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PICTURE GALLERY: Reading painted in rainbow hues as thousands join Holi Milan Festival
Thousands of people came together at Hill Meadows Car Park on 7th March to celebrate Holi Milan, Berkshire’s oldest and biggest Holi festival. Now a firm fixture in the local calendar, the event brought families and friends from across the community together for a joyful day of colour, culture and...
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Even more electric buses to serve Reading after another £3m in government investment secured
A grant of £3 million has been allocated to Reading's transport sector, following a successful application by both the council and Reading Buses.
Council lends support to Great British Spring Clean this month
From today, the initiative sees a mass-action environmental campaign encouraging volunteers to take part in clearing litter from public spaces.
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Launchpad skills centre welcomes visit from Berkshire’s Lord-Lieutenant
The Lord-Lieutenant of Berkshire, Andrew Try Esq. paid a visit to the Work and Life Skills Centre run by Launchpad
Mayor of Reading to lead public lecture as part of Uni of Reading’s Women’s History Month celebrations
Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles, Mayor of Reading, will be leading this year's lecture forms part of the University's centenary celebrations.
Fate of homes near riverside pub in Reading in doubt as council orders building to be demolished
An appeal has been lodged to save homes near a riverside pub in Reading as the council has ordered the building to be demolished.
RaW Sounds Today: Mordecai Smyth, One Last Day, Rose Rey
It's always good to hear about a new music venue in the area so, when we heard that Crumbs in Woodley was going to try a music night
Westminster diary – MP Matt Rodda: Support for children with special educational needs and disabilities
All children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities deserve to receive the right support to succeed in their education
Reading Council approves homelessness strategy but rejects permanent shelter
A push for a permanent night shelter in Reading has been rejected, just as a major strategy to tackle homelessness in the town has been approved.
Gym in Reading set alight in 2.40am attack as police release CCTV of two people
Police have released CCTV images of two people they want to speak to after a gym was set alight in Reading.
Dead kittens and dozens of sick cats: The disturbing discovery inside a Reading ‘cat hoarder’ house
Two people have been banned from keeping animals for ten years, after more than 70 cats were found living in squalid conditions in Reading
The assistant headteacher from Reading taking on the London marathon in aid of PACT
Sarah Morris is set to lace up her running shoes to raise funds for the charity, which provides life-changing adoption and trauma support services.
Poets’ Cafe welcomes Desree for March edition this week
This month, the event will welcome award-winning spoken word artist, writer, and producer Desree.
Police issue urgent appeal after 29-year-old killed in Reading crash
One person has died and a police appeal for witnesses has been launched following a road traffic collision in Reading on Tuesday, March 10.
Centuries-old manuscript returning to Reading after half a millennium away
The original medieval manuscript of Sumer is icumen in, known as the famed 'Reading Rota,' has returned to Reading and will be on display until May 9
Mayor of Reading leads service to plant a tree in memory of those lost during Covid pandemic
The planting of the commemorative Davidia involucrate tree took place following the UK-wide Covid-19 'Day of Reflection' on Sunday, March 8.
Child bereavement charity receives boost from housebuilder
Millers Homes backs Daisy's Dream
Four new hubs for information, support, and advice to families and young people set to open in Reading this month
Four new Family Hubs are set to open in Reading, offering information, advice and support to families, children and young people.
M4 crash leaves motorcyclist hospitalised with serious injuries; police appeal for witnesses
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a serious road traffic collision on the M4 motorway left a motorcyclist hospitalised
‘I was on my way to the spa’: Reading drug dealer jailed after police uncover wraps of heroin and crack in car
Two drug dealers have been jailed after police stopped a car in Berkshire and discovered dozens of wraps of class A drugs