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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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From Biscuits to Bytes: How Reading Became the UK's Silicon Valley

May 01, 2025

Discover the story behind Reading's transformation from a sleepy market town into a global tech powerhouse, exploring the legacy of Digital Equipment…

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The US Connection

May 01, 2025

With Reading serving as a hub for major US corporate giants, we explore the feasibility of a grassroots consumer boycott in response to the new admin…

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Tasty Greek Souvlaki

May 01, 2025

Looking for the perfect alfresco lunch in Reading? We dive into the authentic flavours of Tasty Greek Souvlaki, from their exceptional homemade dips …

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Aussie Asset Strippers 'Proud' of Water Chaos

May 01, 2025

Despite facing backlash over soaring debt and billions in dividends paid during its ownership, Macquarie Asset Management maintains its tenure at Tha…

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Red Paint Spells Danger

Apr 02, 2025

A disturbing wave of vandalism involving red paint and targeted graffiti has spread from Reading to the rest of the UK, leaving authorities and resid…

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The George

Apr 02, 2025

Looking for a family-friendly spot between Reading, Wokingham, and Bracknell? We put the No 4 bus route's best-known pub, The George at Loddon Bridge…

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Filling In The Empty Spaces

Apr 02, 2025

As Reading University plans the transformation of historic Hall Farm into the new Loddon Garden Village, we explore the site’s deep medieval roots an…

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What To Do Along Reading's Rivers

Mar 30, 2025

Reading is blessed with two key rivers running through it: the River Thames and the River Kennet. Despite not being used as well as similar waterways…

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Reading, Wokingham & Bracknell To Merge

Mar 30, 2025

A new unitary authority with 500,000 residents InReading has exclusively learnt that plans are at an advanced stage to merge the boroughs of Reading,…

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Our Barren Waterways

Mar 29, 2025

Reading is a town built on rivers, but which has a strangely ambiguous relationship with them. In the past, they have fed local industries and powere…

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Reading FC's Latest Hope

Mar 01, 2025

With Robert Platek entering exclusive talks to buy Reading FC, we break down his history as an investor, his ties to MSD Partners, and what his track…

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William Marshal: 'The Greatest Knight'

Feb 26, 2025

Did you know that England was once ruled from Caversham ? Here’s the tale of William Marshal, often hailed as ‘the greatest knight,’ a towering figur…

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