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Reading
Berkshire, South East · population 163,203 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Reading
Reading is a town and borough in Berkshire, England, and the county town of Berkshire. It is Berkshire's largest town, with a total population of 203,795 in its built-up area as of 2021. Most of its built-up area lies within the Borough of Reading, although some outer suburbs are parts of neighbouring local authority areas. It is located in the Thames Valley at the confluence of the rivers Thames and Kennet.
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CouncilHarrow’s Heroes awards honour volunteers at Headstone Manor
Council officials recognised more than twenty individuals and groups for their dedication to the borough, with performances and a posthumous Lifetime Achievement award adding to the celebration.
Harrow32 minutes ago
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CouncilCity of London Corporation urges Budget to protect financial and professional services
In a submission dated 14 September, the City of London Corporation asked the Chancellor to keep sector-specific taxes at bay, retain the VAT exemption and adopt pro-growth planning to safeguard a sector that underpins £323 bn of output and 2.5 m jobs.
London42 minutes ago
Havering Council welcomes £6.75m extra funding but says it will not close financial gap
The borough’s leader says the new money will help trial service innovations but stresses borrowing remains unsustainable and calls for repayment terms to be removed.
Havering57 minutes ago
CouncilSir Geoff Hurst granted Freedom of the City of London
The City of London Corporation has granted Sir Geoff Hurst the Freedom of the City, marking the 60th anniversary of England’s 4-2 World Cup win over West Germany. The honour was presented at Guildhall after nominations by the Lady Mayor and the Corporation’s Policy Chairman.
London1 hour ago
CouncilHounslow health services achieve top-level UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation
Health visiting, family hubs and children’s centres in Hounslow have earned the highest UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative award, reflecting rising breastfeeding rates and strengthened support for families.
Hounslow2 hours ago
Havering Council adopts new housing tenant engagement strategy
The borough’s cabinet approved a three-year Housing Tenant Engagement Strategy on 16 September, introducing resident panels and a suite of engagement activities to embed tenant input into housing services.
Havering2 hours ago
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What's on in and around Reading
Alan Davies - Think Ahead
Today, 19:30Hexagon Theatre, Reading
Chris Ramsey: Here Man
Wed 7 Oct, 19:30Hexagon Theatre, Reading
The Bootleg Beatles
Thu 8 Oct, 19:30Hexagon Theatre, Reading
ELVANA: ELVIS FRONTED NIRVANA - READING - HEXAGON
Fri 16 Oct, 19:00Hexagon Theatre, Reading
Alison Moyet
Mon 19 Oct, 18:30Hexagon Theatre, Reading
The Orb
Fri 23 Oct, 19:30Sub89, Reading
Days out around Reading
View allAlice Hardy 1988-2000
Caversham Park · 2.5 miles
Silver Birch and plaque dedicated to the memory of Alice Hardy
John Kevin Connor
Caversham Park · 2.5 miles
Bench dedicated to the Memory of John Kevin Connor
Squadron 578
Stubbings · 9.9 miles
Crash site of LK-Q (18 July 1944) from 578 Squadron http://www.578squadron.org.uk/memorials/
Manor Ash Moats
Crookham Park · 12 miles
Site of original Crookham Manor House, fish pounds, etc. Despite name no moat. Earthworks remain.
Ramsbury Corner
Cold Ash · 12 miles
An iron age hill fort, or what is left of it.
Pillbox
Dogmersfield · 13 miles
Brick and concrete Second World War Pillbox defensive structure located in small wood end of Spratt's Hatch Lane. Part of Home Counties Stop Line defences.
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Katesgrove Primary School
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2 Pell Street, Reading
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Reading
No 1 Convenience Store
1 Elgar Road, Reading
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