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Wed October 21, 2020
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- Application to protect Reading's After Dark club 'missed' - The application arrived after Reading council closed its offices due to the pandemic.
- Reading West railway station set for £3.3m revamp - A planning application has been submitted to give a "major facelift" to the station in Reading.
- Marathon walk for 104-year-old inspired by Captain Tom - At 104, Ruth Saunders is walking a charity marathon after being inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore.
- Garth Hill School sports teacher 'raped girl in cupboard' - Graham Tattersall denies a series of assaults on students at a school in Bracknell.
Local NewsThe application arrived after Reading council closed its offices due to the pandemic. A planning application has been submitted to give a "major facelift" to the station in Reading. At 104, Ruth Saunders is walking a charity marathon after being inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore. Graham Tattersall denies a series of assaults on students at a school in Bracknell. PC Andrew Harper was dragged to his death by teenagers who were cleared of murder. Does the law need to change? Slough Borough Council says it would voluntarily increase restrictions due to a rise in cases. Ruth Saunders is walking near her home each day until she completes the 26.2-mile distance. The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead say cases are growing at an "alarming rate". Vaneet Singh says he was slapped and one man tried to remove his turban as he drove four men home. A spokesperson for The Fat Duck says it is shutting for two weeks as a "circuit-breaker". Thames Valley Police rolls out a "drug diversion" scheme for under 18s. The station near Reading FC's Madejski Stadium will not be ready until 2021, the council says. |
Community NewsPotholes Giving Local Drivers a ProblemPosted by Administrator : Wednesday 13th March 2013
LEAVING US IN A DITCH? Potholes are becoming more and more of a problem in Reading due to a lack of local maintenance funding and the changes in the UK weather. Potholes despite being seen as a miner problem they can affect so many drivers on a daily basis. Cost of Living Rising!Posted by Administrator : Tuesday 12th March 2013
COSTING US OUR LIVELIHOOD? It is estimated that the cost of living looks expected to continue to rise this year with stable incomes versus increasing costs of everyday household items. In recent years the cost of living has been as high as 5 times more than wage rises. Healthy Eating Tips For Local FamiliesPosted by Administrator : Tuesday 12th March 2013
KEEP THE WHOLE FAMILY IN TIP TOP SHAPE. Family life can be hectic and keeping up with the fast pace of it can be difficult, which also means having regular healthy meals can be easier said than done. Push For Local ApprenticeshipsPosted by Administrator : Monday 11th March 2013
INVESTING IN THE LOCAL WORKFORCE. The Reading council and government have tried many initiatives over the years, one being local apprenticeships. Scams On The RisePosted by Administrator : Saturday 9th March 2013
KEEPING YOU ON YOUR TOES! It is important to keep up to date and on your toes when it comes to local fraud and scams. There are so many currently out there it is important you are aware of the more common and frequent ones.
The Local Transport InfrastructurePosted by Administrator : Friday 1st March 2013
HOW DOES OUR LOCAL TRANSPORT COMPARE? For years people in the Reading community have made their feelings known when it comes to public transport. Local WeatherMinimum Temperature: 13°C (55°F), Wind Direction: Southerly, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: Good, Pressure: 996mb, Humidity: 90%, UV Risk: 0, Pollution: Low, Sunset: 17:58 BST Maximum Temperature: 15°C (59°F), Minimum Temperature: 9°C (48°F), Wind Direction: South Westerly, Wind Speed: 8mph, Visibility: Good, Pressure: 993mb, Humidity: 92%, UV Risk: 1, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 07:50 BST, Sunset: 17:56 BST Maximum Temperature: 11°C (52°F), Minimum Temperature: 5°C (41°F), Wind Direction: Westerly, Wind Speed: 12mph, Visibility: Good, Pressure: 1006mb, Humidity: 84%, UV Risk: 1, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 07:52 BST, Sunset: 17:53 BST |
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