Reading Festival 2024 Local Information
READING will transform into a festival town once again next week with residents reminded to plan ahead with shops, public transport and roads a lot busier than usual as 105,000 people attend the three-day event. Plan for Traffic Delays Parking Temporary Traffic Management As usual, temporary traffic management will be in place at various locations […]
Winnersh Park & Ride Relaunch – £1 Introductory Offer
Passengers will benefit from a special introductory price of just £1 for a return journey on the newly relaunched Winnersh Park & Ride 500 service into Reading town centre from next week, which includes parking. Saving a total of £4, the discount price will also apply to the Mereoak Park & Ride 600/650 services in […]
Caversham Business, The Alto Lounge, Raises Hundreds For Sue Ryder
The Alto Lounge in Caversham has raised hundreds for Sue Ryder after a holding a range of events throughout June and July. Every year, Lounges restaurant chain holds ‘LoungeAid’, supporting a number of charities in its local community, and this year Alto Lounge decided to raise funds for Sue Ryder, which runs the Reading based […]
New East Reading Bus Lane – Work Due To Start
Work on a road layout to speed up bus journeys into town from east Reading is due to start on Monday 12 August. The introduction of a new inbound bus lane along London Road will lead to even faster and more reliable journeys for people travelling towards town by bus. The scheme will open alongside […]
Reading Broad Street Mall Launching Broad Street Beats This August
This August, Reading Broad Street Mall will be launching Broad Street Beats! A celebration of music that aims to bring the community together and shine a spotlight on their amazing retailers, making them the stars of the show. Both live and online, Broad Street Mall will have lots going on throughout the month to showcase […]
Holland & Barrett Reading – Unveil Refitted Reading Oracle Store
Holland & Barrett, the UK’s leading health and wellness retailer, opened the doors to their new Reading Oracle store. The 1180 sq.ft new store comes complete with a fresh look and feel, boasting a variety of Holland & Barrett’s latest ranges of health and wellness solutions, including leading brands, innovative services, sports nutrition, and trending […]
Passengers Get Glimpse of Future Bus Travel in Reading
BUS passengers have been enjoying a taste of the future while an electric double deck vehicle has been running on routes around town for two weeks. Reading Buses has ordered 24 zero emission electric double deck buses from manufacturer Alexander Dennis after securing £4.7 million Government funding in a joint bid with the Council. The […]
Reading January Flooding Report
A new report detailing the actions taken by the Council and other responsible bodies during flooding in Reading this January, and recommended actions to tackle future flood threats, has been published. Three months of extremely wet weather followed by intense rainfall on saturated ground during Storm Henk led to 24 properties being flooded in Reading […]
Reading Council Solar Panel Initiative For Residents
Reading Borough Council has launched a solar panel initiative this week, allowing residents to buy solar panels for their property in the cheapest and easiest way possible. Residents who take up the offer can save on energy bills, cut carbon emissions and boost local renewable energy generation whilst also making savings on installation costs. It’s […]
Reading Ranked #3 Best UK Location For AI Businesses
BusinessFinanced.co.uk has released a pioneering research report, AI Business Rankings 2024. This comprehensive analysis identifies the 59 leading towns and cities in the UK for artificial intelligence (AI) enterprises. Read the full report here: https://www.businessfinanced.co.uk/ai-business-rankings-2024/ Evaluating key factors that contribute to a thriving AI ecosystem, the report will be invaluable for a variety of stakeholders, including entrepreneurs and start-up […]