Reading Chronicle

Reading woman shortlisted for national skincare award two months after launch

A woman who grew up near Reading has been shortlisted for a national award only two months after launching GenGlo.

Showdown looms over bid to replace closed Walkabout in Reading with

A showdown is looming over an attempt to replace the closed Walkabout in Reading with a new business called Bar Tokyo.

Reading music scene

Reading's grassroots music scene is "completely underrated", according to Radio Wigwam co-founder Christian John, as the independent…

Community groups offered grants of up to £20,000 to help prevent crime

Thames Valley groups can apply for up to £10,000 in Community Fund grants to prevent crime, tackle anti-social behaviour and improve safety by…

Lounges offers free children’s breakfasts throughout school holidays

Lounges, with over 200 participating locations across England and Wales, is offering the breakfasts until schools reopen in September.

Thunderstorm warning issued for Berkshire as

Thunderstorms could bring flooding, a slight chance of power cuts, and travel disruption as up to 50mm of rain is expected in just a few hours.

Closure of troubled Reading club could be made permanent with shop plans

A club in Reading that has been vacant for six years is set to be turned into a convenience store.

Neighbour calls move to dream home in Reading a

A neighbour has expressed desperation at their dream home turning into a nightmare in Reading due to noise coming from a nearby Tesco store.

Boy told he can

Just weeks before school term starts, a West Berkshire parent has been told her special needs son can’t go to the school allocated to him.

Reading among commuter towns with biggest drop in house prices

Reading has been named among the commuter towns with the biggest drop in house prices.

Where to park and drop off at Reading Festival 2026

Drivers are being urged to plan ahead as thousands prepare to descend on Reading Festival.

Berkshire charity launches free guide to help neurodivergent children

A free resource from Berkshire-based charity Response offers practical advice and emotional support strategies.

Bid to sell alcohol at store where failed asylum seeker from Nepal was found blocked

A failed asylum seeker from Nepal was caught working illegally at a convenience store in one of the busiest areas of Reading.

Wayne Manor stately home could face compulsory purchase after urgent repairs warning

The owner of a stately home used as Wayne Manor in Batman Begins has been warned it could face compulsory purchase unless progress is made on vi…

Berkshire village street name shown in Russian on Google Maps

A residential street in a village in Berkshire has bizarrely appeared in the Russian language in street view imagery on Google Maps.

Serial sex attacker facing life in jail for double murder

Simon Levy was found guilty of murdering grandmother Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, in March 2025 and mother-of-four Sheryl Wilkins.

Major disruption to train services between Reading and Heathrow

There is major disruption to train services between Reading and Heathrow this morning (Monday, August 10) due to a tunnel closure

Refugee charity calls for change to UK laws on asylum seekers working

A refugee charity CEO has called for asylum seekers to be given the right to work.