Queer Reading: from Victorian penal regimes to the celebration of Pride
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Queer Reading: from Victorian penal regimes to the celebration of Pride

Sep 01, 2026

Explore Reading's rich LGBTQ+ history, tracing the journey from Oscar Wilde's imprisonment in Reading Gaol to the vibrant advocacy that will come to Reading Pride in September

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Crash leaves motorway shut in both directions

Crash leaves motorway shut in both directions

BBC Berkshire Sep 10

The M4 is shut between junction 8/9 for Maidenhead and junction 10 for Reading.

Clubs backing charity's CPR challenge

Clubs backing charity's CPR challenge

BBC Berkshire Sep 10

People can do the challenge at the Royals' Select Car Leasing Stadium or Wycombe's Adams …

Plans to stop HGV 'short-cut' through town

Plans to stop HGV 'short-cut' through town

BBC Berkshire Sep 10

Options, including a congestion charge, are being considered to reduce lorries in the riverside town.

Mock The Week star Olga Koch announces Norden Farm stand-up gig

Mock The Week star Olga Koch announces Norden Farm stand-up …

Cheeselogs Sep 10

Award-winning Russian-British stand-up comedian, writer, and actor Olga Koch is heading to Maidenhead this month …

Appeal filed for 570 flats after council rejection

Appeal filed for 570 flats after council rejection

BBC Berkshire Sep 09

Developer wants Planning Inspectorate to decide on its proposed four 11-storey blocks on Napier Court.

Former Reading FC star makes unusual move in search for next chapter

Former Reading FC star makes unusual move in search for …

Reading Today Sep 09

Former Reading midfielder Ovie Ejaria has taken an unusual approach to finding his next club …

Plans for major SCL Stadium development set to be green-lit today

Plans for major SCL Stadium development set to be green-lit …

Reading Today Sep 09

The project which would see hundreds of apartments, an ice rink, a convention centre, and …

Community theatre could undergo major revamp

Community theatre could undergo major revamp

BBC Berkshire Sep 09

The plans will be decided by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead later.

Incidents of crime drop 44% at Reading Festival, arrests double

Incidents of crime drop 44% at Reading Festival, arrests double

Reading Today Sep 09

Figures released by Thames Valley Police have shown that incidents of crime were down by …

Down at the Abbey brings music back to historic venue this weekend

Down at the Abbey brings music back to historic venue …

Reading Today Sep 09

Down at The Abbey takes place at Reading's Abbey Ruins from Friday-Saturday, September 11-12.

Scientists meeting at Uni of Reading to improve extreme weather forecasting this week

Scientists meeting at Uni of Reading to improve extreme weather …

Reading Today Sep 09

The University of Reading is welcoming researchers from around the globe to the S2S2D Conference …

Hairy Biker's belongings sold for £19k

Hairy Biker's belongings sold for £19k

BBC Berkshire Sep 09

Of just over 300 items, about a third remained unsold in Newbury at Tuesday's auction.

Stadium development plan set to be approved

Stadium development plan set to be approved

BBC Berkshire Sep 09

The area close to the stadium was previously a landfill site between 1972 and 1985.

Patient's hospital abuse claim rejected by judges

Patient's hospital abuse claim rejected by judges

BBC Berkshire Sep 09

The hospital cared for children between the ages of 12 and 18 and was shut …

Flo and Joan to bring work-in-progress comedy show to Norden Farm

Flo and Joan to bring work-in-progress comedy show to Norden …

Cheeselogs Sep 09

Musical comedy duo Flo and Joan are heading to Maidenhead this month to try out …

Son of Sir Michael Parkinson brings personal tribute show to Maidenhead

Son of Sir Michael Parkinson brings personal tribute show to …

Cheeselogs Sep 08

The life and career of legendary broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson will be celebrated in Maidenhead …

Food vendors reveal most popular items at Reading Festival 2026

Food vendors reveal most popular items at Reading Festival 2026

Reading Chronicle Aug 29

Food vendors dotted around the Little Johns Farm site at Reading Festival have revealed their …

IN PICTURES - Festival goers prepared for rain on DAY 2

IN PICTURES - Festival goers prepared for rain on DAY …

Reading Chronicle Aug 29

Reading Festival is underway for day two and with it comes festival goers who have …

Indian classical music celebration coming to Reading’s Great Hall

Indian classical music celebration coming to Reading’s Great Hall

Reading Chronicle Aug 29

Reading Raga Resonance will host a day of immersive performances at the University of Reading’s …

Council’s Town Centre Strategy Presented

Council’s Town Centre Strategy Presented

Reading On Thames Aug 25

I’ve had a few messages asking why no articles lately. In truth, many of the …

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