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NHS team visits pre-school in first of its kind vaccination drive in South East
A community pharmacy team visited a preschool in the South East to vaccinate young children against flu on Thursday, October 8.
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New research shows how pollution interferes with how bees smell flowers
Flowers become harder to smell for bees, moths and other pollinating insects in polluted air, according to research led by the University of Reading.
NHS marks World Mental Health day, outlining suite of support services in South East
This World Mental Health Day, The NHS is highlighting how its services can help those facing mental health struggles.
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Sainsbury Singers tell heartwarming and inspirational true story
See them perform Come From Away at South Hill Park
Hallowe’en fun comes to The Lexicon
Families can meet giants this October half term
Centinary heritage Tours explore university’s wartime history
A series of guided historical walking tours is marking the centenary of the University of Reading's Royal Charter and its wartime history next week.
Councillors: Measures to improve safety measures on Caversham junction a ‘priority’
A junction in Reading which thousands of people have made requests to have changed is being prioritised, a Reading Borough Councillor has said.
Thames Valley Police issues statement after legal challenge into misconduct in public office investigation
Thames Valley Police has issued a statement following a legal challenge concerning its misconduct in public office investigation
Reading School’s Director of Admissions clarifies misconceptions over student demographics
An assistant headteacher at Reading School has dispelled misconceptions after it was revealed that only 13 per cent of pupils are White British.
Decision made on KFC’s 3am delivery and takeaway license
A decision has been made on whether a KFC in Reading can conduct deliveries and takeaways until 3am each night.
Berkshire models turn heads on the catwalk
My Cancer My Choices fashion show celebrates style, fun, and community
Hexagon build reaches new milestone in Minster Quarter transformation
A new walkway has been put in place in the latest milestone of the rejuvenation of Reading's iconic theatre this week.
E-fit released in investigation into sexual assault at Reading Festival
Thames Valley Police has released an e-fit of a man officers wish to speak to in connection with a sexual assault at Reading Festival.
Council celebrates successful season of reading follow annual summer literary challenge
Councillors have hailed a successful Summer Reading Challenge which welcomed more than 1,300 young readers in libraries across Reading this summer
Terry’s Reading Walkabouts to celebrate 200 years of Huntley & Palmers
A guided heritage walking tour exploring Reading's industrial history and biscuit-making legacy is taking place in the town centre.
Council invites landlords to free information evening
Property landlords from Reading are being invited to attend a valuable free Landlord Information Evening at the Civic Centre next Thursday (Oct 15)
Plans to replace Reading’s Microsoft headquarters with new data centre submitted
Plans for a £200m data centre at the site of Microsoft's former UK headquarters in Reading have been formally submitted to Wokingham Borough Council.
Councils roll out joint service to unify health programmes across Reading and West Berkshire
Reading Borough Council is rolling out a new joint service aimed at unifying health and wellbeing support resources across the borough.
CCTV released after over £1,000 stolen from Reading retail parks
Thames Valley Police has released images of two people who they wish to speak to in connection with two thefts which took place in Calcot and Whitley.
Figures show Uni of Reading scheme bringing climate science into schools is a roaring success
A University of Reading initiative aimed at bringing climate science to young people is proving popular in educational institutions, new figures show.