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Reading News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Reading News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

by The Local Wire

Reading: Heatwave hits Reading as extreme weather warnings are issued | June 22

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: Crime trends in Reading revealed in new map | June 21

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: Bus crashes into road sign near Reading town centre | June 20

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: Train passengers stuck after bridge collision near Bracknell | June 19

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: Local man defrauds mother of £40k to fund his lifestyle | June 18

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: Reading MP backs social media ban for under-16s | June 17

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: Severe traffic delays on M4 after vehicle fire | June 16

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: Dispersal order in place after disorder at Reading carnival | June 15

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: Royal Family funeral draws attention as stabbing investigation continues | June 14

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: Train delays disrupt Reading commuters due to track fault | June 13

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.

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