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Police investigate death of man found in his home
A BODY of a man was found in a property in Thatcham yesterday (January 21). Police were called to Broadway in Thatcham in the afternoon after reports of a man found dead in his home. READ THIS: CCTV released after pair attacked in St Mary's
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REAL TENNIS: Nick Howell launches bid to become World Champion at Oratory School
NICK Howell is 'raring to go' as he launches his bid to become world champion. The World No. 5 returns to The Oratory School next week to take on the top-ranked player, Camden Riviere, in the first eliminator on Monday and Wednesday. The two
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Berkshire CCC star Dan Lincoln signs Middlesex deal
BERKSHIRE and Finchampstead cricket star Dan Lincoln has signed a one-year rookie contract with Middlesex. The 24-year-old hard-hitting batsman made his maiden 1st XI appearance last summer, making a quickfire 30 in the Vitality Blast when replacing
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FOOTBALL: The latest Hellenic, Sunday League and women's action
WOODLEY United battled to a 2-2 home draw against Didcot Town Development in their Hellenic League Division One East fixture on Monday night. On a frosty evening, both teams put on a good footballing display which saw the points shared and Woodley
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Reading Abbey forced to settle for draw with Shipston-on-Stour
READING Abbey blew a 12-0 lead as Shipston-on-Stour hit back to claim a 12-12 draw in a dour Southern Counties North encounter at Rosehill on Saturday. After Jon Malivoire had missed an attempted drop-goal to give the hosts an early lead, Abbey
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HOCKEY: The latest from Reading and Sonning, plus our writer Dave Wright wins lifetime award
READING Chronicle hockey writer Dave Wright has been named the 2020 winner of the Graham Wilson Memorial Award for outstanding service to hockey journalism. The award is in memory of the former Daily Express journalist and former Hockey Writers’
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Reading Rockets set for Liverpool clash after beating Myerscough College to reach National Cup final
READING Rockets (11-5) will be looking to use last Sunday’s National Cup semi-final victory as a springboard in NBL Division One when they host Liverpool (2-14) at Rivermead on Sunday (5pm). Rockets defeated Myerscough College 78-59 last weekend
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THAMES VALLEY LEAGUE: All the latest league and cup action as Berks County go top of Premier Division
BERKS County turned in a brilliant display as they crushed basement side Woodley United Royals 7-0 to climb to the top of the Premier Division, writes Richard Ashton. The Swords raced into a 3-0 half-time lead before adding a further four second-half
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'Best mocktail' found for Dry January
A PRESTIGIOUS competition to establish that bartenders in the south east can be as creative as those from London took place at Michelin star Shinfield restaurant L'Ortolan this week. READ MORE: Reading's newest Nando's restaurant to open tomorrow
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Urgent washing machine recall issued due to fire risk
RESIDENTS are being warned about a potentially dangerous brand of washing machine. The Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) posted a Tweet to say that some Hotpoint and Indesit machines pose a fire risk and have been recalled. READ
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Pair attacked outside newsagents: CCTV images released
A WOMAN was left with a swollen eye and a headache after a man attacked her and another victim outside a newsagent. CCTV images have been released following the incident in St Mary's Butts, which saw the two 24-year-old victims, a man and a woman
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What do you think of the new name planned for this iconic Reading pub?
An iconic pub is set to change it name and get a new look. The Pavlov’s Dog, at 21-23 St Mary's Butts, will become The Boundary if the company’s planning application is approved by the council. The Reading institution is run by Stonegate Pub
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These are the sites around Wokingham borough where hundreds of homes could go up
THOUSANDS of homes are planned for Wokingham borough in the next 18 years as part of the local plan for the area. Another five thousand homes have been proposed as part of the council’s draft local plan update, which has been approved for consultation
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Elderly man left with broken hip after woman kicks away his walking stick and steals cash
AN ELDERLY man has been left with a broken hip after a woman kicked away his walking stick and stole his money. Thames Valley Police said the victim was withdrawing some money from a cashpoint on Whitley Street, Reading, when the woman attacked
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Shocking photos show extent of damage following restaurant fire
SHOCKING photos show the extent of fire damage to a Reading restaurant. Afghan Restaurant, Wokingham Road, was ablaze on Monday night (January 20), where smoke could be seen billowing from the windows. RELATED: Afghan Restaurant Reading fire
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Opinion: Put the FA Cup on the back-burner - the play-off dream is more realistic
There is, of course, something very romantic about a run to the latter stages of the oldest competition in the world. The FA Cup was the pinnacle of English football for decades and even though the financial muscle of the Premier League has diminished
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Luke Southwood signs contract extension and returns to Hamilton on loan
Reading goalkeeper Luke Southwood has signed a new deal with the club, and agreed to go back on loan to Scottish side Hamilton Academical for the rest of the season. The 22 year-old was due to be out of contract in the summer, but has been given
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Shopping centre hosts wheelchair basketball players as part of celebrations
A READING shopping centre will be welcoming wheelchair-based basketball club The Thames Valley Kings to hold a taster session for shoppers. Broad Street Mall will host The Thames Valley Kings at the centre as part of the club's 15th birthday celebrations
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PC's family respond to court decision to find carer 'not guilty' of death by careless driving
THE 'disappointed' family of James Dixon have responded to a court ruling which saw Crowthorne woman Agne Jasulaitiene found 'not guilty' of causing two counts of death by careless driving. Police constable James "Dixie" Dixon was killed in Wargrave
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TABLE TENNIS: All the latest from the Reading & District League
GRAHAM Mendick stunned Kingfisher A by gaining a fine maximum, but his Kennett Valley A side were still beaten 6-4 by the Reading & District League Division One table-toppers. Ian Cole and Steve Murgatroyd both got trebles as Our Lady of Peace Premier
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This is why villagers are petitioning against 15,000 new homes
VILLAGERS are taking a stand over 15,000 new homes being 'dumped' on their doorsteps in Grazeley. A petition has been set up by people living in the small village to fight back against plans to build the homes as part of the local plan. It comes