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PC Harper killers may be eligible for early release
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PC Andrew Harper killers may be eligible for early release
PC Harper, 28, sustained fatal injuries while responding to a quad bike theft in Berkshire in 2019.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c89nxj4d5pqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
about 5 hours ago
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'Absolute scandal': MP blasts police for charging less than 3% of car thieves
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'Absolute scandal': MP blasts police for charging less than 3% of car thieves
Thames Valley Police bring charges against less than three per cent of car thieves, according to an MP
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26299474.thames-valley-police-charge-2-45-car-thieves-mp-says/?ref=rss
about 6 hours ago
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Watch: Shoplifter leads police on lengthy chase
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Watch: Shoplifters leads police on lengthy chase in Bracknell
Daniel King covered multiple streets and crossed several busy roads while being pursued by officers.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c9348959ee0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
about 8 hours ago
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Trio jailed for £3.75m drugs and firearms operation
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Trio jailed for £3.75m drugs and firearms operation
Reading Crown Court hears details of large-scale drugs, firearms, and money laundering crimes.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp873m90zqjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
about 16 hours ago
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New public art unveiled in Reading as tribute to ex-homeless
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New public art unveiled in Reading as tribute to ex-homeless
A new public art installation has been unveiled in Reading as a tribute to those who have overcome homelessness.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26300173.new-art-installation-unveiled-reading-town-centre/?ref=rss
about 18 hours ago
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Reading Festival stage that helped launch Ed Sheeran axed
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Reading Festival stage that helped launch Ed Sheeran axed
A stage at Reading Festival which previously hosted up-and-coming musicians including Ed Sheeran and Florence + the Machine has been axed.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26298727.bbc-introducing-stage-axed-reading-festival-2026/?ref=rss
about 22 hours ago
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Man, 21, banned from football matches after bringing knife to game
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Man, 21, banned from football matches after bringing knife to game
A young man has been banned from attending football matches for three years after bringing a knife to the Reading FC game against Cardiff City
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26298735.man-banned-football-bringing-knife-reading-fc-match/?ref=rss
about 23 hours ago
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Man, 24, jailed after asking teen boy for 'sex acts' and explicit photos
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Man, 24, jailed after asking teen boy for
A man has been given less than two years behind bars after asking for 'sexual acts' from a teenage boy and breaching a prevention order
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26297241.newbury---man-jailed-sexual-communication-child/?ref=rss
1 day ago
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Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 16m customers
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Thames Water announces hosepipe ban
The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crmrnvl2xw8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
1 day ago
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BBC Introducing stage axed from Reading Festival
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BBC Introducing stage axed from Reading Festival
The stage has hosted up-and-coming artists including Ed Sheeran at the Berkshire festival since 2008.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp871g996qno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
1 day ago
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Combine harvester used to bring fire under control
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Combine harvester used to bring Berkshire fire under control
Dan Willis was filmed by his step-daughter as the blaze threatened to spread across his field.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyexy1el79o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
1 day ago
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Mixed reactions throughout the area as Ridgeway Council is set to be created
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Mixed reactions throughout the area as Ridgeway Council is set to be created
There have been mixed reactions in the area as a new Ridgeway Council is set to be created within the next two years.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26295789.mixed-reactions-ridgeway-council-set-created/?ref=rss
1 day ago
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New hosepipe ban announced for Berkshire
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New hosepipe ban announced for Berkshire
South East Water has extended its hosepipe ban to cover all of its customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26293543.south-east-water-issues-hosepipe-ban-across-berkshire/?ref=rss
2 days ago
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'Missed opportunities' to protect fatal stab victim
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'Missed opportunities' to protect Slough fatal stab victim
Temur Qureshi, 19, died after he was attacked by Jack Patterson in September 2023.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd7lnvn8lj8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
2 days ago
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Bracknell logistics company applies to use Berkshire site as operating centre
