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Small steps, stronger minds: five ways to build wellbeing this Mental Health Awareness Week

  • Residents encouraged to 'Start small' this Mental Health Awareness Week
  • Community of support available in Reading to build emotional skills
  • Regular small steps can build foundations that protect wellbeing when life gets hard
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Reading’s popular Children’s Festival returns for its 37th year

  • Forbury Fiesta kicks off three weeks of events and activities across the borough
  • Book-inspired sessions woven throughout the festival for National Year of Reading
  • Council to showcase year-round offer across libraries, Reading Museum, Family Hubs and more
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Developer Ordered to Pay £3,350 Following Council Prosecution

  • Developer ordered to pay £3,350 by Magistrates after failing to comply with planning conditions
  • Prosecution followed Council warning and subsequent breach of condition notice