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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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Lost

Jan 29, 2024

Independent companies in Reading are having a tough time and need your support. In this occassional column we will highlight the businesses we have l…

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Reading FC

Jan 29, 2024

How Low Can Reading FC Go ? So what will the 2024-25 season hold for the long suffering fans of Reading FC ? Will it be welcoming the Holywood stars …

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Feature

Jan 29, 2024

Another Reading Asset Under Chinese Ownership The citizens of Reading are likely to be feeling very cynical about the news that another important ass…

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Soju

Jan 29, 2024

Well this is quite embarrassing. I have eaten felafel in Cairo, jolof rice in Lagos, dhosa in Madras, but I have never eaten Korean, ever, anywhere. …

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Reading Buildings - Reading Minster

Jan 25, 2024

Have you ever wondered why Reading doesn’t have a cathedral? After all, in the Middle Ages it boasted one of the largest Abbeys in the world and was …

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Thames Water - The Perfect Storm

Jan 23, 2024

In January, after having too much water in the form of endless rain and flooding, many people in Reading were left without any water in their taps. A…

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Another Reading Asset Under Chinese Ownership

Jan 11, 2024

The citizens of Reading are likely to be feeling very cynical about the news that another important asset in the town has landed in Chinese hands. Af…

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Reading Buildings - Watlington House

Jan 01, 2024

As an indication of the changing nature of our town St John's church on Queens Road is now the Amazing Grace Chinese church and adjacent on Watlingto…

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Eating In - McDonald's

Dec 31, 2023

Yes, McDonald's. Some of you might consider reviewing the golden arches as a exercise in futility, but the reality is that there are probably ten mor…

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The New Metroland

Dec 29, 2023

The Metropolitan Railway was the first underground railway line to open in London in 1863. It originally ran between Paddington and Farringdon statio…

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Analysis - The Reading Local Plan

Dec 29, 2023

Reading is currently in the final stages of consulting on its Local Plan that will define how the town develops between now and 2036. The planning is…

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What Will 2024 Bring In Reading ?

Dec 29, 2023

At the beginning of 2024 we're taking a look at what's likely to unfold in the town during the coming year. Here's w hat’s happening and what’s not h…