The Real Reading Podcast returns with Hugh Fort, Paul Mann and Tom Canning here to discuss the week in Reading including a new feature: The Reading City-zen, where we ask what experiences do you need to have had to be a proper citizen of Reading.

Plus, Zac Yeo joins us to talk about the Rising Sun Arts Centre's crowdfunding campaign to improve one of the town's great institutions.

STORIES:
Reading FC issue response to fan concerns over transfer embargo, finances and Dai Yongge: https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-fc-issue-response-fan-21269156

Rising Sun Arts Centre crowdfunding campaign: https://www.risingsunartscentre.org/news/weve-launched-new-crowdfunder-campaign

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The Real Reading Podcast returns with Hugh Fort and Tom Canning here to discuss the week in Reading including a new feature: The Reading City-zen, where we ask what experiences do you need to have had to be a proper citizen of Reading.

Plus, BerkshireLive's Sophie Drew joins us to talk about her invite to Olympic hero Tom Dean's homecoming and Anne Nolan calls in to talk about brilliant Reading publisher Two Rivers Press.

STORIES:
Garrard Street Car Park in Reading set to be torn down: https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/station-hill-reading-garrard-street-21175246

When Reading Rocked YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH2CbDdCvwksgrNxKuYtc3_elBtAkJwsa

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The Real Reading Podcast returns with Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning here to discuss the week in Reading including a new feature: The Reading City-zen, where we ask what experiences do you need to have had to be a proper citizen of Reading.

Plus, BerkshireLive's Ollie Leitelmayer joins us to talk about the breastfeeding mum who was asked to cover up in a Reading Pret, and Dave Maul calls in to talk about events and the return of Down At The Abbey Festival.

STORIES:
Reading Pret row as breastfeeding mum left in tears after being asked to 'cover up': https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-pret-row-breastfeeding-mum-21167603
Down At The Abbey: https://downattheabbey.co.uk/

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Episode 132 in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning dissect the big headlines of the week in Reading. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to [email protected].

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Episode 131 in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning dissect the big headlines of the week in Reading. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to [email protected].

HEADLINES discussed:

The Reading restaurant on Deliveroo under '40 different names'
https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/reading-restaurant-deliveroo-under-40-20443815

'White elephant' Island bar on the Thames in Reading could become three-bedroom home
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/white-elephant-island-bar-thames-20467390

The story of the Reading man who's dedicated his life to The King Elvis Presley
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/story-reading-man-whos-dedicated-20462090

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Episode 130 in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning dissect the big headlines of the week in Reading. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to [email protected].

HEADLINES discussed:

Reading Hollywood superstar Kate Winslet recalls heading back to delicatessen job after first film role
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-hollywood-superstar-kate-winslet-20416586

Reading Wingstop - New chicken restaurant at The Oracle
https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/gallery/reading-wingstop-new-chicken-restaurant-20411515

Local elections 2021 Reading west candidates by ward
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/local-elections-2021-reading-west-20427267

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Episode 129 in which Hugh Fort, Paul Mann and Tom Canning dissect the big headlines of the week in Reading. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to [email protected].

HEADLINES discussed:

Expert sends financial fair play warning amid key figures from Reading FC's 2019/20 accounts
https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/expert-sends-financial-fair-play-20382094

Reading potholes: New JCB machine that can fix damaged roads in eight minutes being trialled
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-potholes-new-jcb-machine-20382113

Reading Toys R Us and Homebase cash will be spent on Palmer Park's hammer-throwing cage facilities
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-toys-r-homebase-cash-20377387

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Episode 128 in which Hugh Fort, Paul Mann and Tom Canning dissect the big headlines of the week in Reading and chat to Kate Armitage from Berkshire Youth. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to [email protected].

HEADLINES discussed:

Reading's Cemetery Junction arch artist's impression shows how it could be transformed into arts hub
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/property/readings-cemetery-junction-arch-artists-20336846

Reading Borough Council says it 'won't object' to controversial Pincents Hill homes plan
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/property/reading-borough-council-says-wont-20337836

Berkshire's best open-air cinemas and theatre shows you can book for right now
https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/berkshires-best-open-air-cinemas-20307448

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Episode 127 in which Rachel Nemeth, Paul Mann and Tom Canning dissect the big headlines of the week in Reading and chat to Blue Collar Food's Glen Dinning. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to [email protected].

HEADLINES discussed:

The incredible history of biscuits in Reading that the Royal family used to love
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/berkshire-history/incredible-history-biscuits-reading-royal-20240438

New Reading film studio already attracting attention from 'well-known movie franchise'
https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/new-reading-film-studio-already-20278033

Reading ghosts: The spooky silent car driven by a 'red headed woman'
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-ghosts-spooky-silent-car-20274182

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Episode 126 in which Rachel Nemeth, Paul Mann, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning dissect the big headlines of the week in Reading. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to [email protected].

HEADLINES discussed:

Reading John Lewis store will reopen as company announces closures and job losses
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/business/reading-john-lewis-reopen-company-20244550

Legendary captains and 106 stars among new inductees into Reading FC's Hall of Fame
https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/legendary-captains-106-stars-among-20243027

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