inReading Newsfeed
Organisers 'very sorry' for last-minute festival cancellation amid financial woes
Organisers have blamed financial pressure for their decision to pull the plug on multiple music …
Park 'on fire' as residents report 'burning' smell
A park in Woodley, Reading, has reportedly caught fire
Sixty-five arrests, nearly 50 cars seized in county-line drug operation
Thames Valley Police joined up with multiple police forces to combat serious criminals exploiting the …
‘I’ve admired this club for a long time’: New Rams …
TIGHT-HEAD prop Sam Stirling cannot wait to test himself at National One after joining Rams …
Counter-terrorism police confirm Ann Widdecombe was killed in a 'targeted …
Veteran politician Ann Widdecombe was killed in a “targeted attack,” counter-terrorism police have confirmed.
Say no to data centres! Fears raised over facility to …
Planners have been urged to say no to a data centre that could replace underutilised …
New stage overhaul announced for Reading Festival
The biggest staging and arena overhaul in 37 years is coming to Reading Festival.
Man, 82, killed by teen in street attack, jury told
Giovanni Cecaro produced a pocket knife before being pushed over by a teenage boy, a …
Tesco will close stores early if England reaches the World …
The decision will only affect its Express stores in England, which will close at 7.30pm …
Weapons factory traveller site court case nears end
West Berkshire Council expects a conclusion on the High Court case to be given early …
Delayed solar farm project could start in 2027
The project was last delayed in January but could start next year if councillors agree.
Basildon blaze: Huge fire scorches nearly 150 acres
A large fire in Upper Basildon affected more than a hundred acres and came within …
Dozens arrested and vehicles seized in crackdown
Dozens of arrests have been made as part of a major operation targeting serious criminals …
25-year-old arrested after weapons fight in Whitley leaves man in …
A man, 25, has been arrested following a fight involving weapons in Whitley that has …
Pedestrian hospitalised after 'serious injury' car crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 'serious injury' car crash in Reading
Angry Winnersh residents blast latest roadworks delays
Anger and frustration has boiled over in Winnersh after more than a month of delays …
Police concerned for wellbeing of missing man, 88
Police are searching for an 88-year-old man missing from Bracknell and believed to have travelled …
Live updates as man arrested after fight involving weapons in …
There is a large police presence in Linden Road near Ridge Way School as officers …
Live updates as police attend incident in Whitley near school
There is a large police presence in Linden Road near Ridge Way School as officers …
Petition launched to improve safety at Reading railway underpass
A petition has been launched urging the council to make an underpass safer for pedestrians …
Firefighters tackle dozens of outdoor blazes over the weekend
Dozens of outdoor fires kept firefighters busy over the weekend as high temperatures raised the …
Council report outlining homelessness strategy to go to housing committee …
A new report to a Reading Borough Council committee will show a 'coordinated approach' to …
Could more schemes follow Reading Hydro's example?
The organisation says it could be a blueprint for other local hydropower projects to follow.
Victoria Wood’s beloved TV series Dinnerladies coming to Reading’s Hexagon
The Hexagon is set to welcome the live production of Victoria Wood's iconic, acclaimed series, …
My video doorbell led to prosecution of urinating man
Sally Evans bought a video doorbell after enduring "daily" anti-social behaviour
It’s never too late! Berkshire ballet stars shine in Greece …
Berkshire's over 50s dancers go international
Ex-Reading FC winger’s next destination revealed
Former Reading winger Mamadi Camara has joined Turkish second-tier club Kayserispor following his departure from …
Woman who runs snack bar at industrial estate asks to …
A woman who runs a catering van serving breakfast, sandwiches and more to customers in …
Primary school works to improve after Ofsted scores them 'needs …
A school has been told it "needs attention" across multiple areas following an inspection on …
Frustration at neglected long-term vacant shops in busy area of …
Frustration has been vented over neglected shops that have been vacant for years in a …
The concert now arriving … Hear Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra’s free …
Rail passengers visiting Reading Station this Saturday afternoon will want their trains cancelled – so …
Party on: Readipop to celebrate new studios with celebration event
Music-making charity Readipop is celebrating the completion of its new home by throwing a housewarming …
‘We’re absolutely devastated’: Major Berkshire festival cancelled after last-minute rescue …
HeritageLive has cancelled all of its summer festivals after saying a last-minute financial rescue package …
Man, 51, fined for driving at 60mph near Burghfield
A driver has been fined and given penalty points for breaking a temporary speed limit …
Food truck serving up gyros kebabs, breakfast and more wants …
The owner of a food truck specialising in Mediterranean food such as gyros, kebabs, and …
LIVE - More than 2,000 homes left without power due …
More than 2,000 homes have been hit by a power cut after an underground fault.
