The Botanist

The Botanist

Jul 01, 2026

Is local dining becoming a soulless experience dominated by corporate formulas? We review The Botanist to see if their food matches the price tag or …

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Happy Panda

Happy Panda

Jul 01, 2026

Why are children becoming increasingly selective with food? From historical shifts in Western parenting to cultural dining practices in Japan and Chi…

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Cathedrals Of Commerce

Cathedrals Of Commerce

Jul 01, 2026

From the ornate facades of Heelas to the social hubs of Jackson’s, discover how Reading's iconic department stores shaped the town’s identity for ove…

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Police appear to close off road in city centre after 'incident'

Police appear to close off road in city centre after …

Reading Chronicle Jul 25

Good evening, welcome to our live coverage of the police response to an 'incident' in …

Co-founder of post-punk, gothic rock band to perform in Reading in December

Co-founder of post-punk, gothic rock band to perform in Reading …

Reading Chronicle Jul 25

David J, bassist, singer, and songwriter and co-founder of post-punk, gothic rock band Bauhaus is …

Tickets now on sale for art centre's 20th anniversary season

Tickets now on sale for art centre's 20th anniversary season

Reading Chronicle Jul 25

Tickets are now on sale for Arlington Arts Centre's 20th anniversary season, which features an …

Is another heatwave coming? Met Office reveals 'return to very warm weather' soon

Is another heatwave coming? Met Office reveals 'return to very …

Reading Chronicle Jul 25

The Met Office has said that some locations may once again reach heatwave criteria, marking …

Lidl releases new air fryer that's £190 cheaper than branded alternative

Lidl releases new air fryer that's £190 cheaper than branded …

Reading Chronicle Jul 25

Lidl is set to release a Glass Air Fryer as a Middle Aisle item at …

Classic childhood sweet from 1980s spotted in UK shops 28 years after rebrand

Classic childhood sweet from 1980s spotted in UK shops 28 …

Reading Chronicle Jul 25

Opal Fruits have been spotted in some UK shops like Poundland, B&M and Home Bargains

Fire service issues advice for water safety on World Drowning Prevention Day

Fire service issues advice for water safety on World Drowning …

Reading Chronicle Jul 25

Firefighters are urging people to stay safe around water this summer as World Drowning Prevention …

Emergency care provided after fire

Emergency care provided after fire

Reading Chronicle Jul 25

Emergency care was provided to a person following a fire in south Oxfordshire.

Debbie McGee becomes patron of Brain Tumour Research

Debbie McGee becomes patron of Brain Tumour Research

Reading Chronicle Jul 25

Debbie McGee is calling for urgent action to fund better brain tumour treatment.

Police find £20m of cocaine hidden in bananas

Police find £20m of cocaine hidden in bananas

Reading Chronicle Jul 25

Thames Valley Police officers found almost £20m worth of cocaine hidden in bananas.

Parents warned as hundreds of squishy toys seized

Parents warned as hundreds of squishy toys seized

BBC Berkshire Jul 25

Reading Trading Standards officers impounded more than 320 toys last week, the council says.

Cocaine worth nearly £20m found in banana shipment

Cocaine worth nearly £20m found in banana shipment

BBC Berkshire Jul 25

A Hampshire Police and Thames Valley Police specialist unit helped move the drugs to a …

Reading MP Olivia Bailey out of government after major Labour shake-up

Reading MP Olivia Bailey out of government after major Labour …

Reading Today Jul 25

Olivia Bailey ? Labour MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire ? is out of …

Council issues warning and recall as counterfeit toys could pose danger risk

Council issues warning and recall as counterfeit toys could pose …

Reading Today Jul 25

HUNDREDS of potentially unsafe children's 'squishy' toys have been seized from shops in Reading amid …

Reading landmark needs hundreds of thousands of pounds to stay standing

Reading landmark needs hundreds of thousands of pounds to stay …

Reading Today Jul 25

Hundreds of thousands of pounds are needed to keep a landmark in Reading standing.

Natural History Museum's new storage facility

Natural History Museum's new storage facility

BBC Berkshire Jul 25

BBC Radio Berkshire goes behind the scenes to see the new facility being built in …

To see, or not to see … that is the question: Open Air Shakespeare returns to Abbey ruins

To see, or not to see … that is the …

Cheeselogs Jul 15

Reading is a town with traditions; among them is the Open Air Shakespeare. For many …

The concert now arriving … Hear Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra’s free performance at Reading Station

The concert now arriving … Hear Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra’s free …

Cheeselogs Jul 13

Rail passengers visiting Reading Station this Saturday afternoon will want their trains cancelled – so …

Party on: Readipop to celebrate new studios with celebration event

Party on: Readipop to celebrate new studios with celebration event

Cheeselogs Jul 13

Music-making charity Readipop is celebrating the completion of its new home by throwing a housewarming …

Restaurant review: Carmel, Queen’s Park

Restaurant review: Carmel, Queen’s Park

Edible Reading Jun 26

At Carmel in Queen’s Park, a restaurant usually described as some combination of Eastern Mediterranean …




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