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[
"Mary Naylor"
] | 2016-08-26T14:50:02 | null | 2016-08-26T14:11:02 | The man was taken to Royal Berkshire Hospital in a critical condition | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Fman-earley-roof-life-threatening-11804639.json | http://i2.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11791223.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/CqmunyFWgAAdHpJ.jpg | en | null | Man on Earley roof was in "life threatening condition" when ordeal ended | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | A man who spent more than 19 hours on an Earley rooftop was in a life threatening condition when he was treated at the scene by ambulance crews.
The man, who has not been named, was treated in Church Road by members of the South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS).
Emergency services were called to a fear for welfare at around 11pm on Tuesday, August 23 , both Thames Valley Police officers and ambulance workers remained at the scene through the night .
Incident ended on Wednesday, August 24 at around 7pm when the man was taken to hospital.
Michelle Archer, a spokeswoman for SCAS, said: "We were assessing and treating one patient in a life threatening condition who was taken to Royal Berkshire Hospital."
During the ordeal, at least one ambulance crew and one ambulance officer remained at the scene at all times, a total of four crews and three officers were sent to Church Road to relieve their colleagues.
After the incident Jack Abell, a spokesman for Thames Valley Police, said: "The man was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical but stable condition."
Following the incident Thames Valley Police has referred itself to the Independent Police Complaints Commission. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/man-earley-roof-life-threatening-11804639 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/8c766c3d6f70ad70ceb156d05ed9c474a8c5a0a3ba1b02b0cb6fe8b83b34ac5d.json |
[
"Karen Jordan"
] | 2016-08-30T20:48:57 | null | 2016-08-30T19:30:00 | Chris Everett has been nominated for the Chris Tarrant Award at this year's Pride of Reading Awards | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Fpride-reading-church-youth-worker-11820082.json | http://i4.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11820404.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98283189.jpg | en | null | Pride of Reading: Church youth worker helped family through tough time | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | A painter and decorator who spends a lot of his time running youth activities at his local church has been nominated for a Pride of Reading Award.
Chris Everett, 52, with his wife Lynn, 48, has overseen the youth and children’s work at St Matthew’s Church in Southcote for the past five years, and could be in line to scoop the coveted Chris Tarrant Award after being nominated by Lorraine Vickers.
Putting Mr Everett forward for the award, along with Lynn and St Matthews’ vicar Reverend Pads Dolphin, Miss Vickers said: “They are all such fantastic people. They are so caring, supportive and go out of their way to help people.”
Part of the Church of England, St Matthews, in Southcote Lane, is an Anglican church that welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds, from all church backgrounds - or none.
Related: How to nominate someone for a Pride of Reading Award 2016
With a strong focus on families, children and teenagers, the church runs many activities for youngsters, including a crèche, Kidz Church and Mind The Gap, many enjoyed by Miss Vickers’ 12-year-old son Omar.
The church also supported Omar and his family through a difficult time he had at school.
Without wanting to go into detail, Miss Vickers, , 47, who is from Southcote and attends the church, said: “Without the support of the church I don’t know what we would have done.
"They were fantastic and a great help to us.”
When told of his Pride of Reading nomination, Mr Everett said: “I’m obviously pleased to be nominated and somewhat surprised.
"I guess like everyone else who is involved in voluntary work, I don’t do it for the recognition, but when it comes, it’s encouraging to feel that you’re appreciated from time to time.
Related: How to get involved in this year's awards ceremony
“I really enjoy my work at the church, working with young people, because I feel that as a Christian, whose own life has been turned around by my faith in Jesus, I can in turn give something back, and perhaps prevent them from making the same mistakes I made as a teenager.
“St Matthews is very active in the local community of Southcote, with a whole range of activities on offer for people of all ages, but the area we have really majored on is with children and youth.”
He explained that the church runs two half-term holiday clubs each year which attract more than 200 primary school-aged children, as well as a youth group called Mind the Gap with 75 young teens on its register.
Related: Meet the sponsors supporting Pride of Reading 2016
“We also have our regular Sunday school-type activities, organise day trips and annual youth camps, and [attend] regular assemblies in local schools, so we’re quite busy,” he added.
The Chris Tarrant Pride of Reading Award is sponsored by The Oracle.
Now make your nomination
To nominate a person or business for one of these awards all you need to do is fill out the form below and wait for our reporter to be in touch. If you can't see the form click here . | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/pride-reading-church-youth-worker-11820082 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/7c0b09ac6fee4fb7e067e9fc06aa1994d3c9a601e4048db74ec83e01ae421859.json |
[
"Mary Naylor",
"Photo",
"Google Maps"
] | 2016-08-27T18:48:58 | null | 2016-08-27T17:14:13 | Four fire crews were called to a fire in the bedroom of a bungalow in Wargrave | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Fsuspected-electrical-fire-sends-wargrave-11809612.json | http://i3.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11809476.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/loddon-driveJPG.jpg | en | null | Suspected electrical fire sends Wargrave bedroom up in flames | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | A suspected electrical fire caused serious damage to the roof and a front bedroom of a bungalow in Wargrave .
The home in Loddon Drive, was saved by four fire crews at around 10am on Saturday, August 27 as the ceiling went up in flames.
Firefighter Matt Edmonds of Wokingham Road station, said: "We turned up and there was smoke issuing and the fire seemed to be in a front room, which was a bedroom.
"We gained entry and were able to put it out but it got into the roof area."
When Wokingham Road's crew arrived on scene the fire was "going quite well" and the smoke so thick the firefighters couldn't see through the window.
The blazing ceiling cause fire damage to the bedroom and roof of the bungalow meaning the roof had to be stripped back in order to make sure the home was safe.
Wokingham Road station visited the home later in the day to make sure everything was okay, the middle-aged owner was clearing up at the time.
Fortunately, the fire had been contained to the bedroom, reducing the damage, as the owner had shut the door.
No one was injured in the blaze.
The cause of the fire is not known but is thought to be due to an electrical fault and is still being investigated. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/suspected-electrical-fire-sends-wargrave-11809612 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/f00cba70e456ad5525e64c1d66ff4ae1506b5beb8985e43ffab3eff91f70d0a1.json |
[
"Charles Watts"
] | 2016-08-28T16:48:30 | null | 2016-08-28T16:00:00 | Royals claimed their first league win since the opening day of the season thanks to Yann Kermorgant's goal | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fcardiff-0-reading-fc-1-11810352.json | http://i2.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11809464.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98082752.jpg | en | null | Cardiff 0 Reading FC 1: Spirit shines through but a striker is still needed | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Reading claimed their first league win since the opening day of the season on Saturday with a 1-0 success at Cardiff.
Yann Kermorgant was the hero for the visitors - scoring the decisive goal in the last minute of normal time.
It was the French striker’s first of the season and it sent Jaap Stam’s side into the international break sitting 15th in the Championship.
Royals’ boss said: “I think we deserved the win with how we played.
“It’s not easy when you play away but if you look at the game we played well, dominated possession and created chances.
“We eventually scored the goal and that was enough. It wasn’t any easy game. Cardiff were strong, physical, they played the ball straight up to the striker who tried to hold the ball up.
“But I thought we did very well. Everyone was sharp in defence and I think we deserved the win.”
Here are five things Royals writer Charles Watts learnt from the clash in south Wales.
There are now real signs of a team spirit
The scenes at the full-time whistle on Saturday were fantastic.
Players smiling, embracing and heading over the celebrate with the ecstatic away fans.
Now I know those sort of scenes come after an away win - especially a last minute one - but the whole performance showed signs of a real spirit forming at the club.
Let’s face it, Reading have been dreadful on the road for some time now. But at Cardiff, even though they weren’t at their best, they dug in and fought for each other.
You could see a real determination to get something from the game and that eventually started to wear the home side down. The crowd started to get nervous and in the end the visitors got their rewards.
Psychologically it was a really important win going into the international break. It lifted the mood around the place and it proved to the players that they can win away from Madejski Stadium.
A new striker is vital before deadline day
We all know it - but this game again highlighted the importance of Reading adding another striker to their ranks before Wednesday.
Don’t get me wrong, Yann Kermorgant led the line well again and scored a vital winner - but that shouldn’t mean that Royals don’t dip into the transfer market.
Reading are crying out for some real pace through the middle, something Joseph Mendes doesn’t possess either.
Dominic Samuel is another option and the young forward is returning to fitness following his ankle injury in pre-season.
But even with his imminent return to first-team action another option is needed. The fact that Kermorgant’s last minute strike was the first goal scored by a Reading striker this season shows their is a problem.
Van den Berg impressed
Injuries and Jaap Stam’s reluctance to play Jake Cooper means we’ve had to wait a long time to see Joey van den Berg in midfield.
This was his first start in his favoured position - and the Dutchman was impressive .
