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<url><loc>https://rdg.today/former-broadcast-journalist-made-mayor-of-reading-for-202627/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-31T08:01:14+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807554-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[PHOTO BY STEWART TURKINGTON www.stphotos.co.uk]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Councillor Paul Gittings (Labour, Coley), the Mayor of Reading for 2026/27, with his deputy cllr Amjad Tarar (Labour, Battle). Credit: Stewart Turkington]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-festival-named-among-uks-top-summer-music-events/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-31T13:24:42+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807610-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Luke Dyson@lukedysonwww.lukedyson.com]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Reading Festival Picture: Luke Dyson@lukedysonwww.lukedyson.com]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/new-reading-council-administration-appointed-after-three-lead-councillors-lose-their-seats/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-31T07:01:09+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807563-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807563]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street. Credit: Reading Borough Council]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-fc-confirm-first-pre-season-friendly-of-the-summer/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-31T13:24:58+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1810146-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1810146]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Reading FC]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/midge-ure-turns-back-the-clock-with-spectacular-hexagon-performance/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-31T06:16:37+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807649-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807649]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Andrew Merritt]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/chopstix-noodles-and-rice-could-keep-on-selling-food-until-4am/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-31T05:01:08+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807509.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807509]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Chopstix noodles]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/starbucks-set-to-occupy-upcoming-takeaway-pod-busy-junction/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-31T04:31:05+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807518.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807518]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The grassland at the Stadium Way Industrial Estate in Norcot. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/police-cordon-sparks-alarm-outside-woodley-supermarket-after-serious-incident/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-30T12:46:05+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1810160.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1810160]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Police are on scene in Woodley]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/first-black-female-mayor-of-reading-reflects-on-her-year/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-30T08:01:15+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807527.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807527]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Councillor Alice Mpofu-Coles (Labour, Whitley) who served a Mayor of Reading for 2025/26. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-towpath-chase-leads-police-to-hidden-class-a-drugs/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-30T08:01:10+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807455.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807455]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Hassan Nour Picture: Thames Valley Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-fc-face-battle-for-transfer-target-as-oxford-united-move-ahead/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-30T11:52:16+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1810137.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1810137]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Reading FC]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/decision-to-be-confirmed-on-replacement-of-closed-caversham-school-with-more-than-60-homes/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-30T07:01:09+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807583.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807583]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Hemdean House School and Lodge in Hemdean Road, Caversham. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/hed-be-a-big-loss-reading-fc-legend-comments-on-transfer-speculation-surrounding-royals-star/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-30T11:52:31+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807592.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807592]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Charlie Savage is linked with a summer move away from Reading]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/former-reading-fc-star-becomes-free-agent-after-being-released-by-championship-club/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-30T11:52:46+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1810128-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1810128]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Tom Ince]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-treasure-hunt-celebrates-independent-businesses-after-city-of-culture-bid-blow/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-30T05:31:25+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807619-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807619]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Reading Bike Hub]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/big-new-logisitcs-hub-near-the-m4-junction-11-could-be-occupied-by-tesla/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-30T05:31:11+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807482.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807482]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Reading International Logistics Park is nearly complete. It is visible as drivers leave the M4 at junction 11 and enter into Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/berkshire-and-oxfordshire-take-win-a-piece-in-ncca-t20-double-header/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-30T05:31:03+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807446.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807446]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Cricket]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-planning-round-up-education-company-in-reading-in-trouble-over-signage/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-30T05:01:09+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807500.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807500]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Study Plus tuition centre at Cemetery Junction in Wokingham Road, East Reading. Credit: Reading Borough Council]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/driver-who-sped-off-after-injuring-child-in-reading-crash-jailed/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-29T15:34:03+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807574.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807574]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Matthew Haylett Picture: Thames Valley Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/raw-sounds-today-wolfsbane-mother-salvador-scott/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-29T14:57:09+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807565-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807565]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Wolfsbane Picture: Andrew Merritt]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/police-hunt-man-after-alleged-racist-abuse-at-reading-restaurant/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-29T15:06:02+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807464.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807464]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police are appealing to identify this man]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/from-the-leader-councils-annual-general-meeting-and-mayor-making-ceremony/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-29T05:01:21+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807441-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807441]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Cllr Liz Terry]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/teenage-boy-charged-with-murder-following-lower-earley-stabbing/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T17:45:02+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807393.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807393]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police?s Major Crime Unit has charged a boy with murder and possession of an offensive weapon following a fatal stabbing in Lower Earley,]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/four-men-jailed-for-over-20-years-in-total-for-running-junior-drugs-operation/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T08:11:10+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807384-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807384]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A drugs line in Reading has been dismantled and four people jailed for a combined total of 23 and a half years.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/groceryaid-reveals-three-day-window-to-apply-for-a-school-uniform-grant/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T08:42:13+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1806380.