Reading Borough Council1 day agoTown's emissions-based parking set for roll-outThe increased charges are expected to impact about half of all drivers and introduced on 2 February.1 day ago2 days agoTown's redesigned civic centre opens for first timeReading's Central Library is set to move into the Civic Centre later this year.2 days ago2 days agoThe friends who are boosting women's DIY skillsSarah Bolger and Justine Wortsman say they did not realise "how much of a gap in the market there was".2 days ago12 Jan 2026Oscar Wilde prison plans to be revealed in summerThe foundation that owns the prison says it will hold a "multi-disciplinary cultural programme" this year.12 Jan 20262 Jan 2026Historic pub's owners win illuminated sign battleA pub has stood on the same site in Castle Street in Reading since at least the 17th Century.2 Jan 202623 Dec 2025Town centre office building to be used for flatsWork can now take place on the former office building in the centre of Reading.23 Dec 202512 Dec 2025Town centre B&B to expand after rejection overturnedThe building in Reading town centre will be demolished and replaced with a five-storey one.12 Dec 20257 Dec 2025More than 100 audio bus stop displays installedReading council hopes the new system will make real-time information more accessible to passengers.7 Dec 20256 Dec 2025Free bus travel teething problems overcome - bossSome authorities, including Bracknell Forest, are offering free bus travel across the weekends.6 Dec 2025...
