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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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The Day Reading Was Bombed

Feb 26, 2024

Amongst the many major developments in central Reading is the long standing scheme to redevelop what is called 'the Bristol and West building'. Many …

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New Boundaries - How The Political Map Of Reading Is Changing

Feb 26, 2024

New Boundaries How The Political Map Of Reading Is Changing With a General Election looming, there have been significant changes to the political map…

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Jobs For The Boys

Feb 26, 2024

Jobs For The Boys How Our Local MPs Make Money From Side Gigs Can you imagine having a demanding job representing up to 100,000 people, earning £86,0…

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Eating In - Papa Gee

Feb 26, 2024

Before putting word to papers - or bits to bytes, it has to be conceded that this month's review is incomplete. Because, when you claim that somewher…

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Updated - Special Feature

Feb 09, 2024

Is It Time Called For The Pubs Of East Reading ? News reaches inReading that The Narrowboat (formerly Bel and the Dragon) is to shut on 30th March an…

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Lost

Jan 29, 2024

Independent companies in Reading are having a tough time and need your support. In this occassional column we will highlight the businesses we have l…

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Reading FC

Jan 29, 2024

How Low Can Reading FC Go ? So what will the 2024-25 season hold for the long suffering fans of Reading FC ? Will it be welcoming the Holywood stars …

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Feature

Jan 29, 2024

Another Reading Asset Under Chinese Ownership The citizens of Reading are likely to be feeling very cynical about the news that another important ass…

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Soju

Jan 29, 2024

Well this is quite embarrassing. I have eaten felafel in Cairo, jolof rice in Lagos, dhosa in Madras, but I have never eaten Korean, ever, anywhere. …

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Reading Buildings - Reading Minster

Jan 25, 2024

Have you ever wondered why Reading doesn’t have a cathedral? After all, in the Middle Ages it boasted one of the largest Abbeys in the world and was …

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Thames Water - The Perfect Storm

Jan 23, 2024

In January, after having too much water in the form of endless rain and flooding, many people in Reading were left without any water in their taps. A…

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Another Reading Asset Under Chinese Ownership

Jan 11, 2024

The citizens of Reading are likely to be feeling very cynical about the news that another important asset in the town has landed in Chinese hands. Af…

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