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1806380]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Grocery employees can apply for a School Essentials Grant to help with back-to-school costs. PIcture: GroceryAid]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/prolonged-heatwave-breaks-multiple-weather-records-as-extreme-heat-events-become-more-regular/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T08:42:32+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807398-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807398]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Records from the Reading University Atmospheric Observatory have shown how exceptional this hot spell of weather has been]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/police-and-crime-commissioner-boosts-funding-for-services-supporting-victims-of-domestic-abuse-sexual-violence-and-stalking/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-29T15:07:49+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807407.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807407]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/two-more-arrests-made-in-connection-with-fatal-stabbing-in-reading/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T14:29:09+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807158.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807158]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police?s Major Crime Unit has issued an update in the murder investigation launched following a fatal stabbing in Lower Earley]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/family-pays-tribute-to-victim-of-lower-earley-stabbing-muhammad/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T13:13:29+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1807149.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1807149]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The family of Muhammad Noor Majid Butt, who sadly died in Lower Earley on Saturday, May 23, have released a tribute to him.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/two-more-arrested-in-connection-with-lower-earley-stabbing-last-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T13:13:15+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1806397.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1806397]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A FURTHER two people have been arrested in connection with a stabbing which took place in Reading last week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/it-takes-a-village-to-raise-a-child-says-chapter2/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T08:01:14+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1806148.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1806148]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Chapter2 mentors are helping to build a community of happier, healthier boys and young men. Picture: Chapter2]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/joint-waste-partnership-re3-wins-top-accolade-at-waste-management-awards-for-scrapp-scheme/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T07:11:05+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1805790.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Photography by Karla Gowlett]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The re3 partnership, which joins the waste strategy of Reading Borough Council, Wokingham Borough Council, and Bracknell Forest Council, has taken one of the top accolades at the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management, organised by Letsrecycle.com. Picture: Karla Gowlett, via re3]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/family-fun-awaits-at-marvellous-festival-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T19:15:37+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/M26-Reading-Today-graphic-with-QR-website.png</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[M26 Reading Today graphic with QR website]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/pokemon-fans-rejoice-as-new-trading-card-shop-set-to-open-in-reading/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T13:11:28+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1802892.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1802892]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Pokemon card collection Picture: Wikimedia Commons]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/its-hot-hot-hot-in-the-borough-this-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T12:49:11+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1806052.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1806052]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr Stephen Burt from the Univeristy of Reading compares this month&#039;s weather with previous records. Picture: Gerd Altmann via Pixabay]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/latest-on-the-redevelopment-of-the-oracle-in-reading/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T07:31:10+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1803061.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1803061]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Oracle shopping centre and riverside in Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/thames-water-response-after-being-slammed-by-mp-for-attempt-to-delay-ofwat-fine/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T07:01:03+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1803043.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1803043]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, outside Clearwater Court, the headquarters of Thames Water in Vastern Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/nearly-60000-fines-issued-to-drivers-for-breaking-parking-rules-in-reading/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T06:31:03+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1803070.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1803070]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A new parking machine in Reading, one of around 20 that will accept contactless card and cash payments. Credit: Reading Borough Council]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/broad-street-beats-to-return-to-reading-to-mark-green-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T06:03:02+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1805781.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1805781]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Broad Street beats returns for a special Green Week edition on Saturday, June 6.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/beds-to-help-rough-sleepers-in-reading-approved/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T06:01:03+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1803034.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1803034]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Willow House in Willow Street, Reading town centre. Credit: JYM Partnership]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/caversham-kitchen-store-set-for-conversion-into-convenience-store/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T05:01:02+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1803052.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1803052]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Dream Doors business at 53 Donkin Hill, Caversham, which is set to be replaced by a company called Sip and Vape. Credit: Google Maps]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/serious-collision-near-reading-leaves-man-in-his-eighties-hospitalised/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T14:34:03+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1805767.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1805767]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a serious collision near Reading which hospitalised a man in his eighties.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/fines-for-stopping-in-yellow-boxes-in-reading-more-than-triple-in-a-year/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T07:31:12+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1802847-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1802847]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The yellow box junction of London Road and Alexandra Road in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/more-than-2000-spent-on-travel-expenses-for-reading-mayor-in-202526/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T07:16:02+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1802874.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1802874]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Councillor Alice Mpofu-Coles, the Mayor of Reading, with Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading Central during a visit to Parliament for the Lets Celebrate Towns awards. Credit: Office of Matt Rodda MP]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/plan-for-five-new-luxury-homes-in-reading-rejected/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T07:01:04+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1802829.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1802829]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A sketch of the five homes, with a Porsche parked outside one of them, for a plan to replace a bungalow off Bath Road in Southcote. Credit: Dusek Design Associates]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/new-care-site-and-more-than-40-flats-in-reading-months-away-from-completion/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T06:31:04+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1803088.