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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 feedtoday Council listed jailed ex-mayor's taxi firm online • Naheed Ejaz served as Bracknell Forest's mayor from May 2023 but resigned as councillor in 2024.

Reading Borough Council Newstoday Children learning about the birds and the bats at school • Pupils decorate bird and bat boxes as part of the Council improvement works to their Victorian school buildings Building improvement project at Alfred Sutton Primary School completed as new one starts at Wilson Primary School

BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday Most of council-run parking charges set to rise • The changes will be implemented at 12 car parks across Reading in August, the council says.

Reading Borough Council Newstoday Pavement improvement works under way across the borough • Up to 30 stretches of pavement will be treated using an innovative new method which extends the life of the footway The technique is quicker, cheaper and more environmentally friendly than traditional methods while maintaining footways at high standard for longer

Reading Borough Council Newstoday Dr Bike summer roadshow around Reading • Free bike maintenance checks on offer around the borough Turn up with your bike for free repairs, cycle safety tips and advice from experts

BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday Reading host Luton in opening League One fixture • Leicester City will start their League One season at promoted Notts County, while Bromley's first-ever match in the division will be at Barnsley.

BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday Traveller site case near weapons factory to continue • further one-day hearing will be held at the High Court on 8 July, West Berkshire Council says.

BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday Two million litres of water used to put out major fire • The Royal Berkshire Fire Service was helped by six other services during the blaze in May.

BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday Lobbing Federer changed his life - the cult hero back at Wimbledon • Marcus Willis is best known for playing Roger Federer on Wimbledon's Centre Court but, 10 years on, he says he is not defined by that magical moment.

BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday Town centre locations cordoned off after assaults • Thames Valley Police spokesperson says two men from Reading have been arrested after the assaults.

BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday Defence plan is 'next big evolution' for navy • The prime minister announced an extra £15bn in defence funding, with an emphasis on drone technology.

BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday Assistant Kelly leaves Royals for personal reasons • Reading assistant manager Rob Kelly leaves the League One club after seven months to relocate for family reasons.

BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday Blazers and boaters at the ready for Henley Royal Regatta • The iconic rowing event returns to the River Thames for the 187th running of the Royal Regatta.

BBC Berkshire RSS feedtoday Horse show death investigations could take months • Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, 24, fell from her horse at the 15 May Windsor Castle show.

What's on: next 7 days

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Every Thursday 10am - 12pm · Reading Libraries · What's On ReadingBattle Library Coffee Morning

Every Tuesday and Thursday 2.30pm-3.30pm, and Saturday 2pm-3pm · Reading Museum · What's On ReadingBayeux Tapestry Tours

Thurs 02 Jul 2026, 19:30 · Hexagon - Main House · What's On ReadingBerkshire Music Trust Senior Music Festival: You’re The Voice

Occasional Thursdays from 17:00 · Double-Barrelled Brewery · What's On ReadingBring Your Own Vinyl

2026-07-02T17:15:00Z · Through Different Lens · What's On ReadingCreative Connection - Through Different Lens

Every Tuesday and Thursday 10.30 - 11am · Reading Libraries · What's On ReadingRhymetime at Palmer Park Library

Every Thursday 9.45 - 10.15am · Reading Libraries · What's On ReadingRhymetime at Southcote 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.