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Bracknell logistics company applies to use Berkshire site as operating centre
Bontrans Logistics Limited has applied for a goods vehicle operator's licence to use IGO Transport in Theale as an operating centre.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26284919.bontrans-logistics-limited-applies-goods-vehicle-licence/?ref=rss
2 days ago
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School officially opens new £850k early years building
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School officially opens new £850k early years building
A new early years building has officially opened to support growing demand for childcare and nursery places.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26292592.new-early-years-facility-thatcham-supports-growing-demand/?ref=rss
3 days ago
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Police recover two stolen cars in Reading
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Police recover two stolen cars in Reading
Two stolen cars have been recovered during a police operation in Reading.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26292559.two-stolen-cars-recovered-thames-valley-police/?ref=rss
3 days ago
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See inside the 'bespoke' five-bedroom home on the market for £1m
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#Reading
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A 'bespoke' five-bedroom house in Tilehurst is currently on the market for £1,000,000.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26281541.five-bed-bespoke-tilehurst-house-market-1-000-000/?ref=rss
3 days ago
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Ancient Thames site may be Britain's first hospital
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Cookham Abbey archaeological site may be Britain's first hospital
Anglo Saxon nuns may have begun a tradition of caring for the dying, according to experts from Reading university.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c24y466e1vqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
3 days ago
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Fire crews tackle blaze at recycling site
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Fire crews tackle blaze at Wraysbury recycling site, near Staines
The fire broke out at about 02:30 BST at Fowles Skip Hire in Wraysbury, which is near Staines.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz054pr2gngo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
4 days ago
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Reading woman spared jail after flashing genitals and attacking police
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Reading woman spared jail after flashing genitals and attacking police
A woman from Reading has been spared jail after she exposed her genitals, then injured and spat at police.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26290894.reading-woman-flashed-genitals-attacked-police/?ref=rss
4 days ago
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The nurse who ran into flames to rescue newborns
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Freda Holland: The nurse who ran into flames to save newborns
The fire at Dellwood Maternity Home in Reading in 1954 killed 13 babies.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czrjgk8kr6po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
4 days ago
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Police search for missing girl last seen around 7am yesterday
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#Reading
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Police search for missing girl last seen around 7am yesterday
Police are searching for a missing girl who was last seen at around 7am yesterday in Reading.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26291289.reading-missing-14-year-old-girl-last-seen-yesterday/?ref=rss
5 days ago
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Live-50 firefighters respond to large woodland fire at Mortimer Common
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Live-50 firefighters respond to woodland fire at Mortimer Common
Around 50 firefighters are tackling a large woodland fire at Mortimer Common.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26291128.reading--50-firefighters-respond-large-woodland-fire--live/?ref=rss
5 days ago
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New brewery and taproom with live events set to come to farm in Berkshire
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New brewery and taproom with live events set to come to farm in Berkshire
A new brewery is gearing up to open at a farm with its own popular shop and butchers at a village in Berkshire.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26290253.new-brewery-open-popular-village-farm-berkshire/?ref=rss
5 days ago
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Trains 'cancelled or delayed' following fire next to tracks
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There is disruption between Didcot and Reading due to an 'issue' after a fire yesterday.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26290277.didcot-trains-cancelled-delayed-following-fire-incident/?ref=rss
5 days ago
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In Pictures: Firefighters respond to two house fire in Copse Mead
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In Pictures: Firefighters respond to two house fire in Copse Mead
Here is everything we know about the fire that damaged a shed and two houses in Copse Mead, Woodley.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26289397.pictures-woodley-two-house-fire-copse-mead/?ref=rss
5 days ago
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Murder charge after woman dies from head injuries
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Bracknell murder charge after woman dies from head injuries
Natalie Clements, 40, was pronounced dead at a property in Bracknell on Wednesday morning.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1e1pe52xn7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
5 days ago
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In the dock: Man stole almost £2k worth of items from Reading shops
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In the dock: Man stole almost £2k worth of items from Reading shops
The following cases have been heard in Reading Magistrates....
