Reading goes to the polls as starting pistol fired on local elections across England
Polling stations across the country have thrown open the doors as the UK sees its biggest round of elections since 2024.
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How the new Renters’ Rights Act affects renters and landlords around Reading
New legislation which will see sweeping changes to how tenants and landlords deal with renting homes has been rolled out across the country.
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Reading Uni, Royal Philharmonic, and local musicians unite for Reading Sound Foundry this weekend
More than 200 musicians from across Reading will take to the stage alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at The Hexagon this weekend
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Live facial recognition vans to be used on Oxford Road in new operation
Police will deploy Live Facial Recognition (LFR) vans on Oxford Road on Monday, 11 May, as part of an operation aimed at identifying suspects
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Carl Sagan medal awarded to Uni of Reading astronomer who “took millions to space”
Dr James O'Donoghue has been awarded the 2026 Carl Sagan medal by the American Astronomical Society for his work in community science.
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AYL 2026: Five unmissable home-grown heroes at this year’s festival
Are You Listening? Festival is back, bringing local legends and far-afield favourites alike?here are out top five picks for local talent this weekend
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Children’s Festival returns for 37th annual event this weekend
Reading Children's Festival returns for its 37th year, kicking off three weeks of events, activities and experiences from Saturday, May 9
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Launchpad’s Summer Solstice Swim returns to Dinton Pastures after sell-out first year
Launchpad's midsummer event invites participants to 'slow down, switch off' and raise vital funds to support people facing homelessness
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Celebrate the power of pink in Reading
Legally Blonde the Musical hits the Hexagon this May
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Pangbourne Rotary welcomes new member
Trevor Goodall joins the hard-working, fun-loving club
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