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1803088]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The new day opportunities centre and 43 affordable flats that are being built at the former Willows care site in Hexham Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/experience-of-people-who-have-left-care-after-becoming-adults-in-reading-rated-by-ofsted/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T06:01:09+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1802838-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1802838]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Reading Borough council]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/one-arrested-one-dead-and-murder-investigation-launched-after-lower-earley-stabbing/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T19:27:48+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1805758-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1805758]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A murder investigation has been launched in Reading following a stabbing in East Reading which left one person dead and saw another arrested.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/the-yellow-box-junction-responsible-for-the-most-fines-in-reading/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-24T08:01:18+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1802811.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1802811]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The junction of Kings Road and Eldon Road in Reading. Credit: Reading Borough Council]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/soprano-with-a-secret-will-tell-all-in-lower-earley/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-24T07:00:18+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1802765.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1802765]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Janine Roebuck began her singing career at Sadlers Wells Opera, despite her hearing loss. Picture: Anthony O&#039;Neil via Wikimedia Commons]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/follow-a-trail-to-meet-talented-whiteknights-artists/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-24T07:00:04+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1802756.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1802756]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Whiteknights Studio Trail takes place on Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14, from 11am until 6pm. Picture: Jill Wellington via Pixabay]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-mps-react-as-independent-school-in-reading-is-at-risk-of-closure/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-24T06:46:02+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1803079.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1803079]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[St Josephs College co-educational private day school in Upper Redlands Road, East Reading. (Image: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service)]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/chicken-takeaway-in-reading-with-rocky-history-applies-for-late-night-licence/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-24T05:31:04+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1802856.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1802856]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Pepe&#039;s Piri Piri at the junction of Oxford Road and Zinzan Street in Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/ev-charger-for-the-home-of-vicars-in-caversham-next-to-beautiful-gardens-and-church/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-24T05:01:02+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1802820.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1802820]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Rectory at 20 Church Street, Caversham, which is Grade II listed, next to Caversham Court Gardens and St Peters Church. Credit: Reading Borough Council]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/revealed-ten-members-of-staff-at-reading-borough-council-earn-more-than-100k-per-year/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T08:01:08+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1802883-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1802883]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Reading borough council]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/investigation-into-misconduct-in-public-office-continues-following-epstein-files-release/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T08:38:17+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1803007-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1803007]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[An investigation into misconduct in public office is ongoing following the arrest of a man in February, Thames Valley Police has confirmed, in the wake of the release of files relating to Jeffrey Epstein]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-man-charged-with-murder-multiple-assault-convictions-following-stabbing/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T08:38:39+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1802998-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1802998]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Edwine Kiplangat, aged 29, of London Road, Reading, pleaded guilty to one count of murder and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/shortlist-announced-for-football-in-berkshire-2026-awards/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T07:06:06+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1801880.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1801880]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Margaret Wrigley steps up to accept her award at the 2025 TradeMark Berkshire Football Awards. Photo: Darren Woolley.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/police-crack-down-on-illegal-reading-car-meets-with-threat-to-seize-vehicles/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T12:23:41+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1802784.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1802784]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Thames Valley police]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/fresh-plan-submitted-for-five-luxury-homes-in-reading-following-appeal-decision/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T06:16:03+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1802865.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1802865]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A sketch of the five homes, with a Porsche parked outside one of them, for a plan to replace a bungalow off Bath Road in Southcote. Credit: Dusek Design Associates]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/what-it-takes-to-succeed-in-reading-as-greek-restaurant-celebrates-sixth-anniversary/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T06:01:15+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1802802.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1802802]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Luftar Rusta, centre, with team members Emilian Rusta and Xhulian Leka at Tasty Greek Souvlaki at Market Place in Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/uni-of-reading-lecturer-to-study-shrimp-minds-and-welfare-thanks-to-50000-grant/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T22:50:32+01:00</lastmod></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/operation-targeting-retail-crime-in-reading-has-won-the-thames-valley-police-laycock-award/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T22:41:22+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1803016.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1803016]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A targeted operation in Reading town centre has won the Thames Valley Police 2026 Laycock Award after delivering &quot;significant reductions in crime&quot;. Picture: Thames Valley Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/raw-sounds-today-helicon-echo-chambers-two-man-giant-squid/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T05:01:21+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1800785-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1800785]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Helicon Picture: Andrew Merritt]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-fc-could-be-set-to-big-fee-as-former-winger-is-linked-with-big-money-premier-league-move/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T09:20:55+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1802901-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1802901]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Femi Azeez Picture: Luke Adams]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/bookworms-unite-reading-loves-reading-launches-in-libraries-across-town/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T08:48:16+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1802918-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1802918]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[New, fun activities for children and adults are coming to Reading libraries as the Reading loves reading challenge launches this week. Picture: Kimblerley Farmer]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/uni-of-reading-publishes-annual-animal-testing-figures-amid-pledge-to-continue-reducing-reliance/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T08:43:08+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1802910-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1802910]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The university&#039;s annually published statistics show 1,823 research procedures were carried out involving animals in 2025. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/police-and-crime-commissioner-reflects-on-work-to-tackle-knife-crime/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T07:12:02+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1802770.