Whitley, Reading

J Mould Reading, located at Pinewood Lane North of Berrys Lane in Burghfield, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

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Will incinerator plans for outskirts of Reading still go ahead?

Photos from Samantha Richards showing the state of the mould at her home in Whitley Wood.

Photos from Samantha Richards showing the state of the mould at her home in Whitley Wood.

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Mum's distress as home in Whitley is plagued by mould

The shops at Northumberland Avenue in Whitley. Credit: Google Maps

The shops at Northumberland Avenue in Whitley. Credit: Google Maps

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Closed charity shop in Whitley to be transformed into new corner shop

Alexander House 205-207 Kings Road, Reading, which is undergoing a conversion from offices into flats. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Alexander House 205-207 Kings Road, Reading, which is undergoing a conversion from offices into flats. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Progress made on turning offices at standout roadside location in Reading into homes

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

The Motorists Discount Centre at 279 Basingstoke Road, Whitley, which could be turned into an Italian deli and eatery. Credit: Google Maps

The Motorists Discount Centre at 279 Basingstoke Road, Whitley, which could be turned into an Italian deli and eatery. Credit: Google Maps

Italian deli hopes to open new store in Reading

The closed Greggs at the old Wellington Arms in 72 Whitley Street, Katesgrove, now set to become a Turkish halal food centre which will be opening soon, according to signage.

The closed Greggs at the old Wellington Arms in 72 Whitley Street, Katesgrove, now set to become a Turkish halal food centre which will be opening soon, according to signage.

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Closed Greggs at pub to become Turkish food centre

Whitley Wood fire station. Credit: The Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Whitley Wood fire station. Credit: The Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Reading Borough Council

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New facility planned to train next generation of firefighters after building damage

Andy Beckwith and Winston Ellis (right). Mr Ellis MBE will be attending an orchard tree planting event in Whitley as an ambassador for Freely Fruity. Credit: The Against Breast Cancer Achievement Awards

Andy Beckwith and Winston Ellis (right). Mr Ellis MBE will be attending an orchard tree planting event in Whitley as an ambassador for Freely Fruity. Credit: The Against Breast Cancer Achievement Awards

Reading Borough Council

Pirates of the Caribbean actor to join community in Reading for tree planting event

The John Kleis Audio site at 248 Basingstoke Road, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

The John Kleis Audio site at 248 Basingstoke Road, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

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New workshop for car company in Katesgrove could still be built

Reading councillors, Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading East and James Sunderland, Conservative MP for Bracknell at the start of the Sell Before We Dai march in Reading. Credit: Sell Before We Dai

Reading councillors, Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading East and James Sunderland, Conservative MP for Bracknell at the start of the Sell Before We Dai march in Reading. Credit: Sell Before We Dai

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Councillors passion about the positive impact of Reading FC despite uncertainty

Whitley Labour councillors at the temporary site for the Whitley Wood Community Centre.

Whitley Labour councillors at the temporary site for the Whitley Wood Community Centre.

Work steaming ahead on vital community centre for people in Whitley

A bottle bank in Erleigh Road, East Reading, taken on August 6, 2021. There have been calls for kerbside glass recycling in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A bottle bank in Erleigh Road, East Reading, taken on August 6, 2021. There have been calls for kerbside glass recycling in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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No plans for doorstep glass recycling in Reading any time soon

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen, the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley with Virgin Media O2 apprentices. Credit: Conservative Party

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen, the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley with Virgin Media O2 apprentices. Credit: Conservative Party

Conservative Party

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Education secretary visits Reading suburbs to meet Virgin Media apprentices

Pauline Jorgensen (Conservative), Yuan Yang (Labour) and Tahir Maher (Liberal Democrats) - competing to be the first MP for Earley and Woodley.

Pauline Jorgensen (Conservative), Yuan Yang (Labour) and Tahir Maher (Liberal Democrats) - competing to be the first MP for Earley and Woodley.

Conservative Party

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Battleground in Reading suburbs as main parties select candidates for new MP seat

Properties affected by flooding in Pingewood, south of Reading. Credit: Jamie Stansfield, Reading & District Angling Association

Properties affected by flooding in Pingewood, south of Reading. Credit: Jamie Stansfield, Reading & District Angling Association

Authorities accused of failing to act to prevent flooding south of Reading

A CGI of the two proposed terraces that could be built to the rear of Newcastle Road in Whitley. Credit: PSD Architectural Services

A CGI of the two proposed terraces that could be built to the rear of Newcastle Road in Whitley. Credit: PSD Architectural Services

Whitley, Reading

House to be demolished so nine homes can be built on 'rough land' in Whitley

The Pizza2night at 155-157 Southampton Street, Reading. The owner has applied to create extensions to the building. Credit: Google Maps

The Pizza2night at 155-157 Southampton Street, Reading. The owner has applied to create extensions to the building. Credit: Google Maps

Central Reading

Plan to add extensions to pizza takeaway in Reading to create a bigger flat

19 Newcastle Road, Reading as it looks currently. Credit: Google Maps

19 Newcastle Road, Reading as it looks currently. Credit: Google Maps

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Whitley house could be replaced with nine homes despite parking and space concerns

