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Today in Thames Valley

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The local news that matters this morning

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Bracknell News — News · yesterday New mobile home park with more than 60 houses approved for development • Plans for new mobile home development in Warfield have been approved despite opposition from the parish council.

Reading Chronicle · yesterday New 24-hour defibrillator installed on busy road • new publicly accessible defibrillator has been installed at Cholsey House on Oxford Road in Reading to help save lives in emergencies.

Bracknell News — News · yesterday Boots begins NHS flu jabs in days – check if you're among the first eligible • Boots is launching its first wave of NHS flu vaccinations in September. • Check to see if you are eligible.

Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · yesterday From empty shop to local history: Reading building gets an unexpected makeover • building that has been vacant for 20 years in Reading has been beautified by new display celebrating the heritage of the area.

Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · today Popular Reading takeaway launches anniversary offer • fast food chain named after an iconic boxer and actor in the A-Team is celebrating its second anniversary in Reading with offers for customers.

Slough Observer — News · yesterday Slough care home helps former footballer relive his love of the game • Arnaldo Venturini, resident at Care UK’s Oak House in Slough, was taken to pre-season match at Arbour Park to see Slough Town face Wealdstone.

Reading Chronicle · Local news · yesterday Food vendors reveal most popular items at Reading Festival 2026 • Food vendors dotted around the Little Johns Farm site at Reading Festival have revealed their most popular items, as they report serving tens of thousands of customers in less than 48 hours.

Wokingham.Today — News · Local news · today FROM THE CHAMBER: Engaging with Wokingham Borough residents • Wokingham Borough Council's newsletters are read an incredible 6.15 million times year.? • These everything from 'Moving Around The Borough

Slough Observer — News · Local news · yesterday Historic British pottery brand Denby closes all remaining stores for the final time • Denby has closed down all of its remaining stores earlier than expected following high demand.

Wokingham.Today — News · Local news · yesterday Reading Festival stabbing rumours dismissed by police • Rumours of an alleged stabbing at Reading Festival have been dismissed by Police, which said there have been no stabbings at the festival

Wokingham Today RSS feed · News and media · yesterday StageAbility celebrates 18 years of confidence and fun • Drama school enjoys memories of children 'changed along the way'

BBC Berkshire RSS feed · News and media · yesterday 'It's lot nicer going to festival alone' • Solo festivalgoer Tilly Davies talks about feeling safe, making friends and having "a great time".

BBC Berkshire RSS feed · News and media · yesterday The '50s Slough estate that felt like 'paradise' • Original residents of the Berkshire town's Britwell Estate say it was like "heaven".

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 9 priority public listings from 9 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

30 Aug at 14:00 · Purple TurtleDon Letts with The Reggae Reggae Show

Every Sunday 5-7pm · Spill BarLive Music at Spill

31 Aug at 14:00 · Castle TapOpen Mic Showcase 2026

5 Sep at 12:00Reading Pride 2026

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

Every Sunday Night · Purple TurtleReggae Sunday

Every Monday 9.45 - 10.15am and 10.45 - 11.15 am. Every Thursday 2 - 2.30pm · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at Tilehurst Library

31 Aug at 10:00 · Swallowfield Horticultural SocietySwallowfield Show 2026

30 Aug at 19:00 · ReadifolkTheme Night - With Friends Like These

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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.