Archive for November 2005
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The Pheasant not pleasant, says Reading Pubs
Southampton St has the best and worst pubs in Reading, according to the website Reading Pubs.
The league table on the site reveals that the leading pubs in town are The Hobgoblin on Broad St and Southampton St’s The Hop Leaf. Both have a current “final score” of 8.5 out of 10. Seven pubs [...]
The 7 Wonders of Reading
Readers of travel magazine Wanderlust recently updated the 7 Wonders of the World, pushing Machu Picchu ahead of the Pyramids. But what were the 7 Wonders of Reading, I wondered?
And so, in no particular order, I present to you my list of our 7 local Wonders:
1. Madejski Stadium
2. Thames Valley Park
3. The Oracle at [...]
Reading Uni-educated bomber confirmed dead
Dr Azahari Bin Husin, suspected leader of militants Jemaah Islamiah, and former University of Reading student, has been confirmed dead after blowing himself up to avoid capture by an elite Indonesian police unit.
The Malaysia-born terrorist, linked to the Bali attacks of 2002 and October 2005, had studied for a doctorate at the university’s Department [...]
Politicians make themselves youthful
Young people in Reading aged 11-18 years are invited to make their voices heard by standing as candidates for the Reading Youth Cabinet.
Elections for the 12-seat Cabinet will take place between Monday 28 November and Friday 9 November at polling stations in schools and youth clubs.
The elected Youth Cabinet Members will become the Executive of [...]
Magnificent Reading win again
The Reading ‘Dream Team’ have bagged another three points, overcoming QPR 2-1 away.
The Royals are 9 points ahead of third-placed Watford, who defeated Hull 2-1.
The Premiership is coming.
Click here to see the table.
Now you can watch the goals from the previous week’s encounter between Reading and Leeds, ending in a 1-1 draw! [...]
Have your say on Palmer Park
A consultation has been launched on the development of the Palmer Park Sports Stadium area.
Reading Borough Council are interested in what the people of East Reading think of the following proposed changes:
Provision of a new BMX course (this is a wheely good idea)
Improved pedestrian access into and around the grounds
Improved traffic management into the site [...]
