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Ideas and insight from the burgeoning but beautiful town on the Thames. #rdguk Tweets by @pmrob email: [email protected]

 Reading, England
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Britain has hundreds of cities (and towns), but which is the best one? I commissioned an in-depth study to find out. Today I'm delighted to publish the results, and officially reveal Britain's best city (or town)... #happychristmas2017 #rdguk #best1
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Council’s Town Centre Strategy Presented

Council’s Town Centre Strategy Presented

I’ve had a few messages asking why no articles lately. In truth, many of the major regeneration schemes are on the back-burner at present limiting my content, so I’ve written something …

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Flint Street – former Police Station Regeneration Revealed

Flint Street – former Police Station Regeneration Revealed

At the weekend, proposals were exhibited for a redevelopment of the former Reading police station with a residential led project of 205 build-to-rent apartments. I went along and asked a few questi…

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Oracle Decision Day Imminent

Oracle Decision Day Imminent

The major proposals to regenerate the eastern end of The Oracle were submitted in late 2022. On Wednesday, the plans will finally get a decision as to whether they can proceed. Read on for my trail…

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Reading to Heathrow Rail – will we finally get there?

Reading to Heathrow Rail – will we finally get there?

Reading’s economic fortunes are underpinned by its proximity to Heathrow. With a new runway set for take-off, there’s renewed interest in future rail connections to the airport. This is…

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Royal Elm Park is back on the agenda and moving closer to reality. Public exhibition coming up on the 2nd of October royalelmpark.co.uk/about
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Sapphire Plaza Plans Revealed

Sapphire Plaza Plans Revealed

New concept proposals have emerged for a regeneration of Sapphire Plaza and Royal Court to the east of Reading town centre. The details were revealed in submissions to the local planning process by…

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Family-run bowling alley now officially open near town centre ift.tt/D1zdZK7
Family-run bowling alley now officially open near town centre

Family-run bowling alley now officially open near town centre

The small chain of bowling alleys and cocktail bars started as a family business over a decade ago, and now Kurt Standish has taken over from his father.

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My latest article including news of many new retail and leisure openings in Reading, and the latest on the major development projects. readingonthames.com/2025/04/… #rdguk
Reading regeneration schemes – Spring Update

Reading regeneration schemes – Spring Update

As the days lengthen and mercury starts to climb, life is springing out of the ground. Although this year, as far as Reading’s major construction projects go, we have some cases of delayed ge…

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Reading regeneration schemes – Spring Update

Reading regeneration schemes – Spring Update

As the days lengthen and mercury starts to climb, life is springing out of the ground. Although this year, as far as Reading’s major construction projects go, we have some cases of delayed ge…

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Some new ideas revealed here...readingonthames.com/2024/12/… #rdguk
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Latest regeneration scheme write up for you... #rdguk readingonthames.com/2024/10/…
Waterfront Square Plans Submitted

Waterfront Square Plans Submitted

Another regeneration project has been submitted for planning in recent weeks. The developer has paid for the Gold package with its architects as we get a vast array of CGIs from every conceivable a…

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Reading prison opens its doors for first time in 8 years hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hit…
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A Sunday long read for you if you're interested in the early discussions around numerous development projects in Reading #rdguk readingonthames.com/2024/10/…
Reading Local Plan Update

Reading Local Plan Update

Last week the full council meeting was presented with a hugely detailed update to the local plan. The documents published included lengthy to and fro between the council and prospective developers …

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We're pleased to 🎉 announce 🎉 the return of the park & ride service from Winnersh, making it easier for people to get to and from Reading town centre 🚌 From 19 August 📆 the 500 Winnersh Park and Ride will operate four buses an hour ⏰ on weekdays and Saturdays 🚗
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ALT A street sign pointing to park and ride with a white P + graphic of a bus on a blue background

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