Reading Town Centre Safety Measures Improved
Improving the safety of women and girls in Reading town centre is at the heart of a raft of new security measures revealed by Reading Borough Council. The boost to the number of CCTV cameras and streetlights, and a Thames Valley Police initiative to identify potential predatory offenders, are among the measures introduced to make […]
The University of Reading Contributes Approximately £1 billion A Year To The UK Economy
The University of Reading contributes approximately £1 billion a year to the UK economy, new research shows. The Economic Impact of the University of Reading report, commissioned by the University and compiled by experts Hatch Urban Solutions, highlights the contribution of the University of Reading to the local, regional and national economy. Based on data […]
Santa At Broad Street Mall
This Christmas Broad St. Mall is inviting families to get into the festive season with a visit to Santa. Santa has been busy making his list and checking it twice, and is super excited to meet lots of little shoppers at Broad St. Mall very soon! From Friday 24th November to 24th December on selected […]
Shinfield Studios Is Nearing Completion
Shinfield Studios, the largest new film and television studio development in the UK, is nearing completion of its final phase of construction. With 13 soundstages now available, all 18 will be fully operational by early 2024. Over the past two years, as construction progressed and facilities became available, Shinfield Studios has welcomed film and high-end-TV […]
Royal Visit for Reading’s Abbey Gateway and Ruins
Reading Abbey’s historic connection with Royalty gained yet another chapter with a visit by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucester. The Duke of Gloucester paid a visit to the town’s historic Reading Abbey Quarter where he also toured Reading Museum’s ever-popular Victorian Schoolroom experience in the Grade I listed Abbey Gateway. The Museum’s schoolroom […]
Reading Rough Sleeping – New Funding
Reading Borough Council will continue to provide 50 people found rough sleeping with their own homes after additional funding was confirmed last week. An award of £760,919 from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) through the Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme has been made to continue the delivery of wrap around support to […]
Sainsburys Arborfield One Step Closer
Sainsbury’s is progressing with exciting plans for a brand new supermarket in Arborfield as part of the planned District Centre located at the north eastern corner of the Nine Mile Ride Extension. Following a positive public consultation response to the proposals, which include the creation of around 75 new jobs, Sainsbury’s is now preparing to […]
Reading Remembers 2023
READING will once again unite to pay respects to those men and women who selflessly sacrificed their lives to defend this country, with two Remembrance ceremonies this year. Remembrance Sunday is the day of Reading’s main service and parade, taking place in the town centre on Sunday 12 November. Reading Remembers 2023 At Reading Minister […]
Storm Ciaran: Atmospheric Pressure Lower Only Once In 200 Years
● Storm Ciaran delivers ‘exceptionally rare’ atmospheric pressure readings ● Reading spared hurricane-force winds but caught heavy rainfall ● 2023 could be Reading’s wettest year on record Dr Stephen Burt, from the University of Reading’s Department of Meteorology, has been looking at weather data from the University’s Atmospheric Observatory after Storm Ciaran hit the UK. […]
Theale-Based Westcoast Secures Major Video Conferencing
Theale-based tech supply specialist Westcoast is celebrating a major business success after becoming official UK distributor for video conferencing manufacturer, Boom Collaboration. Westcoast will supply the complete Boom Collaboration range, including 4K PTZ conferencing cameras, video bars, personal devices and audio speakers – to more than 5,000 active trade resellers across the country and beyond. […]
