One person taken to hospital after flats fire

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        August 26, 2026

One person taken to hospital after flats fire

Good Morning Reading — 2026-08-26

Sixteen crews from Berkshire and Buckinghamshire tackle the fire, which spread through flats to the roof.
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One person taken to hospital after flats fire
• Sixteen crews from Berkshire and Buckinghamshire tackle the fire, which spread through flats to the roof.
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Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce RSS feed · yesterday
Businesses warned over autumn cashflow crisis
• Praveen Gupta, UK Head of Tax at international accountancy and business advisory group Azets, has warned that Berkshire SMEs could face ‘an autumn cashflow crisis’ if they don’t prepare properly for key October tax deadlines.
Reading Chronicle · Local news · yesterday
16-metre mural created for NHS staff at Royal Berkshire Hospital
• A 16-metre mural has transformed a garden fence beside the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading.
Reading Chronicle · Local news · yesterday
Appeal to identify woman over alleged theft and fraud offences in Reading
• Police are appealing to the public to identify a woman sought over alleged theft and fraud offences in Reading.
Wokingham.Today — News · Local news · yesterday
Changes for Twyford station parking
• The station now has six dedicated pick-up and drop-off spaces with a 20-minute wait time, as well as a new bus stand on Station Road.
Wokingham.Today — News · Local news · yesterday
Cowshed clarification
• Wokingham borough council has asked us to clarify that the future of the building currently occupied by The Cowshed.
Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday
Police issue urgent appeal to find missing 15-year-old believed to be in Reading
• A 15-year-old boy reported missing from the Reading area is believed to frequent Reading town centre and Caversham.
Bracknell News — News · Local news · yesterday
Thames Valley Police officer accused of 'verbal and physical abuse' of ex-wife
• The officer is accused of domestically abusing his ex-wife and colleague.
Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday
‘He’s earned this opportunity’: Reading FC confirm signing of central defender
• Reading have confirmed the signing of Conor Masterson on a short-term contract after the defender spent much of pre-season training with the club.
Bracknell News — News · Local news · yesterday
Bracknell mum defies odds after being told she has five years to live
• A BERKSHIRE mother who was told she would not live beyond five years after being diagnosed with incurable lung cancer is now living life to the full.
Wokingham Today RSS feed · News and media · yesterday
Reading FC beat rivals to sign two teenage prospects
• Reading have confirmed the signings of teenagers Calum Logan and Kevin Mfuamba for their Under-21 side.
Wokingham Today RSS feed · News and media · yesterday
Reading FC progress in EFL Cup as debutant impresses
• Reading FC continued their journey in the EFL Cup with an away victory against fellow League One side Stevenage.
Slough Observer — News · Local news · yesterday
Slough readers invited to join growing book club that meets monthly
• BOOK lovers from across Slough are invited to join a growing reading group that meets each month.
Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce RSS feed · Business and sponsor intelligence · yesterday
Top regional law firm invests in landmark Maidenhead office to meet future growth
• Leading regional law firm Gardner Leader has reinforced its long-term commitment to Maidenhead with a significant investment in new landmark offices in The Pearce Building to support its future growth in the Thames Valley and across the south of England.
BBC Berkshire local news RSS feed · Local media cross-checks · yesterday
Police detective charged with intentional strangulation
• Det Sgt Karl Ralph has been suspended from duty and is set to appear in court on Thursday.
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26–27 Aug · Richfield AvenueReading Festival 2026 - Weekend + Early Entry Tickets26 Aug · Bohemian NightBohemian Night - Weekly Open Mic26 Aug · Live & Love MusicLive Music Wednesdays at Vino.Vita26 Aug · Reading HumanistsLunchtime Discussion Group - Human Cloning26 Aug · MilkMezcal tasting with Koch Mezcal26 Aug–23 Dec · Dimitri EntertainmentsOakford Social Club Karaoke26 AugOGEL Deep Space Detectives Workshop26 Aug · Reading MuseumRhymetime at Reading Museum26 Aug–1 Nov · Basildon ParkSilhouettes of Society26 Aug–30 Aug · Basildon ParkSummer of Play at Basildon Park26 Aug · Purple TurtleThe Groove27 Aug · Reading Festival Main StageReading festival27 Aug at 08:00 · Richfield Avenue, Reading, Great BritainReading Festival 202627 Aug · Reading LibrariesBattle Library Coffee Morning27 Aug · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at Palmer Park Library27 Aug · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at Southcote Library27 Aug · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at the NEW Reading Central Library28 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 Aug · Richfield AvenueReading Festival 2026 - Weekend Non-Camping28 AugICONIC FRIDAYS @ POPWORLD READING 4TH SEPTEMBER28 AugLive at the Pentahotel: Friday Night Club Comedy28 Aug at 22:00WAIOLA 1.50 SHOTS ALL NIGHT29–30 Aug · Richfield AvenueReading Festival 2026 - Saturday and Sunday Non-Camping29 Aug at 03:00WHAT 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 AugMNE - THE WELCOME HOME (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26)31 AugREADING UNI RECORD FAIR Mon 31st AUG. Rock, Punk, Soul, Indie, Reggae, Metal, Pop, Psych, Funk, Prog4 Sep · Grosvenor CasinoLegacy Dinner Series ft 2Baba (2Face Idibia) – Live in Reading | Black tie5 Sep · Reading Lola LoLOST SATURDAYS5 Sep · Reading Lola LoReading Pride x Kream Cabaret AFTER PARTY!!!5 Sep · Reading Lola LoThe ABBA Day Party: Reading5 Sep at 20:00Bollyraat Reading (Bollywood Night)5 Sep · MilkFull Fat x Vaultage5 SepReading Pride 20266 SepEden Muoz in Reading
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