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Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Reading ChronicleHeartbreaking tribute to Reading biker, 21, who was meant to have 'more memories'Reading motorbike crash victim Henry Templeton, 21, died in hospital after the September 26 collision. Two men arrested by Thames Valley Police were bailed.OpenBBC Berkshire RSS feedCrossCountry plans 60,000 extra train seatsExtra trains will run under the plans, through Birmingham to cities including Glasgow and Manchester.OpenBracknell News — NewsBracknell home with green outlook hits market for £325,000The Bracknell property, located in Lytham, is said to be 'well-presented' and is in 'good condition throughout'.OpenBracknell News — NewsUK homeowners warned drying clothes indoors this winter could lead to £3,000 costsHouseholds drying laundry indoors face £3,000 repair bills, rejected insurance claims and serious health risks from toxic mould, experts warn.OpenReading ChroniclePolice attend 13 addresses in day of actionThames Valley Police special constables visited 13 addresses in Reading and Slough on October 11, targeting people wanted for failing to appear in court.OpenBracknell News — NewsAscot school plans state-of-the-art innovation centre with rooftop gardenAn independent day and boarding school in Ascot is looking to build a new ‘state of the art’ innovation centre – with teaching spaces and a performance area.OpenReading ChronicleEarley Station footbridge to close for six months - what you need to knowEarley Station footbridge closes for essential maintenance from October 19 until April, with alternative crossings and parking at Winnersh Triangle Park & Ride.OpenSlough Observer — NewsEx-chair of Islamic primary school barred from management over harassmentA former chair of governors at Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School has been banned from the management of independent schools.OpenLocal newsNew rail connections between RBWM and Heathrow Airport are ‘really critical’, meeting hearsA new Western Rail link connecting the Royal Borough to Heathrow is ‘really critical’ for transport but also for economic and environmental benefits, a meeting heard.OpenLocal newsCaversham Heights councillor steps down, leaving seat vacantReading Borough Council has issued notice that a seat in Caversham Heights has become vacant following the resignation of Cllr Jenny McGrother.OpenLocal newsCelebrity Traitors fans issued warning as 2026 finalists for BBC show 'leaked'The finalists of Celebrity Traitors 2026 are believed to have been leaked with fans now having to avoid spoilers.OpenLocal newsMotorbike collision in Tilehurst leaves man hospitalisedThames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a motorbike collision in Tilehurst left a rider with serious injuries.OpenLocal newsPlans to turn former Barclays bank into betting shop refused amid objectionsThe former Barclays bank in Maidenhead town centre will not be turned into a betting shop after the Royal Borough blocked the plans. BoyleSports, which has hundreds of shops across the UK and Ireland, was eyeing Maidenhead as a potential new location for a betting shop.OpenNews and mediaCopycat police car seized being driven illegallyThe car was seized in Reading after officers found it was being driven without any insurance or MOT.Open
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Government and democracyBracknell Forest Council newsChecked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption.OpenPlanning and developmentBracknell planning registerChecked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption.OpenWeather and floodGOV.UK flood check - Windsor and MaidenheadChecked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption.OpenWeather and floodGOV.UK flood check - ReadingChecked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption.OpenWeather and floodMet Office forecast - ReadingChecked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption.OpenWeather and floodMet Office forecast - Reading RSS feedChecked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption.OpenTransportNational Rail alerts and notificationsChecked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption.OpenTransportNational Rail live departures - AscotChecked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption.OpenTransportNational Rail live departures - BracknellChecked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption.OpenTransportNational Rail live departures - MaidenheadChecked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption.Open
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CheckBracknell Forest Council newsChecked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption.OpenCheckBracknell planning registerChecked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption.OpenCheckGOV.UK flood check - Windsor and MaidenheadChecked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption.OpenCheckGOV.UK flood check - ReadingChecked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption.OpenCheckMet Office forecast - ReadingChecked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption.OpenCheckMet Office forecast - Reading RSS feedChecked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption.Open