Investment of nearly £500,000 into local Reading libraries
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Investment of nearly £500,000 into local Reading libraries
• Improved technology on offer, including laptops, upgraded PCs, tablets, wi-fi and much more at all Reading libraries Investment recognises the vital role of local libraries in addition to the new Central Library at the Civic Centre
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 | BBC Berkshire RSS feed · yesterday Driver, 17, dies in early hours crash on country road• Police say the boy was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on rural road in west Berkshire. |
| Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead news · 2 days ago Residents invited to shape the Royal Borough's new Development Plan• Official RBWM news and public service updates. |
 | BBC Berkshire RSS feed · yesterday Fly-tipping CCTV camera numbers expanded• The borough council says its will now use nine cameras which can be transferred to known hotspots. |
 | BBC Berkshire RSS feed · yesterday Man charged after hospice elephant sculpture damaged• The Trunks Across the Thames trail raises awareness and funds for Thames Hospice in Maidenhead. |
 | BBC Berkshire RSS feed · yesterday Reading switch Charlton friendly to The Valley• Reading move their final pre-season friendly against Charlton to The Valley because of concerns over the club's newly-laid pitch. |
 | BBC Berkshire RSS feed · yesterday The crops being grown indoors without sun or soil• Scientists are growing crops in sealed environment in the search for efficiency in arable farming. |
 | BBC Berkshire RSS feed · News and media · yesterday Thousands attend 'magical' Scouts and Guides event• WINGS Jamboree is gathering of 3,000 young people aged 10-18 at Windsor Great Park. |
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