Town Centre

Playlist Live in Friar Street, Reading. Credit Tevye Markson, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

Reading music club bid to let punters party later into the early hours

Highbridge House in Kings Road, Reading town centre, a Grade II listed building. Credit: Feilden + Mawson

Highbridge House in Kings Road, Reading town centre, a Grade II listed building. Credit: Feilden + Mawson

Central Reading

Office buildings set to become new home of courts

The Reading Station Shopping Park in Vastern Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Reading Station Shopping Park in Vastern Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Legal fight set over plan for 1,000 flats at Reading shopping park

The construction site in Silver Street, Reading. The buildings Patricia Tynan says are unauthorised can be seen to the left of the construction van. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The construction site in Silver Street, Reading. The buildings Patricia Tynan says are unauthorised can be seen to the left of the construction van. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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'Scruffy and awful' site in Katesgrove that had problem with rats now set for flats

What Broad Street Mall and the rest of Reading town centre could look like in 2034. Could that be the Town Hall in the background?

What Broad Street Mall and the rest of Reading town centre could look like in 2034. Could that be the Town Hall in the background?

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

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What will Reading look like in 2034 as more than 6,000 flats are on the way

Voters in Reading on election day 2024.

Voters in Reading on election day 2024.

Local Elections 2024

Central Reading

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Crime, disorder and policing: What Reading residents think needs to change

The new Eye Site Opticians in Broad Street, Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The new Eye Site Opticians in Broad Street, Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Opticians gearing up for move ahead of transformation project at current location

Gavin Board, John Kelly, Mayor Tony Page, Cllr Mohammed Ayub, Cllr Karen Rowland and Mandeep Dhadwal at the topping out ceremony for 40 flats made by Abri in Caversham Road, Reading. Credit: Abri

Gavin Board, John Kelly, Mayor Tony Page, Cllr Mohammed Ayub, Cllr Karen Rowland and Mandeep Dhadwal at the topping out ceremony for 40 flats made by Abri in Caversham Road, Reading. Credit: Abri

Central Reading

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Affordable flats project a stones throw from the town centre nears completion

A CGI of what the replacement development of 209 flats at the Old Power Station between the River Thames and Vastern Road in Reading could look like. Credit: Berkeley Homes

A CGI of what the replacement development of 209 flats at the Old Power Station between the River Thames and Vastern Road in Reading could look like. Credit: Berkeley Homes

Central Reading

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Plan for 209 flats at riverside blasted as neighbours raise home damage fears

Henry Wright. Liberal Democrat candidate for Abbey ward and the Reading Central MP seat at the Reading station subway passage, which will be closed for 16 works for improvements. Credit: Reading Liberal Democrats

Henry Wright. Liberal Democrat candidate for Abbey ward and the Reading Central MP seat at the Reading station subway passage, which will be closed for 16 works for improvements. Credit: Reading Liberal Democrats

Central Reading

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Lib Dems slam long closure of Reading station passageway

The unit that will be occupied by the Siren City Bar, the first bar in Reading by Berkshire brewery Siren Craft Brew in Friar Street, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The unit that will be occupied by the Siren City Bar, the first bar in Reading by Berkshire brewery Siren Craft Brew in Friar Street, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

Hours for bar and shops in new area created in the town centre agreed

The old New Look and vaccination centre in Broad Street Mall, which is set to be taken over by Funbox Entertainment. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The old New Look and vaccination centre in Broad Street Mall, which is set to be taken over by Funbox Entertainment. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Changes made to plans for entertainment venue planned for old New Look unit

The Carbon Building in Kings Road, Reading town centre. Credit: Feilden + Mawson

The Carbon Building in Kings Road, Reading town centre. Credit: Feilden + Mawson

Central Reading

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Prominent office building in town centre unused for years set for occupation

Councillor Jason Brock celebrates the history of The Hexagon. Credit:Reading Borough Council

Councillor Jason Brock celebrates the history of The Hexagon. Credit:Reading Borough Council

Central Reading

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Council leader hails coming of additional building for The Hexagon

A CGI of the submitted scheme for Broad Street Mall, showing a fronting onto Dusseldorf Way in Reading town centre. Credit: AEW / McLaren Living

A CGI of the submitted scheme for Broad Street Mall, showing a fronting onto Dusseldorf Way in Reading town centre. Credit: AEW / McLaren Living

Central Reading

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Plan to add 600 flats to Broad Street Mall with store and parking losses revealed

A CGI of what the replacement development of 209 flats at the Old Power Station between the River Thames and Vastern Road in Reading could look like. Credit: Berkeley Homes

A CGI of what the replacement development of 209 flats at the Old Power Station between the River Thames and Vastern Road in Reading could look like. Credit: Berkeley Homes

Central Reading

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Neighbours fears over towering flats looming over homes and the riverside