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26278840.dock-latest-reading-magistrates-court/?ref=rss
5 days ago
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Watch: 'Hot Fuzz' police chase through gardens
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Watch: 'Hot Fuzz' police chase through Reading gardens
Drug dealer Lewis Collier is arrested after apparently crashing through a fence in Reading.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ye8dyjl89o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
5 days ago
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Victim in murder probe named by police
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Victim in Bracknell murder probe formally identified by police
A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly5lz93dvno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
6 days ago
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Counties to be split into three new unitary councils
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Counties to be split into three new unitary authorities
A Greater Oxford, Northern and Ridgeway authorities will be created under plans announced.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxdx54w7w5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
6 days ago
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TV legend daughter's £3.95m mansion with swimming pool unsold
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TV legend daughter
The £3.95m Oxfordshire mansion and swimming pool belonging to the daughter of TV legend Dame Mary Berry remains unsold.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26285505.tv-legend-daughters-3-95m-oxfordshire-mansion-unsold/?ref=rss
6 days ago
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MP 'delighted' by successful community campaign to save bus service
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A community bus route has been saved from closure following a public campaign led by a local MP.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26284217.reading-mps-campaign-help-save-reading-bus-service/?ref=rss
6 days ago
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'New haven for wildlife' set to be created at 135 homes site
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'New haven for wildlife' set to be created at 135 homes site
A new green park looks set to be created south of Reading, to surround up to 135 new houses in Arborfield
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26282493.councillors-reluctantly-approve-arborfield-135-homes-greenspace/?ref=rss
6 days ago
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Man, 21, jailed after crashing into road sign and drug offences
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Man, 21, jailed after crashing into road sign and drug offences
Lewis Collier, aged 21, of Alan Place, Reading has been sentenced to two years and two months' imprisonment following a hearing at Oxford Crown…
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26283866.reading-man-21-jailed-driving-drug-offences/?ref=rss
7 days ago
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Police investigation ongoing into report of young man raped in car park
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Police investigation ongoing into report of young man raped in car park
Police are still investigation reports of a young man being sexually assaulted in a car park in Padworth Common, West Berkshire.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26283715.padworth-common-car-park-rape---police-investigation-ongoing/?ref=rss
7 days ago
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Murder arrest after woman, 40, dies
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Murder arrest of man, 48, in Bracknell after woman, 40, dies
The man was arrested on Wednesday after the woman was found at a property in Birkdale, Bracknell.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9q2q8j4n7go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
7 days ago
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Firefighters tackle large fire in park in Woodley
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Firefighters tackle large fire in park in Woodley
Firefighters have tackled a large fire in park in Woodley, Reading.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26281465.firefighters-tackle-large-fire-park-woodley-reading/?ref=rss
7 days ago
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Construction taking place on new luxury family homes next to golf course
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Construction taking place on new luxury family homes next to golf course
New family homes are being built next to a golf course at a picturesque riverside village in Berkshire.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26280613.new-luxury-homes-construction-next-golf-course/?ref=rss
7 days ago
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Police ring van driver blocking emergency response
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Thames Valley Police ring van driver blocking emergency response
Officers on the M40 with blue lights flashing call driver as he is not moving out of their way.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cjwgwv1wznzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
7 days ago
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25-year-old arrested after weapons fight in Whitley leaves man in hospital
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25-year-old arrested after weapons fight in Whitley leaves man in hospital
A man, 25, has been arrested following a fight involving weapons in Whitley that has left a man in hospital with serious injuries.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26278712.whitley-arrest-man-suffers-serious-injuries-fight/?ref=rss
8 days ago
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Live updates as police attend incident in Whitley near school
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Live updates as police attend incident in Whitley near school
There is a large police presence in Linden Road near Ridge Way School as officers are attending an incident in the area.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26277933.live-police-attend-incident-whitley-near-school/?ref=rss
8 days ago
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Firefighters tackle dozens of outdoor blazes over the weekend
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Firefighters tackle dozens of outdoor blazes over the weekend
Dozens of outdoor fires kept firefighters busy over the weekend as high temperatures raised the risk of open fires.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26277317.reading-fire-service-give-advice-recent-fires/?ref=rss
8 days ago
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Frustration at neglected long-term vacant shops in busy area of Reading
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Frustration at neglected long-term vacant shops in busy area of Reading
Frustration has been vented over neglected shops that have been vacant for years in a busy area of Reading.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26276524.upset-neglected-shops-busy-area-reading/?ref=rss
8 days ago
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My video doorbell led to prosecution of urinating man
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Video doorbell helps Thames Valley Police convict urinating man
Sally Evans bought a video doorbell after enduring "daily" anti-social behaviour
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd7w1qqjgvdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
8 days ago
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More days above 30C this summer than in 1976
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More days above 30C this summer than in 1976, Reading Uni finds
Reading University data has recorded 15 days above 30C this summer, exceeding the 14 days in 1976.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gynyezrqwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
9 days ago
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Country estate festivals cancelled over finances
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Country estate festivals cancelled over finances
Heritage Live calls off summer festivals at Sandringham, Audley End and Englefield over finances.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp9ldlr588go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
9 days ago
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Popular BBC TV star spotted in Reading town centre for England game
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Popular BBC TV star spotted in Reading town centre for England game
BBC EastEnders' star Rudolph Walker, who lives in Caversham, has played the character Patrick Trueman for more than 20 years in the hit soap…
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26274795.bbc-eastenders-star-spotted-purple-turtle-reading/?ref=rss
9 days ago
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Fire crews tackle major fire in Upper Basildon
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Fire crews tackle major fire in Upper Basildon
A major field fire is being tackled by emergency services in Upper Basildon, near Reading.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26273754.huge-basildon-blaze-attended-eight-appliances-others/?ref=rss
9 days ago
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