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Local Elections 2024: Polling Day kicks off in Reading

Local government

Recap: Local Elections 2024 as Reading heads to the polls

The scene of the crash in Calcot last year

The scene of the crash in Calcot last year

Drug driver who struck toddler in Calcot crash gets court date in bid to keep licence

Ross Mackinnon has been selected as the Conservative candidate for the Reading West & Mid Berkshire parliamentary seat. Credit: Reading West & Mid Berkshire Conservative Party

Ross Mackinnon has been selected as the Conservative candidate for the Reading West & Mid Berkshire parliamentary seat. Credit: Reading West & Mid Berkshire Conservative Party

Conservative Party

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'There is a decent Tory vote here': Candidate's hopes to turn Reading West blue

The scene of the crash in Calcot last year

The scene of the crash in Calcot last year

Drug driver who hit three-year-old wants to keep her licence

High Wycombe Magistrates' Court (pictured) dealt with the offence in January

High Wycombe Magistrates' Court (pictured) dealt with the offence in January

Man drove above national speed limit in 40mph zone

A CGI of the Lakeside development in Theale. Credit: Ridgepoint Homes

A CGI of the Lakeside development in Theale. Credit: Ridgepoint Homes

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Affordable flats replace care home for huge 325 home project west of Reading

Have you seen him? Search launched for missing man in Calcot

Have you seen him? Search launched for missing man in Calcot

Have you seen him? Search launched for missing man in Calcot

West Point House in Newbury, which is in the process of being converted into housing.

West Point House in Newbury, which is in the process of being converted into housing.

Refugees and immigration

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Council spending £9 million to resettle refugees in THESE Berkshire towns

A sketch of what the 1,500 homes at Sandleford Park could look like if built.

A sketch of what the 1,500 homes at Sandleford Park could look like if built.

Liberal Democrats

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West Berkshire Council must press ahead with local plan review for thousands of homes

West Berkshire Council Offices in Market Street, Newbury

West Berkshire Council Offices in Market Street, Newbury

Liberal Democrats

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Grass cutting reductions and parking changes floated in council bid to save £14m

Councillor Adrian Abbs (Independent, Newbury Wash Common) with Parliament in the background. He is hoping to run for the new parliamentary seat of Reading West & Mid Berkshire. Credit: Adrian Abbs

Councillor Adrian Abbs (Independent, Newbury Wash Common) with Parliament in the background. He is hoping to run for the new parliamentary seat of Reading West & Mid Berkshire. Credit: Adrian Abbs

General Election

MP hopeful puts his hat in the ring for parliamentary spot

The Reading West & Mid Berkshire Labour party, prospective Lib Dem candidate Helen Belcher, and Conservative constituency chairman Ben Blackmore.

The Reading West & Mid Berkshire Labour party, prospective Lib Dem candidate Helen Belcher, and Conservative constituency chairman Ben Blackmore.

Conservative Party

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Political parties clash over chances of winning new West Reading constituency

Olivia Bailey, a Labour candidate for the new Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency. Credit: Olivia Bailey

Olivia Bailey, a Labour candidate for the new Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency. Credit: Olivia Bailey

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Reading Labour candidate ready for round two after close election defeat

The large numbers of pupils who have been suspended from school in Berkshire has been revealed. Credit: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

The large numbers of pupils who have been suspended from school in Berkshire has been revealed. Credit: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Exclusion and suspension numbers for pupils at schools in Berkshire revealed

Councillor Glenn Dennis at the inaugural meeting of the Reading West and Mid Berkshire Labour Party. Credit: Councillor Glenn Dennis

Councillor Glenn Dennis at the inaugural meeting of the Reading West and Mid Berkshire Labour Party. Credit: Councillor Glenn Dennis

Labour Party branch created to take on Conservatives in Reading and West Berkshire

Calcot Schools in Curtis Road, Reading

Calcot Schools in Curtis Road, Reading

Schools celebrate 'good' Ofsted rating

The Clubhouse at Calcot Park Golf Course in Calcot. Credit: The Noble Consultancy

The Clubhouse at Calcot Park Golf Course in Calcot. Credit: The Noble Consultancy

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'Delight' as plan to build homes on golf course in Reading is withdrawn

Reading FC fans take to the streets to protest - LIVE

Reading FC fans take to the streets to protest - LIVE

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Reading FC fans take to the streets to protest - LIVE

Newly elected Labour MP Alistair Strathern met Sir Keir Starmer at the Forest Centre in Moretaine, Bedford after winning the Mid Bedfordshire by-election (PA)

Newly elected Labour MP Alistair Strathern met Sir Keir Starmer at the Forest Centre in Moretaine, Bedford after winning the Mid Bedfordshire by-election (PA)

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Reading general election prediction sees Labour pick up one seat in the area

Stock image of a white van, inset Reading Crown Court

Stock image of a white van, inset Reading Crown Court

Man jailed for threatening partner's ex and hitting him with a van

Councillor Clarence Mitchell, Conservative representative for Emmer Green ward, at the 2022 local election count. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Councillor Clarence Mitchell, Conservative representative for Emmer Green ward, at the 2022 local election count. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Reading Conservative leader addresses speculation over replacing Sir Alok as MP

The Houses of Parliament in London.

The Houses of Parliament in London.

