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The Botanist

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

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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Progress Theatre Transforms Hamlet into Steampunk Tragedy at Reading Abbey Ruins

Experience Shakespeare’s Hamlet like never before as Progress Theatre brings a fast-paced, steampunk-inspired adaptation to the historic Reading Abbe…

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Cathedrals Of Commerce

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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The King Of The North And Reading

As Andy Burnham emerges as a key figure in national politics, we explore what a potential 'King in the North' premiership could mean for Reading's in…

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Cemetery Junction: Behind Reading’s Busiest Landmark

Discover the story of Reading's famous Cemetery Junction, from its 1840s origins as a Victorian garden cemetery to its evolution into a bustling urba…

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