Care home staff take resident, 93, to witness granddaughter's wedding

• AN elderly resident of care home in Reading was overjoyed when she was taken out for the day by staff to attend the wedding of her granddaughter.

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BBC Berkshire RSS feed · yesterday Charity wingwalk for 83-year-old volunteer • Clive England has previously completed charity skydive and abseil to raise money for the charity.

Wokingham.Today — News · 2 days ago Wokingham borough beats London and Manchester to be named UK’s best place for new businesses • Wokingham Borough has been named the best place in the UK to start new business, according to new study.

BBC Berkshire RSS feed · yesterday Floodlights installation under way at ground • The plan to install the floodlights was approved earlier this year by West Berkshire Council.

Bracknell News — News · yesterday Motorists facing delays on the M4 following crash • Good morning, welcome to our live coverage of delays on the M4 Westbound between junction 5 and junction 6.

Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · yesterday PICTURE GALLERY: Marriott hits hat-trick but Reading FC suffer second-half collapse • Reading FC’s League One campaign got off to dramatic start as the Royals surrendered two-goal half-time lead to lose 4-3 to Luton Town. • Jack Marriott looked to have put Reading on course for victory after scoring first-half hat-trick at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Wokingham Today RSS feed · today Pick up some crafting bargains at The Cowshed • Head to the charity to buy supplies, kits and handmade goodies

Bracknell News — News · Local news · yesterday HMRC urges shoppers to report vape shops, barbers and 'dodgy shops' in new campaign • HMRC is urging shoppers to report vape shops, barbers and 'dodgy' high street businesses they suspect of tax fraud or money laundering.

Slough Observer — News · Local news · yesterday Man who could have visited tip to dispose waste fined nearly £2,000 for fly-tipping • man who dumped waste at the side of Buckinghamshire road rather than paying to dispose of it legally has been ordered to pay more than £1,700.

Reading Chronicle · Local news · yesterday Passenger 'shaking like washing machine' after police find cocaine • man has been charged after more than 40 wraps of suspected crack cocaine were recovered during an enhanced search in custody.

Slough Observer — News · Local news · yesterday Slough man charged with driving offences in Marlow • man has been charged following 'serious injury road traffic collision' in Marlow.

Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday Charlie Savage could secure ‘more desirable’ move away from Reading FC, says former EFL player • Former EFL defender Curtis Davies believes Charlie Savage could secure more desirable move away from Reading by allowing his contract to run down

Wokingham Today RSS feed · News and media · yesterday Former Reading captain could face Royals just days after sealing new move • Former Reading captain Andy Yiadom has joined fellow League One side AFC Wimbledon following his release by the Royals at the end of last season.

Wokingham.Today — News · Local news · 2 days ago Reading man released after murder arrest as death ruled non-suspicious • man's death in Reading is no longer being treated as suspicious following post-mortem examination, police said.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 8 priority public listings from 8 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Every Tuesday and Thursday 2.30pm-3.30pm, and Saturday 2pm-3pm · Reading MuseumBayeux Tapestry Tours

Every Tuesday 10.30 - 11.30am · Reading LibrariesCoffee Mornings at Southcote Library

Selected Tuesdays, from June - September. 13:30 Sailing · Thames RiverCruisePangbourne Cream Tea Cruise

Every Tuesday 10.15 - 10.45am and 11.15 - 11.45am · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at Caversham Library

Every Tuesday and Thursday 10.30 - 11am · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at Palmer Park Library

Every Tuesday 10.15 - 10.45am and 11.15 - 11.45am and Thursday 10.15 - 10.45am and 11.15 - 11.45am · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at the NEW Reading Central Library

18 Aug–29 Dec · Dimitri EntertainmentsThe Railway Tavern Karaoke

18 Aug at 18:30 · Laughter Craft ComedyUnder Cover Comedy Renegade Brewery August

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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.