He was strong in the tackle, turned over possession a number of times and provided a good presence in his own box when Reading were defending set pieces.
If he can stay on the right side of the officials - and avoid those suspensions he seems to pick up on a regular basis - Van den Berg will be a key player this season in the engine room.
Swift’s creativity was missed
The decision to leave John Swift out led to widespread surprise amongst the Reading fan-base.
Immediately the fear was that Royals would miss the former Chelsea man’s creativity and goal threat going forward.
And they did - simple as that.
Swift has been excellent so far, except for at Wolves where the whole team under-performed.
He has made Reading tick and with Yann Kermorgant struggling up front, he has also been the player more likely than anyone to find the net.
So without him Reading struggled to really cut through the Bluebirds, despite dominating possession throughout the contest.
But with Joey van den Berg in midfield instead, they did look more solid defensively - which was clearly Jaap Stam’s intention having seen his side conceded six goals in two away games prior to the trip to south Wales.
Moore and Blackett looked solid
This was a first league start for both Liam Moore and Tyler Blackett - and both performed well.
Moore looked very comfortable alongside Paul McShane and - other than the odd high all into the box - wasn’t really troubled.
Blackett meanwhile replaced Jordan Obita at left-back and certainly didn’t let anyone down on his debut.
The fact that Stam put him straight into the side suggests he could be first choice which will have given him plenty of confidence.
And defensively he looked solid, but he never really threatened the home side going forward - which is something he might have to work on. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cardiff-0-reading-fc-1-11810352 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/566836885d0fbc0a63398cc0910964d5d254d065a0cd8f92e385f29791a7cc63.json |
[
"Jonathan Low"
] | 2016-08-31T12:49:04 | null | 2016-08-31T11:20:22 | Plenty have had their say on the company's decision to increase prices with many calling for contactless payments rather than a new app | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Freading-buses-fare-hike-what-11820538.json | http://i1.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11821252.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS44893180-1.jpg | en | null | Reading Buses' fare hike: what you've been saying | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | "I'll continue to walk. The prices are a joke."
That's the verdict of one woman following the decision by Reading Buses to increase its ticket prices from September.
Others feel the hike is fare but many are questioning why Reading has not yet adopted the London-style contactless payment system.
The bus company has announced it is upping the price of a number of fares, although some fares will stay the same if bought through the Reading Buses app.
Some of the fare changes include adult fares increasing to £2, an adult return being replaced by an all-day ticket and a seven-day fare going up by a pound if bought on the bus.
But a number of bus passengers have complained about the hike in fares, saying they do not offer value for money.
Here is our pick of passengers' reaction to the news and on getreading's Facebook page.
Robert Townsend - "they're putting people off Reading"
"It sounds like Reading Buses and Reading Borough Council do not want people to come to Reading and spend their money.
"They are putting people off by their high car parking charges and high bus fares."
gtreading - "use contactless cards"
"Rather than having this rather pointless app, they would do better to allow passengers to pay by contactless cards, in the same way that it was introduced very successfully in London on both buses and tube."
EarleyRiser - "ridiculous!"
"An increase of £4 for the Four Go Together ticket is ridiculous!
"And sorry, I don't want to buy an all day ticket for extra cost, travellers should be allowed to choose whether they want this or not if you are going to charge extra, especially for a service we don't want.
"I've always said that Reading Buses are great, and cheap too, but now it seems they're going to start increasing prices by huge amounts I'm no longer so impressed."
Mandip Bilkhu - "oyster style system"
"They need to do an Oyster-style payment system, which I guess the app will be like, but it would be easier to pay by debit card too as I only get the bus occasionally.
"The buses in London are much cheaper and more frequent than Reading. There is no justification in that price hike."
Philip Butcher - "it's fair"
"It's a fair price rise. How many of you realise brand new buses are not cheap and a few new buses have already entered service this year.
"And more new buses are to come this year and they have to be paid for.
"Also the infrastructure bus parts are probably expensive so it is right that fares are put up to pay for all of this and more."
Jason McCready - "laughable"
"The hour ticket is laughable as it can take 45 minutes just to get into town rendering it pointless."
Stephanie Kirschleger Colley - "contactless!"
"Contactless! We don't want any app, we want contactless payment." | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-buses-fare-hike-what-11820538 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/fa4b9042b41f2b4220cb59821bc4ef7d0e3402fb9cad6a808e54ce6e4f1f4791.json |
[
"Charles Watts"
] | 2016-08-30T16:49:05 | null | 2016-08-30T16:00:00 | Royals remain confident of adding a new frontman to the squad ahead of Wednesday's transfer deadline | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ftransfer-news%2Freading-fc-step-up-striker-11819832.json | http://i1.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11819671.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/CP44183463.jpg | en | null | Reading FC step up striker chase after Asamoah Gyan deal collapses | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Reading still aim to sign a striker ahead of Wednesday’s transfer deadline.
So far this summer Royals have brought in 11 new faces and they hoped to complete their summer business by signing Ghana international striker Asamoah Gyan.
The 30-year-old flew into England on Sunday and spent the day discussing a loan switch from Chinese club Shanghai SIPG.
A move was all but agreed - but it then collapsed at the 11th hour when Reading pulled the plug on the switch after Gyan failed his medical.
The former Sunderland man was not deemed fit enough to play a part for up to eight weeks, so Royals have turned their attentions elsewhere.
With Wednesday’s 11pm deadline looming large, they do not have much time to find a replacement - but getreading understands the club are working hard on other targets.
They are currently exploring two options, one is a loan deal while the other is a permanent. Talks are at an early stage but those behind the scenes are confident of beating tomorrow’s deadline.
Jaap Stam admitted on Saturday after the 1-0 win at Cardiff that a new frontman would be welcomed given the injury to Deniss Rakels, who is sidelined for around five months with a broken ankle.
Reading’s manager said: “Of course with Deniss’ injury it would be nice to have an extra striker come in.” | http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-fc-step-up-striker-11819832 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/05429591ed04c09aea6ad2c3539944c6255a1bb0ee37377cd008e427b3662bba.json |
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"Nathan Hyde",
"Photo",
"Caversham Road Fire Station"
] | 2016-08-30T12:49:46 | null | 2016-08-30T10:56:26 | Firefighters spent three hours battling the blaze in Northcourt Avenue | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Fraging-fire-destroys-east-reading-11816634.json | http://i4.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11816661.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Fire-in-East-Reading.jpg | en | null | 'Raging' fire destroys East Reading house | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | A raging fire has destroyed an empty house in East Reading .
At 1.32am on Tuesday, August 30 crews from Wokingham Road, Caversham Road and Dee Road were called to Northcourt Avenue after receiving reports about a house fire.
Firefighters put out the fierce blaze which gutted the detached house. However, it is believed that no one suffered any injuries.
A Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue spokeswoman said: "The property was 100 per cent damaged and an investigation [into the cause] will now commence."
Shruthi Barrathan, 14, who lives next door to the empty house, watched firefighters tackle the blaze.
She told getreading : "Someone was passing by and they saw the flames coming from the house at about 1.30am.
"They jumped over the fence, banged on our door and told us to get outside.
"The [firefighters] fought the fire for about three hours and we watched the whole thing while we were waiting outside.
"The fire was raging and when we came outside part of our house caught fire. It has cause some damage."
She added: "We got back inside at around 4.30am."
"No arrests have been made"
A police spokesman said: "Officers attended the scene along with the fire and ambulance services.
"Firefighters worked to extinguish the fire, and a road closure was put in place while this took place.
"The road closure was lifted at about 5.15am when the fire was put out.
"No arrests have been made, and the fire service is working to determine the cause of the incident." | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/raging-fire-destroys-east-reading-11816634 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/394e2dd3175594bacb75d91bb7a977e26c015886d126632d02ba5a0f3a70eb9d.json |
[
"Francesca Perryman"
] | 2016-08-26T20:48:04 | null | 2016-08-26T18:30:00 | Take a look at the weather forecast for the Reading Festival weekend | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fwhats-on-news%2Freading-festival-weather-forecast-long-11786736.json | http://i2.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11786822.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Reading-Festival-Friday-2015-Main-stage-crowd-Panic-at-The-Disco.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival: Weather forecast for the long weekend | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | It wouldn't be Reading Festival without a bit of rain, but fans will be pleased to hear the sun will show its face throughout the weekend.
For early birds arriving on Wednesday, August 24 it will be mainly dry with bright or sunny spells.
Later in the day, there will be scattered thunderstorms, but there will only be a little rain.
Looking ahead to Thursday, August 25, it will be humid and very warm with scattered and increasingly heavy thunderstorms.
Friday, August 26 will remain dry although temperatures may drop during the day.
Expect further rain or showers on Saturday, August 27, but it will be turning warmer.
