Service called to more than 250 wildfires this year

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        July 30, 2026

Service called to more than 250 wildfires this year

        Good Morning Reading — 2026-07-30Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is asking residents to help prevent wildfires this summer.
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Service called to more than 250 wildfires this year
• Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is asking residents to help prevent wildfires this summer.
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Boy, 17, killed in early hours Berkshire crash confirm police
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Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce RSS feed · yesterday
Charlie Waller Trust named University’s Charity of the Year
• The Charlie Waller Trust has been selected as the University of Reading’s next Charity of the Year for 2026/27, following a vote by University staff.
• The Charlie Waller Trust is a children and young people’s mental health charity.
• It works with young people, and those who support them, to manage their mental health and wellbeing, providing parents, carers, teachers,… The post Charlie Waller Trust named University’s Charity of the Year first appeared on Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Reading Chronicle news · today
Art coming to Reading town centre as former library is sealed off from intruders
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Reading Chronicle news · today
Popular darts venue to host brunch party with bottomless pizza and prosecco
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Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue latest news · yesterday
Help Prevent Wildfires this Summer
• Fire service incidents, safety campaigns and public-service updates for Berkshire residents.
Reading Borough Council News · Government and democracy · 7 days ago
Programme of improvement works approved for Caversham Court Gardens
• Works will include repairs and conservation work to several listed buildings and structures New oak double gates will be installed at the main entrance to replace those damaged in a car accident
Reading Borough Council News · Government and democracy · 7 days ago
Over 5,000 crucial health checks complete as Council signposts where to get help
• 5,203 free health checks completed as part of Council-led project Council signposting other residents to where to now get health and blood pressure checks
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Thu 30 Jul · Reading Libraries · Reading Arts what's on. Battle Library Coffee MorningThu 30 Jul · Reading Museum · Reading Arts what's on. Bayeux Tapestry ToursThu 30 Jul · Terry's Reading Walkabouts · Reading Arts what's on. NEW The Wonderful walk story of Reading's Dingley's Promise Charity from beginnings to now!Thu 30 Jul · Reading Business Improvement District (BID) · Reading Arts what's on. Reading Dino TrailThu 30 Jul · Reading Libraries · Reading Arts what's on. Rhymetime at Palmer Park LibraryThu 30 Jul · Reading Libraries · Reading Arts what's on. Rhymetime at Southcote LibraryThu 30 Jul · Reading Libraries · Reading Arts what's on. Rhymetime at the NEW Reading Central LibraryThu 30 Jul · Reading Libraries · Reading Arts what's on. Rhymetime at Tilehurst Library
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