Reading Borough Council has lodged a £24.2 million bid for Government money to create a series of ‘green’ transport initiatives including a new pedestrian and cycle bridge across the Thames, expanded Park and Ride facilities in neighbouring boroughs and a bike hire scheme for Reading.

Tony Page, Reading’s Lead Councillor for Planning and Transport, said: “Today’s’ bid is the culmination of a great deal of work and, if successful, it will be tremendous news, not only …

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Over the last couple of months nearly 40 homes in lower Caversham have been targeted by burglars. Make sure you property is adequately secure and keep an eye out for suspicious people or noises.

Properties targeted include three in Church Street, three in Kings Road and three in Southview Avenue. Other houses in Elliotts Way, St Johns Road, Henley Road, Talbot Close, Amersham Road, Clanmel Close, Piggotts Road and were also burgled.

The raided businesses, sheds and …

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If you are a Caversham or Emmer Green parent of a child who is to start primary school in September, you will no doubt know that Reading Borough Council today informs parent which school you child has a place at.

Did you get the school you want? We hope you did.

Police are investigating whether a third violent robbery in Caversham this week is linked to two at the weekend.

The latest raid was at Smith’s News in Gosbrook Road on Wednesday by two men who had their faces covered. One attacked the shopkeeper while the other filled a holdall with cigarettes.

The 27-year-old victim was treated at Royal Berkshire Hospital for head injuries following the 10pm attack.

On Saturday, ram raiders stole from the Tesco Express store at …

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Tesco is rumoured to be expanding its Tesco Express shops in Reading further and one of the possible sites is The Star pub, in Lower Caversham, the freehold of which is currently up for sale.

Apparently Tesco has refused to confirm or deny the rumours.

Neighbours and locals say meetings have taken place between the pub owner Enterprise Inns and Tesco but there is no evidence available to support this.

Messages have also been posted on the Reading …

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In the run-up to Christmas, Caversham Traders Association (CTA) is running a special competition for all the family to enjoy. From Saturday 6th November, twelve shop windows in Caversham will contain a picture card representing one of each of the traditional “Twelve Days of Christmas”. Entrants will need to spot all twelve pictures and complete a tiebreaker for the chance to win one of three fabulous prizes:

A deluxe hamper sponsored by Warings Bakery and Waitrose,
A …

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Strap on those high heels, reach for that dream gown and dust off that tuxedo for a night of glitz and glamour at the Penta Hotel Reading on Saturday 2nd October 2010.

King’s Meadow Swimming Baths Campaign have organised THE SAVE THE SWIMMING POOL CHARITY BALL.

The Ball will start at 7.00pm, will feature a Three Course Dinner and a dance to the popular Reading band Tequila Mockingbird.

Tickets £45.00 Black Tie.

For more information or to book tickets, …

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