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1802770]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Police and Crime Commissioner has reflected on continued downward trends in knife-related crime in Thames Valley amid Knife Crime Awareness Week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/purple-turtle-fundraiser-for-ms-charity-promises-festival-sounds/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T07:01:17+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1801840.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1801840]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A day festival of indie sounds in Reading will support Berkshire MS Therapy Centre. Picture: Chameleon&#039;s Music]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/bracknell-it-delays-what-are-your-options/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T08:52:00+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1801511.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1801511]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Associate Pam Kamel.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/thousands-of-new-electric-vehicle-charging-points-coming-to-reading-following-successful-council-deal/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T08:32:16+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1801917-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1801917]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Around 2,600 charging points will be installed in residential streets around the borough where there is little or no off-street parking after a deal was struck between Reading Borough Council and suppliers Char.gy. Picture: Ernest Ojeh via Unsplash]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/over-10000-people-join-uni-of-reading-centenrary-festival-and-rag-parade/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T13:28:26+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1801907-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1801907]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Community Festival returned for its fourth year, proving to be its biggest yet with an estimated 8,500 people attending. Picture: University of Reading]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/fourth-case-of-meningitis-in-reading-pupil-health-agency-confirms/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T08:40:35+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ukhsa-master-logo-960x640-grey.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[ukhsa-master-logo-960x640-grey]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/car-found-abandoned-after-collision-leaves-cyclist-with-serious-injuries/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T08:56:42+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1801926.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1801926]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a road collision left a cyclist with serious injuries in Reading.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/police-and-crime-commissioner-pledges-hostile-environment-for-car-criminals-in-berkshire/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T08:55:44+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1801502.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1801502]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, has pledged a &#039;hostile environment&#039; to those who seek to commit vehicle crime in Berkshire,]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/celebrate-30-years-of-walking-the-thames-path/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T07:02:04+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1801695.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1801695]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A walking relay will celebrate 30 years of The Thames Path in June. Picture: John M Tippetts]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/green-fingered-volunteers-wanted-for-therapeutic-gardening/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T07:01:31+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1801569-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1801569]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Thrive seeks green fingered volunteers to help with its therapeutic gardening programmes. Picture: Delynn Talley via Pixabay]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/naturally-speaking-wet-wipes-belong-in-the-bin/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T07:01:15+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1801540.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1801540]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Millions still flush wet wipes down the toilet, leading to expensive damage, says Thames Water. Picture: Thames Water]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/uk-could-see-droughts-this-summer-despite-wet-weather-scientists-warn/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-19T08:59:13+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1801483-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1801483]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The UK could be in for a dry summer this year despite wet weather through the spring, scientists have warned. Picture: Harry grout via Unsplash]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/serving-thames-valley-police-officer-charged-with-sexual-assault/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-19T08:29:10+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1801091-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1801091]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A serving officer with Thames Valley Police has been suspended and charged with sexual assault in relation to an incident last year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/olly-miller-named-new-comedian-of-the-year-2026-at-reading-indie-comedy-festival/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T18:23:11+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1801193.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1801193]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Reading Indie Comedy Festival has named its New Act of the Year for 2026. From left: Onojie Idemudia, host Rhodri Buttrick, winner Olly Miller, Alfie Nelson, Rob Duck, and Mates Rates&apos; Carl Richard. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-indie-comedy-fest-kicks-off-with-local-showcase-and-final-stand-and-deliver/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-19T07:11:08+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1801063-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1801063]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Biscuit Factory saw Reading Indie Comedy Festival&#039;s Showcase event, which welcomed (from left) host Rhodri Buttrick, headliner Matt Price, Khalid Raheem, Kitty Speed, and Vlad Bihun.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/from-the-leader-the-new-reading-central-library/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-19T05:31:09+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1801023-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1801023]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Cllr Liz Terry]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/leaders-react-to-meningitis-outbreak-in-reading-as-young-person-dies/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-18T09:43:10+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1800731-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1800731]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/600-home-garden-village-plan-revealed-for-farmland-between-reading-and-wokingham/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-18T07:31:03+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1798406.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1798406]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A sketch of what 600 homes could look like at Hatch Farm in Sindlesham, part of the Loddon Valley Garden Village proposed for Wokingham Borough. Credit: https://hatch-farm.co.uk/]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/revealed-what-is-the-huge-facility-that-is-being-built-near-the-m4-and-reading/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-18T07:16:03+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1800776.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1800776]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Huge storage facility]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/how-much-reading-borough-council-made-out-of-parking-and-fines-in-202425/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-18T06:01:03+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1800821.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1800821]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Part of the red route in Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/major-shake-up-for-reading-restaurant-as-biryani-mama-disappears-and-is-rebranded/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-18T05:46:04+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1800758.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1800758]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Nirai restaurant at 64 St Marys Butts in Reading town centre, which has taken over from Biryani Mama. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/pub-in-katesgrove-with-troubled-history-applies-to-stay-open-later/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-18T11:04:41+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1798451.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1798451]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Pheasant pub in Whitley Street, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/labour-and-greens-clash-over-popular-vote-tallies-for-reading-council-elections-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T08:16:03+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1798483.