Prevent under review after failing to stop Southport killer, who else did they miss? Sir David Amess’ killer and the Reading terror attacker were also known to the government scheme The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025
“Too big for our boots? We were a bunch of kids destined for factory life. We were not going to screw this up”: The tempestuous story of Def Leppard’s High ’N’ Dry, the album that turned them into US stars 1981’s High ’N’ Dry was the record that introduced Def Leppard to America – and changed things for ever Louder · Dec 23, 2024
“Even though a Marshall sounded fantastic, I refused to play one. That’s my bad… I had a terrible sound for years”: Punk-grunge icon Donita Sparks on ironic gear choices, L7’s infamous Reading Festival set and why recording with Butch Vig was “maddening” The Flying V die-hard started playing live for a dare. She looks back at first picking up the guitar, keeping going through the heartbreak years, and the enduring success of her “joyous anger anthems” Guitar World · Dec 6, 2024
Are Dental Implants Right for Me? Nothing can take down one's confidence quite like losing some teeth – but unlike “ye old times,” there is a solution to this and no, we don’t mean dentures. And that is dental implants! Now if you are in the Peterborough or Reading area, you are in luck! When it… inkl · Dec 6, 2024
Chappell Roan, Hozier and Travis Scott to headline Reading and Leeds for first time Bring Me the Horizon, the Sheffield metal band who headlined the festival in 2022, complete the lineup The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2024
Chappell Roan and Travis Scott among Reading and Leeds headliners for 2025 Other artists slated to perform include The Kooks, Wallows, AJ Tracey, Suki Waterhouse, and Amyl And The Sniffers. Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024
"We are going to bring hands down the greatest show of our careers." Bring Me The Horizon will be headlining Reading and Leeds as their only UK shows in 2025 Travis Scott, Enter Shikari, Amyl & The Sniffers, Chappell Roan, Hozier, among other main attractions for the twin town festival, to be held on August 21-24, 2025 Metal Hammer · Dec 5, 2024
Paddington station chaos: rail minister promises passengers 'some relief' from HS2 closures Work at Old Oak Common is having impact on Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024
It’s heartbreaking so few children read for pleasure – and sad to know the reasons why When people face financial pressure and child poverty is so high, it’s hard to prioritise family reading, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2024
Paddington station: Rail minister questions why HS2 work needs to be 'so disruptive' as first shutdown looms Lord Hendy to intervene as Elizabeth line and GWR services affected Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2024
John Hackett and John Mitchell head up this weekend's new prog night in Reading The John Hackett Band, John Mitchell and Hoopy Frood all appear at First Night Of The Progs at Reading's The Butler this Saturday Louder · Nov 14, 2024
Teenager jailed for role in Middlesbrough riots is freed on appeal Baroness Carr said the riots were ‘fuelled by misinformation and far right sentiment, spreading to various towns and cities across the nation’ The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024
Vice President Harris Campaigns In Pennsylvania With Progressive Allies Vice President Harris campaigns in Pennsylvania, engaging with supporters and local businesses alongside Rep. Ocasio-Cortez. Top News · Nov 5, 2024
US heads for tight presidential vote as Harris, Trump wrap up campaigns In the grand finale to her election campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris rallied thousands of supporters in Philadelphia Monday night, underscoring Pennsylvania's crucial role in the 2024 presidential election. Former President Trump simultaneously campaigned across Pennsylvania with events in Reading and Pittsburgh. Radio France Internationale · Nov 5, 2024
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024 Harris campaign spends final hours reminding Pennsylvania of a Trump ally's joke about Puerto Rico Kamala Harris devoted much of her final full day on the campaign trail to reaching Latino voters in Pennsylvania, a swing state that Democrats consider part of their “blue wall” in the Electoral College
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024 Trump takes the stage in Reading, Pennsylvania in final 24-hour push for votes Trump’s crowd in Reading, Pennsylvania responded with a roaring “No!” as Trump opened his second rally of the day by asking the crowd whether they are better off now than four years ago.
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024 Old Bailey hauntings: Victorian baby killer, ghostly barrister and spectral cat A phantasmal woman seen lurking outside a jury room is believed by some to be that of nurse Amelia Dyer, dubbed the Ogress of Reading.
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024 Millions of train passengers face Christmas travel chaos over rail works Exclusive: Two crucial London stations will be closed to intercity passengers for six and nine days respectively
The Conversation · Oct 3, 2024 Latino voters are a growing force in Pennsylvania’s old industrial towns − and they could provide Harris or Trump with their margin of victory After Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for president in early September 2024, posting a message to her 284 million fans on Instagram, some Democratic strategists suggested that an endorsement from Puerto Rican recording artist Bad Bunny could do more to sway the election – particularly in the key swing state…
Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2024 Reading: Four-year-old girl dies after being hit by minibus on residential street The driver of the minibus stopped at the scene and there have been no arrests
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2024 JD Vance mocked for another botched photo opp — as he blames Harris for eggs costing $4 while standing in front of a $2.99 display Vance was at a supermarket in Reading, Pennsylvania with his sons to illustrate how grocery prices have been impacted by ‘Kamala Harris’s policies’
Metal Hammer · Sep 14, 2024 “When we first playing Reading, we got everything thrown at us. The whole crowd hated us.” Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes on the hurdles the metal giants overcame to become one of Britain’s biggest bands The Sheffield quartet released their debut EP 20 years ago this month, and there were plenty of bumps on the way to eventual triumph
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2024 Fred Again: Ten Days review – pop house with unfulfilled pretensions An album of lofty intentions and muttered musings from the dance artist de jour is saved by a gift for a nagging hook and uplifting melody
The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2024 John Lewis submits £80m plan to turn Reading depot into rental flats Department store chain aims to build 215 homes as part of push to diversify beyond retail
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2024 Reading Festival 2024 review, Sunday: Technical issues abound for Renee Rapp but Liam Gallagher brings the buzz Good Neighbours, Pendulum and Catfish & the Bottlemen fill out an enjoyable Sunday that threatens to be overshadowed by talk of a certain reunion