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Monday, 19 October 2026
A neighbour is continuing his push for safety measures on a 'dangerous' road in Reading nearly a year after a fatal crash.
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Lead story
A neighbour is continuing his push for safety measures on a 'dangerous' road in Reading nearly a year after a fatal crash.
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Local report
Changes to planning rules have been blasted in Reading as the ability for a councillor to ask their peers to decide on a project has been scrapped.
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A full closure order has been put in place on a Berkshire property after reports of repeated harassment and noise.
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A man has been arrested and charged after police seized a 'zombie knife and stun gun' in Berkshire.
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The Ringmaster’s Apprentice, a debut children’s novel from a local author promises a wild circus adventure.
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Held at St Paul's Church, Wokingham, the annual event was attended by pupils from the trust’s 13 schools, staff, governors, trustees, families, and local dignitaries.
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Reading, Bracknell and Newbury court cases see theft, drug driving and assault offenders given prison terms, suspended sentences, community orders and bans.
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The Ascot school is undergoing a rebuild after reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete was found.
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The supermarket chain saw its application approved by Bracknell Forest Council on Thursday.
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Source: Open-Meteo for 2026-10-19.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "Alison Moyet" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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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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Event listings and cultural hooks; use selectively for resident relevance. URL repointed to /whats-on (homepage was JS-app nav-only); JS-rendered so no JSON-LD.
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Event listings and cultural hooks; use selectively for resident relevance. URL repointed to /whats-on (homepage was JS-app nav-only); JS-rendered so no JSON-LD.
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Event listings and cultural hooks; use selectively for resident relevance. URL repointed to /whats-on (homepage was JS-app nav-only); JS-rendered so no JSON-LD.
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Event listings and cultural hooks; use selectively for resident relevance. URL repointed to /whats-on (homepage was JS-app nav-only); JS-rendered so no JSON-LD.
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Event listings and cultural hooks; use selectively for resident relevance. URL repointed to /whats-on (homepage was JS-app nav-only); JS-rendered so no JSON-LD.
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Event listings and cultural hooks; use selectively for resident relevance. URL repointed to /whats-on (homepage was JS-app nav-only); JS-rendered so no JSON-LD.
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Event listings and cultural hooks; use selectively for resident relevance. URL repointed to /whats-on (homepage was JS-app nav-only); JS-rendered so no JSON-LD.
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Event listings and cultural hooks; use selectively for resident relevance. URL repointed to /whats-on (homepage was JS-app nav-only); JS-rendered so no JSON-LD.
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Event listings and cultural hooks; use selectively for resident relevance. URL repointed to /whats-on (homepage was JS-app nav-only); JS-rendered so no JSON-LD.
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Event listings and cultural hooks; use selectively for resident relevance. URL repointed to /whats-on (homepage was JS-app nav-only); JS-rendered so no JSON-LD.
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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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Event listings and cultural hooks; use selectively for resident relevance. URL repointed to /whats-on (homepage was JS-app nav-only); JS-rendered so no JSON-LD.
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Event listings and cultural hooks; use selectively for resident relevance. URL repointed to /whats-on (homepage was JS-app nav-only); JS-rendered so no JSON-LD.
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Event listings and cultural hooks; use selectively for resident relevance. URL repointed to /whats-on (homepage was JS-app nav-only); JS-rendered so no JSON-LD.
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Event listings and cultural hooks; use selectively for resident relevance. URL repointed to /whats-on (homepage was JS-app nav-only); JS-rendered so no JSON-LD.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "Nish Kumar Reading Tickets" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Event listings and cultural hooks; use selectively for resident relevance. URL repointed to /whats-on (homepage was JS-app nav-only); JS-rendered so no JSON-LD.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "RUSNO x FLUGEL Apres Ski Day Party🕺⛷️" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "SKINT THURSDAYS - TRAFFIC LIGHT PARTY🚦❤️" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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🎤 Join Habib Koité LIVE at South Street Arts Centre on Thursday, October 22, 2026! 🎤 Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Habib Koité is coming to South Street Arts Centre on Thursd
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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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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "Barbershop Uncut Stories" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Reading's most anticipated Garba amp; Dandiya Night on Oct 23rd 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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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "ENVY at The Purple Turtle, Reading" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "GSG FRIDAYS: GUEST DJ 🎧 🖤" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "Jah Wobble & The Invaders Of The Heart" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "Sea Power in Reading" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "The Orb" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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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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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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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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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "Orbit Card Show @ Queen Anne's Sports Hall - Reading" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "Susan Calman: Tall Tales" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "The Princess Proms comes to Reading! 👸 TICKETS NOW ON SALE" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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LOST SATURDAYS: Halloween Coming Soon… Our resident DJs combine the sexiest RnB, House amp; Hip hop from old to new, alongside commercial chart, Floor Fillers amp; Club classics to keep you dancing all night long! Want to party in style? Why not
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CIRCA79 (Ska-Two Tone/New Wave/Punk covers) Live @ The Queen's Head, Reading. FREE ADMISSION. Join CIRCA79 for an awesome night of two tone ska, punk, and new wave - music for the masses! Saturday October 24th. Hear CIRCA79 perform classics from The Ja
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "A Nightmare On Friar Street - ON SALE 4PM🎃" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Reading Roller Derby Is Hosting Our Second Annual Music Festival on Sunday, October 25th • 11AM - 6PM LIVE LOCAL BANDS + ROLLER DERBY DEMOS + VENDORS BANDS The Great American Typewriter Crashout The Angies Hometown Ghosts PunkTruck PLUS SPECIAL GUEST
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "ACOTAR 6 Midnight Release - Reading" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "Making Caversham Spooktacular" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "Heavy Pop: Ezra Furman + Dana Margolin (unreserved seating) | Minster Church, Reading" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "Ogrepalooza presents The Ogretones" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Event listings and cultural hooks; use selectively for resident relevance. URL repointed to /whats-on (homepage was JS-app nav-only); JS-rendered so no JSON-LD.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "Case Files" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "D'Lecter Cabaret's Halloween Thriller" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "The Fright Crawl | Reading's Hottest Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Fri, Oct 30" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "Dinton After Dark" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "Garage Nation Reading Halloween Old Skool Day Party" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "Halloween Silent Disco @ The Great Hall, Reading" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "LostCity X Nella Danza Halloween" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "READING: THIS IS R.U.M 'DEMON TIME' with YXNG BANE WSTRN" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "The Fright Crawl | Reading Halloween Day Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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Source check from AllEvents Reading what's on: "The Fright Crawl | Reading's #1 Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
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🎃👻 LITTLE RAVERS – HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR 👻🎃 Get ready for Reading's spookiest family daytime rave at Popworld Reading! 🕸️🎉 🗓 Saturday 31st October ⏰ 2PM – 4PM Join us for a fang-tastic afternoon packed with Halloween fun for little monsters and grown-ups
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Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption.
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Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption.
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