A special episode looking back at some archive interviews from 2018.

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Episode 125 in which Rachel Nemeth, 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.

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HEADLINES discussed:

Picture shows scaffolding put up outside Reading Prison before 'Banksy' artwork appeared
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/banksy-reading-prison-gaol-scaffold-19949321

Brakes put on Reading Festival 2021 as council says: 'Nothing has been agreed'
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-festival-has-not-been-19948921

New hotel could replace derelict arcade in Reading town centre
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/new-hotel-could-replace-derelict-19941692

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The perils of recording your podcast when there's a rolling news agenda! We'd just finished recording this weeks episode, discussing of course Banksy, when it was revealed the artist was the person behind the striking image that appeared on Reading Prison this week. So, instead of waiting until Friday, here's our discussion for you.

The usual full episode will be out on Friday.

Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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Episode 124 in which Rachel Nemeth, 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:

Developers behind 15,000-home Grazeley 'garden town' plan lose key legal battle
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/developers-behind-15000-home-grazeley-19859019

Covid-19 vaccine - Reading's Madejski Stadium opens as NHS vaccination centre
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/madejski-stadium-covid-vaccination-centre-19886821

Reading Beer Festival cancelled for second year due to Covid 'uncertainties'
https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/reading-beer-festival-cancelled-2021-19882643

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Episode 123 in which Rachel Nemeth, 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:

Reading's Prospect Park activity centre takes a step forward as more details released
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/timescale-prices-readings-new-activity-19857304

'Who needs Messi?' Reading FC fans delirious after Morrison's stunning strike at Bristol City
https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/messi-reading-fc-fans-morrison-19857263

Hollywood royalty Dame Judi Dench 'very proud' Bracknell food lorry has been named after her https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/hollywood-royalty-dame-judi-dench-19851876

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Episode 122 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort Paul Mann and Tom Canning dissect the big headlines of the week in Reading and Hugh finds his phallic statue. 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:

How much Reading council tax is set to go up by
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/how-much-reading-council-tax-19803571

Reading nightclub set to be transformed into new homes
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-nightclub-set-transformed-new-19801571 - From when Po Na Na closed https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/were-gutted--po-na-4252399

Mastermind: How to become a contestant on BBC Two quiz show
https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/mastermind-how-apply-new-series-19806459

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Episode 121 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning disect the big headlines of the week in Reading and celebrate the IDR turning the big 5-0. 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:

Covid-19 Reading - Strong economic recovery likely following pandemic
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/business/reading-covid-economic-recovery-pandemic-19741368

Reading bin collection dates change as waste food recycling begins
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-bin-collection-day-change-19758833

Spectacular revamp for Reading's lost Burger King revealed
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/property/gallery/spectacular-revamp-readings-lost-burger-19762110

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Episode 120 in which Paul Mann, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning disect 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:

Massive Reading Broad Street Mall homes plan will add more than 400 new homes to 'brutalist' shopping centre
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/property/massive-reading-broad-street-mall-19649120

Oxford Road doves on Reading West Bridge set to be painted over https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/one-readings-busiest-stations-31m-19637898

Why Greene King's Black Boy pub in Shinfield needs to change its name
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/greene-kings-black-boy-pub-19657356

Iconic Reading Cemetery Junction arch put up for sale
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-cemetery-junction-arch-sale-19646616

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Episode 119 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning disect the big headlines of the week in Reading in the first podcast of 2021. 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 mum will give up food to ensure her son can eat as school meals row continues https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-mum-school-meal-row-19613830

Reading Borough Council rakes in nearly half-a-million pounds from fines at ONE bus lane https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/minster-street-bus-lane-reading-19611523

9 of the most notoriously ugly buildings in Berkshire https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/property/9-most-notoriously-ugly-buildings-19534600

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Episode 118 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort, Paul Mann and Tom Canning attempt to bring a little Christmas cheer with some messages from people who've featured on our podcast over the last year, from Aldworth Philharmonic to Crunch Comics via Dolphin Brewery and STiR! 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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