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Documents on Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy to be released
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Documents on Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy to be released
A trove of files related to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as a trade envoy is expected to be published on Thursday.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26127470.files-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-expected-released/?ref=rss
about 2 hours ago
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Woman, 28, admits having large kitchen knife in Newbury car park
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Woman, 28, admits having large kitchen knife in Newbury car park
A 28-year-old woman from Newbury has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting having a large kitchen knife in a Berkshire car park and…
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26126481.newbury-woman-admits-large-kitchen-knife-car-park/?ref=rss
about 6 hours ago
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How much the highest-paid employees at Reading council make
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How much the highest-paid employees at Reading council make
Ten current members of staff at Reading Borough Council consistently earn more than £100,000 per year.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26125508.reading-borough-council-officers-earn-100k/?ref=rss
about 6 hours ago
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MP who survived meningitis presses PM on outbreaks
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MP who survived meningitis raises Reading outbreak with PM
Alison Griffiths has called for greater protections after cases linked to Reading and Oxfordshire.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy82ygn2v05o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
about 7 hours ago
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Post Office replacement petition backed by 1,000
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Petition to replace closed Maidenhead Post Office backed by 1,000
The petition for a replacement Post Office in Maidenhead was set up by Lib Dem MP Joshua Reynolds.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy2rd3yn39o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
about 20 hours ago
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Councillors 'shocked' as St Joseph's College announces possible closure
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Councillors
Councillors have said they are
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26123978.reading-councillors-shocked-st-josephs-college-possible-closure/?ref=rss
about 21 hours ago
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Driver died in stabbing at music video shoot
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Stephen Morrisson died in stabbing at Epping music video shoot
Jurors are told the alleged murder happened on a set where live reptiles were being used as "props".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clypm1zp28do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
about 22 hours ago
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Reading FC make stadium wheelchair accessibility improvements
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Reading FC make stadium wheelchair accessibility improvements
Reading FC has introduced new provisions for photographers using wheelchairs at pitchside.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26124897.reading-fc-make-changes-wheelchair-photographers/?ref=rss
about 23 hours ago
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Live: Lane closed on M4 close to Reading following crash
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Live: Lane closed on M4 close to Reading following crash
There is currently one lane closed and queueing traffic due to crash on M4 London bound at J11 A33 Basingstoke Road, Reading.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26124703.live-lane-closed-m4-close-reading-following-crash/?ref=rss
about 23 hours ago
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Deli owners on bringing their Italian roots to Duke Street
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Deli owners on bringing their Italian roots to Duke Street
Owners of an independent deli in Reading say business is going well, despite knock-backs caused by the cost of living.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26123578.reading-italian-deli-surviving-town-centre/?ref=rss
1 day ago
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School reaches out to families over possible closure of St Joseph's College
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School reaches out to families over possible closure of St Joseph
A school is reaching out to families affected by a possible school closure.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26122703.reading-the-abbey-school-reaches-st-josephs-families/?ref=rss
1 day ago
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Reading business park set for major upgrade after scheme approved
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Reading business park set for major upgrade after scheme approved
A business park is set to receive significant upgrades following the approval of a new site improvement scheme.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26122213.improvements-approved-brook-drive-business-park-site/?ref=rss
1 day ago
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Cafe founder 'excited' about future as construction work takes place
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Cafe founder
The founder of a cafe is very excited about future opportunities as construction work takes place on the building that one of his cafes occupies.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26121414.cafe-woodley-handling-flats-construction-work/?ref=rss
1 day ago
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Hotel owner says rate hike could 'sink' businesses
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Bracknell hotel owner says he is facing £150k business rate hike
Jason McKelvie says Stirrups Hotel could see its annual rates rise by almost £150k over the next three years.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g4pl1p09yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
1 day ago
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St Joseph's College issues statement on students future
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St Joseph
St Joseph
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26121767.st-josephs-college-gives-statement-students-future/?ref=rss
2 days ago
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Police launch new investigation into Berkshire child abuse linked to Epstein files
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Police launch new investigation into Berkshire child abuse linked to Epstein files
Police are investigating two separate allegations of historic child sexual abuse following the release of the Epstein files, with one relating to…
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26121540.police-investigate-berkshire-child-abuse-linked-epstein-files/?ref=rss
2 days ago
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Surrey Police investigating child sex abuse allegations after Epstein files release
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Surrey Police investigating non-recent child sex abuse allegations after Epstein files release
