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Reading students gearing up for 12th annual Schools Climate Conference
Students from 10 schools around the borough are taking part in their own version of the COP30 global climate summit next week
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Public urged to avoid Cardiff Road area amid hazardous materials incident
Fire services have warned they currently responding to a fire in Cardiff Road, Reading, which it says also involves hazardous materials.
UPDATE: Two arrested after protestors seen on roof of Winnersh building
Reading Today has received reports of a protest which has garnered a significant police presence in Winnersh this morning (Wednesday, November 12.)
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Reading Borough Council aims to encourage healthier choices through junk food ad ban
Reading Borough Council is aiming to improve residents' health and help them make better choices by restricting the promotion of unhealthy food
Reading-led research finds hair products marketed to Black communities may be damaging
Hair care products marketed to Black communities may be impacting both health and cultural identity, a research project in Reading has found.
“Optimism is very necessary, but it’s just not as funny”: Christopher Macarthur-Boyd is Howling at the Moon in latest stand-up show
Christopher Macarthur-Boyd is just the latest in Scotland's ever-growing pantheon of stellar comedic talents?and now he's coming to Reading
Reading Pride hosting all-day fundraising gig in honour of Sophie Sheehan
Reading Pride is hosting a fundraiser at The Butler on Saturday, November 15, honouring Sophie Sheehan, who passed away earlier this year.
Real Time Video’s project receives funding boost
John Sykes Foundation visits grant-winning charity
Police issue e-bike and e-scooter advice ahead of Christmas
Thames Valley Police has laid out a number of reminders and clarification of the law surrounding e-bikes and e-scooters ahead of Christmas.
Reading marks Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph
Reading came together to mark Remembrance Sunday on November 9, joining the rest of the country in honouring those who gave their lives in conflict.
New powers to tackle street-drinking, dog control, and antisocial behaviour set to be approved by council
A new policy is set to be put in place by Reading Borough Council aimed at tackling antisocial behaviour in the borough next week.
Mayor joins community organisations in launching fundraiser for Jamaica in wake of Hurricane Melissa
Reading Borough Council has joined community organisations in launching fundraising efforts to support those in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa.
Reading - London trains cancelled and delayed in track incident
Due to a defective track between Reading and London Paddington fewer trains are able to run on all lines, there are cancellations, delays and it cannot be fixed until tonight.
Council set to go ahead with emissions-based rises in parking charges
Plans to bring in parking charges based on emissions are going up for debate at a Reading Borough Council meeting later this month.
Save the date for a PACT carol concert in Reading
Enjoy a Christmas celebration for families
Woman who survived crash fronting festive raffle for air ambulance
A former patient is helping to front a festive raffle after surviving a major road traffic collision
Reading to mark Trans Day of Remembrance on Sunday
Reading is set to observe Trans Day of Remembrance this Sunday, November 16, in the tenth annual TDoR since its founding by MyUmbrella in 2015
Pangbourne Rotary Club serves the community this month
Volunteers plant flowers and marshal fireworks display
Four-bedroom family home in Reading goes on sale for £1 million
A spacious four-bedroom family home in Burghfield, Reading, is on the market for £1 million
Reading is one of the UK's worst areas for invasive bamboo
Reading is one of the UK's worst areas for invasive bamboo, according to new data