King Food & Wine which has recently opened at 91-93 Kings Road near Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

King Food & Wine which has recently opened at 91-93 Kings Road near Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Convenience store selling groceries opens opposite busy pub

The unit that will be occupied by the Siren City Bar, the first bar in Reading by Berkshire brewery Siren Craft Brew in Friar Street, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The unit that will be occupied by the Siren City Bar, the first bar in Reading by Berkshire brewery Siren Craft Brew in Friar Street, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Update as new bar, shop and a restaurant for town centre nears completion

Andy Von Glehn repairing a bike at the Dr Bike sessions outside Sainsburys in Broad Street, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Andy Von Glehn repairing a bike at the Dr Bike sessions outside Sainsburys in Broad Street, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Cyclists benefit from repairs and assistance in the heart of Reading town centre

A CGI showing what new apartment towers at The Oracle in Reading could look like if built.

A CGI showing what new apartment towers at The Oracle in Reading could look like if built.

Central Reading

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PICTURED: Oracle changes its plans for towering flats - reducing height by two floors

A work by the Global Street Art team from London celebrating the three Bs of Reading: brewing, biscuits and bulbs at the riverside level l of The Oracle shopping centre. Credit: Local Democracy Reporting Service

A work by the Global Street Art team from London celebrating the three Bs of Reading: brewing, biscuits and bulbs at the riverside level l of The Oracle shopping centre. Credit: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Art celebrating Reading appears as House of Fraser replacement work takes place

Carlisle House at 118 Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: Weston + Co Architects

Carlisle House at 118 Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: Weston + Co Architects

Central Reading

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19th century 'villa' off Oxford Road to undergo extensive renovation

Wendys fast food chain in Station Road, Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Wendys fast food chain in Station Road, Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

American burger chain wrangles to sell food and drinks later at night

An aerial view of Reading Gaol.

An aerial view of Reading Gaol.

Central Reading

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What happens next for Reading Gaol as new owners finally speak out

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.

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

The old Sports Direct store in Broad Street, Reading town centre, set to be taken over by Slater Menswear. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The old Sports Direct store in Broad Street, Reading town centre, set to be taken over by Slater Menswear. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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This is what the old Sports Direct store in the town centre will be replaced with

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

Kamran Saddiq, chair of the Reading Private Hire Association, Mian Saleem, chairman of the Reading Pakistan Community Centre, and councillors Rachel Eden and Wendy Griffith at the Reading Pakistani Community Centre Christmas Party. Credit: James Aldr

Kamran Saddiq, chair of the Reading Private Hire Association, Mian Saleem, chairman of the Reading Pakistan Community Centre, and councillors Rachel Eden and Wendy Griffith at the Reading Pakistani Community Centre Christmas Party. Credit: James Aldr

Central Reading

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Reading taxi driver's 'humongous thank you' to council after bus lane decision

Dave McElroy, Green candidate for the Reading Central parliamentary constituency on campaign as a councillor in Hexham Road, within the Redlands ward of Reading Borough. Credit: Reading Green Party

Dave McElroy, Green candidate for the Reading Central parliamentary constituency on campaign as a councillor in Hexham Road, within the Redlands ward of Reading Borough. Credit: Reading Green Party

Central Reading

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Green party select candidate to fight for main Reading MP seat in next election

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

Members of the Reading Private Hire Association Malik Mahfooz Ahmed, Saeed Iqbal, Kamran Saddiq, Aqeel Kayani, Salman Kayani and Sikandar Hayat. Credit: Reading Private Hire Association

Members of the Reading Private Hire Association Malik Mahfooz Ahmed, Saeed Iqbal, Kamran Saddiq, Aqeel Kayani, Salman Kayani and Sikandar Hayat. Credit: Reading Private Hire Association

Central Reading

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Victory in campaign as taxi drivers win access to busy bus lane

The ground floor of House of Fraser will become Hollywood Bowl at The Oracle Riverside in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The ground floor of House of Fraser will become Hollywood Bowl at The Oracle Riverside in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Update on project for Hollywood Bowl to occupy The Oracle in Reading

The neighbourhood garden for the John Lewis Partnership project to build more than 200 flats in Reading town centre. Credit: John Lewis Partnership

The neighbourhood garden for the John Lewis Partnership project to build more than 200 flats in Reading town centre. Credit: John Lewis Partnership

Central Reading

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New designs revealed for 200 flats by John Lewis opposite Oracle shopping centre

The Sun Inn, Reading, which is in the process of being brought back into use. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Sun Inn, Reading, which is in the process of being brought back into use. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Changes made to project to bring centuries old pub in Reading back into use

The Ukraine Rally at Forbury Gardens, Reading town centre. Credit: Councillor Richard Davies (Labour, Thames)