The force said no arrests have been made in relation to the offences dating back to the 1980s and 1990s.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0k2d2pl6x0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
2 days ago
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Reading FC Community Trust talent ID sessions almost full
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Reading FC Community Trust talent ID sessions almost full
A programme which sees youth players train with Reading FC
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26119780.reading-fc-community-trust-talent-id-sessions-almost-full/?ref=rss
2 days ago
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Girls-only football camp for 11 to 14-year-olds to run over summer holidays
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Girls-only football camp for 11 to 14-year-olds to run over summer holidays
Organised by Reading FC Community Trust, the camp at The Hurst School in Tadley will run on three two-day blocks.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26119672.reading-fc-community-trust-hold-girls-camp-tadley/?ref=rss
2 days ago
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Junior school pupil treated for meningitis in fourth Reading case
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Junior school pupil treated for meningitis in fourth Reading case
The UKHSA says the fourth case has links with the same wider social network as the others.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy72vey8nj7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
2 days ago
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Plan for five new luxury family-sized homes rejected
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Plan for five new luxury family-sized homes rejected
A plan for five new luxury homes off Bath Road has been rejected due to concerns about a lack of space for the families who could have lived there.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26118149.plan-five-new-luxury-homes-reading-rejected/?ref=rss
2 days ago
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The key questions about the latest meningitis outbreak
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Meningitis: Key questions about the latest outbreak in the South
BBC South takes a closer look at the meningitis cases in the region and what you may need to be aware of.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3p4503xnvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
2 days ago
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"This is devastating": School could close in Reading
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"This is devastating": School could close in Reading
St Joseph
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26118235.reading-st-josephs-college-close-july/?ref=rss
3 days ago
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Tribute to 'fearless' soldier who died after fall from horse at royal show
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Tribute to 'fearless' soldier who died after fall from horse at royal show
Ciara Sullivan's father posted a tribute to his daughter on Facebook on Sunday.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0p1ry367lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
3 days ago
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School gives health update after student contracted meningitis
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School gives health update after student contracted meningitis
Reading Blue Coat School has given an update on a student
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26117726.reading-school-updates-student-contracted-meningitis/?ref=rss
3 days ago
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Former Reading FC owner Dai Yongge files to dissolve holding company
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Former Reading FC owner Dai Yongge files to dissolve holding company
Former Reading FC owner Dai Yongge has filed to strike off Renhe Sports Management Co Limited, the holding company he used to purchase Reading FC in…
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26117467.former-reading-fc-owner-dai-yongge-files-dissolve-company/?ref=rss
3 days ago
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Police officer charged with sexual assault
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Thames Valley Police officer charged with Reading sexual assault
PC Dowd, who is based at Reading police station, is due to appear before magistrates next month.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1d2z52x14go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
3 days ago
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Reading FC wins Family Excellence Gold Award for 2025/26 season
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Reading FC wins Family Excellence Gold Award for 2025/26 season
Reading FC has been awarded a Family Excellence Gold Award for the 2025/26 season. This recognition marks a significant improvement from the Bronze…
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26115397.reading-football-club-awarded-family-excellence-gold-award/?ref=rss
3 days ago
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Royal Berkshire Hospital responds to doctors' rota warning
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Royal Berkshire Hospital responds to doctors
Concerns have been raised about the use of advanced practitioners on doctors
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26101152.concerns-raised-bma-use-advanced-practitioners/?ref=rss
3 days ago
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Road Wars PC retires after 'impressive' 30 years
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Star of Road Wards retires after 30 years at Thames Valley Police
PC Jim Mahony, who became popular on the reality show Road Wars, retires from Thames Valley Police.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyv2n094eveo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
3 days ago
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Major coffee shop chain to open 26 new stores in Cineworld cinemas - all locations
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Major coffee shop chain to open 26 new stores in Cineworld cinemas
See the full list of 26 locations where Costa Coffee plans to open stores inside Cineworld cinemas across the UK.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26114267.major-coffee-shop-chain-open-26-new-stores-cineworld/?ref=rss
4 days ago
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Masked intruders take cash and laptop during burglary of Nepalese restaurant
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Masked intruders take cash and laptop during burglary of Nepalese restaurant
Two intruders wearing masks stole cash and a laptop during a burglary at a Nepalese restaurant in Reading.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26114180.reading-restaurant-farnham-drive-burgled-overnight/?ref=rss
4 days ago
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'Significant' quantity of cannabis found at closed pub
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'Significant' quantity of cannabis found at closed pub
One person has been arrested after police uncovered a
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26113858.reading-police-find-two-men-use-pub/?ref=rss
4 days ago
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Windsor Castle police probe over sleep allegations
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Windsor Castle police probe over allegations of sleeping on duty
