In the frame: nature in action across the county as summer draws to a close

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        August 31, 2026

In the frame: nature in action across the county as summer draws to a close

Good Morning Reading — 2026-08-31

AFTER multiple heatwaves and a scorching summer unlike anything most of us have ever encountered, it appears summer is finally drawing to a close.
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In the frame: nature in action across the county as summer draws to a close
• AFTER multiple heatwaves and a scorching summer unlike anything most of us have ever encountered, it appears summer is finally drawing to a close.
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Today in Reading and Wokingham corridor
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14°C
Partly cloudy · High 21° · Low 14°
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7mph
Moderate
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06:15
Sunrise · Sunset 19:53
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Reading Chronicle · Local news · yesterday
Loyle Carner fights back tears at Reading Festival
• Loyle Carner mixed raw emotion with political commentary during his appearance on The Grid stage at Reading Festival.
Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday
Neighbours fight Tilehurst pub plan to stay open later after makeover
• A clash is due over a plan for later food and drink sales at a pub in Tilehurst which recently benefited from a makeover.
Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday
Police facial recognition catches wanted people at Reading Festival
• Live facial recognition cameras have detected a number of wanted people attempting to enter Reading Festival, Thames Valley Police has said.
Wokingham Today RSS feed · News and media · yesterday
Wokingham police reveal busy round-up including lake rescue and arrests
• Police officers in Wokingham, Winnersh, Woodley, Earley and Twyford have dealt with a range of incidents and community activities in recent weeks.
Wokingham.Today — News · Local news · yesterday
Trading Montecito for Market Place? The Wokingham borough homes fit for Harry and Meghan
• If Harry and Meghan want a blend of countryside seclusion and top-tier privacy, this is exactly where they need to be.
Wokingham Today RSS feed · News and media · yesterday
West Oak summer fete: fun for every generation
• Wokingham care home brings families together
Wokingham.Today — News · Local news · 2 days ago
‘I’m delighted’: Woodley allotment holder wins top prize again
• The awards were presented at the association's summer social, earlier this month.
BBC Berkshire local news RSS feed · Local media cross-checks · yesterday
Town holds its first community cook-off event
• The charitable initiative was created after the Grenfell Tower disaster in 2017.
BBC Berkshire local news RSS feed · Local media cross-checks · 3 days ago
Emergency drought grants to open for farmers
• The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution will roll out the support from 7 September.
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Official notice: GWR live network updates. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Reading Borough Council news. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Reading Borough Council democracy records. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Reading one.network roadworks map. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Wokingham Borough Council news. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->
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What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 42 priority public listings from 42 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
31 Aug · Englefield HouseOpen Garden Day - August Bank Holiday - in aid of Home-Start West Berkshire31 Aug · Reading Students' UnionREADING UNI RECORD FAIR Mon 31st AUG. Rock, Punk, Soul, Indie, Reggae, Metal, Pop, Psych, Funk, Prog31 Aug · Swallowfield Park, Reading, RG7 1TH, United KingdomThe Swallowfield Show31 AugMNE - THE WELCOME HOME (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26)31 Aug · Purple TurtleAway with the Seas31 Aug · Purple TurtleCLUB RECKLESS31 Aug · Castle TapOpen Mic Showcase 202631 Aug · Reading Men Walking and Talking (MWAT) groupReading Men Walking and Talking (MWAT) group31 Aug · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at Tilehurst Library31 Aug–1 Nov · Basildon ParkSilhouettes of Society31 Aug · Swallowfield Horticultural SocietySwallowfield Show 202631 Aug–30 Sep · Reading Biscuit FactoryThea Schultz Solo Exhibition31 Aug · Purple TurtleTurtle Underground Presents...1 Sep · Reading LibrariesCoffee Mornings at Southcote Library1 Sep · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at Caversham Library1 Sep · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at Palmer Park Library1 Sep · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at the NEW Reading Central Library4 Sep · Popworld - ReadingICONIC FRIDAYS @ POPWORLD READING 4TH SEPTEMBER4 Sep · Grosvenor CasinoLegacy Dinner Series ft 2Baba (2Face Idibia) – Live in Reading | Black tie4 Sep at 20:00; 11 Sep · Pentahotel ReadingLive at the Pentahotel: Friday Night Club Comedy - Sep 114 Sep at 17:00September's First Friday in Downtown Reading!4 Sep at 22:00; 11 SepWAIOLA 1.50 SHOTS ALL NIGHT4 Sep at 22:00WAIOLA PRE-SEASON SPECIAL5 Sep at 20:00 · Calico Bar EateryBollyraat Reading (Bollywood Night)5 Sep · Popworld - ReadingPrideXTRA After party5 Sep · Reading Lola LoReading Pride x Kream Cabaret AFTER PARTY!!!5 Sep · Reading Lola LoThe ABBA Day Party: Reading5 Sep · Popworld - ReadingWHAT THE POP SATURDAYS @ POPWORLD READING 5TH SEPTEMBER5 & 12 SepWHAT THE POP SATURDAYS @ POPWORLD READING 12TH SEPTEMBER5 Sep · MilkFull Fat x Vaultage5 SepReading Pride 20266 SepEden Muoz in Reading9 SepCandace Cameron Bure - Reading, PA11 Sep · University of Reading MusicCandlelight: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay | Reading11 Sep · The Great Hall University of ReadingCandlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer11 Sep · Reading MinsterThe Music Of Motown - The Candlelight Concert - Reading Minster11 Sep · Face BarShadow Promotions DIY presents: The Restarts12 Sep · SUB89: ReadingBed By 10 Returns To Reading!12 Sep at 22:00 · Sub 89Bed By 10pm - Reading12 Sep · Reading Concert HallPaul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show12 Sep · South Street Arts CentreRobin Ince and Richard Dawson do some poetry and music12 SepReading Raga Resonance: Slide & Strum on The Mystic Frets
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The Maiwand Lion in Reading's Forbury Gardens, unveiled in December 1886, commemorates 329 men of the 66th (Berkshire) Regiment killed in the Second Anglo-Afghan War.
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