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The UK faces a collapse in living standards, higher bills, tax hikes and increased unemployment as the economy slumps into recession.

<strong>Letters: </strong>Readers respond to a piece by Martin Kettle in which he addresses the heckling of 12-year-old soprano Malakai M Bayoh

A man has appeared in court accused of holding cocaine, cannabis and almost £30,000 in cash.

The following cases were heard at Reading and Slough Magistrates’ Courts:

THE latest hygiene ratings for restaurants in Reading have been revealed.

A man had £12,000-worth of cannabis – all for his personal use.

CASES heard by Salisbury and Swindon Magistrates courts:

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PICTURED: Norton Road, Reading Between Friday, January 15 and Monday, January 18, midnight, an unknown offender forced a lock on a conservatory door in Norton Road. Nothing was taken, but police are investigating the break in. If you have any information, call 101, quoting reference 43210026288. Police also ask that any suspicious incidents, sightings or any information is reported to The Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 101. Residents are advised to check CCTV cameras, doorbe...

Cash-strapped ultimate picture palace Film lovers, staff and volunteers at Oxford’s only independent cinema launched an £18,000 appeal to help it survive months of lockdown. While larger cinemas were able to open in July, the UPP is delayed to ensure social distancing measures were in place. Income from ticket and bar sales stopped and overheads amounted to outgoings of £9,000 per month. The cinema received a £10,000 small business grant from the Government, a further £12,683 from t...