Dead fish cleared from park pond after dry summer

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        September 18, 2026

Dead fish cleared from park pond after dry summer

Good Morning Reading — 2026-09-18

Reading Borough Council says the fire service tried to top up Prospect Park pond's water level.
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Dead fish cleared from park pond after dry summer
• Reading Borough Council says the fire service tried to top up Prospect Park pond's water level.
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