Fairy stories help libraries celebrate Bookstart Week

Magical fairy tales are in store for children in Reading as part of the celebrations for this year's Bookstart Week, which runs from June 24-30.

Play Streets given green light

LOCAL communities will now be able to apply to temporarily close residential streets for a few hours every fortnight for their children to play in, as part of a new Reading Borough Council initiative called Play Streets.

What do you think can be done about crime in Reading?

Reading's residents are being asked to help identify and have their say on the crime and anti-social behaviour issues which concern them the most, as part of the first-ever cross- borough survey launched by the Safer Reading Partnership.

Community Trust given a right Royals celebration

It's not called the beautiful game for nothing ... Reading FC's work in the community is something that's worth celebrating. And that's exactly what happened when the club held a special end of season showcase event last month.

Church leaders call on Prime Minister to apologise

An alliance of Churches representing Christians from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland has written to the Prime Minister asking for an apology on behalf of the Government for misrepresenting the poor.

David Walliams goes to Downing Street for Enough Food IF

Enough Food for Everyone IF supporter David Walliams joined 100 school children this morning to meet David Cameron at 10 Downing Street and call for action to tackle global hunger.

Man City's Wayne Bridge signs up for Adkins

A FORMER England player has become the first signing for Nigel Adkins' new-look Reading FC side.

Water lot of fun at Waterfest

Reading Water Fest is returning to the town next weekend with an extravaganza of events and entertainment along the riverside and on the water.

Prospective MP says Pay me just £7.45 an hour

Green Party parliamentary candidate for Reading East Rob White has committed to only drawing a living wage if elected as an MP. The rest, he says, would be spent on supporting local groups tackling inequality and poverty.