Finally, Sunday, August 28 will again see a mixture of sunshine and thunderstorms and rain, with temperatures dropping to around 13°C in the evening.
getreading has put together guides for everything you need to know about Reading Festival.
From how to get there and where to be dropped off to where to charge your phone and connect to wi-fi .
We've also got a list of essentials you'll need to pack and information about where you can get a cooked breakfast over the weekend.
And that's not all, if you're worried about money you can see how much a portion of chips will set you back, how to order cold beer in advance and the all important loo information . | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/reading-festival-weather-forecast-long-11786736 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/a306a9b2022976ccb8d9da056a54205cab2d1d9a80e814d032019ec7728c85c8.json |
[
"Jonathan Low"
] | 2016-08-30T18:49:26 | null | 2016-08-30T18:30:00 | Reading paraglider Andy Bexx took to the skies for a unique look at the aftermath of the event | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Freading-festival-photos-sky-show-11819694.json | http://i2.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11819814.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98275473.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival: Photos from the sky show thousands of abandoned tents | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | This is what happens when 170,000 music fans come to town.
Beer cans, food packaging and most clearly tents are among the items left in the aftermath of Reading Festival 2016.
The three-day event in Richfield Avenue went down a storm once again, with headliners Foals, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Biffy Clyro all producing memorable sets.
And as music lovers young and old came laden with stuff, it appears they left with a lot less given the fact most is still left strewn over the campsites.
Reading paramotorer Andy Bexx took to the skies to take some stunning snaps of the site and what had been left.
Suffering from the Reading Festival blues already? Then fear not, because tickets for next year's festival are already on sale . | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-festival-photos-sky-show-11819694 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/4e590dcb568cd0be4ed5ae99ea379bc8c59ec63af2cda603256cefc0ebc36ded.json |
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"Jonathan Low",
"Photo",
"Tvp Roads Policing"
] | 2016-08-31T14:49:05 | null | 2016-08-31T13:00:00 | One bike rider was caught doing laps around town without insurance or a licence | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Fbracknell-motorcyclist-stopped-tracks-police-11821366.json | http://i1.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11821360.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/CrEYY7wXgAAdtF3.jpg | en | null | Bracknell motorcyclist stopped in his tracks by police | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | A motorcyclist who caused havoc around Bracknell has been taken off the road.
Thames Valley Police's road policing department posted a picture of the offending vehicle (a Suzuki) on its Twitter account at 1.52am on Tuesday, August 30.
The tweet describes how the motorcyclist had been creating a nuisance by doing laps of the town at speed and 'way past bedtime'.
And if that wasn't bad enough, the driver did not have insurance or a licence either.
And the police's actions satisfied several people, with @deboy71 saying: "I am so happy about this as I was being kept awake by this last night myself more then [sic] one I hope as could here [sic] a couple at least."
And @ClaudineWicks said: "Great news! Keep it up. Fridays and Saturdays are particularly bad around Peacock Lane." | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/bracknell-motorcyclist-stopped-tracks-police-11821366 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/364457d0ab1d1a520e4ce01b298f421af053e8cd4392bd6ee173cadc706a61c8.json |
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"Jonathan Low"
] | 2016-08-26T12:53:25 | null | 2016-08-26T10:40:00 | Here are some of the best spots to drop off and pick up those going to Reading Festival | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Freading-festival-best-drop-pick-9923395.json | http://i3.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article9923676.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS44414053.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival: The best drop-off and pick-up points for festivalgoers | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Thousands of people will descend on Reading over the August bank holiday weekend as Reading Festival takes place in Richfield Avenue.
getreading has got the event fully covered from all the news on the headliners to where you can find decent wifi in the town.
Follow our live coverage of Reading Festival.
For those of you who are heading to the festival from afar, here are some of the best places for dropping off and picking up for those heading to the festival.
Hills Meadow car park, George Street, Caversham
This will be the dedicated area for dropping off and picking people up.
From here, music lovers can either walk to the site or use the free shuttle boats. Yes, shuttle boats!
Reading station, Station Hill
Regular shuttle buses will be transporting people to and from the festival from the town's main station.
Buses will depart from the northern interchange, on the festival side of the station and the journeys will cost £1 each way.
The buses will also go to Sainsbury's in Friar Street during the festival.
Kings Meadow, Napier Road
If you're parking here, there's a free boat service to help transport everyone - and their belongings - to the festival.
Tessa Road
This area - opposite the Rivermead Leisure Centre next to the festival site - will be turned into a temporary taxi rank.
There will be a second taxi rank at Thames Promenade, by the Crown Plaza for those leaving the site on Monday only.
Tesco, Portman Road
There is a massive car park for this Tesco, and it is just a five-minute walk from the site.
Be warned though it will be extremely busy throughout the festival.
Vastern Road
There is a large car park on a small retail area (Mothercare, Aldi), close to Reading station where people can be dropped off or picked up.
Again, as this is close to the site, it will be very busy.
Residential roads
These are narrow and people are not advised to use these as pick-up or drop-off points. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-festival-best-drop-pick-9923395 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/ff4cbee7d03a9df25322f2d6729f794b19cd70bf9cd1b508a29c20797d36f3fa.json |
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"Laura Harvey"
] | 2016-08-26T18:50:04 | null | 2016-08-26T17:30:12 | The band asked their crowd to applaud the band who tragically died in a car crash in February | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic-nightlife-news%2Freading-festival-2016-blossoms-pay-11806752.json | http://i4.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article10714353.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Blossoms-VillageUnderground-LauraHarvey-10jpeg.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival 2016: Blossoms pay tribute to Viola Beach at surprise Friday set | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Indie rockers Blossoms paid a touching tribute to Viola Beach as they took to the stage at Reading Festival.
The band, who announced a secret set on Friday, August 26, asked the audience to applaud the late Viola Beach.
Viola Beach were in Sweden at the time of the tragic accident where all members of the band and their manager lost their lives on February 13.
At the secret show, the band played to a jam-packed BBC Introducing tent before their scheduled set in the NME/BBC Radio 1 tent on Saturday, August 27.
Blossoms took to the stage and singer Tom Ogden said: "Let's have a round of applause for Viola Beach".
Viola Beach were a support band to Blossoms during a tour at the start of the year. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/reading-festival-2016-blossoms-pay-11806752 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/95624cc7abdee353b7dcd357b160266fc0bcd7947696f5d47c1ad4b8d23cca82.json |
[
"Francesca Perryman"
] | 2016-08-26T12:57:36 | null | 2016-08-26T10:40:00 | Whether it's by car, bus or boat, we've got everything you need to know about getting to Reading Festival. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Freading-festival-directions-address-postcode-9751102.json | http://i2.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article5775539.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Reading-Festival-fans-16.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival directions and address with postcode | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Reading Festival returns this August for another year of music and mayhem.
Follow our live coverage of Reading Festival 2016.
Not sure where to be dropped off? We've got that covered, and if you over do it with the selfies and Snapchats, we know where to charge your phone and connect to wi-fi .
We've also got information about where you can get a cooked breakfast over the weekend and that's not all.
Thought about where to grab some cash? See the nearest cash points.
If you're worried about money and budgeting for the weekend, you can see how much a portion of chips will set you back, and then there's the all important loo information.
Here's how to get there.
The address of the Reading Festival site is Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8EQ.
By shuttle bus:
Shuttle buses will be available between Reading Station and the festival site for just £1 a journey round the clock from Wednesday to Monday. Shuttle buses will also allow you to travel to and from a local Sainsbury's supermarket.
By taxi:
Taxis will be available from Reading Station. The main festival taxi pick up/drop off point will be on Tessa Road, near Red Gate and will cost approx £5. To reach the White Campsite (Mapledurham) will cost approx £17. Factors such as busy traffic, which may occur at peak times, will increase the price.
By train:
Reading Station is a 15 to 20 minute walk from the festival site.
To check train times and scheduled rail works, visit the National Rail Website.
Planned rail closures
The railway from both Chippenham and Trowbridge to Bath Spa will be closed. Train services will still be running to and from the west of Bath (Bristol Temple Meads). This will affect train services on the following routes:
Bath Spa to London Paddington
Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury and Weymouth
Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Central
Swindon to Westbury
An extensive Rail Replacement Bus and Coach service will be in operation.
There will still be a direct service between Bath Spa and London Paddington, with a journey time of approx. 30 minutes.
By coach:
National Express
National Express will be providing services from all over the UK direct to the festival.
Why the coach wins...
It's direct - you'll get dropped off and picked up from the festival red campsite.
You don’t have to drive whilst watching your passengers sleep.
It's greener - think of the polar bears.
To book with National Express, click here.
Private coaches
It is free to bring a coach to Reading Festival. Private coaches should head to Rivermead Car Park. Do not bring any unauthorised coaches to the festival without prior notice and receiving information from Reading Festival or you will not be permitted to park up.
