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A 1,000-year-old mystery: what's really stitched into the Bayeux Tapestry?

A long, expertly embroidered cloth - the Bayeux Tapestry, on rare display in a UK museum across two galleries - recounts in vivid detail the epic story of the Norman Conquest of England. But Victorian prudishness has reignited a very modern academic row: how many penises did the original embroiderers…

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Train services resume after fire causes major disruption between Heathrow and Paddington

The grass fire near a train track resulted in cancellations and delays between Paddington and Reading on Saturday

Evening Standard

London Paddington fire causes rail chaos as Heathrow trains cancelled

Blaze causes electricity supply failure and disruption of services to airport and Reading

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Drone photos reveal the aftermath of Reading Festival

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Reading Festival-goers leave thousands of tents and piles of rubbish behind

Drone photos show the shocking aftermath of the popular festival

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Sombr announces huge O2 Arena show as part of UK and EU 2027 tour after wowing at Reading and Leeds

Sombr will make his UK arena debut at The O2 on June 22, 2027, as part of the venue’s 20th anniversary programme, announced alongside a new run of European tour dates.

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Reading and Leeds festival review – post-GCSE blowout shows how dominant dance music now is

Charli xcx and Fontaines DC are spellbinding and there’s an awesome array of genres, but the biggest turnouts are for tech house names like Kettama and Josh Baker

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David and Victoria Beckham proudly watch son Cruz make Reading Festival debut

The pair appeared at Reading Festival on Saturday afternoon to support Cruz as he performed with his band The Breakers on the Canopy stage.

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Slayyyter makes UK debut performing to poncho-wearing crowd at Reading festival

The popstar, 29, also known as Catherine Garner, took to the Grid stage on Saturday afternoon marking her first major festival show in the UK.

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Festivalgoers braving rain and mud as thunderstorm warning in force

People at Reading, Leeds and other live music events are being hit by showers as low pressure pushes eastwards.

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At Reading Festival 2026, Charli XCX and Fontaines DC shine on a rock-heavy Friday

4/5 Like most festivals of its size, Reading has only a loose musical identity at this point, but Friday’s lineup is decidedly rock-focused

The Independent UK

Charli xcx, Reading festival review – Pretentious? Just a bit. But Nietzsche would have loved it

There’s not much time to dig into her deep catalogue of future-facing pop, but she satisfies the hardcore

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Reading and Leeds have dropped BBC Introducing for a new ‘nepo baby stage’. Where does it leave DIY artists?

As R&L replace the BBC’s unsigned artists stage with one filled with rock scions and a Simon Cowell boyband, many are decrying disappearing opportunities for grassroots acts

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‘Nepo babies’ to perform at Reading and Leeds Festivals

Cruz Beckham, Gene Gallagher, Moses Martin and Violet Grohl will all be taking to the stage as they follow in the footsteps of their famous parents.

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How to watch Fontaines D.C. headline this weekend's Reading Festival

Fontaines D.C. will headline the Friday night slot at this weekend’s Reading Festival. Here’s how you can catch the action

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Violet Grohl axes two UK shows after sudden voice loss days before Reading and Leeds

Violet Grohl has been forced to cancel UK dates as she loses her voice ahead of a weekend of festivals.

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University of Reading makes first British-grown chocolate bar in nearly 100 years

The University of Reading has created the Reading 100 Chocolate Bar, made entirely from British ingredients including cocoa grown in Berkshire. Produced to mark the university's centenary, it is the first UK-grown chocolate bar made since Rowntrees gifted one to the then-Princess Elizabeth in 1932. That was the only other…

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Reading Grosvenor Casino faces closure after six years of losses

Grosvenor Casino Reading Central made an operating loss of £500,000 last year

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All-British chocolate bar made by scientists using Reading-grown cocoa

Master’s student made first bar with 100% UK ingredients since 1932 to highlight effect of climate crisis on cocoa plants

Evening Standard

Which London trains are hit by the heatwave? Full list of disrupted rail services

National Rail has advised passengers to ‘only travel if absolutely necessary’

The Independent UK

Fourth case of meningitis linked to Reading outbreak confirmed in junior school pupil

Health officials said the child was recovering well and the risk to the wider public remained low

Evening Standard

Fourth case of meningitis confirmed in Reading

A junior school pupil is said by health officials to be ‘recovering well’.

The Times of India

Meningitis outbreak sparks alarm after student dies and 2 others fall ill in Reading Area

Health authorities are investigating a meningitis outbreak in the Reading and Oxfordshire area after one student died and two others were hospitalized. The cases appear linked through social groups of young people, prompting concern and precautionary measures. Experts urge vigilance for symptoms, especially in teenagers and young adults.

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Pictured: 'Kind hearted' sixth-former who died in Meningitis outbreak in Reading

The family said they were ‘devastated’ by their son’s death in a tribute shared online

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Father of student who died of meningitis pays tribute to ‘kind-hearted’ son

Lewis Waters, who attended Henley College in Oxfordshire, was one of three cases reported in the outbreak.

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