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Coral Reef gets royal seal of approval but Countess of Wessex does not try the slides

The Countess of Wessex officially reopened Coral Reef Waterworld after its multi-million pound refurbishment...

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Reading House of Fraser forced to close one floor after water leak

Firefighters were called in the morning to deal with the leak...

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Customer blasts 'petty criminals' who are stealing food from a Reading café

Pret a Manger is being targeted by thieves during the busiest times of the day, claims regular...

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First look inside gin lovers' heaven The Greyfriar pub after revamp

The pub has a huge selection of gins and real ales on offer...

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Take a look inside The Greyfriar pub

The new and improved Greyfriar of Reading - complete with a new bar, a new floor and a new selection of spirits and ales on offer...

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Reading Santa Run, a Christmas extravaganza and five more things to do this weekend

Take a look at what's happening in and around Reading on Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3...

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Sixth firm to move to Thames Tower 'shows confidence in Reading's economic success'

The 114-year-old Reading firm is the latest to sign up for the refurbished tower block...

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Independent jewellers aims to raise £70,000 for Reading cancer centre

Radiotherapy equipment will be bought with proceeds of anniversary fundraiser at Jacobs the Jeweller...

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Reading's first Bitcoin transaction takes place at internet café

A Maidenhead businessman used the 'revolutionary' payment method at the Quantum cafe in Reading...

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New burger restaurant to open in Reading town centre

New burger joint set to open in Reading town centre...

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Families evacuated from Reading flats after fire erupts

One man was taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital...

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Are You Listening? Festival 2018 line up announced

The annual festival in aid of Reading Mencap is back for a sixth year...

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Reading choir announce December performance

Reading amateur choir announce choral event for this December...

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Berkshire temperatures to drop this weekend as snow creeps across country

Wintry showers could make it to the south but no snow is forecast for Reading yet...

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Parents 'distressed' after Reading nursery closes unexpectedly

A second Greyfriars Church nursery closes after its licence is suspended because of “insufficient management”...

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China Palace loses alcohol licence and fined £60,000 for hiring illegal workers

But the restaurant will remain open, despite a damning indictment of its business practices...

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Bottomless brunch in Reading just got even better with unlimited cocktails

'scuse us we'll just take another grapefruit sangria please... Hic....

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Reading estate agent honours fallen troops with stunning Christmas window

An estate agent in Reading, Berkshire hopes to put the windows of Claridges to shame this Christmas with an incredible snow mural honouring...

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'Inappropriate' Reading 2050 advert on IDR bridge replaced after complaints

Reading UK CIC changed the pavement vinyl after concerns were raised over its wording...

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Make your own Christmas cards and wreaths with jelly this winter

Make your own Christmas cards and wreaths with jelly this winter...

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Beggars and drug dealers in Reading town centre could be hit with new ASBO

Frustrated with unruly behaviour in Reading town centre? New anti-social behaviour orders are being considered by Reading Borough Council, to tackle issues...

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Former Reading town centre coffee shop could be replaced by noodle bar

A former coffee shop in Reading town centre could be converted into a new noodle bar. Reading Borough Council has received plans from...

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Reading Museum looking for young members to join history club

Reading Museum are looking for young members for their history club...

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Reading businesses brave the cold for Byte Night sleepout

Businesses in Reading slept outside to raise money for charity Action for Children...

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Reading Rites of Passage: 18 things you need to do to prove yourself truly from Reading

Have you jumped off the top board at Central Swimming Pool, or had a kebab from Zorbas after a few shandies, or calculated just how much of your life you've spent sitting at the Castle Street lights?...