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Reading News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Reading News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Daily 2-minute local news for Reading, South East (United Kingdom): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.

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  • Reading: Heatwave hits Reading as extreme weather warnings are issued | June 22

    Reading: Heatwave hits Reading as extreme weather warnings are issued | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Reading's extreme heatwave hits 36C with an amber warning, as a sudden death in Caversham car park sparks an emergency investigation. City officials push for new housing in town centre offices while rejecting golf course developments, and a quirky map reveals exotic pets in Berkshire.
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    1 min
  • Reading: Crime trends in Reading revealed in new map | June 21

    Reading: Crime trends in Reading revealed in new map | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Reading's latest update covers rising violence and sexual offence reports, new footpath closures, and Tilehurst Primary School's Ofsted findings. Also highlighted are the success of early swimming lessons for a baby girl and Waltham Place Garden's recognition as a top UK garden to visit.
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    2 mins
  • Reading: Bus crashes into road sign near Reading town centre | June 20

    Reading: Bus crashes into road sign near Reading town centre | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Reading's morning update covers a bus crash near town centre, a suspicious person incident at a local school, and disrupted train services between Reading and Swindon. Motorists face delays on the M4 near Wokingham exit due to emergency lane closures.
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    2 mins
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