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1798483]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Liz Terry, the leader of Reading Borough Council, and Rob White, the leader of the opposition, clashed over the closure of Homes for Reading, a council owned housing company. Credit: Reading Borough Council / Reading Green Party]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/work-starts-on-reading-fcs-pitch-in-major-summer-of-investment/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T07:16:08+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1798465-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1798465]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Reading FC&#039;s Select Car Leasing Stadium]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/prospect-of-ulez-in-reading-pushed-as-councillors-clash-over-cycle-lane/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T06:01:23+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1798397.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1798397]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The cycle lane in Sidmouth Street, Reading. Barriers prevent cars from using the lane. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/police-kit-destined-for-landfill-now-helping-save-lives-in-war-zones/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T06:01:18+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1798341-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1798341]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-planning-round-up-progress-for-project-to-replace-offices-with-logistics-hub-in-partially-closed-road/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T05:01:14+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1798442.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1798442]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A CGI for thr Bennet Court replacement building in Bennet Road, Reading. Credit: bhp design]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/how-reform-uk-performed-at-reading-borough-council-elections-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T08:01:04+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1798433.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1798433]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Councillor Clarence Mitchell, a representative for Emmer Green and the former leader of the Conservatives on Reading Borough Council, has defected to Reform UK. Credit: Clarence Mitchell]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-drivers-caught-out-by-councils-cctv-cars-thousands-of-times/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T07:46:05+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1798474.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1798474]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Renault CCTV Traffic Enforcement car owned by Reading Borough Council. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-fc-women-conclude-season-of-progress/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T15:55:11+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1798343.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1798343]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Reading FC Women]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/new-sushi-and-noodle-bar-opens-in-reading-as-site-sees-fourth-business-in-recent-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T05:01:04+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1798379.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1798379]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The SUME noodle and sushi bar has opened at 3 Broad Street, Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/one-dead-two-being-treated-following-confirmed-meningitis-case/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T12:17:50+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1800731.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1800731]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A person has died and two people are still undergoing treatment following a confirmed caseof Meningitis, the UK Health Security Agency confirms. Picture: Google LLC, via Google Maps]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/man-jailed-after-throwing-drugs-and-cash-out-of-window-during-police-raid/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T12:18:00+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1798075.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1798075]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Brandon Gil Picture: Thames Valley Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-borough-council-election-2026-in-numbers/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T07:02:04+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1798388.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1798388]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Reading Borough Council local elections]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/thames-valley-police-trialling-world-first-nitrous-oxide-breathaliser-test/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T08:56:50+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1800740.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1800740]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A &quot;cutting-edge&quot; breathalyser is being trialled by police in Hampshire and the Thames Valley aimed at further tackling drug use. Picture: Thames Valley Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/police-repurposing-unused-equipment-to-aid-emergency-workers-in-warzones/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T08:56:37+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1800749-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1800749]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police is repurposing unused equipment to reduce waste, save public money and support emergency responders working in war zones.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/man-suffers-broken-rib-in-violent-early-hours-roadside-attack-in-lower-earley/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T06:31:12+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1798057.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1798057]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/whats-your-favourite-butterfly/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T06:31:04+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1796262.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1796262]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Butterfly Conservation wants to crown the nation?s best-loved butterfly, and asks people to vote. Picture: Galadrim via Pixabay]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/raw-sounds-today-panick-shack-palindrones-grace-pounds/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T08:11:53+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1796271-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1796271]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Panic Shack Picture: Andrew Merritt]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/woman-knocked-unconscious-in-reading-robbery-as-police-hunt-key-witness/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T15:46:48+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1798352.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1798352]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/championship-club-puts-reading-fc-boss-on-list-of-new-manager-targets/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T14:04:48+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1798332-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1798332]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Reading FC manager Leam Richardson Picture: Luke Adams]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/the-pressure-is-on-next-season-will-be-defining-reading-fc-fans-react-as-club-celebrates-one-year-of-new-owners/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T13:25:35+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1798302-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1798302]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Rob Couhig asnd Todd Trosclair Picture: Luke Adams]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/thames-water-bennet-road-repair-delays-expected-through-july-after-second-sink-hole-found/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T15:59:21+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1798083.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1798083]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Thames Water has announced that further delays to works on Bennet Road are to be expected amid serious safety concerns over a second sink hole. Picture: LDRS]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/officers-find-crack-cocaine-hidden-in-sock-after-chasing-suspect-through-reading/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T11:49:36+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1798066.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1798066]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Alfie Smith Picture: Thames Valley Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-indie-comedy-fest-kicks-off-four-days-of-funny-in-venues-across-town/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T08:46:24+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1798103-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1798103]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Four days of events will see comedians from across the UK taking to stages in Reading, from comedy institutions to emerging local talent.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/new-council-licensing-scheme-aims-to-improve-rental-properties-for-tenants/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T07:42:00+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1797305-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1797305]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Reading Borough Council is pushing to raise standards for thousands of tenants around the town as stricter licensing has now gone into effect]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/uni-of-reading-celebrates-a-century-of-volunteer-work-with-fourth-annual-ceremony/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T08:11:07+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1798094.