To apply to park a private coach email coaches@readingfestival.com with the following details:
Your name
Number of passengers
Coach company
Name of driver
Date of arrival and departure
By car:
Follow the AA signage and directions on your car pass and not your Sat Nav. Reading Festival car parks are located on grass fields, some with metal trakway approach roads and some internal roads are on land that may not be suitable for certain car suspensions.
Parking
There are two public car parks which open as per the times of the campsites. Follow the colour-coded AA signs to park.
White car park
In Mapledurham, next to the White campsite.
Any weekend vehicles coming north or west of Reading should go to White car park.
All public campervans and caravans
There is no access for drop offs and pick ups here.
Green car park
In Kings Meadow. This is a short free shuttle boat journey away from Green or Red gate into the campsites.
Any weekend vehicles coming from the East or South of Reading should go to the Green car park which is situated close to Napier Road, Reading.
All day ticket holders will go to Green car park
No access for drop offs or pick ups
Weekend and Day Parking spaces are now limited, with Friday and Saturday Green Car Park passes now sold out. If needing to park, purchase a Green Weekend Car Park pass.
Reading Festival recommend you should try the Garrard Street NCP car park in Reading if you need alternative car parking options. You can then use the shuttle bus that leaves from outside the train station, which is only £1 per single trip.
To plan your route, click here for directions with Google Maps.
Drop off/pick up point:
There are three drop off/pick up points for the festival:
Private hire taxis drop off/pick up on Cremyll Road, off Tessa Road
Hackney carriages/black cabs drop off/pick up on Tessa Road
Minibuses drop off/pick up point is at Kings Meadow car park
Parents/friends drop off/pick up is at Kings Meadow car park
From 6am to 2pm on Monday, August 31, hackney carriages/black cabs will also pick up from Thames Side Promenade (the road next to the Crowne Plaza Hotel).
Reading Festival advise that you do not attempt to drop off or pick up anywhere near Richfield Avenue or the White or Green car parks.
Once at Kings Meadow, follow the signs to the Reading Festival free shuttle boat service to the site.
Leaving the site:
Peak exit times are between 8am and 1pm on Bank Holiday Monday, August 31. Plan ahead and organise leaving arrangements before you arrive at the festival.
For more information about the trains, visit the First Great Western website.
Ridesharing:
Driving to Reading Festival? Offer your empty seats on BlaBlaCar to other festival goers looking to share the journey and split the costs. You’ll also be guaranteed a spot in the exclusive BlaBlaCar Priority Car Park right next to the festival entrance.
To get your free BlaBlaCar Priority Parking Pass, click here.
To offer a ride, click here
If you don't have a care, there are lots of drivers you can get to the festival with. To find a ride, click here.
By air:
RailAir operate a direct Reading to London Heathrow bus service which uses Reading Train Station as a drop off and pick up point. This service is best when pre-booked, which can be done at www.railair.com
Note that this bus service does not stop at any other locations other than Reading and the London Heathrow Terminals.
By shuttle boat:
Free shuttle boats are back for another year, running between Green car park in Kings Meadow (and a very short walk from the public pick up and drop off in Hills Meadow) straight to and from the Green pedestrian gate.
On Wednesday, for Early Bird holders only, the service runs from when the campsites open until midnight.
From Thursday to Sunday, the service will run from 8am until 2am.
On Monday the service will run from 8am until midday.
For more information about this year's festival, visit our Reading Festival homepage. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/reading-festival-directions-address-postcode-9751102 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/aec9ebfbaf1cf458c69d3cd373be3fd6fe365ac447dae49b0291fd247c09fc1f.json |
[
"Francesca Perryman"
] | 2016-08-27T18:48:38 | null | 2016-08-27T18:32:10 | Take a look at the highlights from Sigma's set on the NME/BBC Radio 1 Stage on Saturday, August 27 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic-nightlife-news%2Freading-festival-dj-duo-sigma-11809831.json | http://i4.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11809871.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Sigma--Reading-Festival-2016.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival: DJ duo Sigma get the crowd bouncing | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | "Reading, somebody scream" - there was a massive rave as Sigma got the tent bouncing at Reading Festival .
The drum and bass duo performed in the NME/BBC Radio 1 tent on Saturday, August 27.
It was 'going off' as the cool kids say, with the famous "whoop dat a**" chant in full force at any available opportunity.
Music fans had their phone lights on, waving then around in the air like lasers, and the crowd poured out of the sides of the tent, filling the space around it.
It was a whole lot of "make some noise" and as Sigma's MC got the crowd going, getting fans to jump and create circles and mini-mosh pits.
It wouldn't be a Sigma show if the boys didn't perform their first UK number one single Nobody To Love, but they also performed remixes of other UK chart toppers including How Deep Is Your Love and Lean On.
For all the latest secret news, gossip and pictures from day two, follow our live blog . | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/reading-festival-dj-duo-sigma-11809831 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/15b61a9fe5e19415782415187742b1adaa0a4f3b59eb9b9006da3b88a045c1c3.json |
[
"Charles Watts"
] | 2016-08-30T14:49:25 | null | 2016-08-30T14:00:31 | The Ghana striker clearly isn't happy following the break down in talks over a switch to Madejski Stadium | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ftransfer-news%2Fasamoah-gyan-reading-fc-striker-11819192.json | http://i2.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11819098.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/CY34459315.jpg | en | null | Asamoah Gyan to Reading FC: Striker hits out at 'lies' after loan move collapses | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Asamoah Gyan has taken a dig at Reading FC after his move to Madejski Stadium collapsed.
The Ghana captain flew into England on Sunday for talks over a move to Royals and underwent a medical on Monday.
But the club pulled the plug on the loan deal from Chinese side Shanghai SIPG after the frontman failed a medical.
Gyan has taken to Twitter, however, and has appeared to hint that the move did not go ahead because of his forthcoming participation in the Africa Cup of Nations.
If the 30-year-old is called up by his country for the tournament in Cameroon - which runs over January and February - he could miss up to five weeks of the English season.
And his social media post hints that he was asked not to compete for his national team in order for his move to Berkshire to go ahead.
He wrote: “Am proud of my Country. No one can stop me from serving my country. Ghana made me who I am today.”
Gyan’s official mobile app (@BabyJetApp) also posted a message on its various platforms, simply saying “Lies, lies, les.”
The forward made his name in England playing for Sunderland, who he joined from Rennes in 2010.
He spent two seasons with the Black Cats before heading to Al Ain in Abu Dhabi where he scored a staggering 73 goals in 65 games - including 44 goals in one season.
Then in July 2015 he joined Chinese Super League team Shanghai - having secured a contract which made him one of the best paid players on the planet - taking home £227,000 a week.
He is now looking for a new club after Shanghai signed Hulk for £45m from Zenit. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/asamoah-gyan-reading-fc-striker-11819192 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/9f31d8d5cc9851beeb093ef5d6828b44173f3014e1446a4d7d7c19a4c8401123.json |
[
"Linda Fort"
] | 2016-08-26T16:48:08 | null | 2016-08-26T15:00:00 | Five more reading mentors can be recruited thanks to the Heathrow Community Fund grant | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Fwest-reading-charity-abc-reading-11800089.json | http://i2.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11275549.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/abctoread.jpg | en | null | West Reading charity ABC to Reading boosted by Heathrow grant | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | A West Reading -based literacy charity has been given grant to recruit five more reading mentors.
ABC to Read based in Cranbury Road has received a second donation of £1,584 from the Heathrow Community Fund through its Communities Together grants programme.
The charity has been working with volunteers for more than 10 years to mentor youngsters who are struggling with their reading.
The primary school children selected to work with an ABC to Read mentor are identified by the schools as those who would benefit most from one-to-one support.
ABC to Read is regularly recruiting new volunteers to cope with the demand from schools in need of additional support from the charity.
Volunteer mentors are continuously supported by ABC to Read who offer training sessions, books and games to use with the children as well as opportunities for further training.
Marcia Rowlinson, ABC to Read chief operating and development officer, said: “For each new mentor, three more children can be supported every year.
“Thanks to Heathrow Community Fund, 15 more local young people will be given the chance to excel in their reading by getting some much needed one-to-one encouragement.”
For more information or to book onto the next training course, please visit www.abctoread.org.uk or email abctoread@btconnect.com
ABC to Read maintains around 120 volunteers working with 500 children across Berkshire each year to improve their reading skills.
Heathrow Community Fund is part of an independent grant-making charity set up by the owners of the airport to support and strengthen local communities close to the airport.
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In the past two years it has donated more than £1 million through three grant programmes, funding projects which support young people, help protect the environment and support active local communities.