More days above 30C this summer than in 1976
Reading University data has recorded 15 days above 30C this summer, exceeding the 14 days …
Police issue urgent appeal after man raped and robbed at …
A man in his twenties was raped and robbed in the car park of a …
Man banned from shops and public toilets after anti-social behaviour
A man has been banned from entering shops and public toilets in a town centre …
‘It’s never going to be the same’: Parents heartbroken as …
Parents have reacted with sadness as a private school in Reading has closed down for …
Country estate festivals cancelled over finances
Heritage Live calls off summer festivals at Sandringham, Audley End and Englefield at short notice.
Local MPs promised Clean Water bill as hundreds sign petition …
Bracknell and Reading’s MPs have both complained in parliament about the performance of Thames water …
Fresh faces arrive at shopping centre with new global food …
Fresh faces have arrived at a shopping centre that has become a dining destination in …
Serial shoplifter banned after stealing £150 of Lynx in Reading
A serial shoplifter has been banned from entering all Co-op stores across Berkshire.
Popular BBC TV star spotted in Reading town centre for …
BBC EastEnders' star Rudolph Walker, who lives in Caversham, has played the character Patrick Trueman …
Police hunt rapist who attacked man at nature reserve
Officers are keen to speak to anyone who saw a red vehicle at about 18:30 …
Blaze rips through roof of pub as emergency services battle …
A fire broke out inside an Oxfordshire village pub last night, severely damaging the roof …
Fire crews tackle major fire in Upper Basildon
A major field fire is being tackled by emergency services in Upper Basildon, near Reading.
Herd of elephant sculptures pop up in riverside towns
The art trail is part of Thames Hospice's Trunks Across the Thames project in Windsor …
Trains delayed towards Newbury and Reading after signalling fault
Passengers are facing delays on the railway network following a signalling fault affecting Newbury and …
‘We’ve lost faith’: Furious taxi drivers surround Reading councillors in …
There were tense scenes outside the Reading council offices as taxi drivers vented their frustrations …
Hoped rise in swan numbers despite bird flu
The annual census of swans gets under way on the River Thames.
Long-shuttered Reading pub to make way for flats after approval
A long-closed pub in Reading is set to vanish off the map as a developer …
Fears over heat and AI jobs dominate Reading data centre …
Fears about increasing temperatures and the threat AI poses to jobs were raised at a …
Reading burger and dessert favourite wants to stay open until …
A joint burger restaurant and dessert parlour in Reading could stay open until 3am each …
Chopstix noodle bar wins permission for late food sales
A fast food noodle bar in Reading town centre has been allowed to keep on …
Three-bedroom home that is a 'perfect canvas' on sale in …
A three-bedroom home on Berkeley Avenue that is described as 'a perfect canvas' for a …
Berkshire road set to close for pole testing works
A Berkshire road is set to close for pole testing works.
Warning over fake parking stickers with QR codes in West …
West Berkshire Council has posted a warning to locals after noticing the stickers claiming to …
TV star to visit Berkshire to celebrate show's 25th anniversary
Do Joly will take to the stage of Arlington Arts Centre next year for the …
Man arrested amid post-match chaos in Reading after woman 'struck …
A man has been arrested after a woman was 'struck by a bottle' in Reading …
Hosepipe ban for parts of Berkshire after record temperatures
Affinity Water has announced a hosepipe ban affecting parts of Berkshire after England had its …
Brimstone voted Berkshire’s favourite butterfly
Berkshire voted for its favourite butterfly as part of Butterfly Conservation’s first nationwide poll to …
Police seal off house after antisocial behaviour and safety concerns
Police have sealed off a property in Thatcham in response to 'persistent' antisocial behaviour
Heat affects trains between Reading and Paddington
Great Western Railway has altered some services between 11:00 and 20:00 BST due to the …
'The Office shows Slough is not as bad as they …
As the sitcom celebrates 25 years, we spoke to people in Slough about its lasting …
Record breaker crosses Iceland in 'best-ever time'
Jack Pitcher smashed the British record for travelling across Australia by foot in 2024.
