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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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Getting To Know You

Nov 29, 2024

Getting to know you is the top priority for the new Bishop of Reading. Last month, it was announced that the Revd Canon Mary Gregory is to leave her …

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Yaprak

Nov 29, 2024

The Friday before Christmas and we were trying to get to Waitrose in Caversham to buy seasonal essentials such as gold all butter puff pastry (not th…

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When Reading Cock Was A Delicacy

Nov 29, 2024

Reading Cock's Sauce was a traditional English condiment with a long history rooted in our town. It was once a staple in British households and a pop…

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Oh Yes It Is !

Nov 29, 2024

Panto Time Gets HiTech in Reading Audiences at The Hexagon theatre’s pantomime Cinderella will notice this year’s spectacular is … well, more spectac…

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Reading Nightlife - Not Going Out ?

Nov 01, 2024

As we enter 2025 it looks like a lot is going to change if you fancy going out in the evening and into the night in Reading. Our team put on their gl…

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Are Friends Electric ?

Nov 01, 2024

With Reading Borough Council cooling on EV infrastructure, we investigate whether going electric still makes financial sense for local residents and …

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What Does The Budget Mean For Reading ?

Nov 01, 2024

With the new government's budget set to reshape the UK economy, how will Reading's local businesses, residents, and housing market fare? We break dow…

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House of Flavours

Oct 01, 2024

Are you a creature of habit when it comes to Indian menus? We explore the enduring appeal of Reading's House of Flavours and why some dishes are impo…

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Looking Back In Anger

Sep 30, 2024

It's a year since we published the first inReading ezine in order to bring more in depth journalism and more video coverage to our town, complementin…

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Vino Vita

Sep 30, 2024

I am writing this review far from Reading in a village in Wales that used to have a bank. It closed down and the next village became the closest bank…

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Readings Around The World

Sep 30, 2024

It is believed that the name Reading originates from the Old English word Rēadingas, which means "the people of Rēada." Rēada is believed to be a per…

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The Ongoing Ballad Of Reading Jail

Sep 30, 2024

New owners reveal that Reading Jail is set to become a hotel and art gallery. Possibly with robots and AI. There was some relief and much scepticism …

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