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Reading Chronicle: West Reading

Old Reading fire HQ will be replaced with 54 homes
The old Reading headquarters for the fire service will be replaced with homes despite neighbours concerns.
Fire HQ in Reading could be replaced with 54 homes
A plan to replace the former headquarters of the fire service in Reading with 54 homes is set to be decided this week.
Reading flats marred by intruders and ant infestation
Neighbours living in modern blocks of flats in Reading have complained about a lack of care from property managers over intruders and ant infestations.
Appeal launched after plan for 26 flats in Reading rejected
A developer who lost planning permission to build new flats after it tried to reduce the number of affordable homes is taking the council to appeal.
European deli in Reading applies to sell alcohol
A European deli in Reading has applied to sell alcohol for the first time.

Reading Neighbourhood Network

Young volunteers needed to support Summer Reading Challenge 2023
Libraries in Reading are again looking for young people aged 14 to 18 who are enthusiastic about reading to encourage children to take part in and Continue reading Young volunteers needed to support Summer Reading Challenge 2023→ The post Young volunteers needed to support Summer Reading Challenge 2023 appeared first on Reading Neighbourhood Network.
Have your say: Improve proposals for Reading’s bus service and infrastructure
Reading Borough Council is inviting people to have their say on proposals for six new bus lanes in the borough, as part of its ambition to make travelling by bus in Reading quicker and more reliable. The proposed enhancement to Reading’s bus infrastructure is the next phase of Reading’s £26 million bus investment which aims […]
Countdown to the opening of the new Rivermead Leisure Centre
Preparations are now well underway for the public opening on Monday 17 July, when residents can enjoy the brand-new centre’s dry-side facilities including a fantastic new 120-station gym with 3 studios, a 6-court sports hall with 280 spectator seats, soft play and café. The opening of dry-side facilities at Rivermead in July will be followed […]
Co-op Local Community Fund – Deadline on 11 June 2023
Co-op now opens applications for Local Community Fund. Co-op Group’s Local Community Fund has supported over 30,000 local community projects across the UK since its launch in 2016, and charities and organisations, that play a vital role in the well-being of communities, can now apply to be considered for the next round of funding. Continue […]
Reading Volunteer Thank You Event – registration open
Reading Voluntary Action is delighted to announce the return of the annual Reading volunteers’ celebration event. The event will celebrate those in our community who volunteer their time, talents and skills for the benefit of our town and takes place during the national Volunteers’ Week celebrations. It will be the first time we have hosted the event […]

BBC News: Berkshire

Train strikes: How Saturday's walkout will affect you
What you need to know about the walkout by Aslef train drivers, by the BBC's Zoe Conway.
Train strikes: How rail walkouts on Friday will affect you
What you need to know about the walkout by RMT train staff by the BBC's Zoe Conway.
Reading fire headquarters homes plan approved
The former Dee Road Fire Station in Reading will be replaced with 31 houses and 23 flats.
Kyron Lee: Cyclist hit by car and fatally stabbed, jury hears
Kyron Lee was knocked off his bike and killed with machetes in a "planned execution", a court hears.
Sheldon Lewcock: No misconduct hearing over police 'racist' code
The family of Sheldon Lewcock complained about the police code word assigned to his case.
South Western Railway's e-scooter ban comes into force
The ban at stations and on trains also covers e-unicycles, e-skateboards and hoverboards.
Ukraine: Former British soldier Julian Thorn killed in car crash
Julian Thorn, who had served with the Fusiliers, was due to marry fiancée Louise Lathbury.
Reading tattoo parlour praises firefighters after blaze
An employee of Mystic Lounge Tattoo in Reading says the fire could have caused an explosion.
Local elections 2023: Did voters punish failing councils?
We looked at four failing English councils to find out whether they paid the price at the ballot box.
Reading fire headquarters could be replaced with 54 homes
Councillors are to discuss future plans for Dee Road Fire Station, which closed two years ago.

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