Chimney fire at house
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a chimney fire at a house south of Reading.
View ArticleRadio station affected by fire
A RADIO station was temporarily knocked off air after a fire in a power supply unit.
View ArticleWoman dies after being pulled from river
A WOMAN has died after being pulled from the river this morning (Saturday).
View ArticleTory squabble continues as opposition leader quits
POLITICAL infighting among Reading Conservative Party came to a head this week with the resignation of the borough's opposition leader.
View ArticleStray spark may have caused tree fire
A STRAY spark from a chimney may have started an undergrowth fire that spread to a pine tree this morning (Sunday).
View ArticleDevelopers under fire over 'eyesore' buildings
DEVELOPERS who plan to transform eyesore buildings around Reading Station were warned this week that letting them become increasingly "derelict, dilapidated and disgraceful" is not acceptable.
View ArticleKebab dad and son to appeal
A KEBAB shop-owning father and son who had the licences suspended will appeal against their punishments.
View ArticleMPs stay loyal amid Commons revolt
READING'S Tory MPs remained loyal to the Government this week by voting against a referendum on Britain's EU membership.
View ArticleHomes to compete in an eco living test
A HOUSING group is putting two revamped Reading "eco-homes" head-to-head in a unique experiment to find the best way to slash household bills and carbon emissions.
View ArticleAgainst-the-odds achiever backs Toys & Teens appeal
A YOUNG mum who has totally transformed her life since getting pregnant at 13 is backing The Chronicle's Toys and Teens appeal.
View ArticleGift wrapped with love
A GENEROUS mother's kindness will live on through heartfelt gifts to cancer sufferers.
View ArticleStaking a claim in rail project
READING'S transport boss has pledged to do all he can to protect the interests of residents and commuters when the contract for the Great Western Mainline comes up for grabs next year.
View ArticleThree car smash closes M4
A THREE car smash closed the M4 westbound carriageway between junctions 10 and 11 last night (Monday). Police closed the entire carriageway for 30 minutes after a Lotus Elise, Peugeot 206 and Peugeot...
View ArticleFlood victims' fury over lack of action
TERRIFIED neighbours say they are still in the dark about the reasons Whitley's flood defences failed them.
View ArticleDrug dealer locked up
A 46-YEAR-OLD heroin and crack dealer has been locked up for four-and-a-half years.
View ArticleTown pays homage at War Memorial
THE long-awaited return of an Armistice Day service to Reading's War Memorial proved a resounding success today.
View ArticleRape suspects - e-fits released
POLICE investigating the rape of a 15-year-old girl have released these e-fits of the men they are hunting.
View ArticleSouthcote murder probe launched
A MURDER investigation has been launched after a women's body was found in Reading this afternoon.
View ArticleWe will remember them
VETERANS will be joined by the younger generation tomorrow at Remembrance Sunday services at churches and war memorials across the Reading area.
View ArticleTory in-fighting threatens Ralph
THE bitter feud among Reading's Conservatives is set to claim its next victim.
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