A Reading shopper was upset by an anti abortion protest on Broad Street, calling it disgusting. Reading Woman Outraged by Anti Abortion Protest on Broad Street Sharon Adams saw a protest while shopping. She was with her family. She disliked the protest’s message. The protest was against abortion. A group stood silently, holding banners. The…
Maxika Homes’ project to replace Oxford Road car garages with 32 flats gets refused by council on February 18th. Flats Plan Replacing Car Garages Rejected by Reading Council Maxika Homes wanted to build flats. They planned it for Oxford Road. The old garages would have been torn down. Four buildings were planned in total, containing…
Locals fondly recall the Henley Road parade of shops, sharing memories and photos from Reading’s past. Henley Road Shops Remembered By Residents in Reading People recall the Henley Road shops fondly. Many even worked there when they were young. Murray Leese shared some old photos on Facebook. He posted them to the Reading & Thames…
Abbey in Reading faces high violent crime rate. Researchers analyzed UK neighborhoods crime data. Slough and Reading centres also affected. Reading Area Identified as a Violent Crime Hotspot in Berkshire Hey, I saw some data about crime. It focused on areas in England and Wales. Abbey, a place in Reading, had problems. Around 3314 violent…
Greyfriars House in Reading will be transformed into a co-living space. it will become 266 units, providing affordable housing. Greyfriars House: Reading to Get First Co-Living Project Mera Investment provided a loan of £3 million for the Greyfriars House development. The building has eight stories and sits near the train station. Elder got the funding…
Locals reminisce about Kate Winslet’s time in Reading after photo of her former Oxford Road home surfaces online. Reading Residents Recall Kate Winslet’s Childhood Home in Their Town Kate Winslet, the “Titanic” star, spent her childhood in Reading. She once lived on Oxford Road. Murray Leese shared a photo of Winslet’s old home, posting it…
Select Car Leasing donated a Volkswagen ID.3 to St Michael’s Hospice, benefiting North Hampshire patients and staff. St Michael’s Hospice Gets a New Car for North Hampshire Care St Michael’s Hospice received a car. Select Car Leasing donated a Volkswagen ID.3. The hospice helps people in North Hampshire, caring for those with life-limiting illnesses and…
Reading Council outlines their 2025-28 priorities. They seek public input on goals for communities and economic success. Reading Council Reveals Top Priorities for Next Three Years Reading Council shared its 2025-28 plan and wants your input on their goals. These goals aim to help Reading thrive, and the council wants everyone to benefit. The plan…
Lyndhurst manager Gary Rumblow praises local pubs’ support. Changes include new food deals and sports coverage. Reading Pub Landlord Supported by Other Local Pub Owners Gary Rumblow, age 37, manages The Lyndhurst and feels excited about the pub’s future. He has run the pub for just under a month and is happy with how everything…
Select Car Leasing donates VW ID.3 to St Michael’s Hospice, supporting patient care in north Hampshire amid funding challenges. New Car Aids St Michael’s Hospice in Basingstoke, Hampshire Select Car Leasing gave a car to St Michael’s Hospice, a Volkswagen ID.3, located in Basingstoke. The hospice helps people in north Hampshire who have serious illnesses…