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READING EAST MP Matt Rodda has welcomed the defection of a Conservative councillor to Labour.

READING?S Conservatives have praised the commitment to Reading of a councillor who has crossed the floor to join Labour.

A CONSERVATIVE councillor has crossed the floor to join Reading?s ruling Labour party.

ENGINEERING work means rail users leaving Reading will need to catch a bus tomorrow.

Oliver Stanhope was nominated for his services to rowing. He holds the European, World and Paralympic titles with his PR3 mixed coxed four team mates.

Matthew White, MBE, began working as a relief chef at the University 29 years ago. He is now the director of campus commerce and an industry leader.

A spokesperson said: ?While the hospital is under considerable pressure, our staff are coping and are continuing to care for everyone who needs it."

New rules affect visitors to adult, paediatric and maternity wards. They came into effect on Saturday, January 1.

A COMMUNITY came together - and were challenged to stay together - at a memorial service to mark the first anniversary of a teenager's death.

A POPULAR political discussion programme where panellists answer questions from members of the public will be broadcast from Reading this week