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Wing disappointed despite Reading's positive start
Reading club captain Lewis Wing says that despite an encouraging start to the League One season he has been left "disappointed" they have not taken more points.
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Wing disappointed despite Reading's positive start
Reading club captain Lewis Wing says that despite an encouraging start to the League One season he has been left "disappointed" they have not taken more points.
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Developer's school bid rejected by council
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New Berkshire Prosperity Board Website Launched
New website allows residents to follow the work of the Berkshire Prosperity Board Board aims to drive economic prosperity across the region, securing more funding, creating more jobs and more affordable housing
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Custody nurse ‘left man to die in cell thinking he was faking collapse’
A custody nurse left an unconscious man to die in a police cell thinking he was “faking” it, a court has heard.
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Father and son celebrate 45 years of service at Gillette's Reading factory
Ashley Keep, a Reading-born team leader, has spent 15 years working at the Procter & Gamble (P&G) Gillette plant.
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FROM THE LEADER: New children’s homes open in Reading
There are certain Council projects which are particularly pleasing to see successfully completed
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AB Walker celebrates 200 years of serving local families
Independent family funeral director AB Walker has celebrated its 200th anniversary with a special bicentennial reception at Reading Town Hall.
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Wokingham pub named Greene King Franchisee of the Year
The Two Poplars, Wokingham has been named Hive Franchisee of the Year by Greene King Pub Partners.
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Make a Big Difference to Your Community – Bid for a Small Grant
This year's Small Grants Fund application process is now live Voluntary and community sector organisations have two different ways to bid this year Funds aim to help tackle inequalities in Reading
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House Daze
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Mr Traumatik tour 2026 ft ELRO
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WHAT THE POP SATURDAYS @ POPWORLD READING 3RD OCTOBER
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Temple Halloween Parade
Don't miss the Temple Halloween Parade, the opening act of Halloween parades in Berks County! This year's parade is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd, starting at 6:00 PM, with a rain date set for Sunday, October 4th, at 4:00 PM. Featuring over 70 grou
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WHAT THE POP SATURDAYS @ POPWORLD READING 2ND OCTOBER
Join us for the Ultimate Pop Party – What the Pop - Every Saturday at Pop World Reading! 🎉Get ready to dance the night away as we bring you the biggest Pop, Dance amp; R amp;B anthems all night long! With an electric atmosphere, top DJs, and unbe
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Black British Ballet Presentation by Dr Sandie Bourne
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Caribbean Contribution to the RAF (WW1 & WW2)
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Live at RG1 – The Tilehurst End returns for Reading FC pre-match podcast
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NEW The Wonderful walk story of Reading's Dingley's Promise Charity from beginnings to now!
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125 years of Reading Buses display and running day
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In-person Free Robotics Workshop For Kids at Reading (7-14yrs)
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MNE - PAPAJOHNS TAKEOVER
Monday Nights Are The Staple Of Student Nightlife. Those Who Came Before You, And Those Long After, Will Forever Remember The Iconic Nights At MNE. Every Monday Night, Every Week, For Over 17 Years MNE Has Been The Biggest Student Night In The Calender💛💙
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AXT DESI SHUTDOWN READING
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The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight: Reading
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LOCO TUESDAYS: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
