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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.

• 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

The major refurbishment of Whitley Wood Pavilion by the Council is now complete, creating a high‑quality home for local sport and neighbourhood activities for many years to come.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• New plan to help prevent homelessness and rough sleeping set to be approved
• Focus includes early intervention and breaking the cycle of homelessness
• Strategy will significantly strengthen the Council’s already extensive work in this area

• Reading receives total transport capital grant of £33.7m and revenue grant of £4.9m from government
• New Local Transport Delivery Plan lays out future travel projects and initiatives for Reading over the next four years

• Latest rough sleeping snapshot figure shows numbers remain consistent
• Complex needs can make it hard for people to engage with help and bed spaces offered
• Council committed to working with community and charity partners to offer comprehensive support

• Admissions figures revealed on secondary school National Offer Day 2026
• All Reading pupils offered a secondary school place for the 2026/27 school year
• Majority placed at first-choice school

• Additional vehicle capacity planned for Sidmouth Street to pave way for introduction of new London Road bus lane
• Cycle facilities would be rearranged to reflect demand on the local transport network

• Cartwheeling boys hoisted into new location
• Damaged by Storm Eunice in 2022
• New home is part of the Civic Centre redevelopment