Reading Borough Council2 days agoTown's emissions-based parking charges beginReading Borough Council's increased fees are expected to impact about half of all drivers.2 days ago3 days agoFree health check helped man turn life aroundWassim Chokri says he was drinking too much and battling mental health issues before having a free check-up.3 days ago8 days 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.8 days ago26 Jan 2026Town's redesigned civic centre opens for first timeReading's Central Library is set to move into the Civic Centre later this year.26 Jan 202626 Jan 2026The 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".26 Jan 202612 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 2025...