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Watch a whale 'swim' through Reading and more things to do this weekend
You can also watch a charity gig for animal welfare, be dazzled at a burlesque show and meet Jingle the reindeer in Wokingham
James Aldridge
Live news reporter for Get Reading. Started working at the website in May 2017.
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New Wokingham Borough Council leader announced
Councillor Julian McGhee-Sumner has been voted in as the leader of the Wokingham Conservatives
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Reading Festival tickets for 2019 to go on sale
Tickets to go on sale for those eager to book their place for Reading Festival 2019
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NASA astronaut to reveal what life is like in space at Reading talk
Retired astronaut Steve Swanson will be sharing his stories during a special talk at the University of Reading
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Firefighters face more realistic training as improved centre opens in Reading
New features include a gas and wood fire simulator, a loft resembling a drug den, and a new ground floor which replicates fires in commercial properties
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See how Reading twinkles as 400,000 Christmas lights are switched on
The centrepiece of the town centre lights is the impressive Christmas tree in Broad Street Mall
In pictures Reading's Christmas lights
The town centre lights were switched on with fanfare on Saturday, November 17
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CCTV released after man injured during alleged robbery in Reading
Police believe the man in the CCTV may have vital information about the incident
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Reading Festival 2019 headliners announced
Four huge acts have been announced for the festival that attracts 100,000 revellers to the town every year
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Advice to drivers after 225 thefts from vans across Bracknell and Wokingham
In 10 months, there have been 225 thefts from vans in the two Berkshire towns
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Recap updates as trains disrupted between Reading and Waterloo due to signalling failure
Trains are going to be more packed than usual as crucial morning services are disrupted due to a signalling failure
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Jake Quickenden switches on at Broad Street Mall Christmas lights
Dancing on Ice winner Jake Quickenden switched on the Christmas lights