The Ukraine Rally at Forbury Gardens, Reading town centre. Credit: Councillor Richard Davies (Labour, Thames)

Central Reading

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March in solidarity with Ukrainians held in Reading on second anniversary of invasion

What the interior drinking and dining space could look like at the upcoming Siren Craft Brew bar in Friar Street, Reading town centre. Credit: Siren Craft Brew

What the interior drinking and dining space could look like at the upcoming Siren Craft Brew bar in Friar Street, Reading town centre. Credit: Siren Craft Brew

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Sneak peak at what new brewery bar in Reading town centre could look like once open

The Foundry Quarter apartment blocks that are being built in Weldale Street, Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Foundry Quarter apartment blocks that are being built in Weldale Street, Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Progress made on project for 418 flats near Reading town centre

Homes in Blenheim Road, East Reading, where there are lots of homes of multiple occupation (HMOs). Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Homes in Blenheim Road, East Reading, where there are lots of homes of multiple occupation (HMOs). Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Reading council to put additional rules on flats owned by buy-to-let landlords

Black cab drivers queuing at a taxi rank at Reading train station. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Black cab drivers queuing at a taxi rank at Reading train station. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

Busiest taxi rank in Reading revealed as limit set on cabs allowed in town

Queues and smokers outside the Cocktail Club and Gun Street Garden in Gun Street on a Friday night in Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Queues and smokers outside the Cocktail Club and Gun Street Garden in Gun Street on a Friday night in Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Security guard at Reading nightclub in trouble for allegedly hitting female clubber

A CGI of the new pre-application scheme for Broad Street Mall, showing a fronting onto Dusseldorf Way in Reading town centre. Credit: AEW / McLaren Living

A CGI of the new pre-application scheme for Broad Street Mall, showing a fronting onto Dusseldorf Way in Reading town centre. Credit: AEW / McLaren Living

Central Reading

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Plans to add 600 plus flats to Broad Street Mall submitted

Wendys fast food chain in Station Road, Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Wendys fast food chain in Station Road, Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

American fast food chain could keep serving burgers until midnight each night

Tower House Hotel in Wokingham Road, East Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Tower House Hotel in Wokingham Road, East Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

Fresh plan emerges to replace hotel in Reading with flats

Tori Yates, one of the managers at The Greyfriar pub in Reading town centre, which has reached its 10th anniversary since opening. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Tori Yates, one of the managers at The Greyfriar pub in Reading town centre, which has reached its 10th anniversary since opening. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Award winning Reading pub celebrates milestone 10th anniversary

Queues and smokers outside the Cocktail Club and Gun Street Garden in Gun Street on a Friday night in Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Queues and smokers outside the Cocktail Club and Gun Street Garden in Gun Street on a Friday night in Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

3

Nightclub licence suspended as cocaine found in toilets

The unit that will be occupied by the Siren City Bar, the first bar in Reading by Berkshire brewery Siren Craft Brew in Friar Street, Reading.

The unit that will be occupied by the Siren City Bar, the first bar in Reading by Berkshire brewery Siren Craft Brew in Friar Street, Reading.

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Local brewery set to open its first bar in the town centre

A CGI for the 209 home plan for Vastern Road, Reading. Credit: Berkeley Homes

A CGI for the 209 home plan for Vastern Road, Reading. Credit: Berkeley Homes

Central Reading

3

Changes made to controversial plan for 209 flats at Reading riverside

The Minster Quarter, the area south of Broad Street Mall, containing San Francesco Libre Walk and Lavender Community Gardens, is set to be transformed into a new destination with 618 flats. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Minster Quarter, the area south of Broad Street Mall, containing San Francesco Libre Walk and Lavender Community Gardens, is set to be transformed into a new destination with 618 flats. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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The developer set to build 1,200 homes in Reading revealed

Pepes Piri Piri in Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Pepes Piri Piri in Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

3

Dispute over chicken shop finally to be resolved after vomiting due to cooking odours

The five pubs in Reading that are an asset to the community.

The five pubs in Reading that are an asset to the community.

Asset of Community Value

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The Reading pubs which are an asset to the communities they are in

A sketch of the plan for 260 apartments at Norman Place on the south bank of the River Thames in Reading. Credit: Assael

A sketch of the plan for 260 apartments at Norman Place on the south bank of the River Thames in Reading. Credit: Assael

Central Reading

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Designs revealed for flats plan to replace offices south of the river in Reading

Broad Street in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Broad Street in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

Vote being held for organisation which holds events and more in the town centre

A design of the extension to The Hexagon in Queens Walk, Reading. Credit: Reading Borough Council

A design of the extension to The Hexagon in Queens Walk, Reading. Credit: Reading Borough Council

Central Reading

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Plan for transformation of The Hexagon Theatre in Reading submitted

Oxford Road in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Oxford Road in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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New bus lanes explained - where they will be and when they could come into effect

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