Trio jailed for £3.75m drugs and firearms operation
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Trio jailed for £3.75m drugs and firearms operation
• Reading Crown Court hears details of large-scale drugs, firearms, and money laundering crimes.
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 | BBC Berkshire local news RSS feed · today BBC Introducing stage axed from Reading Festival• The stage has hosted up-and-coming artists including Ed Sheeran at the Berkshire festival since 2008. |
 | BBC Berkshire local news RSS feed · today Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10 million• The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban. |
Reading Chronicle news · today New public art unveiled in Reading as tribute to ex-homeless• Source check from Reading Chronicle news: "New public art unveiled in Reading as tribute to ex-homeless" is included in this local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions. |
Reading Chronicle news · today Reading Festival stage that helped launch Ed Sheeran axed• Source check from Reading Chronicle news: "Reading Festival stage that helped launch Ed Sheeran axed" is included in this local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions. |
 | Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce RSS feed · today New Peer-Learning Group for Thames Valley CEOs Launches Thanks to a Chamber Connection• A new peer-learning group for CEOs and business leaders in Reading and the wider Thames Valley launched last week, and it owes its existence to a Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce networking event. |
 | Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce RSS feed · today Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Launches Ten-Point Plan to Unlock Thames Valley Growth• Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce (TVCC) has set out a ten-point plan to unlock the full potential of the Thames Valley economy. |
Reading Chronicle news · today Police pay rise will 'inevitably place pressure on resources'• Source check from Reading Chronicle news: "Police pay rise will 'inevitably place pressure on resources'" is included in this local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions. |
 | Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce RSS feed · today Bath and Bristol business schools join forces to back the region’s SMEs• Last month, the University of Bath School of Management teamed up with UWE Bristol Business School to bring the region’s business support community into one room. |
Abbey Quarter BID · today Training and upskilling• Reading’s Business Improvement Districts enhance the town centre, making it cleaner, safer & more attractive for 900+ businesses in Central & Abbey Quarter. |
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Abbey Quarter BID · today Business networking• Reading’s Business Improvement Districts enhance the town centre, making it cleaner, safer & more attractive for 900+ businesses in Central & Abbey Quarter. |
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