Petition launched calling for stronger campsite safety at Reading Festival

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        September 16, 2026

Petition launched calling for stronger campsite safety at Reading Festival

Good Morning Reading — 2026-09-16

Reading Festival teacher Rhian Poole launches petition for stronger campsite safety and safeguarding measures for young people ahead of the 2027 event in...
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Petition launched calling for stronger campsite safety at Reading Festival
• Reading Festival teacher Rhian Poole launches petition for stronger campsite safety and safeguarding measures for young people ahead of the 2027 event in Reading.
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Reading Chronicle · Local news · yesterday
Concerns about anti-social behaviour and security at homeless shipping container site
• Concerns have been raised about anti-social behaviour at a shipping container site used to house homeless people, which could breach planning rules.
Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday
Reading Borough Council: Household waste should be considered ‘last resort’ amid Recycling Week
• It comes amid Recycling Week, as well as new food waste figures showing the borough is already seeing significant environmental and financial benefits
Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday
Reading’s Bayeux Tapestry to see guided tours and special events through next spring
• Amid the British Museum's Bayeux Tapestry sold-out exhibition, a Reading institution is stepping in to give people the chance to see the work up close
Bracknell News — News · Local news · yesterday
Berkshire footballer Raheem Sterling driving Lamborghini dangerously ahead of crash
• Former England winger and current Berkshire resident Raheem Sterling has admitted dangerously driving a Lamborghini on the motorway.
Bracknell News — News · Local news · yesterday
Wokingham mum lands leading TV role after applying to be an extra
• Wokingham actor Charlotte Drablow shares her journey from a viral kitten rescue and BBC Radio Berkshire to ITV Meridian and Pish ’n’ Posh.
Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce RSS feed · Business and sponsor intelligence · yesterday
HMRC Settlement Exposes Overseas Sanctions Compliance Risks
• HMRC Settlement Exposes Overseas Sanctions Compliance Risks HM Revenue & Customs has published details of a £7,438,840.13 compound settlement paid by Illumina Cambridge Limited for offences under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
BBC Berkshire local news RSS feed · Local media cross-checks · yesterday
Let them ref the games and be humans - Andrews
• After Brentford overcame Reading to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round, head coach Keith Andrews believes the video assistant referee (VAR) is preventing referees from making decisions in matches.
BBC Berkshire local news RSS feed · Local media cross-checks · yesterday
Future model for water sector debated by MPs
• A debate prompted by a petition started by campaigner Ash Smith hears proposals for the water industry's future.
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16 Sep · History of Reading Society1500 years of Christianity in Reading16 Sep · Bohemian NightBohemian Night - Weekly Open Mic16 Sep · South Street - TheatreHeavy Pop presents Mull Historical Society16 Sep–18 Sep · Basildon ParkHeritage Open Days 2026 at Basildon Park16 Sep–23 Dec · Dimitri EntertainmentsOakford Social Club Karaoke16 Sep–1 Nov · Basildon ParkSilhouettes of Society16 Sep · Purple TurtleThe Groove16 Sep–30 Sep · Reading Biscuit FactoryThea Schultz Solo Exhibition16 Sep · Walk WorksWalk Works - Summer Walk & Social EVENING. 16th September17 Sep · Reading LibrariesBattle Library Coffee Morning17 Sep · REDAHeritage Open Days 2026: Tudor to Civil War Reading Walkabout17 Sep · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at Palmer Park Library17 Sep · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at Southcote Library17 Sep · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at the NEW Reading Central Library18 SepColin Hay in Reading18 SepGSG FRIDAYS PRESENTS WILEY18 SepICONIC FRIDAYS @ POPWORLD READING 18TH SEPTEMBER18 Sep at 22:00WAIOLA - R&B SHUTDOWN (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26)18 Sep at 22:00WAIOLA DRAKEOVER (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 at 03:00 · Popworld - ReadingWHAT THE POP SATURDAYS @ POPWORLD READING 19TH SEPTEMBER20 Sep · Fairview Community Centre, 90b Great Knollys Street, Reading. RG1 7HLFree surplus food20 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)29 Sep · Reading Lola Lo360 RETURNERS RAVE @ LOLA LO (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26)29 Sep · Sub89360 RETURNERS RAVE @ SUB89 (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26)29 Sep · Multiple Venues360° FRESHERS RAVE (PART OF FRESHERS FEST 26)29 Sep · Hexagon, ReadingAn Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight: Hexagon, Reading - ON SALE NOW!
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On 18 May 1897 Oscar Wilde was released from Reading Gaol and left for France, where he wrote 'The Ballad of Reading Gaol', published in 1898 under the name C.3.3.
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