Yuan Yang has been selected as the Labour candidate for the new Earley and Woodley MP seat. Credit: Richard McKenzie

Yuan Yang has been selected as the Labour candidate for the new Earley and Woodley MP seat. Credit: Richard McKenzie

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Yuan Yang selected as Labour candidate for new Earley and Woodley MP seat

A CGI of Royal Elm Park, a vision for hundreds of apartments and leisure facilities next to the Select Car Leasing Stadium. Credit: Reading Fc

A CGI of Royal Elm Park, a vision for hundreds of apartments and leisure facilities next to the Select Car Leasing Stadium. Credit: Reading Fc

Work finally moving ahead for hundreds of new flats near Reading FC stadium

A rule change that limited the amount of flats being built in Reading has been curbed. This change has been discussed by councillors.

A rule change that limited the amount of flats being built in Reading has been curbed. This change has been discussed by councillors.

Conservative Party

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'Scandalous' change gives council less powers to stop more flats being built

The Signarama store at 189-191 Basingstoke Road, Katesgrove, which closed in September 2023. Credit: Google Maps

The Signarama store at 189-191 Basingstoke Road, Katesgrove, which closed in September 2023. Credit: Google Maps

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Vacant shop in Katesgrove to be brought to life as new convenience store

Brunel Retail Park in Rose Kiln Lane, Whitley. unoccupied units will be turned over to a self storage facility. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Brunel Retail Park in Rose Kiln Lane, Whitley. unoccupied units will be turned over to a self storage facility. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Reading Borough Council

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Huge changes set for rejuvenated Reading retail park

Councillor Micky Leng amongst the skyline in Reading.

Councillor Micky Leng amongst the skyline in Reading.

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Change in push to end poor quality flats plans slammed as 'unjust'

Some of the sites where hundreds of homes could be built in Reading.

Some of the sites where hundreds of homes could be built in Reading.

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Eleven sites in Reading where hundreds of homes could be built

Brunel Retail Park, Rose Kiln Lane, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge Local Democracy Reporting Service

Brunel Retail Park, Rose Kiln Lane, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge Local Democracy Reporting Service

Reading Borough Council

Plans to replace big box shops with storage at revitalised retail park to be decided

Yuan Yang, the chair of the Earley and Woodley Labour Party and a prospective MP candidate. Credit: Yuan Yang

Yuan Yang, the chair of the Earley and Woodley Labour Party and a prospective MP candidate. Credit: Yuan Yang

Whitley, Reading

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Financial journalist living in Earley launches bid to become Labour MP

4 Downshire Square in Coley, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

4 Downshire Square in Coley, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

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Plan to transform bungalow into homes in Reading refused

The VEL South Indian Kitchen and Bar in Whitley Street, Katesgrove.

The VEL South Indian Kitchen and Bar in Whitley Street, Katesgrove.

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Indian restaurant and bar wants to sell alcohol until midnight

Councillor Annie Gallop, Labour representative for Myatt Fields ward on Lambeth Council, and a candidate for Earley and Woodley constituency. Credit: Lambeth Labour

Councillor Annie Gallop, Labour representative for Myatt Fields ward on Lambeth Council, and a candidate for Earley and Woodley constituency. Credit: Lambeth Labour

Woman who grew up in Woodley launches bid to become Labour Party candidate

Hanif Khan, who has applied to become the Labour MP candidate for the new Earley and Woodley parliamentary constituency. Credit: Hanif Khan

Hanif Khan, who has applied to become the Labour MP candidate for the new Earley and Woodley parliamentary constituency. Credit: Hanif Khan

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Contest to become Labour MP for new Earley and Woodley heats up

Reading councillors, Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading East and James Sunderland, Conservative MP for Bracknell at the Sell Before We Dai march in Reading. Credit: Office of Matt Rodda MP

Reading councillors, Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading East and James Sunderland, Conservative MP for Bracknell at the Sell Before We Dai march in Reading. Credit: Office of Matt Rodda MP

Plea for law change to avert financial chaos at Reading FC and more clubs

Councillor Rachel Eden (Labour, Whitley), who is seeking selection as the Labour candidate for the new Earley and Woodley parliamentary constituency. Credit: Rachel Eden

Councillor Rachel Eden (Labour, Whitley), who is seeking selection as the Labour candidate for the new Earley and Woodley parliamentary constituency. Credit: Rachel Eden

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Rachel Eden launches campaign to become Labour MP for Earley and Woodley

A CGI of the day care centre and 42 home building at Hexham Road, Whitley, site of the former The Willows care home. Credit: Hampshire County Council Property Services / Shrimplin Planning and Development

A CGI of the day care centre and 42 home building at Hexham Road, Whitley, site of the former The Willows care home. Credit: Hampshire County Council Property Services / Shrimplin Planning and Development