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Reading MP chooses not stand in next general election

Demonstrators held a silent protest highlighting the rights of jurors outside Reading Crown Court. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Demonstrators held a silent protest highlighting the rights of jurors outside Reading Crown Court. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Protest outside Reading Crown Court held to raise awareness of jurors rights

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Severe traffic delays of up to 2.5 HOURS across Reading due to ‘roadworks’

Parents and guardians walking children to Calcot Infant & Junior School. Credit: West Berkshire Council / YouTube

Parents and guardians walking children to Calcot Infant & Junior School. Credit: West Berkshire Council / YouTube

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Warning to drivers over fines as enforcement of school street begins

The M4 Junction 11 for Reading. Credit: Agency

The M4 Junction 11 for Reading. Credit: Agency

Council gets £500,000 to improve M4 diversion route that cuts through Reading

'I'm pretty sure they said to meet up today for a drink...' (Ray Clark)

'I'm pretty sure they said to meet up today for a drink...' (Ray Clark)

Six more stunning snaps of the beautiful birds around Berkshire and beyond

Stock image of train tracks. Picture by Wikimedia Commons

Stock image of train tracks. Picture by Wikimedia Commons

Train driver warns of dangers after children caught running across train tracks

Did your pet make the cut?

Did your pet make the cut?

The Reading Chronicle's Perfect Pet competition - did your furry friend make the cut?

The first race was in 1983

The first race was in 1983

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Reading Nostalgia - Five old images from the first Half Marathon in 1983

Heavy traffic is on the M4 following a huge crash

Heavy traffic is on the M4 following a huge crash

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Live updates as huge crash brings M4 to a standstill

Here are some pics from 2022 - what will 2023 bring?

Here are some pics from 2022 - what will 2023 bring?

World Book Day 2023 - Send us your pictures if you're in Berks

Getting ready for Valentine’s Day (Paul King)

Getting ready for Valentine’s Day (Paul King)

More of your amazing photographs that focus on Berkshire's wildlife and nature

One of the many stunning snaps we have had in the last few days! (David Turner)

One of the many stunning snaps we have had in the last few days! (David Turner)

Orange and red dominate over the Baltic Berkshire surroundings during the last week

Teachers striking (note, this is from a strike in Scotland). Credit:
Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Teachers striking (note, this is from a strike in Scotland). Credit:
Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

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Teacher Strikes 2023: Details of schools closing due to strike action

An incredible winter morning in Reading (Dave Woodcock)

An incredible winter morning in Reading (Dave Woodcock)

Your snaps as the cold weather starts to hit Berkshire and the surrounding areas

Which way do you need to go in? (Paul King)

Which way do you need to go in? (Paul King)

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Reading Chronicle Camera Club: More of your stunning winter snaps

Again, sunrise or sunset? (David Turner)

Again, sunrise or sunset? (David Turner)

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Reading Chronicle Camera Club: Six snaps showcasing the town

Welcome to 2023! (Tamàs Kovàcs)

Welcome to 2023! (Tamàs Kovàcs)

Fireworks galore in a winter wonderland in Reading as we say hello to 2023

Brynjar Gunnarsson scored the first of the afternoon - his first goal of that season (Reading FC)

Brynjar Gunnarsson scored the first of the afternoon - his first goal of that season (Reading FC)

Royals Nostalgia: When Reading hammered West Ham United 16 years ago today

Magic and misty in Berkshire (Tamàs Kovàcs)

Magic and misty in Berkshire (Tamàs Kovàcs)

More of your sensational seasonal snaps as parts of Berkshire are covered by snow

Charity workers were still out in force during the Beast from the East

Charity workers were still out in force during the Beast from the East

Berkshire Nostalgia - Remembering the 2018 Beast from the East

Royal Berks Hospital nurses brave -6 temperatures to strike for first time

Royal Berks Hospital nurses brave -6 temperatures to strike for first time

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Royal Berks Hospital nurses brave -6 temperatures to strike for first time

Reading ‘fans’ were out in force when the snow arrived in 2019

Reading ‘fans’ were out in force when the snow arrived in 2019

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Berkshire Nostalgia - When snow last fell in the county before the Covid-19 pandemic

They needed to wrap up warm! (Sarah Norris-Andrews)

They needed to wrap up warm! (Sarah Norris-Andrews)

Walking in a Winter Wonderland - Six snow snaps taken in and around Berkshire

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters

Bracknell Forest Council

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Impact of bullying and racism review felt by Berkshire fire and rescue service

Christmas is coming (Vikki Peedle)

Christmas is coming (Vikki Peedle)

Reading Chronicle Camera Club - Christmas pics to get you in the festive spirit

Catherine Higgs at home in Calcot.

Catherine Higgs at home in Calcot.

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Grandmother 'banging head against the wall' over broadband mix up

King Charles III speaks with, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Cop26 President Alok Sharma (left) and Stella McCartney, during a reception at Buckingham Palace, London, ahead of the Cop27 Summit. Credit:
Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

King Charles III speaks with, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Cop26 President Alok Sharma (left) and Stella McCartney, during a reception at Buckingham Palace, London, ahead of the Cop27 Summit. Credit:
Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

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What next for Alok Sharma as he reflects on COP26 presidency

Dropped chewing gum was a frequent site in Berkshire

Dropped chewing gum was a frequent site in Berkshire

Nostalgia - Looking back to when there was a sticky issue in Berkshire

Image Seven: An empty Reading bus from the 1920s

Image Seven: An empty Reading bus from the 1920s

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Reading Nostalgia: Old pics of the town and beyond from the 1920s to 1960s

The twilight times of 2022 (Paul King)

The twilight times of 2022 (Paul King)

Camera Club: Six brilliant pics from the last week across the Royal Borough

One of the scientists hard at work at the UoR (BBC)

One of the scientists hard at work at the UoR (BBC)

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Nostalgia: How the University of Reading created a huge medical breakthrough in 2000

Pic Spread: Our high-flying friends from above snapped across Berkshire

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