Bracknell MP 'stands with Nepal' as more than 1,000 die in floods and avalanches

• The MP for Bracknell 'stands with Nepal' and supports efforts to rescue people as more than 1,000 have tragically died in recent natural disasters.

Today in Thames Valley

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The local news that matters this morning

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

Slough Observer — News · yesterday Plans resurface to turn vacant Windsor offices into 20-room hotel • Plans to convert Windsor’s vacant George V Place offices into 20-room hotel aim to boost town-centre vitality near Windsor Castle and the river.

Slough Observer — News · yesterday Two men jailed after £1.3m cannabis factory found in former Slough BHS store • Two men have been jailed after police uncovered cannabis factory containing plants worth almost £1.3 million inside former BHS store in Slough.

Reading Borough Council News · yesterday Council and Reading’s Community and Voluntary Sector to Sign New Three-Year Partnership Agreement • New three-year agreement between the Council and the town's voluntary and community sector Partnership agreement sets out shared expectations, values and ways of working

BBC Berkshire RSS feed · yesterday Block of flats 'a biohazard' due to sewage - resident • People living at Iron House in Slough have been complaining about similar issues for eighteen months.

BBC Berkshire RSS feed · yesterday Plans to stop HGV 'short-cut' through town • Options, including congestion charge, are being considered to reduce lorries in the riverside town.

Reading Chronicle · yesterday Changes needed on places for Travellers in crucial Reading planning policies • Changes are needed within crucial policy document to account for places for Travellers to stay when they come to Reading.

Reading Chronicle · yesterday Major overhaul of road rules could see 20mph speed limits introduced in Reading • major overhaul of road rules will see 20mph speed limits introduced to eight residential streets in Reading, if plans are approved.

Bracknell News — News · Local news · yesterday How to avoid delays as M4 closes between Reading and Maidenhead • Motorists are being urged to plan ahead after the M4 was closed in both directions between Junction 8/9 at Maidenhead and Junction 10 at Reading following collision.

Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday MP Olivia Bailey calls for action over rural social housing • Reading West and Mid Berkshire MP Olivia Bailey is calling for action over the sale of property by social housing providers in villages.

Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · today Reading FC team news ahead of Cambridge test as Royals chase another win • Reading head to Cambridge United on Saturday looking to continue their encouraging run of form after back-to-back victories in League One.

Bracknell Forest Council news · Government and democracy · yesterday Calling all authors to join our book fair • Official council news and service updates.

Bracknell Forest Council news · Government and democracy · yesterday Chief executive to leave at end of 2026 • Official council news and service updates.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 12 priority public listings from 12 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

11 Sep at 17:00 · Great Hall Reading UniversityCandlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

12 Sep · Progress TheatreCold Comfort Farm

12 Sep · Heavy PopDown At The Abbey Festival 2026

11 Sep at 17:45Guided Bat Walk

Selected Friday Afternoons, June-September 14:00 Sailing from Caversham Pier · Thames RiverCruiseNEW! for 2026 Friday 2.5 hour ONE way trip from Caversham Pier to Goring Cruise

12 Sep at 18:00Reading Raga Resonance: Slide & Strum on The Mystic Frets

Every Friday 10 - 10.30am and 11 - 11.30am · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at Battle Library

11 Sep at 18:00 · SUB89Rule The World: Take That Tribute

11 Sep at 18:00 · Butler, TheRunnin' Blue presents: The DeRellas

11 Sep at 19:00 · Laughter Craft ComedySeptember’s Comedy in Woodley

11 Sep at 17:30 · Face BarShadow Promotions DIY presents: The Restarts

11 Sep at 09:30 · Walk WorksWalk Works - Friday 11th September - Crazies Hill

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A small local fact

Reading and Maidenhead are both Elizabeth line endpoints on the western branch, so London transport disruption can be a genuinely local Thames Valley story.