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Prime Minister David Cameron praises the "magnificent service" given by the Queen, as she celebrates 60 years on the throne.

Labour has urged ministers to block six-figure bonuses for Network Rail bosses, insisting they have the power to prevent such payouts.

England slump to a 71-run defeat in the third Test in Dubai to suffer a series whitewash by Pakistan for the first time.

There is no evidence a Surrey police officer leaked information to the media during the investigation into Milly Dowler's disappearance in 2002, says the Independent Police Complaints Commission.

Simon Thomas pulls out of the Plaid Cymru leadership election and throws his support behind Ceredigion Assembly Member Elin Jones.

At least seven people die after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines, official reports say.

Drivers are being warned of black ice and some schools are closed, after the snow that fell across much of Britain at the weekend.

Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador is handed a two-year ban for a doping offence, and loses his 2010 Tour de France title.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he will head an interim unity government to prepare for elections in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

The Queen visits a school in Norfolk and there are gun salutes in London as she marks the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.

Motorists across Berkshire are warned some roads may remain icy following the weekend's snowfall and freezing temperatures.

Adults and children alike in Berkshire took advantage of a covering of snow to dust off their sledges.

Extra beds are made available for homeless people in Reading during the freezing weather.

A council spends more than £800,000 to try and recruit more foster carers and adoptive parents

Six people from Reading are jailed in connection with a raid on a wholesalers in the town.

Saturday's Championship fixture between Doncaster and Reading is postponed because of a frozen pitch.

New Reading loan signing Matthew Connolly says he is determined to use his temporary switch to show parent club QPR what he can do.

A council that is trying to bridge a £6m funding gap is criticised for planning to charge for child cremations.

Press photographs celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee go on show at Windsor Castle

Two goals from Reading's Alex Danson help Great Britain beat South Korea 4-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy.

With most of the UK on amber alert, the Met Office's second highest severe weather warning, string of sporting fixtures were also hit by the big chill.

More than 100 Conservatives are among MPs who have written to the prime minister calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines.

More than 100 Conservatives are among MPs who have written to the prime minister calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines.

India batsman Yuvraj Singh is undergoing treatment for cancer in the United States his physiotherapist confirms.

British cyclist Mark Cavendish is declared fit to make his Team Sky debut in the opening stage of the Tour of Qatar.

A new television advertising campaign in England is warning against the temptations of "just one more" drink.

More than half of Welsh councils are owed money from private developers which should be going towards community facilities.

Animal rights activists have demanded a boycott of Liam Neeson’s new film after he revealed he ate wolf flesh to prepare for his role.

Illegal tyre dumping 'nightmare' - A warning is issued of the dangers of illegal tyre dumps as officials start to clear 7,000 left on farmland. [Front Page News]

Ship sinking costs Carnival $95m - The sinking of the Costa Concordia could cost parent firm Carnival up to $95m (£62m; 75m euro), the firm says. [Front Page News]

Sherlock Holmes WILL return for a third series next year, BBC confirms - Audiences were left unsure if the cantankerous detective would return after he appeared to 'die' with his reputation in tatters in Sunday night’s show. [Show Biz]

Luton airport planning expansion - Plans to increase annual passenger capacity to 18 million at London Luton Airport and create 6,000 new jobs are revealed. [Business]

Yummy mummies take to the catwalk as New York Fashion Week set to star a mothers-only runway show - Strut: The Fashionable Mom Show will give women inspiration when it comes to wearing outfits that can be easily transformed to take a mom from homes to evenings out. [Femail]

British surgeons pioneer surgery with robotic arm to fix blood vessel - Doctors at St Mary's Hospital in London have saved a man's life by performing a world-first heart operation using robotic technology. [Health]

Nationwide launches market-leading 18 month 0% purchase credit card - but there¿s a catch - Nationwide Building Society is launching an 18 month 0 per cent interest purchase credit card tomorrow – but you must be a current account customer to get it. [Money Mail]

Sainsbury's lands latest blow in supermarket petrol price war with '10p off a litre' promotion - The promotion will last from tomorrow until Sunday, and also applies to online shopping. Morrisons are also slashing prices at the forecourt from Monday. [Money Mail]

