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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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 Independent UK

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…

The Conversation

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

Evening Standard

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’

The Independent UK

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Metal Hammer

“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

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

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

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

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The Independent UK

Reading Festival review, Friday: Blink-182, Kneecap and The Prodigy bring back the festival’s bite

Festival feels back on track after all the Post Malone, Imagine Dragons and The 1975 of Reading’s recent past, the festival equivalent of a midlife crisis

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re not trying to rival the Prodigy’: how podcasters took over music festivals

Famous for unhinged debauchery, this weekend Reading and Leeds festivals will see the debut of the Aux, a stage dedicated solely to podcasts. So is chatting the new rock’n’roll?

The Guardian - UK

‘Appalling’ conviction rate for over 100 sexual offences reported at Leeds and Reading festivals

Campaigners say police must do more as figures show just four cases at summer events since 2018 led to prosecutions

Evening Standard

What time is Lana Del Rey on stage at Reading and Leeds Festival?

The American singer-songwriter will headline the two festivals over the August Bank Holiday

Evening Standard

What time is Fred Again.. on stage at Reading and Leeds Festival?

The British DJ is headlining the pair of festivals over the August Bank Holiday

Evening Standard

What time are Blink-182 on stage at Leeds and Reading Festival?

The legendary American punk band will be taking to the stages on Friday and Saturday

Evening Standard

What time is Raye on stage at Leeds and Reading Festival?

The Brit award-winning singer will take to the stage on Saturday and Sunday

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