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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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Madras Flavours

Sep 09, 2024

Southern Indian cuisine is a favourite of mine ever since the day, more than forty years ago on my way to college in Kent, I stopped off at Euston an…

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Reading People - Sir Sam Mendes

Sep 01, 2024

Sir Sam Mendes, the acclaimed British film and stage director, was born on August 1, 1965, in Battle Hospital (where, incidentally, his ex-wife Kate …

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Reading's Best Fried Chicken (1)

Sep 01, 2024

We sent Hadley and Tyler in search of the best fried chicken in our town, and the results were surprising...

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Our Melting Pot

Aug 27, 2024

This summer has seen the re-appearance of ethnic issues across parts of the UK, but Reading remained calm, perhaps due to its long tradition of immig…

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The Oldest Festival

Aug 23, 2024

Reading Festival, set along the banks of the River Thames in Little John's Farm over every August Bank Holiday, has become an institution that has no…

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The Rising Sun

Jul 31, 2024

Since Bel & The Dragon shuttered and the team at The Lyndhurst moved on, my poor octogenarian neighbour Liz has searched in vain for somewhere to hav…

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The Voice Of The Voiceless Or Vandalism ?

Jul 29, 2024

Reading residents are divided on the impact of graffiti and tagging. Since lockdown, graffiti and tagging have become much more prominent on the urba…

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Free Summer Activities For Kids

Jul 25, 2024

Of course, a day out with the kids can quickly become expensive, four tickets at £20, a few drinks and a meal at £50 and £100 is easily breached. So,…

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Summer Activities For Kids

Jul 25, 2024

School is out and the summer holidays are upon us and many parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts will be on the lookout for ways to entertain young…

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Reading's Transport Gridlock

Jul 20, 2024

Reading Borough Council is moving on its transport policy and not everyone is happy. In fact, almost no one is. What is going on and will it help the…

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Why Are Rents Rising So Quickly ?

Jun 29, 2024

Why are rents in the area going up when property prices are lowering ? Rents and sales prices are driven by different elements of demand. Sales price…

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Interview - Glen Dinning, Blue Collar

Jun 29, 2024

Blue Collar has become a Reading institution and a champion of independent food and drink in our town. We caught up with its founder, Glen Dinning to…

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