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Earley councillor 'saddened' after man in 20s fatally stabbed
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (336+ words) A councillor has spoken of his sadness and shock after a murder investigation was launched today, (May 24). David Hare, who lives in Earley, has spoken out following the fatal stabbing of a man in his 20s in Lower Earley. The incident…...
PHOTOS - Police presence in Lower Earley after incident
8+ hour, 37+ min ago (188+ words) There was a significant police presence in Lower Earley as officers responded to an incident in Cutbush Lane and Westminster Way. A person was seriously injured and airlifted to hospital yesterday evening (May 23), and several police cars were on scene…...
Police cordon off multiple areas in Earley as murder probe continues
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (233+ words) Police have cordoned off several areas in Earley as police continue to investigate a murder. A probe was launched after a man in his 20s was fatally stabbed in Lower Earley at around 4. 25pm on Saturday, May 23. The victim was taken to…...
Reading town centre to get 609 solar panels
3+ hour, 56+ min ago (281+ words) Hundreds of new community-owned solar panels are set to be installed in the heart of Reading. The project will see 609 panels fitted at the Reading Buses depot on Great Knolly's Street and is part of a "207, 000 scheme led by Reading…...
Historic Berkshire hotel and country club put up for sale for "8m
4+ hour, 26+ min ago (582+ words) A historic hotel and country club near Newbury has been put up for sale for "8 million. Donnington Grove Hotel and Country Club, in the village of Donnington, is being sold after being operated by the current owners since 2005. The estate,…...
Update on plans to tackle parking problems at railway station
14+ hour, 47+ min ago (463+ words) Efforts to address parking challenges are underway at Twyford station. Wokingham Borough Council is working with Great Western Railway, Twyford Parish Council, and other partners to improve access to Twyford station by all modes of transport, with a focus on…...
May is an active month for Reading children and adults
14+ hour, 47+ min ago (420+ words) In this week's letter, Liz Terry, the leader of Reading Borough Council, demonstrates how May has already been an active month for children and adults this year. Councillor Terry writes: You may have noticed less traffic and more pedestrians around…...
PAWS animal therapy service scoops up Elysian Award win
14+ hour, 47+ min ago (380+ words) A specialist therapy team has won national recognition for its work with children and families. PAWS (People and Animal Wellbeing Services CIC), which uses therapy and assistance dogs to support children with additional needs, was honoured with the Brilliant Team Award…...
Mother of killer Valdo Calocane slams "broken" mental health system
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (697+ words) The mother of triple killer Valdo Calocane has told an inquiry she felt she was doing the job of mental health services in a system that is "broken" and does not act until there is a crisis. Celeste Calocane said…...
Reading photographers capture beauty of blooms
14+ hour, 47+ min ago (122+ words) Reading Chronicle Reading Camera Club members go in search of colour Rhododendron in the sunlight (Image: Ritesh S Nigam) Flowers in the allotment (Image: Rachel Weyl) Pretty pansies on The Oracle Bridge (Image: Miryam Eastwell) Busy bee (Image: Sue Craigs…...