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Outgoing Reading council leader Jason Brock (far right) with fellow Labour councillors. Credit Reading Labour

Reading council leader makes case for Labour on the eve of local elections

A floral tribute created by family and friends of Sheldon Lewcock (inset)

A floral tribute created by family and friends of Sheldon Lewcock (inset)

Sheldon Lewcock trial: jury sent home until Monday

The offices of Reading Borough Council in Bridge Street. Credit: Reading Borough Council

The offices of Reading Borough Council in Bridge Street. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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Our wellbeing is at stake: Mum's plea for council rethink as 400 people face eviction

A floral tribute by the family and friends of Sheldon Lewcock (inset)

A floral tribute by the family and friends of Sheldon Lewcock (inset)

'You must have known': prosecutor grills youth accused of van 'murder'

Voters arrive at a polling station. Credit: Mike Swift

Voters arrive at a polling station. Credit: Mike Swift

Conservative Party

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Meet all the candidates standing in the Reading Borough Council elections this year

There has been a police presence at Reading Crown Court over the past two weeks, where Ryan Willicombe is standing trial accused of murdering Sheldon Lewcock (inset)

There has been a police presence at Reading Crown Court over the past two weeks, where Ryan Willicombe is standing trial accused of murdering Sheldon Lewcock (inset)

Sheldon Lewcock murder trial live updates: accused finishes testimony

Sheldon Lewcock died in hospital after being run down by a van in Pierces Hill, Tilehurst

Sheldon Lewcock died in hospital after being run down by a van in Pierces Hill, Tilehurst

Sheldon Lewcock murder trial live updates: accused van killer testifies

The Coop in School Road, Tilehurst. Credit: Google Maps

The Coop in School Road, Tilehurst. Credit: Google Maps

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Changes coming to busy Co-op supermarket in Tilehurst

There has been a visible police presence at court as Ryan Willicombe stands trial over the killing of Sheldon Lewcock (inset)

There has been a visible police presence at court as Ryan Willicombe stands trial over the killing of Sheldon Lewcock (inset)

'I panicked': Teen accused of van 'murder' grilled by prosecutor

A Reading Borough Council election count at the Rivermead Leisure Complex. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A Reading Borough Council election count at the Rivermead Leisure Complex. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Conservative Party

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Reading local election battlegrounds and contests to watch this year

Sheldon Lewcock (inset) was fatally injured while riding a motorcycle in Pierces Hill, Tilehurst

Sheldon Lewcock (inset) was fatally injured while riding a motorcycle in Pierces Hill, Tilehurst

Live updates as Sheldon Lewcock van 'murder' trial enters second week

Police were present at Reading Crown Court this week, where the trial of the youth accused of murdering Sheldon Lewcock (inset) is taking place

Police were present at Reading Crown Court this week, where the trial of the youth accused of murdering Sheldon Lewcock (inset) is taking place

Van 'murder' trial: survivor of crash which killed 19-year-old testifies in court

New tree planting in the Church ward area of Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

New tree planting in the Church ward area of Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

More than 300 trees planted in Reading so far this year

Sheldon Lewcock (inset) died after being hit by a van in Pierces Hill

Sheldon Lewcock (inset) died after being hit by a van in Pierces Hill

Sheldon Lewcock murder trial live updates day 3: van crash survivor testifies

Police were present at Reading Crown Court today, where the trial of the youth accused of murdering Sheldon Lewcock (inset) was being held

Police were present at Reading Crown Court today, where the trial of the youth accused of murdering Sheldon Lewcock (inset) was being held

Sheldon Lewcock murder trial hears of chaos after motorcyclist knocked down by van

Live updates as Sheldon Lewcock van 'murder' trial enters second day

Live updates as Sheldon Lewcock van 'murder' trial enters second day

Sheldon Lewcock murder trial live day 2: Witnesses heard 'almighty bang'

Sheldon Lewcock (inset) died after being hit by a van in Pierces Hill

Sheldon Lewcock (inset) died after being hit by a van in Pierces Hill

Murder accused 'found hiding in cupboard in Wales after running motorcyclist down’

Reading Liberal Democrat campaigners at the Dunstall Close car park in Tilehurst, where free 30 minute parking has been abolished. Credit: Reading Liberal Democrats [Ricky Duveen, Meri O'Connell, James Moore, Anne Thompson and Helen Belcher]

Reading Liberal Democrat campaigners at the Dunstall Close car park in Tilehurst, where free 30 minute parking has been abolished. Credit: Reading Liberal Democrats [Ricky Duveen, Meri O'Connell, James Moore, Anne Thompson and Helen Belcher]

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Backlash as free parking is AXED from Tilehurst “without warning”

