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Man completes 'painful' penny farthing challenge - Rolf Woodward covered 100km (62.1 miles) in about five hours at Palmer Park Velodrome in Reading.
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Today in Reading and Wokingham corridor.
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Adventures in reading: Michael Rosen launches GWR campaign to keep children reading this summer - Much-loved author Michael Rosen helped Great Western Railway (GWR) launch its new Adventures in reading campaign inspiring children to keep turning pages during the summer holidays. Michael joined young book enthusiasts on board a train from London Paddington to Reading for a special storytelling session, officially opening 10 new Little Libraries at stations across the… The post Adventures in reading: Michael Rosen launches GWR campaign to keep children reading this summer first appeared on Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce .
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Pedestrian dies on M4 as motorists left shaken - Local press cross-check for civic, crime, transport, business and neighbourhood stories.
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Remembering Ian Smith, Immediate Past President - It is with immense sadness that Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce announces the death of its Immediate Past President, Ian Smith. Ian had been closely involved with the Chamber since 1982, giving more than four decades of dedicated service to the organisation and the wider Thames Valley business community. Over this time, Ian played a… The post Remembering Ian Smith, Immediate Past President first appeared on Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce .
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Oxford College of Marketing Achieves Outstanding CIM Pass Rate - Oxford College of Marketing is celebrating another exceptional set of results following the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) June Session 6 2026 examinations, achieving an overall pass rate of 94.88% across all qualification levels. The results reflect Oxford College of Marketing’s commitment to delivering high-quality tuition, expert tutor support and flexible learning that enables professionals… The post Oxford College of Marketing Achieves Outstanding CIM Pass Rate first appeared on Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce .
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Daily essentials: Primary sources checked for Reading and Wokingham corridor readers.
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Sponsor boundary: Founding sponsor slots for Good Morning Reading are ready to pre-sell once booking approval is granted.
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Government and recordsReading Borough Council news
Council news, resident service updates and local policy announcements.
Open source ->Planning and recordsReading Borough Council planning searchPlanning application search and resident-impact development checks.
Open source ->Government and recordsReading Borough Council democracy recordsAgendas, minutes, reports and committee decisions.
Open source ->Government and recordsWokingham Borough Council newsBorough news and service updates for the eastern/western Reading edge.
Open source ->Planning and recordsWokingham Borough Council planning searchPlanning search for Wokingham, Woodley, Earley, Winnersh and nearby villages.
Open source ->TransportGWR live network updatesRail disruption affecting Reading, Twyford, Pangbourne and Thames Valley commuters.
Open source ->TransportElizabeth line statusElizabeth line operating status for Reading commuters.
Open source ->TransportReading Buses service updatesLocal bus diversions, delays and service changes.
Open source ->TransportReading one.network roadworks mapRoadworks, closures and utility works affecting school runs, buses and commuter corridors.
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