More information about the fund and how to apply for grants is available on the website www.heathrow.com/communityfund | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/west-reading-charity-abc-reading-11800089 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/85b13fcaf9f22663fb5f17bf3b4f7eb2585ce1db26087716d6232c7387dbf58f.json |
[
"Francesca Perryman"
] | 2016-08-26T12:58:48 | null | 2016-08-26T10:40:00 | From lavish loos to basic bogs, we have your Reading Festival toilet mission covered. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Freading-festival-whats-toilet-situation-9886614.json | http://i3.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11665091.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Toilet-roll.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival: What's the toilet situation? | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | There's no getting around it - at some point during your weekend at Reading Festival you're going to sit on a pretty grim toilet seat.
With the Seat of Luxury posh bogs all sold out, it's time to consider what other options you'll have for the three day weekend.
Pack enough wet wipes, alco-gel and tissue with you and you should get through it.
If, however, you feel like doing your "business" in nicer settings there are a few options you've got to make your Reading Festival movements a little less unpleasant.
Although nothing screams festivals quite like queuing up to go in to a muddy cabin with no loo roll or soap!
Get yourself clued up before you go
Not sure what to wear? Take a look at our guide to festival fashion.
Looking for somewhere to stay? We've got hotels and accommodation covered.
Take a look at our top tips for everything you need to know about getting supplies and eating around Reading in our ultimate survival guide.
Churches prove a blessing
Last year, Emmanuel Methodist Church, in Oxford Road, West Reading, served up breakfasts, tea and coffee to festival fans on Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning as well as clean toilet facilities and phone charging for campers.
As well as clean toilets, in 2015, Caversham Baptist Church provided free wi-fi, mobile, tablet and laptop charging and free meals throughout the weekend for festival goers.
Whether the churches will be offering the same this year is still to be confirmed.
Head into town
If you really cannot bring yourself to use the toilet, the festival is close to the town centre and Caversham which is full of pubs and restaurants.
But for courtesy's sake, buy a pint and a bag of crisps before you make use of their loos.
Take precautions though, and bring a healthy supply of toilet paper.
The UriLift
The UriLift was designed to solve the ever increasing problem of being caught short at night and not having anywhere to go, and so using side alleys or building to "go" on.
Reading's UriLift was showcased to the British Public on "Tomorrow's World" on March, 20 2002.
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It is located in Reading town centre outside Reading Town Hall, on the end of Friar Street and can be used at night.
It is placed by the statue of Queen Victoria, whose amusement is shown by her having her back to it.
General toilets
There are toilet blocks in the arena and throughout the campsites.
If the toilets look like they need servicing, Reading Festival have advised you let the Zone Manager in the relevant campsite zone know.
Public toilets
Take a look at The Great British Public Toilet Map. Some of these toilets may require a small fee for access.
Anyone who hasn't already sorted their tickets can order online from the Reading Festival website . | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/reading-festival-whats-toilet-situation-9886614 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/133da8e8e61789137d00e274afe6eea15d3d4e40722b846a8cb72c05a84bfd38.json |
[
"Jennie Slevin"
] | 2016-08-26T14:49:09 | null | 2016-08-26T12:55:40 | The band revealed the dates of their UK tour on the first day of Reading Festival as they prepare to close the three-day event on Sunday, August 28 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic-nightlife-news%2Freading-festival-headliner-biffy-clyro-11804653.json | http://i3.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11383352.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Biffy-Clyro-comp.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival headliner Biffy Clyro announces UK tour | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Reading Festival headliners Biffy Clyro have announced a UK arena tour for the end of this year.
The band will be closing the three-day music event in Richfield Avenue on Sunday, August 28 and have announced the tour today, off the back of their seventh studio album Ellipsis.
The album shot straight to number one in the UK when it was released in July and includes the track Wolves of Winter.
The tour will begin in Glasgow on Tuesday, November 29 before heading down the country and ending in London on Thursday, November 8.
Take a look at the full tour details below:
Tuesday, November 29 - The SSE Hydro, Glasgow
Wednesday, November 30 - Aberdeen GE Oil & Gas Arena, Aberdeen
Friday, December 2 - Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle
Saturday, December 3 - Arena, Manchester
Sunday, December 4 - First Direct Arena, Leeds
Tuesday, December 6 - Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff
Wednesday, December 7- Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham
Thursday, December 8 - The O2, London
Tickets are on sale from 9am on Friday, September 2 priced at Birmingham: £38.50/32.50/ £27.50adv, Cardiff: £38.50, London: £40.00/£35.00/£29.50adv available from www.livenation.co.uk .
Fetty Wap has pulled out of playing under doctor's orders and You Me at Six hinted that they may just be coming to Reading for an impromptu set on Saturday, August 27. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/reading-festival-headliner-biffy-clyro-11804653 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/36027275c9e4b16c8d72bbf509ec256e7bb1c330a9a17cb6de4704e57cd676e4.json |
[
"Jennie Slevin"
] | 2016-08-27T18:48:20 | null | 2016-08-27T12:59:45 | Take a look at our photos of the crowds at Reading Festival 2016 on Saturday, August 27 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic-nightlife-news%2Freading-festival-see-best-fan-11808046.json | http://i1.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11808213.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98056746.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival: See the best fan photos from Saturday | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Tens of thousands of music fans descended on the Reading Festival site to see performances from their favourite bands and artists.
After a scorching day to start off the event in Richfield Avenue, Saturday was cooler and, despite a brief shower, dry.
Reading's Sundara Karma kicked off proceedings on the main stage with many fans sporting fake tattoos with the band's logo, and Ally and Hadyn spoke to getreading afterwards.
The fake tattoos were joined by fantastic fancy dress on August 27, including a group of oompa loompas straight out of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory.
And Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey was spotted by one fan while his team mates played Watford at Vicarage Road.
Catch up on all of today's action in our Reading Festival live blog. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/reading-festival-see-best-fan-11808046 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/0a93502d4ef18548dc2dabb52b1302ce685112242e2cc52d49c21840635a560e.json |
[
"Hugh Fort"
] | 2016-08-27T08:48:13 | null | 2016-08-27T08:00:00 | The sweet success of Olympic victory has been captured by artist Nathan Wyburn | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Fburghfield-common-diver-chris-mears-11805540.json | http://i4.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11805583.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98009920.jpg | en | null | Burghfield Common diver Chris Mears' Olympic moment captured forever...in golden syrup | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Burghfield Common’s Olympic hero has been re-created in gold -golden syrup that is.
Chris Mears, the man who already has a “gold” postbox in his home village, has now been portrayed using entirely gold foods.
Welsh food artist Nathan Wyburn was commissioned by supermarket giants Asda to come up with five magnificent portraits of Team GB’s Olympic gold medal winners, including synchronised diver Mears and his partner Jack Laugher.
The amazing piece of art was made entirely from the supermarket’s golden products, and included Asda’s Gold Roast Coffee, Asda’s golden syrup, golden breakfast biscuits, golden oats, golden cereal and golden vegetable rice.
Mr Wyburn has also made pictures of gymnast Max Whitlock, cyclist Jason Kenny, long-distance runner Mo Farah, slalom canoeist Joe Clarke and cyclist Laura Trott.
The supermarket chain has already created a golden trolley for swimmer Adam Peat and now continues the gold theme with the portraits.
Clair Hufton, a spokeswoman for Asda said: “The nation is full of pride on the back of the success of our golden athletes this summer in Rio, so after creating a golden trolley for Adam Peaty, we wanted to celebrate some of our other golden heroes and what better way to do this than recreating some of those golden moments with some golden themed food art?” | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/burghfield-common-diver-chris-mears-11805540 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/fe1c81e8cccf1429005a283ca66e3bc0cd1a62919551b4ed0ba4ba5bfd186fc0.json |
[
"Nathan Hyde"
] | 2016-08-26T16:49:05 | null | 2016-08-26T15:53:17 | Your traffic and travel round-up for Friday, August 26 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Ftraffic-travel-m4-delays-festival-11806369.json | http://i4.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article10925761.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Traffic-and-Travel-3.jpg | en | null | Traffic and travel: M4 delays but festival traffic dies down | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Another day and another set of delays on the infamous M4.
There is very slow traffic on the westbound carriageway between junctions 10 ( Wokingham /Bracknell) and 8/9 (Maidenhead) due to an earlier collision. However, all lanes have reopened.
While congestion is causing traffic to queue on the London bound carriageway at junction 10.
In Reading there is very slow traffic on the King's Road eastbound, on Oxford Road and on Vastern Road, in both directions, between Caversham Road and George Street.
Reading Festival traffic has reduced considerably, but vehicles are currently crawling along Richfield Avenue in both directions due to congestion near the festival site.
In Caversham there is very slow traffic moving in both directions on Church Street and the A4074 Church Road.