Games legacy boost for graduates - Glasgow City Council is unveiling a £10m scheme that aims to provide 1,000 jobs for graduates as a 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy. [Front Page News]

Nasa announces 2014 test flight of its Orion deep space capsule - The Orion capsule, which is being developed by Lockheed Martin Corp, would fly aboard a Delta 4 or Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. [Sciencw]

Colombia fashion week 2011: Butt implants and 'mountains of cocaine' - A behind-the-scenes look at Colombia fashion week makes up the latest installment in the Fashion Week Internationale series - and reveals the Colombian obsession with plastic surgery. [Femail]

Thousands join remembrance events - Thousands of people of Wales across are joining remembrance events as a weekend of tributes begins to war victims. [Front Page News]

High fibre diets CAN reduce the risk of bowel cancer - By compiling existing research involving data from almost two million people, scientists found that a high-fibre diet offers significant protection against the disease, the third most common form of cancer in Britain. [Health]

UK could face double-dip recession, warns EU as Britain prepares for economic 'Armageddon' - David Cameron and Vince Cable put on a united front as a report was published that laid bare the toll of the turmoil in the eurozone on our economy. [Money Mail]

Jilly Cooper silenced by a Woman's Hour question about her husband's love affair - When Jilly, pictured with husband Leo Cooper, wrote a book of advice for married women, one tip was that a wife should sometimes turn a blind eye to her spouse’s affairs because they can blow over. [Femail]

http://cfpress.net/lb56975s1 HER Majesty The Queen has issued a Diamond Jubilee message to mark the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.

HER Majesty The Queen has issued a Diamond Jubilee message to mark the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.

IT'S business as usual across all the region's council services despite the cold snap.

http://cfpress.net/lb56974s1 IT'S business as usual across all the region's council services despite the cold snap.

IT'S business as usual across all the region's council services despite the cold snap.

http://cfpress.net/lb56973s1 IT'S business as usual across all the region's council services despite the cold snap.

http://cfpress.net/lb56972s1 A MOTORCYCLIST is in critical condition after being involved in a smash with a car in Thatcham.

A MOTORCYCLIST is in critical condition after being involved in a smash with a car in Thatcham.

http://cfpress.net/lb56969s1 SOUTH Hill Park Arts Centre is open for business, despite a partial power cut.

SOUTH Hill Park Arts Centre is open for business, despite a partial power cut.

Max Temp: 16°C (61°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F), Wind Direction: SSE, Wind Speed: 11mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 992mb, Humidity: 89%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 07:01GMT, Sunset: 16:33GMT

Max Temp: 15°C (59°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F), Wind Direction: S, Wind Speed: 8mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 994mb, Humidity: 93%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 07:02GMT, Sunset: 16:31GMT

Max Temp: 12°C (54°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F), Wind Direction: N, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: moderate, Pressure: 1007mb, Humidity: 97%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 07:04GMT, Sunset: 16:30GMT

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Saturday's Championship fixture between Doncaster and Reading is postponed because of a frozen pitch.

Two goals from Reading's Alex Danson help Great Britain beat South Korea 4-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy.

New Reading loan signing Matthew Connolly says he is determined to use his temporary switch to show parent club QPR what he can do.

London Irish second-row forward James Sandford signs a two-year contract extension with the Premiership club.

Ebbsfleet United complete the signing of Reading striker Gozie Ugwu on loan until 3 March.

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First noticed on Sun, 5 Feb 2012. I see this as medium priority. Fly tipping by utility box on Mt Pleasant

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 16 Mount Pleasant, Reading
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First noticed on Sun, 5 Feb 2012. I see this as medium priority. Graffiti on council garage number 29, off Charndon Close

