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Reading council helps elderly and disabled people stay in their homes for longer
Home improvement teams make sure the disabled, elderly and more are happy in their homes
James Aldridge
Live news reporter for Get Reading. Started working at the website in May 2017.
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Calls for Lenny the tramp to be remembered after Cow Lane bridge pulled down
Plans to have a permanent memorial to Lenny the tramp are back on the table after his former living spot under Cow Lane Bridge has been demolished.
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Future of Reading Chinese restaurant on the line after exploiting illegal workers
The restaurant is in danger of being closed down by Reading Borough Council
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'Inappropriate' Reading 2050 advert on IDR bridge replaced after complaints
Reading UK CIC changed the pavement vinyl after concerns were raised over its wording
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Iceland to be flattened for 427 Reading homes despite 'woeful' affordable housing offer
Councillors expressed their anger at a planning meeting - but still decided to grant the application near Reading town centre
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Reading prison could be home to a new theatre and arts centre
The Theatre and Arts Reading organisation is exploring the possibility of converting the unused jail
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Tis the season! Check out plans for Christmas lights in Reading
Christmas illuminations are being provided by Broad Street Mall, The Oracle and Reading UK CIC
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Vote to choose The Lexicon charity of the year hijacked by spammers
The competition on Facebook was closed when it became clear the vote had been hijacked
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Two teenage girls stabbed after alleged attack at Rivermead Leisure Complex
The two girls are at hospital in a stable condition
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Reading man accused of killing his wife appears in court
Steven Grainger, 32, appeared via video link from HM Prison Bullingdon
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Beggars and drug dealers in Reading town centre could be hit with new ASBO
Frustrated with unruly behaviour in Reading town centre? New anti-social behaviour orders are being considered by Reading Borough Council, to tackle issues including begging, dog control, drug activity and street drinking. Members of the public will be given the chance to express their views on the matter if members
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Sit atop the Iron Throne at Reading Comic Con 2017
Comic fans, TV series addicts and screen junkies are in for a treat as Reading Comic-Con comes back for a second event. Fans of the hit HBO series Game of Thrones can meet the actors of characters Janos Slynt, Pyp and Rast at the event. Visitors will also be