Reading Buses , South West Trains and Great Western Railway have not reported any significant delays or cancellations. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/traffic-travel-m4-delays-festival-11806369 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/63a4636620a01b9a26b1b099683ab6b867e40b262364207a794d5af7afa41f3f.json |
[
"Francesca Perryman"
] | 2016-08-27T08:49:14 | null | 2016-08-27T07:11:00 | Tickets for Saturday, August 27 - the day the Red Hot Chili Peppers are headlining - have sold out | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic-nightlife-news%2Freading-festival-2016-saturday-day-11578079.json | http://i4.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article10669143.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Reading-Festival-Sunday-2015.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival 2016 Saturday day tickets sold out | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | It's good news for festival organisers and bad news if you left your festival ticket buying to the last minute, folks...
Saturday tickets for Reading Festival 2016 have sold out.
Organisers took to Twitter on Wednesday, July 6 to announce the news to fans.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers will be headlining the main stage on Saturday, August 27, returning to Reading and Leeds after nine years.
When the band were asked which UK Festival they would like to play next summer, Chad Smith said: "The simultaneous answer was Reading and Leeds."
Other acts performing on the Saturday include Imagine Dragons, Courteeners, Eagles of Death Metal and Reading's own Sundara Karma.
You can still catch the Chili Peppers by buying a weekend ticket. All other tickets are available via the Reading Festival website . | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/reading-festival-2016-saturday-day-11578079 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/4a05940731a3f16398f613e8e7599a9b96f47c64a2292febb95dfa77f0d5a2bb.json |
[
"Dan Kay"
] | 2016-08-31T12:50:26 | null | 2016-08-31T10:37:00 | Theresa May rules out second EU referendum as she insists 'Brexit means Brexit' | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-world-news%2Ftheresa-rules-out-second-eu-11823003.json | http://i4.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article11822969.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/cabineyt.jpg | en | null | Theresa May rules out second EU referendum as she insists 'Brexit means Brexit' | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Prime Minister Theresa May has set her face firmly against a second referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union, telling Cabinet colleagues that "Brexit means Brexit" and there will be no attempt to stay in the EU "by the back door".
Mrs May was speaking at her country retreat Chequers as Cabinet met for the first time after the summer break.
As work continues on preparations for withdrawal negotiations, each Cabinet member has been told to use the meeting to set out what opportunities leaving the EU presents for their department.
Speaking at the start of the all-day meeting, Mrs May said: "We'll be looking at the next steps that we need to take, and we'll also be looking at the opportunities that are now open to us as we forge a new role for the UK in the world.
"We must continue to be very clear that 'Brexit means Brexit', that we're going to make a success of it. That means there's no second referendum; no attempts to sort of stay in the EU by the back door; that we're actually going to deliver on this."
Mrs May said "quite a lot of work" had already been done over the summer on preparing the way for exit negotiations under Article 50 of the EU treaties.
She told colleagues it was "a very significant moment for the country, as we look ahead to the next steps that we need to take".
The PM said: "We have the opportunity to forge a new positive role for the UK in the world, to make sure that we are that Government and country that works for everyone - that everyone can share in the country's prosperity.
"So there are challenges ahead but it's an important and significant moment for us and I think we have real opportunities to develop the United Kingdom and ensure that it does work for everyone in the UK."
Despite pressure from Leave supporters for a swift departure from the EU, Mrs May has already made clear she will wait at least until the end of this year before triggering the two-year process by invoking Article 50.
Downing Street indicated on Tuesday that she is unlikely to seek parliamentary approval before taking the step, saying only that MPs would be given "a say" on the process and declining to commit the Government to giving them a vote.
Former chancellor and Brexit campaigner Lord Lawson said Article 50 should be tabled as soon as possible and Britain should not "waste time trying to negotiate elaborately" a special trade deal with the EU.
"A long period of uncertainty is bad for the economy, bad for British business, and therefore the sooner this is sorted out the better," Lord Lawson told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
Conservative former business minister Anna Soubry - part of the Open Britain group being launched this week by supporters of the failed Remain campaign - said Britain should push for a deal that preserves access to the single market and free movement for EU citizens.
She told Today she would be "concerned about any plans to curb immigration" from Europe, which had "benefited our country, especially business".
Cabinet ministers meeting at Chequers are believed to be split over whether the UK should seek continued membership of the EU single market, which is likely to involve signing up to free movement as well as making financial contributions to Brussels budgets.
Mrs May stressed that the meeting would also focus on non-EU priorities like social reform and the economy.
"We're also going to talk this morning about social reform," she said. "We want to be a Government and a country that works for everyone, and we'll be talking about some of the steps that we need to take in order to build that society that works for everyone.
"And I want it to be a society where it's the talent that you have and how hard you're prepared to work that determines how you get on, rather than your background.
"We'll be having an update on the state of the economy. We'll be looking at how we can work to increase productivity - that's one of the key issues that we want to address. But also how we can get tough on irresponsible behaviour in big business - again making sure that actually everyone is able to share in the country's prosperity."
Labour shadow minister without portfolio Jonathan Ashworth said: "After six years of Tory Government, working people are feeling the pinch, public services are under pressure and the Tories have no plan to deal with the vote to leave Europe.
"Britain needs change but Theresa May and the Tories cannot deliver it. Their austerity agenda has failed working people, they have put the needs of the few over those of the many, and they have plunged Britain in to economic uncertainty post-Brexit due to their failure to plan for the outcome.
"As Theresa May heads for her Brexit brainstorm, she should focus on one item above all others: putting working people first for a change." | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/theresa-rules-out-second-eu-11823003 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/0651034040732f618de24fb16fea3afd8b196413cfde5e8227eb249dfa3fe096.json |
[
"Adam Jones"
] | 2016-08-26T16:47:55 | null | 2016-08-26T15:34:22 | A collection of the latest stories from around the Premier League | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fpremier-league-transfers-arsenal-set-11806064.json | http://i3.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11805999.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Arsenal.jpg | en | null | Premier League transfers: Arsenal set to complete double swoop for Mustafi and Perez, West Ham agree Zaza fee, Tottenham considering Mangala | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Mustafi and Perez set for Arsenal medicals
Arsenal look close to completing a double-swoop as Shkodran Mustafi and Lucas Perez look set to undertake medicals with the club.
The Gunners have been linked with a big money move for German international Mustafi for weeks - with a fee of around £35million having reportedly been agreed with Valencia.
Perez, on the other hand, came out-of-the-blue for Arsenal fans as Arsene Wenger's side look to hijack a deal that Everton already looked to have had in place.
Speaking about Arsenal's upcoming business in the transfer window, Wenger said: "Will we sign anyone before the window closes? I'm 99 per cent confident. I hope we will have done all our business before the last days of the window."
Tottenham considering Mangala
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering a move for out-of-favour Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala.
According to ESPN , it is unclear whether Spurs would be interested in a loan move or a permanent deal - with Napoli understood to be interested in a temporary switch for the centre-back.
The report also says that any possible move for Mangala could mean Kevin Wimmer leaving White Hart Lane, despite ony signing a new deal with the club last month.
Rodriguez won't leave Madrid on the cheap
James Rodriguez is being pushed out of Real Madrid, but that doesn't mean Chelsea will get him cheap - according to Guillem Balague.
The La Liga pundit was conducting a Q&A and referenced the Blues' reported interest in the Colombian, who has been playing in Spain for the last two seasons.
Championship transfer rumours: Leeds close on Roma midfielder, Newcastle chase hots up, Villa link denied, Derby eye Vydra
Balague said that Chelsea have not made a bid for the attacking midfielder, but he is being pushed out of Real Madrid.
He sadi: "Chelsea have not made a bid. I don't believe that they are willing to pay €70m as it has been published in the Spanish media.
"But Real Madrid have opened the door to him should he want to leave - he is not expected to start at the weekend in La Liga.
"Zinedine Zidane wants him out but the player told Real he wants to stay. He is being pushed out but will not be sold on the cheap."
Pardew backs club's position over Zaha
Alan Pardew has reiterated his backing for club chairman Steve Parish's tough stance over Wilfried Zaha.
Crystal Palace have rejected a £12million bid from Tottenham for the winger - with Parish saying that the 23-year-old is "going nowhere".
Pardew agrees - especially with the Eagles having already sold Yannick Bolasie in a big money move to Everton earlier in the window.
He said: "Wilf came to see me and said he believed there was interest from Tottenham and could he go and I said we'd have to see what that bid is. We didn't instigate the transfer.
"I think the chairman has put the full stop on that deal. I think that's the right thing for us because we've made a lot of changes already and he was our player of the year last year and a fans' favourite, so we're very keen to keep him."
