Off to Reading or Leeds? Here's your guide to festival make-up (without the toxins)

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        August 28, 2026

Good Morning Reading — 2026-08-28

Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.
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Off to Reading or Leeds? Here's your guide to festival make-up (without the toxins)
• Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health.
• Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.
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Today in Reading and Wokingham corridor
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Maidenhead Advertiser — News · Local news · yesterday
Berkshire Pension Fund faces ‘uncertainty’ amid local authority reorganisation
• Local government reorganisation could impact cash flow, investments, and more for the Berkshire Pension Fund – though there is ‘uncertainty’ over what the impact will be.
• The fund, administered by the Royal Borough, manages the pensions of thousands of public-sector workers across Berkshire.
Reading Borough Council News · Government and democracy · yesterday
Waste collection delays following vehicle fleet issues
• Waste collection delays expected due to electrical faults with vehicles Missed collections should be rectified by Saturday 29 August Council engaged with manufacturer in search of a solution
Bracknell News — News · Local news · yesterday
Dozens of affordable homes to be built in Wokingham
• A forward sale of 81 homes has been completed at Holme Meadows in South Wokingham, with Vistry selling the properties to housing association VIVID.
Bracknell News — News · Local news · yesterday
Police seize two stolen motorbikes in Bracknell and Wokingham
• Two stolen motorbikes have been seized by police in Bracknell and Wokingham following a proactive patrol.
Reading Chronicle · Local news · yesterday
Pub at the heart of the community in Reading back open under new management
• A pub at the heart of a lively community in Reading is back open under new management.
Reading Borough Council News · Government and democracy · yesterday
Residents Asked to Check They Are Flood-Ready
• Households advised to prepare for wetter weather after a long dry summer Council will be carrying out cleansing and inspections of gullies and leaf sweeping
Reading Chronicle · Local news · yesterday
Thousands could be caught by major DWP Universal Credit benefit shake-up
• Charities warn proposed DWP changes to health-related Universal Credit for under-22s could push thousands of young people into poverty.
Wokingham Today RSS feed · News and media · yesterday
The borough remembers: Covid Memorial Woodland opens to the public
• An event near California Country Park will reflect on the pandemic
Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday
‘The children will always be ours’: Wokingham families stepping up to raise loved ones
• When tragedy strikes and parents can't care for youngsters, kinship carers can provide a vital role
Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday
Broad Street Beats celebrates Pride 2026 in style
• Broad Street Mall in Reading celebrated Pride 2026 in style with a special event last weekend.
Wokingham.Today — News · Local news · today
Can you help the Wokingham Poppy appeal?
• The Wokingham Poppy Appeal has launched a search for more volunteers for this year's campaign.
Wokingham.Today — News · Local news · today
FROM THE LEADER: In Praise of Town and Parish Councils
• Last Saturday, I, along with hundreds of other locals, enjoyed time off at Twyford's Summer Fete.
Wokingham Today RSS feed · News and media · yesterday
Reading Festival confirms another huge Friday surprise
• Reading Festival has added another major name to Friday's schedule? but fans will have to look beyond the published line-up to find out who it is.
Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce RSS feed · Business and sponsor intelligence · yesterday
Honda: The Future Is Bigger Than EVs
• What does Honda Motor Europe Ltd really think about the road to 2035?
• Honda: The Future Is Bigger Than EVs with Patrick Keating For many automotive companies, it’s becoming an increasingly uncomfortable journey.
BBC Berkshire local news RSS feed · Local media cross-checks · yesterday
Police leaders 'optimistic' PC Harper killers will stay in prison
• More than one million people have signed a petition calling for the pair to remain behind bars.
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What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 41 priority public listings from 41 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
28 Aug · Gun Street GardenGSG FRIDAYS: NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL PARTY FT. RUM AND REDBULL28 Aug · SUB89Meteora | Nu Revolution Tour 2026 | SUB89 Reading28 Aug · Richfield AvenueReading Festival 2026 - Friday28 AugLive at the Pentahotel: Friday Night Club Comedy28 Aug at 22:00WAIOLA 1.50 SHOTS ALL NIGHT28 AugYour guide to Reading Festival 202628 Aug · Purple TurtleBrickTop28 Aug · Castle TapHorse Rock + Aztec Death Whistle28 Aug · SUB89Meteora - Linkin Park Tribute Show28 Aug · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at Battle Library28 Aug · Purple TurtleRuffhouse Radio28 Aug · Face BarShake Some Acton presents: Chelsea "Wild Road" tour28 Aug–1 Nov · Basildon ParkSilhouettes of Society28 Aug–30 Aug · Basildon ParkSummer of Play at Basildon Park28 Aug · Dinton Pastures Country ParkSundown Fridays28 Aug · Oakford Social ClubTalk In Code28 Aug · Butler, TheThe Butler's Open Mic28 Aug–18 Dec · Dimitri EntertainmentsThe Railway Tavern Karaoke28 Aug–30 Sep · Reading Biscuit FactoryThea Schultz Solo Exhibition28 Aug–29 Aug · Nature NurtureWhitley Wild Wellbeing Days29 Aug · Celeste - Shisha & CocktailsLUX BLISS PR Presents SOAKED - The Pre-Carnival Fete29–30 Aug · Richfield AvenueReading Festival 2026 - Saturday and Sunday Non-Camping29 Aug at 03:00 · Popworld ReadingWHAT THE POP SATURDAYS @ POPWORLD READING 12TH SEPTEMBER30 Aug · Gun Street GardenAFRO CULTURE LOVE [Summer Meltdown] READING30 Aug · Richfield AvenueReading Festival 2026 - Sunday - Chase and Status, Florence + The Machine Tickets30 Aug · Fairview Community Centre, 90b Great Knollys Street, Reading. RG1 7HLFree surplus food30 Aug · Reading FestivalLoyle Carner in Reading30 Aug · Richfield AvenuePepsi Max Presents Reading 2026 in Reading30 Aug · Swallowfield Park, Reading, RG7 1TH, United KingdomThe Swallowfield Show31 Aug · Reading Students' UnionREADING UNI RECORD FAIR Mon 31st AUG. Rock, Punk, Soul, Indie, Reggae, Metal, Pop, Psych, Funk, Prog31 AugMNE - THE WELCOME HOME (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26)4 Sep · Grosvenor CasinoLegacy Dinner Series ft 2Baba (2Face Idibia) – Live in Reading | Black tie5 Sep at 20:00 · Calico Bar EateryBollyraat Reading (Bollywood Night)5 Sep · Reading Lola LoLOST SATURDAYS5 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 · MilkFull Fat x Vaultage5 SepReading Pride 20266 SepEden Muoz in Reading9 SepCandace Cameron Bure - Reading, PA
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