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Reading ranks in top 10 of world’s most nature-rich places, according to new study
Reading has been recognised as one of the world's most nature-rich places, ranking ninth in a new global Green City Index.
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Reading Liberal Democrats vote against council budget amid financial concerns
Reading's Liberal Democrat councillors have opposed the council's 2026/27 budget, citing concerns over depleted reserves
True crime show with live “psychopath test” comes to Reading
A new true crime event is coming to Reading, promising a night of forensic insight, crime scene reconstructions, and a live psychopathy test.
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Opening date revealed for Flight Club in Reading
A new bar and social darts venue, Flight Club, is set to open in Reading on 1 May 2026, just in time for the Early May Bank Holiday.
Berkshire brewery marks International Women’s Day with collaborative craft beer
A Berkshire brewery has teamed up with a national women's beer community to create a special edition drink to mark International Women's Day.
MP Olivia Bailey urges local groups to apply for Armed Forces Day funding
MP Olivia Bailey has encouraged community organisations in Reading West and Mid Berkshire to bid for funding to host an Armed Forces Day event
Is Reading next? Popworld Nightclubs facing wave of UK closures
A beloved UK nightclub chain has announced multiple closures ? and questions over whether the Popworld in Reading will continue to trade.
Janet Jackson-inspired theatre show to visit Reading on UK tour
A multimedia theatre production inspired by the career of pop star Janet Jackson is set to be staged in Reading as part of a nationwide tour.
FROM THE OPPOSITION: Another “Pay More, Get Less” Budget from Labour
Tonight we have another "pay more, get less" budget from Labour-run Reading Council.
Reading optical assistant celebrates apprenticeship success at Specsavers
A young optical assistant in Reading has celebrated completing his apprenticeship, highlighting the opportunities available through Specsavers
“No means yes to me”: Rapist jailed after making chilling remark to victim
A man who told a woman "no means yes to me" after raping and sexually assaulting her has been jailed for eight years.
Two men jailed over crack cocaine and heroin supply in Reading
Two men have been jailed for a combined total of more than seven years after being caught supplying class A drugs in Reading.
Flats approved at Reading’s notorious ‘Prostitution Hotspot’
A plan for flats near a reputed 'prostitution hotspot' in Reading has cleared a crucial hurdle.
Residents say asphalt plant is a ‘health hazard’ – Reading Borough Council responds
A road surfacing company in Reading that has been contracted by the council has been accused of producing persistent odours and a health hazard
Concern as urgent search for man missing for almost a week launched
Thames Valley Police has said it is "very concerned" as they launch a manhunt for an Oxford man who has been missing for almost a week.
Police hunt man after child seriously injured in hit-and-run incident in Earley
Police have launched an urgent appeal to trace a man wanted in connection with a serious hit-and-run collision that left a child with serious injuries
Child seriously injured after van crashes into metal barriers
A child has been seriously injured in a collision involving a van.
Police looking for man after child involved in crash left with life-changing injuries
Police are searching for a man in connection with a serious crash that left a child with life-changing injuries.
Virgin Money transfers to Nationwide accounts, cards, and savings explained
Millions of Virgin Money customers will officially move to Nationwide in April. Here’s what stays the same and what changes.
Trips cancelled as UK travel company goes into liquidation
An Oxfordshire-based UK travel firm has gone into liquidation, according to Companies House records.