Dozens of new homes and day centre to be built at old care home site

Reading Link Retail Park in Rose Kiln Lane, Whitley. Credit: Google Maps

Reading Link Retail Park in Rose Kiln Lane, Whitley. Credit: Google Maps

Central Reading

Plan for new gym at busy Reading retail park submitted

Lord Daniel Hannan speaking with members of the Earley and Woodley Conservatives at Pearson Hall in Sonning. Credit: Earley and Woodley Conservatives

Lord Daniel Hannan speaking with members of the Earley and Woodley Conservatives at Pearson Hall in Sonning. Credit: Earley and Woodley Conservatives

Whitley, Reading

Arch Brexiteer joins Earley and Woodley Conservatives for party meeting

Matt Rodda and councillors Jason Brock, Liz Terry, Paul Gittings and Alice Mpofu-Coles at the Dashain event held by of the Reading Ex-British Gurkha Association. Credit: Office of Matt Rodda MP

Matt Rodda and councillors Jason Brock, Liz Terry, Paul Gittings and Alice Mpofu-Coles at the Dashain event held by of the Reading Ex-British Gurkha Association. Credit: Office of Matt Rodda MP

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Reading Nepalis celebrate religious holiday and community achievements

Delicious sweet treats like churros and donuts for sale at Reading Winter Wonderland. Credit: Premier Winter Wonderland Events

Delicious sweet treats like churros and donuts for sale at Reading Winter Wonderland. Credit: Premier Winter Wonderland Events

Reading Christmas festival back again this year as plans given go ahead

A stock image of parked cars used by Reading Borough Council

A stock image of parked cars used by Reading Borough Council

Major change for Reading drivers as paper parking permits are being scrapped

Illegal and obstructive parking in Shilling Close, Reading. Credit: Jack Ewins

Illegal and obstructive parking in Shilling Close, Reading. Credit: Jack Ewins

Central Reading

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Listed: 19 Reading streets where parking will change

Atlantic House, the new Thames Valley Police Reading headquarters in Imperial Way, Whitley, Reading. Credit: Commissioned by Thames Valley Police

Atlantic House, the new Thames Valley Police Reading headquarters in Imperial Way, Whitley, Reading. Credit: Commissioned by Thames Valley Police

Central Reading

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Police occupation of new HQ in Reading delayed by another year

A CGI for thr Bennet Court replacement building in Bennet Road, Reading. Credit: bhp design

A CGI for thr Bennet Court replacement building in Bennet Road, Reading. Credit: bhp design

Reading Borough Council

Offices near Reading stadium to be demolished and replaced on site meant for 49 flats

Bennet Court in Bennet Road, Reading as it is currently. Credit: Coltham / Delancey

Bennet Court in Bennet Road, Reading as it is currently. Credit: Coltham / Delancey

Reading Borough Council

Huge warehouse set to take place of office buildings at Reading industrial estate

Queens Wharf, 47 Queens Road, central Reading. Credit: Ashton Architecture Ltd

Queens Wharf, 47 Queens Road, central Reading. Credit: Ashton Architecture Ltd

Central Reading

Plans to remove cladding from Reading flats and change day care centre submitted

The old Toys R Us at Reading Gateway is currently being converted into an Aldi. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The old Toys R Us at Reading Gateway is currently being converted into an Aldi. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

New Aldi in Reading hoped for opening revealed as it takes over Toys R Us store

Aldi. Credit: Agency

Aldi. Credit: Agency

New Aldi store set to open in Reading near hotel and restaurants

A CGI of what Soane Point could look like, option 3 seen here being the preferred option for the facade. Credit: TP Bennett

A CGI of what Soane Point could look like, option 3 seen here being the preferred option for the facade. Credit: TP Bennett

Central Reading

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Plan to spruce up Reading building to total 182 flats clears crucial planning hurdle

Traveller encampment interrupts football match

Traveller encampment interrupts football match

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Extra measures to be introduced to prevent illegal encampments at Reading park

The M4 Junction 11 for Reading. Credit: Agency

The M4 Junction 11 for Reading. Credit: Agency

Council gets £500,000 to improve M4 diversion route that cuts through Reading

The improved basketball court, play area and orchard at South Whitley Park. Credit: Cllr Micky Leng / Reading Borough Council

The improved basketball court, play area and orchard at South Whitley Park. Credit: Cllr Micky Leng / Reading Borough Council

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Park at the bottom of Reading benefits from new basketball court and play area

The new play park in Lulworth Road, Whitlry. Credit: Councillor Micky Leng

The new play park in Lulworth Road, Whitlry. Credit: Councillor Micky Leng

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Site plagued by flytipping transformed by opening of new play area

Drayton Gifts, 472 Basingstoke Road, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Drayton Gifts, 472 Basingstoke Road, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Whitley, Reading

Reading gifts business applies to dispatch alcohol to customers

142-144 Whitley Wood Lane in Reading. The old shops are boarded up. Credit: Google Maps

142-144 Whitley Wood Lane in Reading. The old shops are boarded up. Credit: Google Maps

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Reading motorcycle shop set to be converted into convenience store

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