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        September 2, 2026

Thousands sign petition against proposed data centre

Good Morning Reading — 2026-09-02

There are concerns about the impact of a proposed data centre at Thames Valley Park.
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Thousands sign petition against proposed data centre
• There are concerns about the impact of a proposed data centre at Thames Valley Park.
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