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Reading's extreme heatwave hits 36C with an amber warning, as a sudden death in Caversham car park sparks an emergency investigation. City officials push for new housing in town centre offices while rejecting golf course developments, and a quirky map reveals exotic pets in Berkshire.

Reading's latest update covers rising violence and sexual offence reports, new footpath closures, and Tilehurst Primary School's Ofsted findings. Also highlighted are the success of early swimming lessons for a baby girl and Waltham Place Garden's recognition as a top UK garden to visit.

Reading's morning update covers a bus crash near town centre, a suspicious person incident at a local school, and disrupted train services between Reading and Swindon. Motorists face delays on the M4 near Wokingham exit due to emergency lane closures.

Reading's latest news includes a bridge collision between Bracknell and Martins Heron trapping train passengers, a delayed mega-council proposal for Thames Valley facing criticism, and the opening of the city's new £8 million library. A VR venue seeking alcohol licenses and a housing development appeal also make headlines.

Reading: A Newbury man faces charges for defrauding his mother out of £40,000, while a multi-car crash on the M4 near Reading caused delays and safety checks. The city also deals with a sealed property in Newbury due to anti-social behavior and ongoing concerns over the cut bus service between town centre and Caversham.

Reading: A local MP praised the new social media ban for under-16s following a teenager’s death, while Reading FC’s Community Trust received Premier League funding for youth programs. A Reading MP also criticized the council over unsafe school crossing conditions, and a Kurdish shawarma takeaway is set to open on Oxford Road.

Reading: Two lanes remain closed on the M4 eastbound between J10 Reading and J8 Maidenhead after a vehicle fire, while train services between Reading and London are disrupted due to an emergency fault. A Reading grammar school headteacher supports the government’s social media ban for under-16s, and a 1960s photo of St Mary’s Butts sparks community nostalgia.

Reading: A Section 34 dispersal order is in effect in Woodley town centre after disorder disrupted a carnival, with police and MP for Woodley and Earley condemning the incident. Authorities are also searching for a missing teenager from Reading, who may have travelled to London, while a new play and affordable takeaway space highlight local opportunities and cultural events.

Reading's latest Local Wire update covers a fatal stabbing in Earley, a repeat shoplifter sentenced at M&S, and a potential royal inclusion in an Oxfordshire funeral. The episode also highlights a new street art mural in the town center and an RAF flypast for the King’s Birthday.

Reading's morning news highlights train delays between Reading and Didcot Parkway, a Newbury man jailed for assaulting a M&S employee, and a stabbing incident in the town that has sparked community concern. Also covered are the search for a 19-year-old cat named Otso in Berkshire and new homeless flats with monitoring tech approved in the area.

Reading: Emergency services are at Rivermead Leisure Centre following an incident, and police are searching for a missing woman in the area. A man was arrested in Basingstoke for drug possession, while the council addresses illegal rubbish in a residential neighborhood.

Reading's latest Local Wire update covers the ongoing closure of the Reading Biscuit Factory due to licensing issues, a knife assault case with lenient sentencing, and Thames Water's £20 million infrastructure investment in Berkshire. The episode also highlights a school's Ofsted praise and a controversial bus route cut sparking public backlash.

Reading's latest update covers the sentencing of two Berkshire men for converting blank guns into live weapons, a pre-dawn motorcycle theft in the city, and a new study naming a Berkshire area as one of the UK's safest. The episode also highlights Reading FC legend Leroy Lita's school visits and a revamped library at a local primary school.

Reading's buses cancel two routes as pandemic recovery strains services, while a 16-year-old faces murder trial in the Earley case and 360 new council homes planned. A nursery moves to Berkshire, sparking debate over al fresco seating rules, and several criminals from Berkshire face jail time.

Reading residents mourn the death of 20-year-old Elijah Carter in a stabbing incident under investigation in Earley, while a man in his 50s died from a sudden medical emergency in Mortimer, prompting road closures and safety concerns. Meanwhile, a local chef advances to national finals in a top culinary competition, and Mary Berry attends Epsom horse races with the royal family.

Reading's latest news includes the approval of a major pub renovation in the town center and a heartfelt funeral for a 20-year-old killed in Earley. Authorities are seeking witnesses after a motorcyclist was injured near Reading town center, while a local dad details his detention during a Gaza aid flotilla.

Reading's latest update covers the expansion of a popular local pub, concerns over banking access in Woodley, and a Caribbean restaurant under legal investigation. A dad's account of being detained during a Gaza aid flotilla adds urgency to discussions about humanitarian safety.

Reading officials reject plan to turn 165-year-old Caversham school into housing, sparking debate over historic preservation. Rail disruptions hit Berkshire as buses replace trains, and a Reading Sikh councillor calls for unity after a recent murder.

Reading's latest news covers a religious controversy involving an Orthodox Rabbi and Reform UK over the murder of Henry Nowak in Southampton, plus tensions following police support during the riots. Also, a proposed housing development in a village south of Reading faces community backlash over potential infrastructure strain and character concerns.

Reading residents are reacting to a hit-and-run sentence that sent a 33-year-old man to prison for two years and four months after seriously injuring a four-year-old child. Thames Valley Police face investigation over a fatal M4 crash and a 19-year-old’s guilty plea for killing a man with blood alcohol levels nearly double the limit.

Reading: A 20-year-old man charged in the fatal crash of an 18-year-old motorcyclist will face court tomorrow, while parents fight to save St Joseph's school from closure. Train disruptions in London affect Reading commuters, and a former nurse at Royal Berkshire Hospital faces suspension over misconduct allegations.

Reading's latest news includes a baby born in a car at Royal Berkshire Hospital, a serious assault in Woodley, and disorder following Arsenal's Champions League loss in the city centre. City officials imposed a dispersal order, while new traffic measures and a car park near Twyford aim to ease congestion and parking issues.

Reading: A 27-year-old man was arrested after an assault investigation at a Woodley street stall, leading to a police operation and a nearby supermarket closure. A vehicle fire on the M4 near Reading has closed one lane and the hard shoulder, with emergency crews working to control the blaze.

Reading: A local youth charity warns of the UK’s youth unemployment crisis impacting the city, while a 16-year-old faces trial for a murder in Earley. A man’s death after hospital discharge sparks an inquest, and a heatwave strains water supplies in the South East.

Reading's latest news includes a 17-year-old charged with murder and weapon possession after a stabbing, a violent sex offender sentenced for attacking a train passenger, and concerns over sewage pollution in Pangbourne Meadow. A former sports journalist has been elected mayor, marking a political shift, while a classic car show returns in Berkshire this weekend.