Tree planting marks lives lost and sacrifices made during the pandemic
- Commemorative tree planted in Reading yesterday to remember those who lost their lives during the Covid pandemic
- Planting follows UK-wide 'Day of Reflection' on Sunday
Four new Family Hubs to open in Reading
- Four existing sites chosen as new Family Hubs, bringing a range of services together under one roof
- Part of the Government's Best Start in Life strategy
- Sites open on Thursday 19 March, with services available Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Clock Ticking on Deadline to Register to Vote
- April 20 is the deadline to register to vote, ahead of May's local elections
- Quickest and easiest way to register is online at gov.uk/register-to-vote.
Get set for the Green Park Reading Half Marathon 2026
- One of the standout events on the UK race calendar returns to Reading on Sunday 22 March
- Residents encouraged to check for road closures and to plan ahead if travelling on race day
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Historic medieval music manuscript returns to Reading for the first time in nearly 500 years
The original medieval manuscript of Sumer is icumen in, also known as the famed 'Reading Rota' has returned to Reading and will be on display from 10 March to 9 May, thanks to a major loan from the British Library to Reading Museum. This is the first time the manuscript has come back to the town since the dissolution of Reading Abbey in 1539.
Tree planting marks lives lost and sacrifices made during the pandemic
- Commemorative tree planted in Reading yesterday to remember those who lost their lives during the Covid pandemic
- Planting follows UK-wide 'Day of Reflection' on Sunday
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