Scheme proposed to improve safety on King’s Road

• Council proposes changes to road layout to reduce accidents in parts of King’s Road Plans include break-up of outbound bus lane to allow longer lead up to left-turn junctions

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Maidenhead Advertiser — News · yesterday ‘We haven’t done enough’: Skills gap poses risk for Berkshire Pension Fund • The head of the pension board for Berkshire Pension Fund has said it ‘hasn’t done enough’ training and learning amid ongoing high risks to the fund. • The fund, administered by the Royal Borough, manages the pensions of thousands of public-sector workers across Berkshire.

Bracknell News — News · 2 days ago Lidl gives update on plans to cut supermarket parking limit • Lidl has withdrawn plans to halve the parking limit at its Crowthorne store after objections from the parish council.

Slough Observer — News · yesterday Two taken to hospital after three-car crash on M4 during morning rush hour • Two people were taken to hospital after three-car road traffic collision on the M4 eastbound during the morning rush-hour.

BBC Berkshire RSS feed · 2 days ago 'The end of an emotional journey for our colleague' • More than million people signed the petition against early release for PC Harper's killers.

Reading Chronicle · yesterday Kebab shop opened by son after death of van owner • THE SON of kebab van owner who died suddenly has reopened the kebab shop he began renovating.

Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday Education Feature • LEIGHTON PARK SCHOOL The UK’s leading future-ready values-led school We are an independent co-ed day and boarding school in Reading, ages 11-18. • We inspire young people to think boldly, learn adventurously and live with purpose. • An exceptional education is about becoming who you’re meant to be – backed by kind and aspirational learning community.

Maidenhead Advertiser — News · Local news · yesterday ‘Major’ audit problems threaten years more uncertainty over RBWM’s finances • ‘Major systemic problems’ are likely to prevent the Royal Borough from getting its accounts properly audited until 2027/28 at least – prolonging uncertainty over its financial health.

Bracknell News — News · Local news · yesterday Asda recalls products due to 'serious chemical risk' as shoppers told stop using • The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) warned that phthalates can harm the health of children, and could possibly damage reproductive systems.

Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday He’s one of our own’: Fans urged to back Reading FC defender after ironic cheers • Reading FC supporters group has urged fans to get behind defender Jeriel Dorsett after he was booed by some sections of the crowd

Reading Chronicle · Local news · yesterday Primary school in Wokingham could be relocated to Spencers Wood • PRIMARY school in Wokingham could soon be relocated under plans to meet the changing needs of growing community.

Slough Observer — News · Local news · yesterday The schools in Berkshire and Bucks to go phone-free - listed • total of 30 secondary schools will receive funding to become fully phone-free during the school day.

BBC Berkshire RSS feed · News and media · yesterday B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage • More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government.

What's on: next 14 days

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12 Sep · Progress TheatreCold Comfort Farm

4 Sep at 20:00 · Mad Monkey ImprovMad Monkey Improv: 2026 Season

4 Sep at 19:00 · Future TransmissionsNot Band

5 Sep at 12:00Reading Pride 2026

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

Every Friday 10 - 10.30am and 11 - 11.30am · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at Battle Library

Every Friday Night in the Cellar Bar · Purple TurtleRuffhouse Radio

Every Friday through August 16:30-21:00 · Dinton Pastures Country ParkSundown Fridays

4 Sep at 19:00 · Wokingham Music ClubThe AC/DC Experience

Every Friday Night 8pm · Butler, TheThe Butler's Open Mic

4 Sep · Mill at Sonning - TheatreThe Mirror Crack'd

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A small local fact

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