Filming the Eagle has Landed in 1976
The filming caused a stir 42 years ago
Hugh Fort
I'm a reporter of 13 years experience around the Berkshire area. I'm particularly interested in politics, planning, crime and Reading FC content.
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A look back at Hollywood stars filming The Eagle has Landed in Reading
The film told the story of a wartime plot to kidnap Winston Churchhill
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New shops revealed for The Lexicon as it attracts 16 million shoppers in first year
More new arrivals and a major refurbishment project are on the way
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Energy cap could save Berkshire households money on bills
Consumers could save money on their bills after the government introduced an energy price cap
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Murder investigation launched after woman dies at Theale home
Police were called to a home where they found a severely injured woman who later died at the scene
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Tributes paid to former Wokingham town mayor
Cllr Ann Davis served on Wokingham Town Council for 20 years
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Reading set for more Government cash to tackle rough sleepers
The government is handing out cash to the areas most affected by rough sleepers
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Berkshire drivers could instantly lose licence if they fail roadside eyesight test
Drivers who can't read a number plate 20 metres away can now have their licence revoked in a new trial
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How to find out your 'heart age' and predict your life expectancy
Public Health England says about 80 per cent of heart attacks and strokes in people under 75 could be prevented if heart health was improved.
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Families moving into former Battle Hospital homes could face long wait for play area
Bellway Homes has permission for 211 homes on the site, which has been plagued by problems with squatters
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Amazing John Lewis advert helps launch company rebrand
John Lewis and Waitrose stores across Berkshire will get a new look after the company revealed a new name
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Reading car parks to come back under council control
The council will take control of a number of the borough's car parks in early October