Footbridge near Earley station to close until April 2027

• Earley station footbridge to close from October for refurbishment until April 2027, with Wokingham Borough Council advising alternative pedestrian routes.

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.

Bracknell News — News · yesterday Schoolgirl representing town as the first 'mini mayor' • schoolgirl will be representing Wokingham as the town’s new ‘Mini Mayor’.

BBC Berkshire RSS feed · 3 days ago Bereaved friends launch hospice football fundraiser • Sam Rogers and Jack Jarvis hope to raise thousands of pounds for Thames Hospice in Maidenhead.

Reading Chronicle · yesterday Decision due on work to enable major redevelopment at Reading FC stadium to go ahead • decision is due on plan for enabling works for major project to transform the grounds surrounding the football stadium in Reading into place to live and leisure destination.

Reading Chronicle · yesterday Decision made on controversial over 55s flats and dentist surgery in Mortimer • West Berkshire Council approves 32 retirement flats for over-55s and new private dentist in Mortimer, despite local objections over building height policy.

Slough Observer — News · 3 days ago Reworking of classic dark comedy coming to Norden Farm • Norden Farm Centre for the Arts will screen National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope in September.

Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday Man hospitalised after being assaulted by group in Reading • Police are appealing for witnesses after man in his twenties was chased and assaulted by group of males in central Reading last week

Slough Observer — News · Local news · yesterday Police to increase patrols around Jewish communities during High Holy Days • Thames Valley Police will increase armed and unarmed patrols around synagogues and Jewish communities during the High Holy Days from September 11 for security.

Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday Five acts who could play Reading Festival in 2027 • Reading Festival may have only just come to an end, but attention is already turning towards next year's event.

BBC Berkshire RSS feed · News and media · yesterday Confusion as council changes in Thames Valley delayed • The government has announced review into plans for three new unitary authorities for the Thames Valley.

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.

Selected Tuesdays, from April - October. 12:30 Sailing · Thames RiverCruiseCruise with Light Lunch

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

9 Sep at 17:00 · The Jazz CaféCharity Quiz Night

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

12 Sep · Progress TheatreCold Comfort Farm

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

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

8 Sep at 07:00 · Elusive BrewingWomen In Beer Brew Day

Resident pulse

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Local picks on Amazon

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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.