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‘Outstanding’ rating for Reading children’s home

  • Pinecroft rated 'Outstanding' in all three areas
  • The home "contributes to significantly improved outcomes" for children and young people
  • "Welcoming atmosphere" and "highly ambitious manager" praised
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Reading Museum Secures Heritage Fund Grant to Reimagine Roman Britain for the 21st Century

  • Reading Museum has been awarded £714,785 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver the Roman Britain – Reimagined in Reading project.
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Emission-based parking charges coming in February

  • New on-street parking charges based on vehicle carbon dioxide emissions start from Monday 2 February
  • Owners of more polluting vehicles will face higher tariffs but 50% of motorists expected to see no change
  • Scheme part of a series of measures to improve air quality in Reading for the benefit of residents