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June 26, 2026

'Talk to young people about the danger of open water'

Good Morning Reading — 2026-06-26

'Talk to young people about the danger of open water' - plus 14 more Reading and Wokingham corridor updates across council, planning, travel and events.
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'Talk to young people about the danger of open water'

'Talk to young people about the danger of open water'

• Source check from BBC Berkshire local news: "'Talk to young people about the danger of open water'" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.

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Today in Reading and Wokingham corridor

Conditions in your area this morning.

Reading
24°C
Mainly clear · High 34° · Low 24°
Wind
5mph
Moderate
Daylight
04:48
Sunrise · Sunset 21:25
Local news · 14 stories

The local news that matters this morning

Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

Council could look to sell former M&S building
BBC Berkshire local newstoday

Council could look to sell former M&S building

• Source check from BBC Berkshire local news: "Council could look to sell former M&S building" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.

Former HQ accommodation plan gets go ahead
BBC Berkshire local newstoday

Former HQ accommodation plan gets go ahead

• Source check from BBC Berkshire local news: "Former HQ accommodation plan gets go ahead" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.

Reading Chronicle newstoday

Marks and Spencer fuel station could look very different soon

• Source check from Reading Chronicle news: "Marks and Spencer fuel station could look very different soon" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.

Reading Chronicle newstoday

The Shed Cafe in Reading to host community safety event

• Source check from Reading Chronicle news: "The Shed Cafe in Reading to host community safety event" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.

Reading Chronicle newstoday

Shoplifter banned from Tesco, Co‑op and BP stores after Berkshire crime spree

• Source check from Reading Chronicle news: "Shoplifter banned from Tesco, Co‑op and BP stores after Berkshire crime spree" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.

Abbey Quarter BIDtoday

Training and upskilling

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Business Directory

• Reading’s Business Improvement Districts enhance the town centre, making it cleaner, safer & more attractive for 900+ businesses in Central & Abbey Quarter.

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Business networking

• Reading’s Business Improvement Districts enhance the town centre, making it cleaner, safer & more attractive for 900+ businesses in Central & Abbey Quarter.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue latest newstoday

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Read the latest news and updates from across Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue latest newstoday

Fire Authority Meetings

• Read the latest news and updates from across Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue latest newstoday

Fire Authority Members

• Read the latest news and updates from across Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Accommodation through Clearing
University of Reading newstoday

Accommodation through Clearing

• Source check from University of Reading news: "Accommodation through Clearing" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.

Henley Business School
University of Reading newstoday

Henley Business School

• Source check from University of Reading news: "Henley Business School" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.

Innovation and partnerships
University of Reading newstoday

Innovation and partnerships

• Source check from University of Reading news: "Innovation and partnerships" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.

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Daily source desk

Primary sources checked for today's edition. Use these links to verify records, consultations, travel changes and local service updates.

What's On · 3 items

What's on: next 7 days

A quick-view of 3 priority public listings from 3 tracked events over the next 7 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

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On This Day · local fact

Did you know? · Reading

The Victorian building that replaced Brunel's original 1840 Reading station survives today as the Three Guineas pub beside the station.

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