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RaW Sounds Today: Villumier, White Label, Emerson
Alt rock band Villumier from the Reading area have been fairly productive recently, with four singles released, and appearances at Reading Rising
Berkshire charity seeks adoptive family to change a little boy’s life
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Revealed: Reading Borough Council spent thousands on Tesla for mayor
The identity of a car that was used by the mayor of Reading to get to and from engagements has been revealed, as well as the tens of thousands
Reading MP encourages people to sign up for on-street electric vehicle charging scheme
The longest serving MP in Reading has encouraged people to sign up for a scheme to have electric vehicle charging facilities installed outside homes.
Reading planning round-up: Decision made on office conversion into flats
Changes are coming to a busy supermarket for shoppers in Caversham.
Cub scouts leader push to make Caversham park more accessible
A Cub Scouts leader is pushing to make a park and playground in Caversham more accessible for disabled children and residents.
‘Migrants are blamed to distract you, don’t fall for it’: Shop in Reading displays anti-racism message in window as residents react
A British high street store in Reading has drawn attention for a campaign message displayed in its window promoting inclusivity and community values.
Residents encouraged to use NHS 111 ahead of Easter bank holiday and six-day doctors’ strike
People across the South East are being urged to use NHS 111 online as their first port of call for non-emergency medical advice over Easter.
St John Ambulance launches recruitment drive, seeking volunteers in the South East
St John Ambulance has launched a major recruitment drive to find 1,500 new Emergency Responders to help keep people safe across England.
‘Disorder’ at asylum seeker hotel in Reading – councillor speaks out after witnessing ‘intimidating behaviour’
A councillor who saw 'disorder' at an asylum seeker hotel in Reading has spoken out after witnessing "intimidating behaviour."
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Residents invited to share their experiences with RNID
NHS’s new Thames Valley Integrated Care Board takes effect following regional merger
The National Health Service has announced major changes to the Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire Integrated Care Board have now taken effect
Camino Ding-lés: Walk the Spanish Way to celebrate centuries old pilgrimage route in Broad Street
A taste of outdoor Spain is coming to Reading's Broad Street this month with the 'Walk the Spanish Way / Primavera no Camino' Fair.
Nearly 30% could be eligible for help reducing water bills, provider finds
After new water tariffs came into effect this week, research by Thames Water shows that many could be getting help with water bills.
Construction begins on new industrial complex on former Berkshire County Council site
Wrenbridge and Fiera Real Estate have started work on the new build of Focus Industrial Scheme in Nores Hill Wood, just off Whitley Wood Lane
Hero crane driver who saved worker in Reading from burning building dies
A crane operator from Egham who was hailed as a hero after rescuing a man from a burning tower block at a construction site in Reading has died
Uni of Reading celebrates six subject areas in global top 100 QS University rankings
Six key subject areas were featured among the top 100 in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
Reading to Gatwick after midnight? GWR’s overnight trains are here
GWR has announced it will trial overnight services between Reading and the airport.
NHS reminder to collect medication ahead of Easter bank holiday
For the Easter bank holiday, some community pharmacies and all GP surgeries will be closed from Friday, April 3, and will re-open on Tuesday, April 6.