Motorbike rider sentenced after woman injured in crash

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        September 15, 2026

Motorbike rider sentenced after woman injured in crash

Good Morning Reading — 2026-09-15

Twenty-three-year-old O'Shea Gordon-Lucas was riding a Sur-Ron Light Bee in Reading.
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Motorbike rider sentenced after woman injured in crash
• Twenty-three-year-old O'Shea Gordon-Lucas was riding a Sur-Ron Light Bee in Reading.
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Traffic concerns over university's housing plan
• The university wants to build thousands of homes close to Shinfield and Lower Earley.
BBC Berkshire local news RSS feed · yesterday
Plan for homeless hostel on former care home site
• West Berkshire Council planners are set to debate the Hungerford scheme on Wednesday.
Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce RSS feed · yesterday
Digit wins Small Charity of the Year & Best Sustainability Initiative at the Third Sector Awards
• In recognition of the charity’s digital inclusion work, including key programmes such as Coding for Climate Action and EcoCode, Digit scooped two winner awards as well as being highly commended for the Small Charity, Big Impact Award.
Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce RSS feed · yesterday
Shipment from book charity’s Swindon warehouse supports readers in Sudan
• Book Aid International is sending 18,000 brand-new books to Sudan, supporting students and researchers whose access to learning has been devastated by war.
• Partners receiving books are the University of Khartoum, the Sudan Academic Libraries Initiative and Windle Trust International, with the majority of the books supporting higher education.
Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce RSS feed · yesterday
GEL Studios Strengthens its Leadership Team with Two Senior Promotions to Support Ambitious Growth Plans.
• Purpose-led creative agency GEL Studios has promoted David Golding and Lewis Moran into Senior Leadership roles as the business continues to deliver its ambitious five-year growth strategy.
• As part of its continued growth strategy, David Golding has been promoted to Head of Growth.
Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday
Huge impact’ feared as 3,000 homes plan near Sindlesham sparks Reading warning
• Serious concerns have been raised in Reading over plans to build more than 3,000 new homes south of the M4.
Reading Chronicle · Local news · yesterday
Launchpad to support homeless young people aged 18-24 under Reading council contract
• Launchpad will provide accommodation and support for homeless young people aged 18-24 under a Reading Borough Council contract.
Reading Chronicle · Local news · yesterday
Person pronounced dead at the scene following incident at train station
• British Transport Police (BTP) have confirmed that a person has died following an incident at Twyford railway station.
Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday
Reading town centre police step up patrols and take action over anti-social behaviour
• Police have stepped up patrols with officers carrying out targeted patrols and taking action over anti-social behaviour and public drug use.
Reading Borough Council News · Government and democracy · yesterday
Residents Urged to Think of Household Waste Bin as ‘Last Resort’
• Residents encouraged to think recycling first New figures show a 16% increase in food waste collected between December 2025 and July this year, amounting to 721 extra tonnes of recycled food waste in Reading Both CO2 and disposal cost savings for the town as a result
Bracknell News — News · Local news · yesterday
Oasis announce Knebworth comeback with Berkshire fans set to descend
• Oasis’ Liam and Noel Gallagher will return to the stage with another UK tour in 2027, with shows in Glasgow and Manchester, and Knebworth.
Bracknell News — News · Local news · 2 days ago
Wokingham quiz night set to return at cricket club
• Wokingham Lions Club's popular quiz night is back at the end of September.
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15 Sep · 21 South Street, RG1 4QU Reading, United KingdomFlo & Joan: With Feeling (Tour Warm Up)15 Sep · Reading MuseumBayeux Tapestry Tours15 Sep · University of Reading EventsCentenary Heritage Tours: Earley Gate - From History to Wilderness15 Sep · Reading LibrariesCoffee Mornings at Southcote Library15 Sep–18 Sep · Basildon ParkHeritage Open Days 2026 at Basildon Park15 Sep · REDAHeritage Open Days 2026: Green Park Wind Turbine Tour15 Sep–24 Nov · Mill at SonningLaughs and Illusions15 Sep · Thames RiverCruisePangbourne Cream Tea Cruise15 Sep · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at Caversham Library15 Sep · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at Palmer Park Library15 Sep · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at the NEW Reading Central Library15 Sep–1 Nov · Basildon ParkSilhouettes of Society15 Sep–29 Dec · Dimitri EntertainmentsThe Railway Tavern Karaoke15 Sep–30 Sep · Reading Biscuit FactoryThea Schultz Solo Exhibition15 Sep · Laughter Craft ComedyUnder Cover Comedy Renegade Brewery September18 SepColin Hay in Reading18 Sep at 22:00WAIOLA - R&B SHUTDOWN (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26)18 Sep at 22:00WAIOLA PRE-SEASON SPECIAL19 Sep · Great Hall - University of ReadingDAY SESSIONS - READING - 202619 Sep at 18:00 · Loddon BreweryOktoberfest 2026 at Loddon Brewery19 Sep at 11:00 · Market HouseReading Vegan Festival19 Sep · Popworld - ReadingWHAT THE POP SATURDAYS @ POPWORLD READING 19TH SEPTEMBER20 Sep · Reading Students' UnionReading's Official Moving In Party FT. BIG JOHN LIVE PA!20 Sep · Reading Students' UnionReading's Official Moving In Party ON SALE NOW20 Sep · VENUE TBATHE FRESHERS FULL MOON PARTY - READING FRESHERS20 Sep · Reading Lola LoTHE OFFICIAL MOVING IN PARTY IN TOWN21 Sep · Multiple VenuesBREAK THE ICE (PART OF FRESHERS FEST 26)21 Sep · Popworld - ReadingMNE - THE WELCOME HOME (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26)21 Sep · Reading Town Centre And Student UnionReading Freshers Fest 26/27 - ON SALE NOW21 Sep · Lola Lo, Reading Student's Union, Gun Street Garden, Popworld, Sub89 Purple TurtleREADING RETURNERS FEST 2026 - ON SALE NOW21 Sep · The Purple TurtleWelcome Back To Reading @ Purple Turtle (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26)22 Sep · Reading Students UnionBingo Lingo Reading - Student Tour22 Sep · Sub89WHITE LIES PARTY @ SUB 89 (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26)23 Sep · Reading Lola LoBRITISH ICONS @ LOLA LO (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26)24 Sep · Multiple VenuesPUB GOLF BAR CRAWL (PART OF FRESHERS FEST 26)25 Sep · Multiple VenuesR B SHUTDOWN (PART OF FRESHERS FEST 26)26 Sep at 21:00 · BurghfestAudiotonic at Burghfest26 Sep · Reading ArtsEvening With Nigel Mansell Reading Hexagon26 Sep · 21 South Street, RG1 4QU Reading, United KingdomHarriet Kemsley: Floozy26 Sep · Sub89READING - LATINOLAND FRESHERS EDITION26 Sep · Popworld - ReadingWHAT THE POP SATURDAYS @ POPWORLD READING 26TH SEPTEMBER26 Sep at 05:00Hollywood Undead & In This Moment27 Sep · Reading Lola LoBack Home Brunch: Reading Outdoor28 Sep · Multiple VenuesMONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (PART OF FRESHERS FEST 26)
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