Ross Mackinnon has been selected as the Conservative candidate for the Reading West & Mid Berkshire parliamentary seat. Credit: Reading West & Mid Berkshire Conservative Party

Ross Mackinnon has been selected as the Conservative candidate for the Reading West & Mid Berkshire parliamentary seat. Credit: Reading West & Mid Berkshire Conservative Party

Conservative Party

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'There is a decent Tory vote here': Candidate's hopes to turn Reading West blue

Sheldon Lewcock (pictured) died after being hit by a van in Pierces Hill, Tilehurst

Sheldon Lewcock (pictured) died after being hit by a van in Pierces Hill, Tilehurst

Sheldon Lewcock murder trial LIVE: Accused, 19, found 'hiding in a cupboard'

Dave McElroy, an incumbent councillor and Green Party candidate for Redlands ward in Erleigh Road, East Reading. Credit: Reading Green Party

Dave McElroy, an incumbent councillor and Green Party candidate for Redlands ward in Erleigh Road, East Reading. Credit: Reading Green Party

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Greens work for 'a fairer, greener and cleaner Reading' as they launch manifesto

Reading Chonicle team out learning about Reading's history with Terry's Tours

Reading Chonicle team out learning about Reading's history with Terry's Tours

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Fascinating dark battles and secrets of Reading revealed during history tour

The Kerbo Charge cable, seen in blue, being used to charge a Tesla in Reading. Credit: Kerbo Charge

The Kerbo Charge cable, seen in blue, being used to charge a Tesla in Reading. Credit: Kerbo Charge

Department for Transport

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Row over whether there are enough electric car charging points in Reading

The Reading Liberal Democrats with their national party leader Sir Ed Davey outside the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

The Reading Liberal Democrats with their national party leader Sir Ed Davey outside the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Liberal Democrats

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'A fair deal for Reading': Lib Dems launch local election manifesto

Voting in a ballot box. Credit: PA

Voting in a ballot box. Credit: PA

Local Elections

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Bring your photo ID! Reading voters urged ahead of elections

Dentist in Tilehurst shocks patients with reported THREE YEAR waiting list

Dentist in Tilehurst shocks patients with reported THREE YEAR waiting list

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Dentist in Tilehurst shocks patients with reported THREE YEAR waiting list

Labour councillors and members on campaign. Credit: Reading Labour

Labour councillors and members on campaign. Credit: Reading Labour

Local government

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Labour unveil manifesto for Reading in hopes to maintain power

Councillors Alice Mpofu-Coles (Labour, Whitley), Wendy Griffith (Labour, Battle) and Ama Asare (Labour, Thames) at the full Reading Borough Council meeting. Credit: Reading Labour

Councillors Alice Mpofu-Coles (Labour, Whitley), Wendy Griffith (Labour, Battle) and Ama Asare (Labour, Thames) at the full Reading Borough Council meeting. Credit: Reading Labour

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Racism against Black women in public life condemned in Reading

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'Bored Tilehurst teens are turning to crime because there's nothing to do'

A view of The Oracle Riverside in Reading, a landmark of the town.

A view of The Oracle Riverside in Reading, a landmark of the town.

Central Reading

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'The only constant is change': ways Reading has changed in the last 10 years

Reading Liberal Democrat councillors, all representatives for Tilehurst: Meri O Connell, new group leader James Moore and Anne Thompson. Credit: Reading Liberal Democrats

Reading Liberal Democrat councillors, all representatives for Tilehurst: Meri O Connell, new group leader James Moore and Anne Thompson. Credit: Reading Liberal Democrats

Conservative Party

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Dismay as majority of criminals go unpunished in Tilehurst

Independents on Tilehurst Triangle fear CLOSURE after council scraps free parking

Independents on Tilehurst Triangle fear CLOSURE after council scraps free parking

Local government

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Independents on Tilehurst Triangle fear CLOSURE after council scraps free parking

$The Reading IDR, taken from the Oxford Road bridge. Councillor David McElroy said future occupants and guests in the Minster Quarter area would have their lungs and eyes \'destroyed\' by the IDR. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting$ $The Reading IDR, taken from the Oxford Road bridge. Councillor David McElroy said future occupants and guests in the Minster Quarter area would have their lungs and eyes \'destroyed\' by the IDR. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting$

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Clash over clean air zone in Reading to tackle poor air quality

Four sites which could see large numbers of homes and flats created in Reading. (Image: Google Maps / Vail Williams)

Four sites which could see large numbers of homes and flats created in Reading. (Image: Google Maps / Vail Williams)

Central Reading

Reading Local Plan update process delayed due to government rule changes

Part of the red route in Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Part of the red route in Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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How much Reading Borough Council makes in parking charges and fines in a year

