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Bracknell News — News · 2 days ago Parish council opposes school sports courts plan in Green Belt • Plans for new racquets facility have been met with objections over Green Belt and drainage concerns.

Bracknell News — News · 2 days ago Reformer Pilates studio to open at Wokingham Leisure Centre • Reformer Pilates at Wokingham Leisure Centre is opening on September 7

Reading Chronicle · yesterday Hundreds gather for Nepal flood victims vigil and fundraiser • Hundreds gathered for candlelight vigil in Reading on Monday night (August 31) to honour those affected by deadly floods in Nepal.

Reading Chronicle · yesterday Savills strengthens Reading planning team with new appointments • Adam Thomas and Matt Smith have joined Savills, while Amy Allen has been promoted to planner.

Slough Observer — News · yesterday Windsor pub applies to open and serve alcohol earlier • Windsor pub has applied to extend its morning opening hours and begin serving alcohol earlier as part of plans to vary its premises licence.

Reading Chronicle · yesterday Two-bedroom Kings Road flat in central Reading listed for £260,000 • two-bedroom flat on Kings Road, Reading, has been listed for £260,000.

Slough Observer — News · yesterday 21-year-old woman dies at the scene following crash in Maidenhead • 21-year-old woman died at the scene following crash in Maidenhead.

Maidenhead Advertiser — News · Local news · yesterday Former Costain HQ to get extra flats on top of already approved apartments • developer is planning to build an extension to make way for more apartments within the former Costain HQ. • Costain House in Vanwall Road, within the Vanwall Business Park, is vacant three-storey office building which has already been greenlit for conversion into 38 flats.

Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday Meningitis vaccine programme for young people and students expands across the south east • Young people and students are now able to book their free first or second MenB vaccination through the expanded NHS service

Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday Reading planning round-up: Food market set to stay for five more years after major decision • market that has been staple for foodies in Reading town centre is here to stay for several more years to come.

Reading Borough Council News · Government and democracy · yesterday Upgrade for South Reading and Meadway leisure centres • Refurbishment of gyms with brand-new equipment for strength and cardio training Local leisure centres also offer swimming, indoor sports halls, outdoor sports facilities and classes

BBC Berkshire RSS feed · News and media · yesterday Hundreds of tents left by festivalgoers despite pleas • Hundreds of tents were left at the Richfield Avenue site in Reading following the weekend's fun.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 13 priority public listings from 13 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Every Thursday 10am - 12pm · Reading LibrariesBattle Library Coffee Morning

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

2 Sep at 19:00 · South Street - TheatreJo Brand: Work in Progress

5 Sep at 12:00Reading Pride 2026

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

Every Tuesday and Thursday 10.30 - 11am · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at Palmer Park Library

Every Thursday 9.45 - 10.15am · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at Southcote 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

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

Every Thursday 11 - 11.30am · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at Whitley Library

Every Wednesday Night · Purple TurtleThe Groove

2 Sep–5 Sep · Reading MuseumWhat Time Leaves behind

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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.