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Charndon Close, Reading
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There is dog fouling that has been left on Bede Walk near Number 9. Need to be cleared away and that area cleaned.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 22 Hexham Road, Reading
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Very large hedge obstructing the pavement on Northbrook Rd, Caversham Park
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 5 Northbrook Road, Reading
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There's a pot hole at the junction to the roundabout. This needs to be fixed before it gets worse, especially as its used often by ambulances.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Reading
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This street has a serious amount of litter. Do any street cleaners clean this street? The problem is compounded by the fact that the litter bins here don't seem to be emptied regularly and that a bin is missing at the end of the street (London Road end).
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 71 Watlington Street, Reading
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The waste bin at this location is missing from the post and needs replacing.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 71 London Road, Reading
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There's a pothole at this location. It caused me to nearly crash when I was cycling home at night. Please get it fixed.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 31 Hatherley Road, Reading
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See above
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 73 Donnington Gardens, Reading
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Pothole
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 89 Donnington Gardens, Reading
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First noticed on Thu, 2 Feb 2012. I see this as high priority. Sofa on pavement in Oxford Rd outside Sara Asthma Charity shop. Stretch of road between Valentia Rd and Beresford Rd.

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Oxford Road, Reading
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Red "don't walk" man not lit on north side. Also, "Wait" does not light up when button is pressed on south side.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 4 Berkeley Avenue, Reading
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First noticed on Thu, 2 Feb 2012. I see this as medium priority. Sofa on corner of Kensington Rd and Oxford Rd.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 5 Kensington Road, Reading
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Some of the occupants of the flats in Merchants place are just dumping their rubbish on the pavement. There is a communial bin area for the residents to put their rubbish but they are to lazy to bother opening the door and putting it into the bins provided. Last year we had a major rat infestation problem which took many months to bring under control.

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 2 Merchants Place, Reading
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First noticed on Mon, 30 Jan 2012. I see this as low priority. Litter on street

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 15 Alma Street, Reading
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First noticed on Mon, 30 Jan 2012. I see this as medium priority. Mattress up against wall on corner of Albany Rd/Oxford Rd
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 389 Oxford Road, Reading
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Radical cleric Abu Qatada should be freed from jail because he has been held too long, his lawyer tells a bail hearing.

Radical cleric Abu Qatada should be freed from jail because he has been held too long, his lawyer tells a bail hearing.

Party leaders in Greece are to resume crisis talks on new austerity measures demanded by EU leaders in return for funds needed to avoid defaulting on its debts.

Party leaders in Greece are to resume crisis talks on new austerity measures demanded by EU leaders in return for funds needed to avoid defaulting on its debts.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he will head an interim unity government to prepare for elections in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

She said she had to put on 'the greatest show on earth, during the greatest show on earth' and Madonna certainly didn't disappoint. The singer put on an impressive show during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots.

While thousands ventured outside to enjoy the snow at the weekend, the onset of the working week is likely to bring widespread problems.

Madonna "rose to the occasion" to give "a shot of female brass" to the Super Bowl in her 12-minute half-time show, reviewers say.

A flaw in Facebook's storage systems means 'deleted' photos can be accessed years later by anyone with a link - leaving users prey for persecution. Facebook claims it is trying to fix the problem.

After three years, Google Earth has finally conducted a major update of its maps, removing the mystery gridlike pattern that sparked rumors the lost underwater city of Atlantis had been found.

A woman gives birth on the pavement outside a Fife hospital after she was unable to get inside the building.

A woman gives birth on the pavement outside a Fife hospital after she was unable to get inside the building.

Telecoms firm Uninor says it has been "unfairly harmed" by an Indian court ruling cancelling licences issued in 2008.

Police believe 829 people were "likely" victims of phone-hacking by newspapers, the Leveson Inquiry hears.

Police believe 829 people were "likely" victims of phone-hacking by newspapers, the Leveson Inquiry hears.

Harry Styles has been spotted partying with Sir Bob Geldof's daughter, Pixie Geldof.According to The Sun, the One Direction heartthrob - who recently split with older woman Caroline Flack - was seen...

Britain's Got Talent have confirmed that Carmen Electra will replace Amanda Holden as a guest judge on the panel.Following the birth of Holden's second daughter Hollie Rose, the former Baywatch star...

After weeks of speculation, Madonna took to the stage at the Super Bowl yesterday (5th February), where she was joined by a variety of special guests.The Queen of Pop was wheeled out to face her crowd...

 
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