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1798094]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[More than 150 University staff, students, alumni, supporters and community partners attended the Celebration of Volunteering awards. Picture: University of Reading]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/record-number-of-reading-schools-taking-part-in-walk-to-school-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-13T08:06:02+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1796920.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1796920]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Pupils from 29 primary schools will be walking, cycling or scooting to school as part of the annual national event run by Living Streets next week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/police-and-crime-commissioner-challenges-councils-and-developers-over-unadopted-estates/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-13T07:59:02+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1796911.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1796911]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Matthew Barber has issued a challenge local councils and housing developers to tackle the problems caused by &#039;unadopted&#039; roads and housing estates.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/broad-street-mall-marks-mental-health-awareness-week-with-free-event/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-13T08:30:49+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1796933-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1796933]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Broad Street Mall is marking Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 with a community-focused event designed to raise awareness and reduce stigma this week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/please-welcome-your-ghost-haunted-drag-cabaret-comes-to-rising-sun/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-13T08:59:28+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1796964-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1796964]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Drag Monarch Big Jay is back, hosting the Haunted Drag Cabaret this week, bringing a mixture of fright and fierceness to the Rising Sun Arts Centre on Friday, May 15]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/thames-hospice-awarded-5000-from-cadbury-foundation-initiative/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-13T08:36:38+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1796951.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1796951]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Thames Hospice has been selected by employees as part of The Cadbury Foundation?s annual ?Your Charity, Your Choice? programme. Picture: Thames Hospice]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/central-library-begins-move-from-kings-road-to-bridge-street-reopens-on-june-18/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T07:51:11+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1796175-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1796175]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Reading Central Library will be open in its new home at the Civic Centre, Bridge Street, from Thursday, June 18, councillors have announced.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/tilehurst-nursery-continues-to-make-history-as-blagrave-marks-80-years-with-1940s-day/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T07:41:41+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1796166-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1796166]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Blagrave Nursery marks eight decades of early-years education in Tilehurst with a 1940s-themed day.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/mp-liv-bailey-launches-summer-school-offering-experience-in-politics-and-campaigning/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T07:44:49+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1796185.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1796185]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[READING West and Mid Berkshire Olivia Bailey has launched a Summer School for young people offering hands-on experience in politics]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-fc-confirm-retained-and-released-list-for-under-21-squad/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T12:45:38+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1796133-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1796133]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Reading FC, Basil Tuma]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/were-glad-you-came-reading-banner-thanking-immigrants-sparks-huge-reaction-online/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T07:13:25+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1796044.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1796044]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Banner spotted in Reading]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/are-you-listening-makes-triumphant-returnand-its-more-vital-than-ever/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-11T07:55:27+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793521-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793521]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Are You Listening? is over for another year, but the festival has never seemed more of an unmissable showcase for the very best that Reading has to offer. Pictured: Good Health Good Wealth]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/return-of-the-sac-dan-le-sac-talks-ayl-afroba-and-anti-slop-social-club/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-11T07:57:17+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AYL26-Dan-Le-Sac-@-Milk-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[AYL26 - Dan Le Sac @ Milk]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Dan Le Sac&apos;s triumphant return to Are You Listening? bridges the gap between the event&#039;s momentous past and its urgent, up-to-the-minute present. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/heartbreak-for-labour-as-three-lead-councillors-in-reading-lose-their-seats/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-11T07:31:07+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793539.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793539]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Green Party at the Reading Borough Council election count 2026, they won six seats in total, with three gains from Labour and three holds. Credit: Reading Green Party]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/new-faces-on-reading-borough-council-after-2026-elections/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-11T07:01:05+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793530.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793530]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Reading Central Conservatives, celebrating the wins for Alex Smith for Emmer Green, and Saadia Saadat and Isobel Ballsdon for Caversham Heights. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reform-uk-lose-sole-councillor-in-reading-during-2026-elections/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-10T20:49:04+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793548.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793548]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Clarence Mitchell, the Reform UK councillor for Emmer Green ward, with his wife. He lost his seat to Conservative challenger Alex Smith. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/constant-lies-all-the-time-resident-slams-thames-water-over-bennet-road-closure/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-10T08:01:12+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793394.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793394]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Bennet Road]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/we-would-have-lobbied-strongly-against-it-star-gives-opinion-on-reading-fcs-one-royal/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-10T15:41:32+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793412.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793412]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Reading FC]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-nightlife-venue-unveils-game-changing-new-attraction/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-10T06:01:10+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793438.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793438]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Market Place]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-planning-round-up-plan-to-convert-restaurant-into-six-flats-withdrawn/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-10T06:01:05+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793385.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793385]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Coconut Tree in Kings Road, Reading. Credit: Google Maps]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reopening-of-road-in-reading-delayed-as-thames-water-works-continue/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-09T08:01:05+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793340.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793340]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The road closure in Bennet Road at its junction with the A33 Basingstoke Road in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/decision-made-on-whether-student-housing-in-reading-will-be-turned-into-flats/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-09T07:01:07+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793376.