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Second transgender rights protest set to be held in Reading
PROTESTORS are set to gather in Reading later today (Saturday, March 17) in the second event of public action in response to the Supreme Court ruling last month. Crowds are expected to gather outside the Town Hall from 1pm, where they will take part in a march through Friar Street, around to Forbury...
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PRIDE OF READING AWARDS: We hear from last year’s winners
As nominations open for the Pride of Reading Awards 2025 at 9am tomorrow (May 16), to find a new crop of fabulous community heroes
Offices in Reading town centre could be converted into 78 flats
A prominent office building near the main shopping area in Reading town centre could be converted into flats.
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Slip roads onto A34 branded ‘some of the most dangerous in England’
The slip roads to enter a major road in Berkshire have been branded 'some of the most dangerous in England'.
Tilehurst mum hoping to win again at Africa-themed pageant
Tilehurst-based mum of two Sarah Sakala has been shortlisted to represent Reading at the Miss, Mrs & Mr Africa UK & Ireland pageant in September.
Plea for parking space for Reading family rejected
A Reading dad's plea for an extra parking space for his family has been rejected.
Siren RG1 to mark first anniversary with weekender celebration
Siren RG1 will mark its first anniversary with a weekender celebration.
Sunday Times Rich List revealed for 2025 - Who are the wealthiest people in UK?
The billionaire Hinduja family has topped the Sunday Times Rich List for the fourth consecutive year despite a decline in their fortune.
Watch: Martin Lewis blasts cabinet member over Winter Fuel Allowance
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has spoken out against the process for means testing the Winter Fuel Allowance for pensioners on Good Morning Britain.
Bungalow shortage is getting worse, warn experts, with 'urgent' changes needed
Disabled and older renters are struggling to find suitable properties, with the problem only getting worse, warn experts
Wellington Farm Shop celebrates its 20th anniversary
Locals can enjoy a spectacular weekend filled with delicious food, shopping stalls, talented artisans, talks, music, and Father's Day celebrations
Crackdown on flytipping and littering in Reading due to begin this month
Tougher enforcement on flytipping and littering in Reading is due to begin this month as part of a push to crack down on the behaviour.
PRIDE OF READING AWARDS: Who’s your local hero? Get set to nominate
Over the past 21 years hundreds of local people, groups, organisations and businesses have deservedly received a Pride of Reading Award.
New trade deal with India welcomed by Reading MP
The new post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and India has been "warmly welcomed" by one of the MPs for Reading.
In the Dock: Latest court results from Reading Magistrates' Court
ETHAN DAVIES, 19, of 42 Burton Way, Windsor and Maidenhead, pleaded guilty to assaulting Chris Jones by beating him on January 30 this year in Windsor. He was given a community order to complete 60 hours of unpaid work within 12 months and fined £100.
Berkshire residents challenged to take 1M steps for Diabetes UK
People across Berkshire are being invited to take part in Diabetes UK's One Million Step Challenge.
Reading school maintains its outstanding rating from Ofsted
A school in Reading has been praised by Ofsted for maintaining its outstanding rating. Geoffrey Field Infant School, located in Exbourne Road, Reading, achieved outstanding within all areas following an Ofsted inspection on December 10 and December 11, 2024.
RaW Sounds Today: Featuring The Bluepers, Belizaire, Bonnie and the Jets
Each week, there are 10 great acts in our playlist, all with a connection to Reading or Wokingham. As always, we have a wide variety of musical styles
Reading planning annual performance celebrated as most appeals swatted away
The annual performance of Reading council's planning team has been celebrated as most appeals against its decisions have been swatted away.
Van left destroyed after bursting into flames on Reading IDR
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a vehicle fire on the IDR (Inner Distribution Road) in Reading. The incident occurred today (15/5) at around 3:30pm on the A329.