Championship transfer rumours: Leeds close on Roma midfielder, Newcastle chase hots up, Villa link denied, Derby eye Vydra
West Ham agree Zaza fee
West Ham United have reportedly agreed a fee for Simone Zaza, according to the Guardian .
The Hammers have been known to be in the hunt for a high-profile addition up front for the duration of the summer - having reportedly missed out on the likes of Carlos Bacca and Michy Batshuayi.
However, the Guardian now claim that a fee of £24million has been agreed with Juventus for Zaza, with the player set to travel to England for a medical.
West Ham have reportedly been interested in Zaza for some time, but have stepped up their pursuit after injury ruled out both Andy Carroll and new signing Andre Ayew for the forseeable future. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/premier-league-transfers-arsenal-set-11806064 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/cd1a35a505d5f3c61a2519086c94a64a9d37bfd57015489ca2f2e3ae30cdcd81.json |
[
"Jennie Slevin"
] | 2016-08-27T14:48:59 | null | 2016-08-27T12:38:19 | Music website Virtual Festival has "gone out on a limb" and announced the not so secret set for Saturday, August 27 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic-nightlife-news%2Freading-festival-could-you-six-11808209.json | http://i3.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11803718.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/You-Me-at-Six-John-Dingwall-house-music-group-pop.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival: Could You Me at Six be playing at 4pm? | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | The not so secret set at Reading Festival has pretty much been revealed.
Music website Virtual Festival has "gone out on a limb" and announced that You Me At Six will be playing on The Pit Stage at 4pm on Saturday, August 27.
The "secret set" has been widely speculated about, and Josh Franceschi and Max Helyer from the band event went on BBC Radio One to tell breakfast show DJ Nick Grimshaw that they may be up for an impromptu appearance .
It's not know whether there will be any more secret sets but on Friday Blossoms, best known for their song Charlemagne, played on the BBC Introducing Stage .
During the performance the band paid tribute to their former support band Viola Beach who tragically died in a car accident in February. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/reading-festival-could-you-six-11808209 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/b944fa6091140983119e33796eccf71087b9ac1099a9eba25d1d7678c3a95cc2.json |
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"Charles Watts"
] | 2016-08-27T18:48:48 | null | 2016-08-27T16:48:47 | Read Charles Watts' match report as Jaap Stam's side got back to winning ways in the Championship | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fmatch-reports%2Fcardiff-city-0-reading-fc-11809203.json | http://i1.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11809450.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98082851.jpg | en | null | Cardiff City 0 Reading FC 1: Kermorgant snatches dramatic win late on for Royals | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | A last minute strike from Yann Kermorgant snatched a dramatic 1-0 win for Reading in south Wales.
With the game heading for a draw, the French striker fired home his first goal of the season to send Jaap Stam’s side into the international break on the back of their first league win since the opening day of the campaign.
It was a victory they just about deserved having dominated possession throughout the majority of a scrappy contest which saw neither keeper really troubled.
Roy Beerens should have won it for the visitors midway through the second half, only for the Dutchman to miscue horribly when gifted a chance right in front of goal.
But Kermorgant spared his blushes in dramatic style, making no mistake when Jordan Obita’s cross fell for him in the box with just seconds remaining of normal time.
First half
Reading dominated the early stages of the contest but couldn’t take advantage of all their possession - with inexperienced Cardiff keeper Ben Wilson remaining untroubled.
And as the half wore on the home side grew into the contest and began to cause the visitors problems, with Ali Al-Habsi forced into a fine save by Jazz Richards.
Lex Immers then headed wide before Anthony Pilkington’s shot from distance was pushed wide by a diving Al-Habsi.
For all their possession, Reading offered little as an attacking threat - although Yann Kermorgant did see a goalbound shot blocked by Aron Gunnarsson after Garath McCleary’s corner had broken to him in the box.
Reading could also count themselves unfortunate that Lee Peltier escaped punishment when he clearly pulled back Roy Beerens who was heading in on goal.
Second half
Royals went to sleep soon after the break and almost gifted the hosts the opening goal.
After Chris Gunter had denied Richards with a fine block, Sean Morrison was left completely unmarked from the resulting corner but he headed wide.
It was a huge let-off for the visitors - who then wasted a golden opportunity of their own.
A mistake from keeper Wilson presented the ball to McCleary who found Beerens in front of goal, but the Dutchman miscued from point blank range and his effort was cleared off the line.
Royals looked the stronger team as the game stuttered to a close, but the chance of victory looked to have gone when Kermorgant headed a late McCleary corner wide.
But the Frenchman made up for the miss with just seconds remaining - slamming a powerful right-footed shot past Wilson to earn Reading their first away win since a 1-0 victory at Bolton in April.
Main man
Joey van den Berg: Playing in his natural midfield role the Dutchman was excellent.
He was physical, broke up play and gave the defence lots of protection - especially at set plays.
The line-ups
Cardiff: Wilson, Peltier (Manga, 31), Morisson, Richards, Whittingham, Ralls, Immers (Gounongbe, 56), Pilkington, Connolly, Gunnarsson (Noone, 83), Harris.
Subs not used: Amos, Le Fondre, Huws, Ajayi.
Reading: Al-Habsi, Gunter, Blackett (Obita, 81), Moore, McShane (c), Van den Berg, Evans (Quinn, 63), Williams, Beerens, McCleary, Kermorgant.
Subs not used: Jaakkola, Swift, Mendes, Harriott, Watson.
Attendance: 15,013. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/cardiff-city-0-reading-fc-11809203 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/7bab0067d582b503cd8b53bd70ce5a1160e857be7562d15810453d92aa9dca42.json |
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"Jennie Slevin"
] | 2016-08-26T18:49:52 | null | 2016-08-26T18:08:21 | The Sherlocks played Reading Festival for the second time on Friday, August 26 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic-nightlife-news%2Freading-festival-sherlocks-festival-republic-11807080.json | http://i3.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11807047.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/The-Sherlocks.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival: The Sherlocks on Festival Republic Stage | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Playing at Reading Festival for the second year in a row, The Sherlocks played to an excitable crowd on The Festival Republic Stage on Friday.
The band who hail from Sheffield performed a selection of new and old songs, including their widely acclaimed third single Heart of Gold which lead singer Kiaran Cook said "made everybody jump on board".
The audience gave two sets of brothers - Kiaran and Brandon Cook and Andy and Josh Davidson - rapturous applause for their killer performance.
The indie group, who last played Reading in 2015 , will perform at Leeds festival on Saturday.
Reading Festival Friday RECAP: Fetty Wap pulls out of playing, Frank Turner wows crowds and secret set gossip
Today the lineup includes headline acts Foals and Disclosure.
There were also performances from comedians Russell Howard and Sara Pascoe and singer Frank Turner who set a new festival record with his 10th set at Reading. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/reading-festival-sherlocks-festival-republic-11807080 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/566e75efc83353973bca7ad10be33cc7f1a6364a391b33fe0ecfaf503c6f09d3.json |
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"Francesca Perryman"
] | 2016-08-26T14:48:11 | null | 2016-08-26T13:05:00 | We've listed the closest wi-fi zones available to fans heading in to town or staying within the festival area | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fcan-wi-fi-reading-festival-9884667.json | http://i2.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11712664.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/mobile-phone-mobile-banking.jpg | en | null | Where can I get wi-fi at Reading Festival? | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Reading Festival returns to Richfield Avenue from Friday, August 26 to Sunday, August 28, bringing with it thousands of music fans.
For those revellers looking to check in with the parents or find your friends over the festival weekend, take a look at our list of internet access points in the Reading area.
Some are free, some require a sign up, and some are BT OpenZone / The Cloud (which is free if you're a UK mobile phone customer).
We've taken a look at yelp to see what reviewers say are the best wi-fi hotspots in Reading.
While you're at it, make sure you have all your essentials with you and you know how to survive the madness.
See how you can charge your mobile phone during the festival weekend.
Toby Carvery Caversham Bridge
Address: Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8EQ
"The Toby have installed free O2 wi-fi, which means they're a 'O2 wi-fi hotspot'. Unlike many other kinds of wi-fi hotspots, O2 wi-fi is free - no hidden charges or nasty surprises, just free, fast and easy internet access. And it's available to everyone, whether or not you're an O2 customer. You can sign up for O2 wi-fi at any of its hotspots."
The Griffin
Address: 10-12 Church Road, Caversham, RG4 7AD
"Get connected to the free wi-fi at this waterside pub which also has a car park, outside seating, a beer garden and air conditioning. The pub is famous for its real ale and traditional Sunday roast."
Pret A Manger
Address: 60 Broad St, Reading RG1 2AF
"The wi-fi was amazingly easy to access and was free, what else is there to say."
Starbucks
Address: 21 Queen Victoria Street, Reading RG1 1SX
"Very busy location with adequate electrical outlets and plenty of comfortable chairs for sitting. I've been in here a couple of times for a long while and never been hassled for eating up bandwidth while only drinking a single cup of coffee."
