What happened? Shortly after midnight on October 16, 2019, Sahit Shehu, of Bunces Lane in Burghfield, was involved in a crash on Southampton Street. Witnesses reported seeing him shift a handgun from his damaged vehicle into a BMW X5 which arrived to pick him up. Inside the BMW X5 was Leigh Peppiatt, who took Shehu back to home before then taking the hand gun to Waters’ address in Laytom Rise, Tilehurst. A few hours later, Waters used the firearm , shooting it seven times into the back of a Honda Jazz intending to kill the 42-year-old victim sat inside. The flurry of gunshots hit the victim in the shoulder and he was rushed to hospital where he made a full recovery.
There would be six one-bed flats and one two-bed house. Planning consultants AAIMS Consulting say the building has fallen into a state of disrepair and the site has become overgrown with vegetation. The development would be car-free due to it being so close to the town centre and in a high frequency bus route zone. However, the developer says it could provide one car parking space for the house if preferred but this would reduce the amount of outside space for tenants. The plans have been submitted after pre-application discussions with RBC’s planning team, with changes made to the application following feedback from council officers.
This quirky pub in the heart of Reading town centre is currently closed because of Covid-19. Depending on government guidelines, it should be reopening on May 17.
The Greyfriar Of Reading This independent pub close to the train station is also closed. Eager punters will be able to enjoy a pint from its eight ale pumps and 14 taps when it reopens in a couple weeks time. The Greyfriar also specialises in gin with a permanent selection of over 30 very different brands and a “Gin of the Week” showcasing a new gin.
Outlook, Kings Road, Reading Like all Greene King pubs, Outlook never reopened like other pubs when restrictions lifted last month.