Work to begin to demolish much-loved gas tower
ONE new Reading landmark has appeared overnight in the form of a potential Banksy, but another is about to disappear forever. The remaining gas holder is due to be demolished...
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‘Banksy’ adds new verse to the Ballad of Reading Gaol
A NEW verse has been added to the Ballad of Reading Gaol, thanks to a mystery artist’s work. Overnight, art appeared on the wall of the Reading landmark and it...
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That’s a lot of clean hands … Reading Buses has used more than 2,500 litres of sanitiser
CUSTOMERS on Reading Buses have used more than 2,500 litres of hand sanitiser on their travels. The bus company said measures to keep customers and employees safe during the pandemic...
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‘Throughout this past year, police staff have been amazing’: Thames Valley top cop
WHEN John Campbell was announced as the top cop of Thames Valley Police on February 13, 2019, little did he know that what was in store for him. In the...
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‘There’s more dogs’ mess than people on the streets right now’: company says disgusting waste is up 200% since lockdown
A rubbish collection company says the streets are dirtier than ever before. Divert, which provides dog mess removal services in the greater Reading area including Wokingham borough, said pet waste...
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IN THE COMMUNITY: Armchair Geology – Reading Geological Society plans spring lectures
Reading Geological Society continues with its programme of lectures, despite the limitations imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. These are delivered by Zoom, that magic software that allows us to welcome...
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New kids on the block: Royal Berks welcomes a quartet of mascots
A new family has arrived at the Royal Berks NHS foundation to help our youngest patients feel less anxious. In August last year, the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust launched...
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Wokingham Borough Council joins new scheme using technology to reduce emissions
Wokingham and Reading were the first two councils to connect their energy assets to the platform, which will monitor and manage solar panels, EV charging points and other electrical equipment...
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Royal Berks online patient message cards keeps families and friends connected
THE ROYAL Berkshire Hospital has relaunched online patient message cards, to keep families and friends connected. The initiative was successful over the Christmas and New Year period. With a refreshed...
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Hitching a ride on the jet stream could save flight fuel says University of Reading researcher
“Current transatlantic flight paths means aircraft are burning more fuel and emitting more carbon dioxide than they need to."
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