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793376]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Trinity Hall, standing at the junction of South Street and Sidmouth Street in Reading. Credit: Google Maps]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/ascot-united-diamonds-crowned-league-champions-after-stunning-season/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-09T06:16:06+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793456.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793456]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Ascot United Diamonds]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/zara-store-open-to-complete-transformation-of-oracle-whats-next/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-09T06:01:18+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793331.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793331]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Zara store in the Oracle]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/berkshire-ccc-lose-out-to-devon-in-ncca-trophy/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-09T05:01:19+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793447-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793447]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Cricket Picture: RisingStudio07, Pixabay]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/mother-and-childrens-wear-clothing-store-in-reading-closes-down/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-09T05:01:04+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793349.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793349]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Jojo Maman Bebe in Chain Street, Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/local-elections-2026-labour-lead-councillors-lose-seats-as-greens-bolster-opposition/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-08T07:58:27+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793429-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793429]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Across England, early results are showing a mixed picture, but?despite some considerable, long-standing lead councillors failing to secure re-election?Reading Borough Council remains a Labour majority.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/local-elections-2026-first-wards-call-result-as-abbey-ward-flips-green/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-08T06:53:49+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GREENS-A-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[GREENS A]]></image:title></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/championship-clubs-show-interest-in-reading-fc-midfielder-charlie-savage/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-08T11:27:05+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793270-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793270]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Reading FC midfidler Charlie Savage Picture: Luke Adams]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/raw-sounds-today-eddie-roxy-and-the-adjacent-kings-selina-and-the-howlin-dogs-cephid/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-08T05:31:09+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793286-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793286]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Eddie Roxy and the Adjacent Kings Picture: Andrew Merritt]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/speeding-and-crime-raised-by-voters-in-reading-on-election-day-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-07T19:51:56+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793304.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793304]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Reading election 2026]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/what-happened-at-last-reading-borough-council-election-in-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-07T16:34:04+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793295.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793295]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Reading Scout and Guide Headquarters in Northcourt Avenue, Church ward, Reading, which is a Polling Station. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/football-for-the-people-reading-fc-co-owner-addresses-supporters-after-frustrating-campaign/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-07T16:07:03+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793284-1-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793284-1]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Rob Couhig and Todd Trosclair Picture: Luke Adams]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-goes-to-the-polls-as-starting-pistol-fired-on-local-elections-across-england/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-07T13:51:51+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793131.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793131]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Polling stations across the country have thrown open the doors as the UK sees its biggest round of elections since 2024. Picture: Reading Borough Council]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/how-the-new-renters-rights-acts-affects-renters-and-landlords-around-reading/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-07T23:01:31+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793151.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793151]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Blandy and Blandy shares information on how new rules could affect renting, as new legislation which will see sweeping changes to how tenants and landlords deal with renting homes has been rolled out across the country. Picture: Blandy &amp; Blandy]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-uni-royal-philharmonic-and-local-musicians-unite-for-reading-sound-foundry-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-07T07:44:09+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793123-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793123]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[More than 200 musicians from across Reading will take to the stage alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at The Hexagon on Saturday, May 9. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/live-facial-recognition-vans-to-be-used-on-oxford-road-in-new-operation/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-07T13:51:37+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793114.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793114]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/carl-sagan-medal-awarded-to-uni-of-reading-astronomer-who-took-millions-to-space/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-07T08:49:10+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1793140.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1793140]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[A scientist who has shared the wonders of our galaxy with people all over the world has won a prestigious prize for his work in community science. Picture: University of Reading]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/ayl-2026-five-unmissable-home-grown-heroes-at-this-years-festival/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T08:48:05+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1792159.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1792159]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[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.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/childrens-festival-returns-for-37th-annual-event-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T06:56:12+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1792129-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Reading Today 11th May 2024; Reading&apos;s Children Festival 35th Anniversary;]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Reading Children?s Festival returns for its 37th year, kicking off three weeks of events, activities and experiences from Saturday, May 9. Picture: Dijana Capan/DVision Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/launchpads-summer-solstice-swim-returns-to-dinton-pastures-after-sell-out-first-year/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T06:51:03+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1792121.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1792121]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Launchpad&#039;s midsummer event invites participants to &#039;slow down, switch off&#039; and raise vital funds to support people facing homelessness when it returns on June 21. Picture: Steve Daniels]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/celebrate-the-power-of-pink-in-reading/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T07:55:08+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1792016-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1792016]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Audiences can see Legally Blonde The Musical at Reading&#039;s Hexagon Theatre this month. Picture: courtesy of the Sainsbury Singers]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/pangbourne-rotary-welcomes-new-member/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T06:01:21+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1791689.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1791689]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Trevor Goodall was welcomed into Pangbourne Rotary Club by president Brian Davies. Picture: Pangbourne Rotary Club]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/submissions-for-progress-theatres-writefest-close-this-month/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T09:04:37+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1792147-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1792147]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Submissions for the 20th edition of WriteFest, an annual fixture at the theatre which showcases brand new local writing, are set to close May 31.