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A medieval manuscript open on a display stand inside a glass museum case. The pages are aged parchment and show handwritten musical notation with lyrics in an old script. Decorative capital letters in red and blue are visible on the left-hand page. The book has a dark red cover and the pages appear worn and yellowed with age.

12th March 2026

Ancient song returns to Reading after 500 years

The manuscript of 'Sumer is icumen in' will be displayed in Reading Museum until 9 May.

photo of buzz 9 bus outside Reading Green Park train station

Reading sets out transport plans after government funding confirmed

Reading Council has confirmed how new government transport funding could support travel improvements across the town, including bus services, walking and cycling schemes, and upgrades to roads and passenger facilities.

photo of the catwheeling boys sculpture installed on the side of the new council offices

25th February 2026

Cartwheeling boys sculpture installed at Civic Centre

The cartwheeling boys sculpture has been restored and installed at the Civic Centre, following storm Eunice damage. Discover its history and the story behind Reading’s twin town gift.

Photo of a road featuring a bus lane in Reading

24th February 2026

Consultation on new transport plans for east Reading

Reading and Wokingham councils are consulting on new bus and traffic improvements on the A4 London Road to improve journey times into east Reading. Share your views in the consultation.