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Local News
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University of Reading releases St Patrick's Hall designs ahead of appeal hearing
Ahead of an appeal hearing next month, the University of Reading's released designs of how some new accommodation at the St Patrick's Hall site would look.
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Police issue witness appeal following serious collision on the M25 in Surrey
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision involving two lorries and a car on the M25 on Wednesday (20 February).
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Petition calls for Bramley footbridge to be created
A petition's been launched by a local MP and councillors, calling for a footbridge to be installed over the level crossing at Bramley.
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Increased police presence in Sandhurst as search for missing man continues
There's going to be an increased police presence in Sandhurst and surrounding areas as officers continue to search for a missing local man.
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Nicky Henderson opens his Berkshire stables to the media ahead of this year's Cheltenham Festival
The five-time British champion Jump trainer invited dozens of journalists and cameramen to his 'Seven Barrows' stables in Lambourn to meet two of his star horses and talk about the problematic preparations for this year's Cheltenham.
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Berkshire based police officer jailed for sexual offences
A police officer from Berkshire's been jailed for eight years, after he was found guilty of three counts of sexual activity with a child.
National News
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Three amigos launch had spark but Independent Group needs a big hitter
As political launches go, the performance of the Tory "three amigos" - as Heidi Allen called them - had an electricity that Labour's "magnificent seven" or "insignificant seven" - depending on your point of view - had somewhat lacked.
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IS bride Shamima Begum's baby 'can be British citizen', suggests Sajid Javid
Islamic State bride Shamima Begum's baby son can be British despite her citizenship being removed, Home Secretary Sajid Javid has suggested.
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British schoolgirl, 9, dies after eating ice cream in the Costa Del Sol
A nine-year-old British girl has died after eating an ice cream while on holiday in the Costa Del Sol with her family.
Showbiz News
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Cushty! Only Fools and Horses musical has its premiere in London
With plenty of mange tout, Chateauneuf du Pape and a sprinkling of creme de la menthe, Del Boy and Rodney have made it to the West End.
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Fashion icon and Chanel boss Karl Lagerfeld dies aged 85
Fashion icon and Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld has died at the age of 85.
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Karl Lagerfeld's controversial quotes
Fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld was perhaps as known for his oft controversial statements as he was for his designs.
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Ozzy Osbourne axes tour dates as he recovers from pneumonia
Former Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has cancelled several tour dates as he recovers from pneumonia, his wife Sharon has said.
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Fern Britton: I was sexually assaulted by a man in a lift
Fern Britton has revealed she was sexually assaulted by a man in a lift after a showbiz interview.
Sport News
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England strike but drop Gayle LIVE!
Over-by-over commentary and in-play clips from the first ODI in Barbados. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event.
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Steve Stricker named Team USA captain for 2020 Ryder Cup
Steve Stricker has been confirmed as the Team USA Ryder Cup captain for next year's contest at Whistling Straits.
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Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says he has not held talks over his future
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri says he has not spoken to owner Roman Abramovich or director Marina Granovskaia this week regarding his future.
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