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Drone photo of West Reading, houses and businesses including the Oxford Rd

27th March 2025

Your West Reading

So many wonderful unique communities make up the town of Reading. Your West Reading is the penultimate of our communities to be featured and includes Portuguese café DeNata Coffee with the highest food hygiene rating, the iconic Battle Library, Reading City FC, Men’s Shed the charity workshop where they make and mend things together, and lots more.

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21st March 2025

Support Food Waste Action Week by reducing and recycling

Small steps can make a big difference this Food Waste Action Week, 17 to 23 March 2025. Find out how reducing your food waste and recycling the leftovers can help the environment and even create renewable energy.

photo of street party in Reading on a sunny day with union jack bunting

18th March 2025

Plan your summer street party in Reading

Want to host a summer street party? Reading residents can apply for free road closures across four weekends in 2025 - but act fast! Applications close Monday 21 April.

photo of Reading half marathon runners crossing the finish line

11th March 2025

Reading Half Marathon returns on Sunday 23 March 2025

Thousands of runners will take on the Reading half marathon on 23 March 2025. Residents are advised to check for road closures and plan ahead. Find out everything you need to know before race day.

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Your West Reading

Support Food Waste Action Week by reducing and recycling

Plan your summer street party in Reading

Reading Half Marathon returns on Sunday 23 March 2025