Summer cocktails land at Flight Club Reading … just in …
Reading’s newest bar, Flight Club, is celebrating summer with the launch of its new cocktail …
Head to Reading Station not to catch a train but …
What could be hotter than a Fiesta? Why a Fiesta in Reading’s famous railway station …
Future Transmissions brings The Chords UK and The Hurricanes to …
Future Transmissions is bringing a brilliant bill of high energy music to Reading this July, …
Ken Bruce to delve into his musical past with new …
He is one of the most famous voices on the airwaves … and hosts radio’s …
Live at the Apollo star Celya AB to play Edinburgh …
Honk Comedy Club has announced two comedy nights in Henley this July, featuring a line-up …
Wigwam jam! International indie rock bands play Grassroots Connect at …
A celebration of a decade of live music and radio was held in Reading’s Purple …
It’s dinner time! Les Dennis to star in show based …
Thursday nights on BBC1 in the late 1990s meant one thing: Victoria Wood’s Dinnerladies. The …
Hard dance legend Lab 4 to headline Reading day rave
Following the success of its first three daytime events, Future Transmissions has announced the line-up …
New balls please! Wimbledon on Reading’s big screen … for …
While England’s fortunes in the World Cup are attracting attention, many tennis fans are also …
Reading Classical Music Alive season launches for 2026 to 2027
Tickets have just gone on sale for the 2026-27 Classical Music Alive season, featuring world-renowned …
Reading Concert Hall announces new season of lunchtime organ recitals
The famous Father Willis Organ will be seen and heard across the coming year, thanks …
Restaurant review: Carmel, Queen’s Park
At Carmel in Queen’s Park, a restaurant usually described as some combination of Eastern Mediterranean …
Restaurant review: Pho 86
The 21st of July last year might have seemed like a perfectly normal Monday to …
inReading Sports News
‘I’ve admired this club for a long time’: New Rams …
TIGHT-HEAD prop Sam Stirling cannot wait to test himself at National One after joining Rams …
Former Reading winger announces retirement from football
Former Reading FC winger Callum Harriott has retired from playing football.
Ex-Reading FC winger’s next destination revealed
Former Reading winger Mamadi Camara has joined Turkish second-tier club Kayserispor following his departure from …
Former Reading assistant coach joins Steven Schumacher's Bolton Wanderers staff
Former Reading FC assistant coach Rob Kelly has joined the Bolton Wanderers backroom staff.
Reading winger signs for Turkish side
Reading FC winger Mamadi Camara has joined Turkish side Kayserispor.
Leam Richardson: 'There's a pathway there for the academy into …
Leam Richardson has said there is a 'pathway' for the Reading FC academy players to …
Reading FC announces EFL Trophy match dates against Wycombe and …
Reading FC has announced the EFL Trophy match dates.
Popular BBC TV star spotted in Reading town centre for …
BBC EastEnders' star Rudolph Walker, who lives in Caversham, has played the character Patrick Trueman …
Leam Richardson gives injury updates and previews Spain camp
Leam Richardson has praised Reading FC's performance in their first pre-season friendly, gives an injury …
What are Reading FC’s chances of promotion? Bookmakers back Royals …
Reading FC are expected to be in the mix for promotion from League One next …
Match Report: Marriott bicycle kick and strong youth showing in …
Reading FC have defeated Farnborough in their first pre-season game, which included a bicycle kick …
‘He will do anything to win’: Richardson speaks on new …
Reading manager Leam Richardson believes new assistant manager John Coleman will bring the winning mentality
Ex-Reading FC keeper out to crush England’s World Cup dream
Former Reading FC goalkeeper Orjan Nyland will be aiming to end England's World Cup dream …
Reading sign attacking midfielder from Championship side
Reading FC have announced the signing of attacking midfielder Josh Stokes from Championship side Bristol …
Two Reading academy stars attracting Premier League and European interest
Two Reading academy youngsters are reportedly attracting interest from the Premier League and European sides.
Reading FC announces new partnership with cruise agency
Reading FC has announced a new partnership with Cruise2.
Former Reading FC stalwart joins Oxford United coaching staff
Former Reading FC stalwart Chris Gunter has been appointed to Aaron Ramsey's coaching staff at …
Fulham prospect signs for Reading
Fulham prospect Callum Cliff who was on loan to Reading last season sings for club.
Former Reading player of the season set to join League …
Former Reading FC Player of the Season Tom Ince is set to join a League …
Former Reading captain joins coaching staff at Oxford United
Former Reading FC captain Chris Gunter has joined best friend Aaron Ramsey at Oxford United.
Former Reading winger joins French side
Former Reading FC winger Kadan Young has joined French-side FC Annecy on loan.
Ex-Reading FC star set to sign for League Two side …
Former Reading FC star Thomas Ince is set to continue his Football League career with …
Former Reading academy defender joins Basingstoke
Former Reading FC academy defender joins Basingstoke Town.
Reading FC close in on signing of attacking midfielder from …
Reading FC are close to completing the signing of Bristol City attacking midfielder Josh Stokes.
Reading rivals Oxford to be placed under temporary transfer embargo
Oxford United are set to be placed under a temporary transfer embargo ahead of the …
Former Reading FC striker supported by club after 'devastating' loss
Former Reading FC striker Jayden Wareham is being supported by Exeter City following a family …
Reading FC to face La Liga opposition in Spanish training …
Reading will take on Spanish top-flight side Getafe as part of a pre-season training camp …
‘We found a lot of things out that we needed …
Reading manager Leam Richardson says he is determined to leave the club "in a better …
Reading FC put forward proposal for highly-rated midfielder
Reading FC has put forward a proposal for Peterborough United's Archie Collins.
Bristol City target former Reading striker
Bristol City have turned their attention to former Reading FC striker Jayden Wareham to bolster …