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Today in Thames Valley

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Bracknell News — News · yesterday Asda relaunches nostalgic chocolate bar 30 years after High Court battle • chocolate bar has returned to shelves at Asda after nearly 30 years.

Bracknell News — News · yesterday Elderly man upset by neighbour's 'fire risk' garden as overgrowth takes over • AN ELDERLY resident of peaceful street in Bracknell has said he is concerned by neighbouring property with 'extreme overgrowth', due to its potential fire risk.

Bracknell News — News · yesterday Teacher banned over fiancé’s conviction for child sexual offences • former Heathfield School teacher has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after failing to tell the school that his fiancé had been convicted of sexual offences against children.

Slough Observer — News · yesterday Man pleads guilty to ALL charges as boy suffers 'life-changing injuries' in crash • man from Farnham Common who left 12-year-old boy with ‘life-changing injuries’ following car crash has pleaded guilty to multiple crimes.

Slough Observer — News · yesterday Residents 'badly let down' by enforcement failures, MP says • Residents living near Crown Farm in Eton Wick have been "badly let down" by lack of planning enforcement, according to Conservative MP Jack Rankin.

Reading Chronicle · yesterday Police identification appeal after theft at Reading gym • Police are appealing for help to identify woman in relation to theft at gym in Reading.

Slough Observer — News · yesterday Man disqualified from driving for using e-skateboard and others in court • PAUL MEAKINS, 57 of GLENFIELD DRIVE, GREAT DODDINGTON, admitted to speeding the 40mph limit in Lathbury in Buckinghamshire on December 17 last year, speeding 48mph. • He was fined £601 and given three penalty points.

BBC Berkshire RSS feed · yesterday Alcohol licence bid fails after illegal worker find • The Reading Council sub-committee rejected the application at meeting on Thursday.

Reading Chronicle · yesterday Police secure partial closure order for Reading property • Police have secured partial closure order for an address in Reading.

Wokingham.Today — News · Local news · yesterday Parliament recognition for Finchampstead dance school • The 40th anniversary of Finchampstead dance school was recognised in the Houses of Parliament last month.

Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday Police step up patrols in Tilehurst after anti-social behaviour reports • Police have increased patrols in Tilehurst area following reports of anti-social behaviour.

Wokingham Today RSS feed · News and media · today Find low-cost school uniform at First Days • Charity's shop can help all families prepare for the new term

Bracknell Forest Council news · Government and democracy · yesterday New women and girls safety charter launched • Official council news and service updates.

Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday Reading FC could play against familiar face in first away test of League One campaign at AFC Wimbledon • Reading FC will play their first away League One game of the season on Saturday when they travel to AFC Wimbledon.

Wokingham Today RSS feed · News and media · yesterday Reading Festival 2026 set times revealed – when every big act is on stage, including ‘Special Guest’ announcement • The full stage times for Reading Festival 2026 have been revealed, with thousands of music fans set to descend on Richfield Avenue next weekend.

BBC Berkshire RSS feed · News and media · yesterday Teacher's ban after sex offender fiancé jailed • Thomas Ridgway taught at Heathfield School in Berkshire at the time his fiancé was jailed.

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.

22 Aug at 14:00 · Purple Turtle21st Century Acid Day Party

22 Aug–24 Oct · Bach to BabyBach to Baby Family Concert in Reading - 2026

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

22 Aug at 10:00 · Broad St. MallBroad Street Beats Returns To Broad Street Mall

22 Aug at 09:30 · eclectic gamesFREE RPG Day at eclectic games!

22 Aug at 16:00 · SUB89Over 30s Club Presents: Daytime Disco - Reading (R&B Edition)

22 Aug at 10:00 · Walk ReadingReading - the home of photography

22 Aug at 12:00 · ReadipopReadipop Yard Party 2026

22 Aug at 12:00 · Reading & Mid-Berks CAMRASaturday Brewery Exploration Social

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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.