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Reading Chronicle news · recent Police growing 'increasingly concerned' for welfare of missing 76-year-old • Local press cross-check for civic, crime, transport, business and neighbourhood stories.

Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce RSS feed · Business and sponsor intelligence · yesterday AWBS Build On Partnership With Oxford United • Oxford United are delighted to announce an extension of their partnership with AWBS, Oxfordshire’s leading Building and Landscaping supplier. • The new agreement, which sees AWBS continue as the Club’s Official Substitution Sponsor, includes enhanced brand exposure and matchday engagement opportunities as part of a wider package of rights for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 campaigns. • AWBS,… The post AWBS Build On Partnership With Oxford United first appeared on Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce.

BBC Berkshire local news RSS feed · Local media cross-checks · today PC Harper's mother 'devastated' his killers set for early release under revised plans • Rapists and child sex offenders will be barred from the scheme, which will restart in October, the government says.

BBC Berkshire local news RSS feed · Local media cross-checks · yesterday Solar farm project to power 10,500 homes approved • Construction of the delayed 43,000-panel solar farm is expected to begin later this year.

BBC Berkshire local news RSS feed · Local media cross-checks · yesterday Magistrates court closure extended until November • Oxford Magistrates' Court closed in January for "vital improvement works".

BBC Berkshire local news RSS feed · Local media cross-checks · yesterday Train operator cracks down on fare dodgers • South Western Railway says there is widespread misuse of electronic tickets by passengers.

BBC Berkshire local news RSS feed · Local media cross-checks · 6 days ago Ehibhatiomhan joins Danish side AC Horsens • Reading striker Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan joins Danish Superliga side AC Horsens for an undisclosed fee.

What's on: next 14 days

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Tue 4 Aug · Reading Museum · Reading Arts what's on. Bayeux Tapestry Tours

Tue 4 Aug · Reading Libraries · Reading Arts what's on. Coffee Mornings at Southcote Library

Tue 4 Aug · Family Research Centre · Reading Arts what's on. Kendrick Conservation Area Walk

Tue 4 Aug · Reading Business Improvement District (BID) · Reading Arts what's on. Reading Dino Trail

Tue 4 Aug · Reading Libraries · Reading Arts what's on. Rhymetime at Caversham Library

Tue 4 Aug · Reading Libraries · Reading Arts what's on. Rhymetime at Palmer Park Library

Tue 4 Aug · Reading Libraries · Reading Arts what's on. Rhymetime at the NEW Reading Central Library

Tue 4 Aug · Basildon Park · Reading Arts what's on. Silhouettes of Society

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