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London Road bus lane: temporary closure

Works from Monday 2 November. Temporary lane closure between Sidmouth Street and Kendrick Road until mid-November. Expect slower general traffic on that stretch while works settle in.

Paddington to Reading on two tracks (Sundays)

GWR is running an amended timetable while two of four tracks are out between Paddington and Reading. Sunday 8 November brings replacement buses between Reading and Basingstoke. Check before you leave, not on the platform.

Caversham Tandoori shortlisted for Asian Curry Awards

Caversham Tandoori on Prospect Street is shortlisted for Asian Takeaway of the Year (South East) at the Asian Curry Awards 2026. Winners later this month.

TVP plans heavy policing for Oxford v Reading

Highly visible policing operation for Oxford United v Reading on Wed 4 Nov, with dispersal and face-covering powers in parts of Reading, Didcot and Oxford from 11am.

London Road bus lane works start 2 November

Temporary lane closure between Sidmouth Street and Kendrick Road until mid-November while the kerb is realigned, part of the council's bus priority package. Routes expected to benefit include leopard 3, buzz 9, little oranges 19a/b/c and claret 21.