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Free summer travel for children and young people
• A national scheme means children between five and 15 travel free on some local services in August.
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The local news that matters this morning
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 | BBC Berkshire local news RSS feed · Local media cross-checks · yesterday Public asked for views on plans for new town councils• New town councils for Windsor and Maidenhead could be established following a public consultation. |
 | BBC Berkshire local news RSS feed · Local media cross-checks · 2 days ago Killed a month after his wedding - why PC Andrew Harper's story touched so many• The early release of two of his killers has brought a case which still resonates with the public back into the spotlight. |
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What's on: next 14 days
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Mon 10 Aug · Heavy Pop · Reading Arts what's on. Heavy Pop: The Wildhearts
Mon 10 Aug · Reading Arts what's on. Play in a Week summer school
Mon 10 Aug · Reading Business Improvement District (BID) · Reading Arts what's on. Reading Dino Trail
Mon 10 Aug · Reading Men Walking and Talking (MWAT) group · Reading Arts what's on. Reading Men Walking and Talking (MWAT) group
Mon 10 Aug · Reading Libraries · Reading Arts what's on. Rhymetime at Tilehurst Library
Mon 10 Aug · Basildon Park · Reading Arts what's on. Silhouettes of Society
Mon 10 Aug · Reading Libraries · Reading Arts what's on. Summer Crafts at Reading Libraries
Mon 10 Aug · Basildon Park · Reading Arts what's on. Summer of Play at Basildon ParkResident pulse
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Did you know? · Reading
On 23 November 1895 Oscar Wilde was moved to Reading Gaol to serve hard labour, where he was known only by his cell number, C.3.3.
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No. 952 · 10 August 2026
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