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The British scientists planning to control the world’s weather
Record floods have brought chaos to Dubai – Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images In the summer of 2017, a delegation of visitors from the United Arab Emirates flew to the town of Reading in Berkshire. They had come not for a tour, but to discover how scientists at the university were making progress in controlling the … Read more
the most special secret reading corners in London
St Paul’s Hidden Library (Simone Morciano) London is a city full of secrets. Despite the many libraries, cafes and squares on offer, it can still be difficult to find a quiet and hidden place where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and delve into a good book. And there are few … Read more
How Reading went from the model club to the brink of collapse
Reading fans protest Dai Yongge’s ownership – Leila Coker/Shutterstock Reading, anchored at the foot of League One, a fanbase in revolt and mired in financial difficulties, is another cautionary tale of owners reaching for the stars but flying too close to the sun. Dai Yongge’s Premier League dream has gone badly wrong and just when … Read more
your guide to the best places to buy connections, countryside and canals
Maidenhead offers Thameside living and good links to the capital (PA) West Londoners often look along the M4 for inspiration when considering leaving London. Their first stop is Berkshire, possibly their most diverse home county, with its mix of new towns and old settlements, Crossrail hotspots and backwaters, cute country villages and of course Britain’s … Read more