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The Dark Legacy of Amelia Dwyer: Uncovering Reading's Victorian Baby Farming Horror

Aug 31, 2026

The chilling history of 'baby farming' in the Victorian era and the notorious case of Amelia Dwyer, Reading's most infamous historical mass murderer.

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In The Nuclear Zone

Apr 30, 2024

We live in a dangerous world. With the increased threat from the east and the pugilistic Vladimir Putin, our sensationalist media have been publishin…

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The Crooked Billet At Stoke Row

Apr 30, 2024

Two reviews for the price of one this month as we review songstress Judie Tzuke live at the rural pub So, our last review was of an extremely good va…

Local Government

What Does Your Councillor Actually Do ?

Apr 25, 2024

We all like to blame the council don't we ? Potholes, rent, over-development, traffic, Travellers, empty shops. The gripes and groans across 'social …

Local Government

Special Feature - Local Elections May 2024

Apr 15, 2024

The Local Elections are upon us. Can you make a difference ? Why should you vote ? Who should you vote for ? And what do councillors actually do ? On…

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Reading People - Mike Oldfield

Mar 31, 2024

The musician Mike Oldfield was born in the Battle Hospital on May 15, 1953 and attended several local schools including St. Joseph's School, Highland…

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Explained - Urban Uplift

Mar 31, 2024

The good news is Reading is now considered one of the twenty most populated areas of England. Or, if you look at it another way, that's the bad news …

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Betty's Bistro

Mar 31, 2024

Every major town and city has a drag where the businesses that do not and cannot make the astronomical rents in the centre of town ply their trade. T…

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The Man Who Really Runs Reading

Mar 25, 2024

Is there any point in voting for local representation when we have King Mike ruling the roost ? Is Reading being run by proxy by a person who has not…

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Where Have All The Babies Gone ?

Mar 25, 2024

The underlying population of Reading is actually falling As more and more tower appartments go up, did you know that the underlying population of Rea…

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Reading Buildings - St Laurence Church

Feb 28, 2024

St Laurence's was one of the three original parish churches in Reading, along with St Mary's and St Giles'. When built, it was located between the ma…

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The Executioner

Feb 26, 2024

This sculpture of a robed figure can be found in the old abbey cloister beside the Abbey ruins. Many believe that it represented the monks of the abb…

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How It Would Have Looked

Feb 26, 2024

How the new boundaries would have voted in 2018 (source: The Guardian )

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