EVERY SINGLE TUESDAY AT LOLA LO Every Tuesday, LOCO Invites you to escape reality with a night of sensational night of R amp;B and Commerical tunes 🎶 🍹 £4 Singles amp; £6 Doubles😯Jägerbombs £3.50 or 3 for £10😱VKs amp; Lager Cans £3.50 or 3 f
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Heavy Pop: Robyn Hitchcock(Standing Show) | Reading
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Rep Your Flag Reading (Island Ting) w/ Terminal 4 Skarz Live
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SKINT THURSDAYS - FIGHT NIGHT AFTERPARTY
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The Bootleg Beatles
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WAIOLA: 50% OFF Drinks Until 11PM
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SKINT THURSDAYS - PSYCHO SKINT
EVERY THURSDAY, READING’S MOST ICONIC VENUE, LOLA LO. Friday 9am Lectures Are Officially Cancelled. Get Ready For Thursday’s FAVOURITE Student Night with… SKINT THURSDAY'S 🎶2 ROOMS OF MUSIC 🏡TERRACE GARDEN 🥃£3.50 JAGER BOMBS ALL NIGHT LONG 💸GUEST LIST EN
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SKINT THURSDAYS - TRAFFIC LIGHT PARTY
EVERY THURSDAY, READING’S MOST ICONIC VENUE, LOLA LO. Friday 9am Lectures Are Officially Cancelled. Get Ready For Thursday’s FAVOURITE Student Night with… SKINT THURSDAY'S 🎶2 ROOMS OF MUSIC 🏡TERRACE GARDEN 🥃£3.50 JAGER BOMBS ALL NIGHT LONG 💸GUEST LIST EN
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Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA & More | Reading
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Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
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OKTOBERFEST READING 2026
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Alisa B. Memorial Funk Fest ft. The Groovemasters & The Uptown Band
Join us on Friday October 19h, 2026 for The Alisa B Memorial Funk Fest ft. The Groovemasters and The Uptown Band!!!About this EventOn Friday October 9, 2026, The Groovemasters ft. Bennie
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GSG FRIDAYS: CIRQUE DE FREAK - R.I.P. RAPPERS
GSG Fridays are your BIGGEST weekly Friday Nights in Reading! Running for the last year at one of Reading’s BEST venues, Friday’s at Gun Street Garden is the go-to event every week for lovers of Hip-Hop, R amp;B and Afro Bangers. We're bringing you Re
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GSG FRIDAYS: GUEST DJ
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GSG FRIDAYS: J COLE CONCERT TICKET GIVEAWAY
GSG Fridays are your BIGGEST weekly Friday Nights in Reading! Running for the last year at one of Reading’s BEST venues, Friday’s at Gun Street Garden is the go-to event every week for lovers of Hip-Hop, R amp;B and Afro Bangers. We're bringing you Re
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ICONIC FRIDAYS @ POPWORLD READING 16TH OCTOBER
Get Ready for the Ultimate Friday Night Experience!Join us every Friday night for an unforgettable party at Popworld! We’re turning up the heat with an electrifying atmosphere, unbeatable drink deals, and epic surprises that will keep you dancing all nigh
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Malie Night Mobay
CLUBCERTS FOR MUSIC LOVERS Event Name :Malie Night Mobay 🗓️ Friday 09 October ⏰ 10pm - 3am 📍Montego Bay Saint James Parish Jamaica Online ticket at ticketgateway.com https://www.ticketgateway.com/event/view/malie-night-mobay #clubcerts #maile #nightmo
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WAIOLA DRAKEOVER (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26)
THE FRIDAY NIGHT EVERY SINGLE FRIDAY AT LOLA LO💃🕺 WHAT TO EXPECT🤩 - LIVE MUSIC IN THE GARDEN FROM 10PM - 12:30AM🎸 - 50% OFF ALL DRINKS UNTIL 12 MIDNIGHT🍹 Every Friday, Waiola 🌴 There is a paradise in Reading! Hidden in the backrooms of Friar Street awaits
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Singles Party Reading @ Penta Hotel (Ages: 25-45)
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TaylorMania
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Fusion Nights - Reading Freshers 2026
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in Reading
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Alfie Brown: The Entertainer
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Dhol Baje Garba & Dandiya Night on Oct 16th @ Wren School
Reading's most anticipated Garba amp; Dandiya Night on Oct 16th 2026 @ Wren School, Reading Get ready to immerse yourself in a night of vibrant colors, rhythmic beats, and joyful celebrations at our Garba and Dandiya Night. Time to throw on your cool
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Elvana Elvis Fronted Nirvana - Reading - Hexagon
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