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Thames Valley Police has increased police presence in the town centre in the wake of targeted attacks in Australia in recent days.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after an assault at a patrol station in Reading which left a person hospitalised last week.

Cecily Mwaniki was awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters following a career which has seen Mwaniki work with vulnerable communities

Reduction and management of carbon emissions means University of Reading has achieved fourth place in the 2025/26 People and Planet League Table.

Residents are being reminded to have their repeat prescriptions in order ahead of pharmacy closures over Christmas and New Year.

More than 200 people took part in a Christmas carol concert to celebrate kindness and love shown this year with the Berks Lieutenancy

A hydroelectric scheme in Reading has welcomed its 20th school visit as part of its mission to support environmental education in the borough.

Father Christmas is making the rounds?including daily visits to Broad Street Mall in Reading?ahead of his busy Christmas Day schedule.

Drugs, a weapon and 11 electric bikes have been seized during a police raid at a property in Southcote, Reaidng.

Music fans have reacted after Reading Festival announced its headliners for the 2026 edition of the festival.