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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.

Reading Chronicle · yesterday Westwood Farm Junior School praised for 'kind' environment in latest Ofsted • Pupils were found to feel valued and happy at junior school in Tilehurst, months after the launch of consultation to expand its SEND provision.

Reading Chronicle · yesterday Cycling challenge raises more than £3,600 for men’s mental health charity • cycling challenge has raised more than £3,600 for Open Doors Open Minds.

BBC Berkshire RSS feed · yesterday Drivers using roads as race track say villagers • Cookham residents want stop to motorists speeding as police say they will target the area.

Bracknell News — News · 2 days ago Frustration over less powers for Bracknell councillors in planning decisions • Frustration has been raised over Bracknell councillors being given fewer opportunities to make crucial decisions on planning applications.

Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · 2 days ago Reading FC Women make major new home announcement • Reading FC Women will play all of their home league matches at the Select Car Leasing Stadium this season, marking their return to the town

Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday ‘Britain needs to be there for Nepal’: Reading MP backs aid effort • The longest-serving current MP for Reading has welcomed the millions of pounds the government has provided in disaster relief to Nepal.

Slough Observer — News · Local news · yesterday Comedian known for TikTok skits set to perform in Maidenhead • comedian known for his viral skits is set to perform at the Norden Farm Centre for the Arts.

Slough Observer — News · Local news · yesterday Historic factory site apartment listed for more than £400k • Located on Stoke Poges Lane, the property sits within Horlicks Quarter, recent development.

BBC Berkshire RSS feed · News and media · 2 days ago Bids encouraged to keep famed artwork in the UK • Sir Stanley Spencer is synonymous with Cookham, where he was born, lived and set some of his work.

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.

13 Sep at 10:00 · Rising Sun Arts CentreHeritage Open Days 2026: Reading Temperance Tavern: The Rising Sun Arts Centre

13 Sep at 11:00 · University of Reading EventsHeritage Open Days 2026: Tour of Foxhill House

13 Sep at 10:00 · Walk ReadingKennet and Avon Canal Walk

Every Sunday 5-7pm · Spill BarLive Music at Spill

Selected Saturdays and Sunday dates available · Thames RiverCruiseNEW! 2.5 Hour Afternoon out on the Thames

Selected Sundays, from June - September 17:00 Sailing · Thames RiverCruiseNEW! for 2026 Sunday 2.5 hour ONE way trip from Goring to Caversham Pier Cruise

Selected Saturday & Sundays, from June - September. · Thames RiverCruiseNEW! Goring 60 Minute round trips

26 Sep at 12:00Through Different Lens Film Festival

13 Sep at 17:00 · Double-Barrelled BreweryUnited Wrestling: Brewed Awakening

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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.