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Esso Emmer Green

Damaged cars left at petrol station 'ram raid'

Residents report hearing "yelling and banging" during the raid in Emmer Green, Reading.

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People angry at acts like MÃ¥neskin pulling out of the festivals say they have got their money back.

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Unions say workers will not return to work until employer Serco increases its 6% pay offer.

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    Fans angry as more acts pull out of Reading and Leeds

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    Rapper Jack Harlow and Eurovision winners MÃ¥neskin will be at the MTV Video Music Awards instead.

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    Ban Thames Water boss bonus payouts, council says

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