Officers protecting the Royal Family in Berkshire investigated over allegations of sleeping on duty.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g83mvk137o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
4 days ago
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Thames Path marks 30 years with month-long walking relay
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Thames Path marks 30 years with month-long walking relay
THE Thames Path National Trail is marking its 30th anniversary with celebrations stretching the length of the river
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26096498.walking-relay-mark-30-years-thames-path-trail/?ref=rss
4 days ago
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Police inspector demoted over Grindr messages
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Thames Valley Police inspector demoted over Grindr messages
A panel found the officer's behaviour was inappropriate and that he had been warned previously.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8pjvz11gpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
4 days ago
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Soldier dies after falling from horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show
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Soldier dies after falling from horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show
The soldier, part of the Royal Horse Artillery, died at the scene after the fall on Friday evening.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87qyzv59d7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
5 days ago
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Dad's poignant tribute to student after meningitis death
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The Henley College student who died of meningitis in Oxfordshire has been identified.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26112901.meningitis-death-student-identified-father-pays-tribute/?ref=rss
5 days ago
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Morrisons introducing new '£13 rule' over the next six months - all you need to know
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Morrisons introducing new £13 rule across UK over the next six months
The changes follow talks with the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw)
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26112770.morrisons-staff-will-get-three-pay-rises-next-six-months/?ref=rss
5 days ago
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How much Reading Borough Council made out of parking and fines in 2024/25
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How much Reading Borough Council made out of parking and fines in 2024/25
Drivers have paid millions of pounds to either park in Reading or pay fines for rule breaches over a one year period.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26112049.reading-residents-spend-6-8-million-parking-year/?ref=rss
5 days ago
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'I knew he'd killed her, I just knew'
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Diana Parkes on the death of her daughter Diana Simpson
The mother of a woman killed by her husband speaks to the BBC after he is turned down for parole.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70v7yj8nveo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
5 days ago
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Teenager's family 'heartbroken' by meningitis death
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Lewis Waters: Family 'heartbroken' over teen's meningitis death
The family of sixth form pupil Lewis Waters post a tribute following his death.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy42jn311y1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
6 days ago
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Headteacher speaks out on meningitis outbreak
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Headteacher speaks out on meningitis outbreak
Highdown Secondary School and Sixth Form Centre headteacher has spoken out on meningitis outbreak in Reading.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26110365.highdown-secondary-school-headteacher-meningitis-outbreak/?ref=rss
6 days ago
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Schools at centre of meningitis outbreak in Reading named
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Schools at centre of meningitis outbreak in Reading named
The schools attended by two pupils being treated for meningitis in Reading have been named following the death of a college student.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26110082.reading-schools-named-meningitis-outbreak-student-death/?ref=rss
6 days ago
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Two young boys reported missing from Reading
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Two young boys reported missing from Reading
Thames Valley Police have said that Charlie and Leon, who are believed to be together, have been reported missing from Reading and have links to…
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26109621.two-young-boys-went-missing-reading-area/?ref=rss
6 days ago
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Meningitis cases in Reading are pupils at two schools, UKHSA says
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Meningitis cases in Reading are pupils at two schools, UKHSA says
A sixth-form student died following the three meningitis cases in Reading.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8p6m4r0p3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
6 days ago
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Meningitis: College confirms student died earlier this week
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Meningitis: College confirms student died earlier this week
Henley College have confirmed that one of their students died earlier this week following news from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) that a…
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26109074.henley-college-confirms-death-meningitis-cases-found-reading/?ref=rss
6 days ago
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In the dock - Man avoids prison after stealing £80 worth of Greggs
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In the dock - Man avoids prison after stealing £80 worth of Greggs
The following cases have been heard in Reading Magistrates Court...
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26095671.dock-appeared-reading-magistrates/?ref=rss
6 days ago
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One dead and two ill after meningitis cases
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One dead and two ill after meningitis cases in Reading
Agencies said the risk to pupils and the wider public following the cases of meningitis remains low.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4p750q857o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
7 days ago
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Reading FC secures loan from US billionaire's hedge fund for £5m stadium investment
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Reading FC secures loan from US billionaire
Reading FC’s £5 million investment in the stadium is understood to be underpinned by billionaire Steve Cohen’s investment firm Point72.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26104389.wall-street-cash-behind-reading-fcs-5m-stadium-upgrade/?ref=rss
7 days ago
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