Five Reading stories you may have missed this week

WE have rounded up five of our top stories from this week you may have missed.

1. John Lewis confirms it WILL reopen Reading store but closes Newbury store

Reading Chronicle:

DEPARTMENT store John Lewis has confirmed the Reading branch will be reopening this month – but a Newbury store will remain permanently closed.

The announcement comes as the final wave of shop reopenings is confirmed.

For the full story, click here.

2. Newbury Dogs Trust searching for new dog owners

Reading Chronicle:

AS a nation we love our four-legged friends but sadly there are many that need rehoming.

If you’re dreaming of long country walks with a furry friend or play time in the park, we have got five lovely dogs for you to consider giving a forever home all from Dogs Trust Newbury.

For the full story, click here.

3. Reading responds to closure of Pret in town centre

Reading Chronicle:

THE announcement that a Reading branch of cafe Pret will not be reopening due to lockdown losses has left locals “gutted”.

The popular coffee chain announced the permanent closure of the Broad Street shop in the town centre, but The Oracle branch will remain open.

For the full story, click here.

4. Khairi Saadallah due at the Old Bailey over Reading terror attack

Reading Chronicle:

A MAN accused of stabbing three friends to death while rampaging through Reading’s Forbury Garden’s is due to appear in court today.

Khairi Saadallah, 25, is charged with murdering James Furlong, 36, David Wails, 49, and Joseph Ritchie-Bennett, 39, in the attack.

For the full story, click here.

5. Decision next week on controversial The Heights school stay at temporary home

Reading Chronicle:

A school’s controversial stay at temporary buildings in Caversham is expected to be approved by the council next week despite neighbours’ complaints.

Neighbours have slammed plans for The Heights Primary School to extend its stay at temporary accommodation on Gosbrook Road for another year, until August 31, 2021.

For the full story, click here.

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