'Prolific offender' stole bike from child and targeted businesses

• prolific offender who stole bike from child and targeted businesses has been jailed.

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Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · yesterday ‘We failed to bring in quality signings’: Reading FC fans react after opening day collapse to Luton Town • Reading FC fans have reacted following an opening day collapse as the Royals let 3-1 lead slip to lose against Luton Town.

Wokingham.Today — News · today ‘Unnecessary stress’: Bracknell leaseholders hit by row over potentially costly repairs • Leaseholders in Bracknell are being urged to act as housing association has applied to pass the costs of roofing and redecorations to residents.

BBC Berkshire RSS feed · yesterday Car park to be demolished after three-year closure • The council's planning committee votes unanimously to demolish the Bracknell building.

Reading Chronicle · yesterday Battle over football pitch could become housing estate • row over building plans for an old football pitch in West Berkshire village is to be debated by council planners.

Slough Observer — News · yesterday Dog wash business could open in Hillingdon park pavilion • planning application has been submitted to Hillingdon Council to install manual dog wash facility at Hillingdon Court Park Pavilion, Parkway.

Wokingham.Today — News · Local news · yesterday £1,000 e-scooter seized after 16-year-old caught riding in Bracknell park • £1,000 e-scooter capable of reaching speeds of up to 43mph has been seized after 16-year-old was stopped by police in Bracknell park.

Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday 598 flats, new buildings and transformed street: Major Reading plans approved • landmark project to build nearly 600 flats in Reading town centre has received ringing endorsement.

Slough Observer — News · Local news · yesterday Photo released after reports of exposure in Berkshire village • photo has been released as police investigate reports of an exposure in Berkshire village.

Wokingham Today RSS feed · News and media · yesterday Reading Festival could get an extra day of music – but neighbours are fighting back • showdown is looming over plan for Reading Festival to have an extra day of music.

Bracknell News — News · Local news · yesterday Bracknell families offered unlimited adventure golf with new Summer Pass • GolfPlex, based in Bracknell, has launched the pass as fun and affordable way to keep children entertained during the summer break.

Bracknell News — News · Local news · yesterday Bracknell volunteer given chance of lifetime at world scouting event • once-in-a-lifetime adventure awaits for one volunteer with passion for scouting.

BBC Berkshire RSS feed · News and media · yesterday Nurse who tried to send girl sexual messages struck off • Aswani Dreepaul received suspended prison sentence and was placed on the sex offenders’ register.

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.

Every Monday at 22:00 · Purple TurtleCLUB RECKLESS

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

Every Monday at 19:00 · Reading Men Walking and Talking (MWAT) groupReading Men Walking and Talking (MWAT) group

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

17 Aug–24 Aug · Reading Biscuit FactoryThe 48-Hour Film Challenge: Reading Biscuit Factory x Framespotting

2 Bands every Monday · Purple TurtleTurtle Underground Presents...

17 Aug at 03:31Shop near Reading Festival site gets green light for midnight alcohol sales

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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.