store and serving BP fuel.

Caversham fuel station store bids for 24 hour alcohol and food sales

Look inside: Brand-new clothes store selling designer wear in The Oracle

A couple wearing winter jackets. A customer in Reading has accused Canada Goose of botching a return he believed he was entitled to.

A couple wearing winter jackets. A customer in Reading has accused Canada Goose of botching a return he believed he was entitled to.

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Clothing company blasted for botched jacket return

The Oracle shopping centre in Reading.

The Oracle shopping centre in Reading.

Planning Applications

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Countdown as Hollywood Bowl set to open at The Oracle in Reading in less than a year

Celebrity interior designer Julia Kendell to open Thames Hospice superstore

Celebrity interior designer Julia Kendell to open Thames Hospice superstore

Thames Hospice opening new Reading superstore

PENARTH, WALES - OCTOBER 01: Windsor Road Co-Op store refresh on October 01, 2021 in Penarth, Wales.

PENARTH, WALES - OCTOBER 01: Windsor Road Co-Op store refresh on October 01, 2021 in Penarth, Wales.

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Co-op announces opening date of new revamped Tilehurst store

Starbucks and Subway at the Brunel Retail Park in Whitley.

Starbucks and Subway at the Brunel Retail Park in Whitley.

Starbucks opens latest cafe at busy Reading retail park

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"It's going down like hotcakes!" Brand-new clothes store speaks on booming success