WE COVER READING BOROUGH Half marathon champion wins again

NAOMI Mitchell won the Manchester Marathon on Sunday, just two weeks after striking gold at the Reading Half.

The Reading AC athlete stormed to victory in a time of two hours, 31 minutes and 26 seconds, bettering her second place finish from the previous year.

Mitchell was just 32 seconds off her personal best, coming home more than five minutes before runner up Malin Starfelt. Georgie Bruinvels claimed the final podium place.

Of the win, Mitchell said: “It feels like a blur. I didn’t even know I was first.”

The Team GB athlete’s run at Reading proved to be the perfect

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tune-up before taking on the full 26.2mile marathon distance.

Speaking to Reading Today following the Half, she said: “I’ve got

Broad Street robbery witness urged to come forward

THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to a robbery in Reading and is also seeking a specific witness.

The robbery took place at around 4pm on Thursday, April 13, at the junction of Broad Street and Union Street (Smelly Alley) in the town centre.