Episode 109 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines including the 10pm curfew and how it's affected some of Reading's legendary establishments, we learn there is a Patron Saint of curry and talk to Hannah Lowther, a West End star who's become a TikTok sensation. Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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HEADLINES

Why you won't see Covid marshals in Reading town centre https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/how-likely-you-see-covid-19018082

Beloved Reading pub's manager blasts Government's new coronavirus curfew
https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/beloved-reading-pubs-manager-blasts-19002016

Neil Papworth: The Reading man who sent the first-ever text message https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/berkshire-history/neil-papworth-reading-man-who-18992568

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Episode 108 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines including the most objected to planning application in Reading's history and the Berkshire link to 'that scene' in Alien. As well as all that we speak to South Street Arts Centre's John Luther about what's next for the venue and the wider arts scene? Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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HEADLINES

Why plans to build on Reading golf course have become one of most objected to in town's history https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-golf-course-plans-objections-18971003

Reading Waitrose sees stocks run low as fears raised over panic buying https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/gallery/reading-waitrose-sees-stocks-run-18976606

Ridley Scott's Alien's chestburster scene and the unlikely link with a pile of guts from Slough https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/berkshire-history/alien-chestburster-scene-how-made-18958227

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Episode 107 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines including the removal of cladding from a residential building, mysterious lines on the road and what they mean AND would you apply to be a Covid marshall? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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HEADLINES

Grenfell Tower cladding used on Reading flats finally set to be removed https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/hanover-house-cladding-finally-set-18932822

What life is really like on the Reading estate overrun by cat-sized rats https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/what-life-really-like-reading-18864369

Apply to become Reading's first Covid Marshal https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/business/apply-become-readings-first-covid-18919360

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Episode 106 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines including a multi-million pound upgrade for the Royal Berks, NHS track and trace spot checks and some great Heritage Open Days (link below). As well as all that we have Paul Mann from Elm Park Royals guest hosting AND an interview with Glen Dinning of Blue Collar Street Food. Let prattle commence! Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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HEADLINES

Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading is set to get a multi-million pound revamp https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/royal-berkshire-hospital-reading-set-18871876

Reading pubs and restaurants facing NHS Test and Trace spot checks https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-pubs-restaurants-facing-nhs-18899088

Heritage Open Days in Reading: peek behind the scenes of the town's locked treasures https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/heritage-open-days-reading-peek-18874737

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Episode 105 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines from a Caversham's one-way u-turn to pupacino's and an announcement. Let prattle commence! Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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Episode 104 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines from Caversham's one-way troubles to guerilla potatoes and whether anyone cares if Reading is a city or not. Joining the team is Becky Steven's of Reading's Urban Indie Market on guest-hosting duties and Councillor Ashley Pearce talks to us about kids heading back to school. Let prattle commence! Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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Episode 103 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the weeks headlines from horses going out on patrol to updates on swimming pool plus we speak to Reading City FC's Victoria Pyke about the community club. Let prattle commence! Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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Episode 102 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss #ShopLocal week with Dave Maul, work out if there is anyway whatsoever of keeping cool and learn there might just be hope yet for a cultural hub at Reading Prison. Let prattle commence! Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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Episode 101 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning are joined by guest presenter Paul Mann from Elm Park Royals. It's an unintentional swimming theme as we chat to the man behind Caversham Lakes and discuss the week in news. Plus, Hugh's written a poem. Let prattle commence! Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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Episode 100 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning celebrate reaching 100 episodes. It's been a long few years, we've repeated ourselves endlessly, no doubt, but we're still here and this week we have a bumper pod of goodies including discussing the latest Reading headlines and an interview with the man behind S***ThingsInReading. As well of course a little reminiscing. Let prattle commence! Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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