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Soapbox race will raise funds for Royal Berkshire Hospital charity

Gravity will hurtle the home-made machines down the course at Englefield Park.

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First look inside McDonald's Lower Earley as it reopens with table service

The fast food chain reopened after being closed for six weeks

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Slight drop in GCSE results across Reading as West Berkshire improves

New tougher exams were introduced this year

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The number of places to buy alcohol in Reading is rising

Reading has nearly more than nine times the amount of booze outlets per square kilometre than the national average

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Bracknell road closed by sinkhole due to reopen

Contractors have managed to repair the 2m deep hole quicker than expected

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How Lilies for Oscar Wilde brought Reading’s creative community together

Lilies for Oscar Wilde has been nominated in the Cultural Contribution category of the Pride of Reading Awards

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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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How dinner with a stranger in Reading will open your mind

Feast of Strangers is one of the events running as part of the Reading on Thames Festival

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Biker taken to hospital after crash in Cow Lane

The road was closed for around one hour while emergency services were on the scene

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Berkshire exotic species expert to be honoured with Animal Hero Award

Phil Hamilton will receive an Animal Hero Award on Thursday, September 6

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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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Soapbox race, indie urban market and more things to do in Berkshire this weekend

The second Reading on Thames Festival and Heritage Open Days will also take place this weekend