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Charlie’s mother opens doggy day care centre in his memory );  ); A DAY care centre for dogs created in memory of Charlie Ilsley will open next month. Charlie’s Dog Place is being set -up by the family of the 13-year-old boy who died in December after losing a long fight against cancer. The centre has been created by converting the garage at his family’s home in Buckingham Drive, Emmer Green. Charlie’s mother Toni and sister Jess will work together on the new business, offering day ...

Richard Davies Labour Caversham “Councillor Richard Davies is the Labour candidate for Caversham ward, where he is currently councillor.  Cllr Davies is chair of the Housing, Neighbourhoods and Leisure committee and a dedicated campaigner for the residents of Caversham.  If re-elected he pledges to promote healthier and more sustainable travel in Caversham and to support local businesses to recover from the effects of the pandemic.” Ian Binge (Conservative) Ian Binge Conservativ...

06:35 EDT, 8 February 2021 2.8k shares A schoolboy with autism died after being stabbed in the chest at a Reading park before passers-by tried to save him, an inquest has heard. Olly Stephens, 13, died at Bugs Bottom Fields, just 250 yards from his home in Emmer Green on January 3.  A 13-year-old girl, along with two boys, aged 13 and 14, have been charged with his murder. An inquest into Ollys death opened today, just days after hundreds lined the streets of Reading for his funeral.  It h...

Olly Stephens: funeral for teenager who died in Emmer Green stabbing HUNDREDS of mourners dressed in red gathered today to pay their respects to a teenager who was fatally stabbed in Emmer Green. The funeral of 13-year-old Olly Stephens was held at Reading Crematorium this morning at 11.30am. Ahead of the ceremony, family, friends, and those touched by his tragic death lined the streets as the funeral cortege drove past. Many dressed in red as this was Olly’s favourite colour. The c...

Walking with ghosts and being reminded of my own younger days );  ); THIS morning we agree to take another longed-for walk as the weather does look rather clement. I suggest that we stay rather close to home as, first and foremost, I want to avoid the crowds that we encountered on our excursion to Hambleden and, secondly, there is so much to admire nearby. One does not have to go far to find joy from nature’s bounty. Neither of us is keen on crowds in any case. I cannot imagine attending a ...

Kathleen Kennedy Kathleen Kennedy died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family aged 94. Much loved Mother to Simon, Catherine and Josephine, Grandmother to Lucinda and Felicity and Great Grandmother to Arlo and Albie. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. We will have a small service at St. Marys due to current restrictions and plan for a memorial service in September. Donations in memory of Kathleen to Save The Children can be made using the following link - kathleenk...

The trio, all from Reading, have been remanded in custody to appear in Reading Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. Two other boys, both aged 13, have been released on bail with strict conditions until February 1. In a statement issued through police, Olly’s family described the youngster as “an enigma” who “could get his own way with a wry smile and a cheeky grin”. They said: “He always stood his ground and fought for the underdog whilst having an amazing depth of love, warmth and wit...

11:59 EDT, 7 January 2021 26 shares Three schoolchildren charged with the murder of a 13-year-old boy who was stabbed to death have been remanded into custody to stand trial in June. Olly Stephens was found stabbed in a park just 250 yards from his home in Reading on Sunday afternoon.    Today two boys, 13 and 14, and a girl, 13, who cannot be named because of their age, stood before Reading Crown Court to face the charges of murder and conspiracy to commit GBH.  The girl was also charge...

Two boys and a girl, all aged 13 or 14, are charged with murder after the death of Olly Stephens, 13.

Teen Girl and Two Boys Charged With Murder in Court After Boy, 13, Dies On 1/7/21 at 10:41 AM EST Three teenagers charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder after an autistic 13-year-old boy was stabbed to death, appeared in court today. Oliver Stephens, 13, also known as "Olly", was allegedly stabbed to death on Sunday in Emmer Green, Reading, with officers called to the scene just before 16:00 GMT. A 13-year-old girl, a 13-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy, who cannot be named for l...