The gym at one of Reading Borough Council's lesiure centres. Credit: Reading Borough Council

The gym at one of Reading Borough Council's lesiure centres. Credit: Reading Borough Council

Reading Borough Council

Council leader hails thousands of visits to Reading leisure centres

High Wycombe Magistrates' Court (pictured) dealt with the offence in January

High Wycombe Magistrates' Court (pictured) dealt with the offence in January

Man drove above national speed limit in 40mph zone

The full Reading Borough Council meeting to set the budget for 2024/25. Credit: Reading Borough Council / Microsoft Teams

The full Reading Borough Council meeting to set the budget for 2024/25. Credit: Reading Borough Council / Microsoft Teams

Conservative Party

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Prospect of Reading being 'a utopia' raised in clash over council budget

Councillor Tony Page, the mayor of Reading, Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, Liz Terry, deputy leader of the council, Cllr Clive Jones, Lib Dem candidate for Wokingham and cllr Karen Rowland at the Reading Pakistani Community Cent

Councillor Tony Page, the mayor of Reading, Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, Liz Terry, deputy leader of the council, Cllr Clive Jones, Lib Dem candidate for Wokingham and cllr Karen Rowland at the Reading Pakistani Community Cent

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Reading council leader stepping down after five years at the helm

New care home in Tilehurst celebrates topping out stage

New care home in Tilehurst celebrates topping out stage

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New care home in Tilehurst celebrates topping out stage

Healthcare contractors on strike calling on their company to pay a one-off payment already received by NHS staff at Prospect Park Hospital. Credit: Amandeep Singh

Healthcare contractors on strike calling on their company to pay a one-off payment already received by NHS staff at Prospect Park Hospital. Credit: Amandeep Singh

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Contractors striking outside Prospect Park Hospital over pay dispute

Councillor Dve McElroy has criticised the council's figures released on the fifth anniversary of it declaring a climate emergency. Credit: RBC / Reading Greens

Councillor Dve McElroy has criticised the council's figures released on the fifth anniversary of it declaring a climate emergency. Credit: RBC / Reading Greens

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Clash in Reading over progress on fifth anniversary of climate emergency declaration

RBC leader Jason Brock

RBC leader Jason Brock

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Reading council leader reflects on fifth anniversary of climate emergency declaration

Flytipping in the Norcot area of Tilehurst. Credit: Nick Fudge

Flytipping in the Norcot area of Tilehurst. Credit: Nick Fudge

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Questions raised as residents struggle to book free bulky waste collection service

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Local government

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Fears over evictions due to changes at Reading council owned housing company

The full Reading Borough Council meeting to set the budget for 2024/25. Credit: Reading Borough Council / Microsoft Teams

The full Reading Borough Council meeting to set the budget for 2024/25. Credit: Reading Borough Council / Microsoft Teams

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How much council tax you will pay in Reading this year and what it has gone up by

Mothers fear for children's safety after infant goes missing from primary school

Mothers fear for children's safety after infant goes missing from primary school

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Parent's safety concern after child goes missing from primary school for 20 minutes

The candidates for the new Reading West & Mid Berkshire MP seat.

The candidates for the new Reading West & Mid Berkshire MP seat.

Conservative Party

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Candidates selected for Reading West and Mid Berkshire general election clash

None of Reading residential roads are in poor condition, report finds

None of Reading residential roads are in poor condition, report finds

Reading Borough Council

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None of Reading residential roads are in poor condition, report finds

The unoccupied Wren Kitchens unit, set to be modified and occupied so that Halfords can move at the Reading Retail Park in Oxford Road. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The unoccupied Wren Kitchens unit, set to be modified and occupied so that Halfords can move at the Reading Retail Park in Oxford Road. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Changes coming to drive-thru restaurant and DIY shop at busy retail park

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"Our lives at risk" Residents raise alarming concerns with Peabody's Oak Tree House

Adult social care involves looking after the disabled and elderly people.

Adult social care involves looking after the disabled and elderly people.

Tough financial situation for council as 68 per cent of budget will go to social care

Reading Crown Court (pictured) heard that Shayne Watson attacked a woman by dragging her down the stairs of her home

Reading Crown Court (pictured) heard that Shayne Watson attacked a woman by dragging her down the stairs of her home

No more jail time for man who 'dragged woman down stairs' in steroid-fuelled rage

David McElroy and Kathryn McCann, both Green councillors for the Redlands ward of Reading outside the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Credit: Reading Green Party

David McElroy and Kathryn McCann, both Green councillors for the Redlands ward of Reading outside the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Credit: Reading Green Party

Affordable housing

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Too few homes that are affordable being built as council misses target

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