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Theale villagers vote in favour of building new school on playing field

A narrow vote saw villagers decide the land should be released for the new school...

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Sexual health spending cuts could lead to rise in teen pregnancy, experts warn

Cuts could lead to longer waiting times at sexual health clinics, says councillor....

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Pangbourne builder fined for shoddy work on Winnersh garage

Andrew Lee Dewhurst, of Stalwart Builders, accepted his work had not been up to standard...

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Warning after sunlight reflecting off mirror causes house fire

Fire safety advice has been issued after the incident...

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Drivers warned of overnight closures on M4 slip roads for two weeks

There are a number of overnight closures on the A34 and M4 plus the weekend closure of the Handy Cross roundabout...

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Reading to Newbury train line to close for electrification works

The work later in 2018 will see the railway line closed for four days at a time and lead to overnight noise...

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CCTV released after woman pushed when she found alleged burglar inside her home

Police believe this man may have information about the incident in Pangbourne...

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Big cats could be living in West Berkshire after man spots 'puma' in garden

An expert from the University of Reading said it could well be the case big cats are living in the wilds of West Berkshire...

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Rescue crews called to house fire in Ashampstead

Several firefighter crews were called to the incident...

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Social media workshop for parents coming to Theale

Learn internet safety at Arlington Business Park on March 13...

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Take a tour around the set of Downton Abbey and raise money for charity

It's the perfect gift for fans of the show, and for Mother's Day...

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Wokingham is the happiest place in the country but Reading falls short

The Thriving Places index has revealed Berkshire is one of the happiest places in the country...

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Prime Minister sets out planning law changes to solve housing crisis

Councils have argued that developers are not building houses fast enough...

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New headteacher charged with improving Theale Green School

Jo Halliday joins after four years at an outstanding school in Wantage...

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Man charged with rape after two incidents in Newbury

Ruhen Miah has been charged after two alleged attacks on woman...

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Council admits dump permits may be to blame for rise in fly tipping

Reading Borough Council paid out more than £136,000 in 2016/17, but has employed staff to fine fly-tippers...

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Two men arrested after rapes in Newbury

Police are still appealing for witnesses to come forward...

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Cost of temporary housing for homeless people in Reading soars

Reading Borough Council is investing in new homes to cut the cost of temporary accomodation...

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West Berkshire Council says damning report into homelessness is not accurate

West Berkshire Healthwatch has made a number of recommendations after the study...

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Continuing roadworks on the M4 and more major road resurfacing planned this week

Continuing bridge projects will be in force, and new works on the A34 will start...

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Italian chain closes restaurants across Berkshire

Prezzo Italian is in dire straits...

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Join the Easter Egg trail at Highclere Castle

The trail is on Easter Sunday and there's an Easter Bonnet parade to join...

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Drop in sessions for Theale voters as referendum on new school approaches

The sessions have been organised ahead of a Parish Poll in the village...

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School closures across Berkshire on Friday, March 2

Another snow day for pupils around Reading, Bracknell, Wokingham and West Berkshire...

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Recap updates as snow continues to fall across Reading and Berkshire

The latest weather, school closures and traffic and travel updates for Friday, March 2...