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Building for the Future is ‘thrilled’ to be new mayor’s chosen charity
The organisation looks forward to an exciting year ahead

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Berkshire Celebrated Excellence in Care at the BCA Care Awards 2025
Special nomination went to 80 year old Halimah


Reading planning round-up: Office to be turned into flats
This week's Reading planning round-up features two plans to convert offices into flats and advertisement plans for a new bar opening this week.

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Celebrate Pride Month at Vue Reading with a selection of LGBTQ+ titles – including an exclusive preview
This Pride Month, Vue Readingis celebrating with a curated line-up of queer cinema ? from timeless classics to new releases ? including an exclusive


PRIDE OF READING AWARDS: Meet the sponsors – Cream Design
Cream Design is returning to the Pride of Reading Awards as sponsor of the Hospitality Award, in memory of journalist and food writer Hilary Scott.


Reading FC keen on bringing Campbell back on permanent deal
Reading FC are keen on bringing Chem Campbell back to the club on a permanent deal this summer transfer window.


Reading man jailed for rape offences
A man from Reading has been jailed for rape and other offences and Reading following an investigation by Thames Valley Police,


Man who targeted lone females on Reading bus route charged with sexual assault
A man has been chagred with three counts of sexual assault after he targeted lone females on a Reading bus route.


Mobility aids costing Royal Berks around £70,000 a year in unreturned equipment
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is appealing for the return of mobility aids amid tens of thousands in costs for lost equipment.

Reading rail disruption reduced service due to train repairs
There is a reduced service between Reading and Gatwick Airport until 10.00 am today due to train repairs.

Clean sweep for Lib Dems
They now have overall control of Wokingham borough council.

Pangbourne Rotary Club Art event benefits young people
Pictures translated into cheques for charity

How warm and dry was this spring?
And what can we expect of summer?


Eco-warriors clean up Caversham
Pangbourne Rotary volunteers clear a two mile stretch of river


RaW Sounds Today: Featuring Solstice, Steve Hackett and Chesney Hawkes
Each week, there are 10 great acts in our playlist, all with a connection to Reading or Wokingham.

Latest burglaries figures revealed in Reading, according to police
According to recent figures from police.uk, public areas and shops in Reading town centre is one of the most densely populated areas for burglary across Reading. From shopping areas to parking areas to incidents in St Marys Butts, victims have been experiencing various levels of burglary from month ...
In the Dock: Latest court results from Reading Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts.

De Vere Wokefield Estate wins coveted Tripadvisor award
De Vere Wokefield Estate, located near Reading and part of De Vere's has won an award

Locals share memories of neighbourhood that 'knew how to party'
Murray Leese posted on the Reading and Thames Valley Memories of Another Day Facebook group a photograph of the Cornwood Gardens estate in Whitley during the 60s.
Severe delays following crash on M4 junction between car and van
Crash causes delays on M4 Newbury