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/three-jailed-after-berkshire-drug-network-operating-behind-fake-whatsapp-business-uncovered/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T15:19:03+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1792031.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1792031]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The network was owned and controlled by Erik Gasparovsky (right) who had a number of people, including Judit Zaid (left) and Istvan Teczely (centre), helping him package and deliver the drugs.]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-fc-release-club-stalwart-as-retained-and-released-list-is-confirmed/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T13:43:03+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1791837-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1791837]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Andy Yiadom]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/undercover-officers-among-those-deployed-in-reading-town-centre-security-push/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T07:31:19+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1791550.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1791550]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Reading town centre Picture: Thames Valley Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/i-hope-the-owners-think-about-what-the-fans-want-reading-fc-fans-criticise-manager-leam-richardson-as-season-ends-with-defeat/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T10:10:38+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1791538.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1791538]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Leam Richardson]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/three-arrested-in-reading-drug-operation-following-community-reports/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T06:31:03+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1791559.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1791559]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/authorities-act-after-dangerous-fire-setting-in-reading-green-space/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T06:01:03+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1791568.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1791568]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/thousands-spent-on-removing-st-georges-crosses-and-flags-in-reading/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-04T08:01:18+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1791273.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1791273]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Speed bumps painted with St Georges crosses in Callington Road in Whitley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/major-road-in-reading-could-be-named-after-reading-fc-legend/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-04T07:00:04+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1791264.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1791264]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Sir John Madejski and Alderman Tony Jones at Remembrance Sunday in Reading. Credit: Mark Apcar Photography]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/heartfelt-plea-to-save-reading-central-library-that-will-shut-in-days/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-04T06:01:04+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1791255.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1791255]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Felicitas Wappler has complained about the upcoming closure of Reading Central Library and its transfer to new facilities at the Civic Centre. Credit: Felicitas Wappler / Google Maps]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/raw-sounds-today-jack-foz-cheap-suits-adult-dvd/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-04T05:01:16+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1789075-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1789075]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Jack Foz Picture: Andrew Merritt]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/boy-loses-out-on-education-after-closure-of-independent-christian-school-in-reading/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-03T07:01:09+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1789113.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1789113]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Joaquim, a five year-old boy who previously attended Trinity Christian School in London Road, Reading. Credit: Jackie W S Chau]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/row-erupts-over-failing-caversham-roads-as-tories-demand-urgent-action/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-03T07:01:03+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1789073.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1789073]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The Reading Central Conservatives candidates in Caversham, Isobel Ballsdon and Saadia Sadaat, the candidates for Caversham Heights, Andrew Ballsdon for Caversham and Alex Smith for Emmer Green. Credit: Reading Central Conservatives]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-council-explains-why-library-is-moving/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-03T06:01:16+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1791237-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1791237]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Reading borough council]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-planning-round-up-conversion-of-reading-fish-and-chip-shop-into-home-rejected/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-03T05:46:03+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1789104.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1789104]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Conversion of Reading fish and chip shop into home rejected]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/from-the-leader-foster-carers-are-truly-extraordinary/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-03T05:01:15+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1789080-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1789080]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Cllr Liz Terry]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/reading-green-party-campaign-launched-by-carla-denyer-mp/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-02T07:01:10+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1789064.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1789064]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Carla Denyer, the Green Party MP for Bristol Central, with Green candidates, councillors and supporters in Reading town centre. Credit: Reading Green Party]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/under-16s-could-face-social-media-curbs-as-minister-signals-major-policy-shift/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-02T06:31:08+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1789055-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1789055]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Picture: Pixabay]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/decision-made-on-plan-to-replace-offices-with-570-apartments-near-reading-town-centre/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-02T06:16:07+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1791228.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1791228]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[The design for 570 apartments to replace the Napier Court offices in Napier Road, near Reading town centre. Credit: 5plus / Peveril Securities]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/clash-due-over-conversion-of-old-school-site-into-62-homes-in-caversham/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-02T06:01:08+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1789037.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1789037]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Hemdean house ]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/independent-movie-theatre-applies-for-later-screenings-and-entertainment-in-reading/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-02T05:31:03+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1791246.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1791246]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Reading Biscuit Factory]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/dog-walker-ambushed-in-broad-daylight-as-masked-cyclist-strikes-in-reading-park/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T11:50:32+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1789138.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1789138]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/ive-never-been-so-disconnected-reading-fc-fans-brutal-responses-to-co-owner-over-manager-situation/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T08:44:04+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Img1789014.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1789014]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[Todd Trosclair]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
<url><loc>https://rdg.today/christian-aid-week-will-help-to-change-lives/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T07:01:37+01:00</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://rdg.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Img1763190-scaled.jpg</image:loc><image:title><![CDATA[Img1763190]]></image:title><image:caption><![CDATA[During Christian Aid Week the charity asks the borough to help support the charity&#039;s work with some of the world&#039;s poorest people. Picture: Francesco Gallarotti via Unsplash]]></image:caption></image:image></url>
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