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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.

BBC Berkshire RSS feed · yesterday Cancer centre with 'world-class' facilities to reopen • private cancer centre in Reading will be reopened by an Australian healthcare group.

Slough Observer — News · yesterday Council approves remediation plans for 'higher risk' buildings • Plans to remove flammable cladding on two Slough apartment buildings have been approved – taking them step closer to becoming much safer for residents.

Wokingham.Today — News · yesterday ‘Witch hunt’: Bracknell councillor launches furious attack over misconduct hearing • town councillor has slammed the administration at Bracknell Forest for organising hearing into misconduct which his solicitor cannot attend.

Bracknell News — News · 2 days ago Drivers stick to speed limits during night-time police operation • Drivers have been praised for sticking to speed limits during night-time police operation.

Bracknell News — News · 2 days ago Firefighter to take on 100km challenge to raise funds for family support • firefighter is taking on 100km endurance challenge to raise funds for cause close to his heart.

Reading Chronicle · yesterday Boy told he can't attend allocated school • Just weeks before school term starts, West Berkshire parent has been told her special needs son can’t go to the school allocated to him.

Reading Chronicle · yesterday Rescue dog who spent 273 days in care finally finds loving home • rescue dog who spent 273 days in care has finally found loving home.

Maidenhead Advertiser — News · Local news · yesterday Planning round-up: ‘Necessary’ works proposed at school to improve safety • This is selection of the latest planning applications for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. • Pending: The fence around the play area of school is ‘not adequate’ and needs to be replaced, the school claims.

Reading Borough Council News · Government and democracy · yesterday Reading Post-16 Transport Policy consultation goes live • Consultation launched on Post-16 Transport Policy Aimed at promoting independence and making best use of public resources Details of face-to-face events being held on the proposed changes to follow.

Wokingham.Today — News · Local news · yesterday Bracknell police carry out night-time speed checks after residents’ requests • Police have carried out night-time speed checks at several locations in Bracknell after residents asked officers to focus on speeding.

Slough Observer — News · Local news · yesterday Drivers face possible MOT test price hike as calls made for major increase • The cost of MOT tests on cars could nearly double under new guidelines proposed to the Government.

Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday mystery act is coming to Reading Festival – here’s when you can see them • Reading Festival fans have been given new mystery to solve after organisers announced special guest for next weekend's festival

Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday Five Reading Festival 2026 acts you might not know – but should • Reading Festival is once again bringing some of the biggest names in music to Richfield Avenue next weekend.

Wokingham Today RSS feed · News and media · yesterday RSPCA appeals after cat is shot with airgun in village near Reading • The RSPCA has appealed for info after pet cat was found injured in garden in village near Reading after apparently being shot with an airgun.

BBC Berkshire RSS feed · News and media · yesterday Hundreds turn out for community sport event • Residents attend Slough sports event promoting activity, well-being and community health services.

Wokingham Today RSS feed · News and media · 2 days ago Controversial Reading-Woodley cycle route reaches milestone • The first phase of controversial cycle route in Woodley is nearly complete.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 11 priority public listings from 11 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

Wednesdays at 20:30 · Bohemian NightBohemian Night - Weekly Open Mic

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

Wednesdays in July & August from 19:30 · Live & Love MusicLive Music Wednesdays at Vino.Vita

26 Aug at 11:30 · Reading HumanistsLunchtime Discussion Group - Human Cloning

26 Aug at 18:00 · MilkMezcal tasting with Koch Mezcal

5 Sep at 12:00Reading Pride 2026

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

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:00 · Reading MuseumRhymetime at Reading Museum

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

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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.