Most of council-run parking charges set to rise
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Most of council-run parking charges set to rise
• The changes will be implemented at 12 car parks across Reading in August, the council says.
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BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday Reading host Luton in opening League One fixture• Leicester City will start their League One season at promoted Notts County, while Bromley's first-ever match in the division will be at Barnsley. |
BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday Schools to get police funding for phone bans• police and crime commissioner announces £255,000 pot for schools in the Thames Valley. |
Reading Borough Council Newstoday Dr Bike summer roadshow around Reading• Free bike maintenance checks on offer around the borough Turn up with your bike for free repairs, cycle safety tips and advice from experts |
BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday Traveller site case near weapons factory to continue• further one-day hearing will be held at the High Court on 8 July, West Berkshire Council says. |
BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday Two hotels stop housing asylum seekers• Mercure George Hotel in Reading and Oxford Witney Hotel are among 20 the government has stopped using. |
BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday Assistant Kelly leaves Royals for personal reasons• Reading assistant manager Rob Kelly leaves the League One club after seven months to relocate for family reasons. |
BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday Environmental concerns over 3G football pitch plan• co-applicant to the plan is the Crown Estate, which owns the land at Stag Meadow. |
BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday 'Just the beginning' for Uzbekistan in World Cup• Akmal hails from Tashkent in Uzbekistan but currently lives in Reading with his young family. |
BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday Coroner's safety concerns after diver's death• Kevin Lapwood, 63, died after getting into difficulty at Wraysbury Dive Centre in February 2022. |
BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday Abrefa signs new two-year deal with Reading• Reading full-back Kelvin Abrefa has over 80 appearances for the club and has extended his stay until 2028. |
BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday Reading sign winger Lisbie from Colchester• Reading sign attacker Kyreece Lisbie from Colchester United as their first addition of the summer transfer window. |
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BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday Attempted murder arrest after man injured• Police arrested the 17-year-old after man sustained injuries during an incident in Reading. |
BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday Two men charged with attempted murder• Kian Rahelu and Lenny Morten are both charged with attempted murder and possession of firearm. |
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