Address: The Oracle Centre, Reading RG1 2AG
"A [Starbucks] kiosk location inside The Oracle, they still have everything that the full size shops offer, including coolers or pastries and sandwiches, coffee beverages and a BT Openzone hotspot."
McDonald's
Address: 287 Oxford Rd, Reading RG30 1AS
"Free wi-fi worked well and was easy to access."
Address: 128/129 Friar Street, Reading RG1 1EP
"The wireless works pretty well (though there are NO power outlets)."
Hope Tap
Address: 99-105 Friar Street, Reading RG1 1EP
"They have wi-fi and my iPhone hooked to it easily."
Caversham Baptist Church
Last year, the church provided clean toilets, free wi-fi, mobile, tablet and laptop charging and free meals throughout the weekend for festival goers.
It is yet to be confirmed if the church will offer the same this year.
Address: Caversham Baptist Church, South Street, Caversham, RG4 8HY | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/can-wi-fi-reading-festival-9884667 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/7b9c215c726c9131aa004413015e3927654acc1645b79449f974a1d115b9c7de.json |
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"Francesca Perryman"
] | 2016-08-28T22:48:33 | null | 2016-08-28T22:30:00 | Take a look at our photos of the crowds at Reading Festival 2016 on Sunday, August 28 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic-nightlife-news%2Freading-festival-see-best-fan-11811550.json | http://i1.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11812742.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98146883.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival: See the best fan photos from Sunday | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | There was rain, sun and plenty of fun as fans gathered at Reading Festival for the final day of the long weekend.
After a few showers at the event in Richfield Avenue, the sun finally came out for a bit on Sunday, August 28.
The rain macs and wellies were out in full force along with a few funny costumes including a duo dressed as bottles of Stella Artois.
The final day of the festival on Sunday, August 28, saw Fall Out Boy's return bring euphoria, nostalgia and pandemonium to Reading as the band headlined on the main stage alongside Reading and Leeds originals Biffy Clyro.
Other festival news for day three included Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey and Reading FC's Chris Gunter being spotted in the VIP and wedding bells! | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/reading-festival-see-best-fan-11811550 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/c43a1ca15bd343293de4088dac8ca3a3b7243a93422d6ebc7209e1577fb9ee80.json |
[
"Hugh Fort"
] | 2016-08-28T12:48:29 | null | 2016-08-28T11:00:00 | A new tool allows you to look back at the good old days | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Fwere-things-really-better-back-11802986.json | http://i4.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11709861.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS96150495.jpg | en | null | Were things really better back in the day? See how prices have changed over the years | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Everyone knows everything was better in their day right?
You could get a loaf of bread for half a shilling, or buy a four-bed house in Reading for £5,000.
Football tickets were 50p and players were paid half a crown a week and a bag of potatoes, or something.
But now you can see what things actually cost back in the day, and compare them to now.
For example, did you know in 1956 the average house price in the south-east was just £1,975?
Just 10 years ago the average price was £187,000 compared to today where last month’s Land Registry figures had the average price in Reading as £295,363 .
Some people who lived through the 1970s may be interested to know you could get a litre of petrol for 7p in 1970, which, interestingly is about £1.09p in today’s money, not much different from what it actually costs now.
But spare a thought for the drivers of 1917, who were paying £3.08 a litre.
A new tool has been devised by window and floor specialist company www.hillarys.co.uk.
Staff have come up with a clever gizmo which proves whether your grandparents’ statements about how life was better in their day are true or not.
Simply type in the year and part of the country and you’ll get a concise list of just how much things cost in that year.
Handily the tool does the inflation maths for you as well, so they can’t hit back with the fact it was in “old money”.
Helen Turnbull, spokeswoman for hillarys.co.uk, said: “I’ve often reminisced about the times when penny sweets really cost a penny, while the older generation is forever wincing at the price of a meal out – let alone a mortgage.
“Thanks to this new tool, it’s now possible to easily see how costs today compare to back in my, my parent’s and my grandparent’s days.”
Have a go below | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/were-things-really-better-back-11802986 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/a173b227e8628bbd8064dbc8f68804ff5c0c5a4844b29248f4d74d6d7f003d43.json |
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"Francesca Perryman"
] | 2016-08-30T12:49:26 | null | 2016-08-30T12:16:38 | Take a look at the date for next year's festival and how you can get your hands on tickets | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fwhats-on-news%2Freading-festival-2017-tickets-sale-11817926.json | http://i3.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11818287.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Good-Charlotte-Reading-Festival-2016.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival 2017 tickets on sale now | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Reading Festival may be over for another year but it's never too soon to get sorted for the next one!
Weekend and instalment tickets for Reading and Leeds Festivals 2017 will be on sale as of Tuesday, August 30 for a limited time at 2016 prices.
The three-day music event is held every year over the August Bank Holiday weekend, from Friday to Sunday, so the date for the festival is Friday, August 25 to Sunday, August 27, 2017.
Reflecting on the weekend, Festival Republic’s Melvin Benn said: "I knew 2016 was going to be a great year for Reading and Leeds, with five headliners over three days and sold out crowds.
"I’m so proud of the lineup and the fact we’re still giving fans the best music lineup.
"Thank you to everyone who made this weekend one to remember, I look forward to seeing you again in 2017."
Weekend tickets and Early Entry permits are available via Ticketmaster . | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/reading-festival-2017-tickets-sale-11817926 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/2f4ac48ed7f13152865618ab4b13af888a134fa1557d0e1c7de3f1fa75f96892.json |
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"Charles Watts",
"Photo",
"Huw Evans Picture Agency",
"Action Images",
"Ed Sykes"
] | 2016-08-27T06:47:56 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:00 | Royals head to south Wales on Saturday to take on the Bluebirds in the Championship (3pm kick-off) | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fcardiff-city-v-reading-fc-11805533.json | http://i4.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11805452.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/managersJPG.jpg | en | null | Cardiff City v Reading FC: Team news, manager talk, head-to-head and who's the ref? | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Reading travel to Cardiff City on Saturday looking to get back to winning ways in the league ahead of the first international break of the season.
Jaap Stam’s side got their 2016/17 campaign off to a wining start against Preston, but were then beaten on the road at Wolves and Newcastle.
A home draw against Brighton last weekend, however, has lifted the spirits.
An EFL Cup win against MK Dons, albeit on penalties, lifted the mood further and Royals are now eying their first league success on their travels since April.
They face a Cardiff side sitting 15th in the table, who have picked up four points from their last two games.
Here’s all you need to know ahead of Saturday’s clash in south Wales.
Team news
(Photo: Huw Evans Picture Agency)
Cardiff: Declan John is a doubt due to a stomach virus.
Midfielder Stuart O’Keefe has started training again following a broken arm, but Saturday’s game will come too soon.
Goalkeeper Ben Amos signed on loan from Bolton Wanderers on Friday, but did not join in time to feature
Reading: Deniss Rakels is sidelined after breaking his ankle against MK Dons in midweek.
Jake Cooper also looks set to miss out - but Liam Kelly and Liam Moore should be available.
Joey van den Berg returns having sat out the EFL Cup game through suspension.
Pre-match chatter
Paul Trollope: “They are different to the Reading of recent years. It will be a tough game, they have had a mixed start but they have played pretty well in all their games and they have some attacking threats.
“So we will give them a lot of respect, but we are at home after a disappointing first home game and we want to start building a good home record.”
Andries Ulderink: “We’ve been looking at clips of Cardiff and have analysed the way they play. We are going to prepare as well as we possibly can to get a good result on Saturday.
“Cardiff play a bit of a different system to some of the other teams we have played so far this year.
“It will be a big challenge for us but we are very confident that the team can get a good result in Wales.”
Who’s the ref?
(Photo: Action Images / Ed Sykes)
Andy Woolmer (Northamptonshire): This will be Mr Woolmer’s sixth game of the season.
So far he has shown 12 yellow cards - but he is yet to brandish a red.
The last time he took charge of a Reading game was in August 2014, a 4-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest.
Head-to-head
This will be the 65th game between the sides in all competitions.
So far Cardiff have just about shaded previous meetings - winning on 23 occasions while Reading have come out on top 21 times. There have been 20 draws.
The two teams fought out a 1-1 draw at Madejski Stadium last time they met. Garath McCleary opened the scoring for Royals before Lex Immers equalised.
Cardiff won the last meeting in south Wales, goals from Kenwyne Jones and Matt Connolly sealing a 2-0 success. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cardiff-city-v-reading-fc-11805533 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/a379fcebba748bb1ef3fb0297db2b6e339103d9e8a930c621baecd90f79e0d36.json |
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"Jonathan Low"
] | 2016-08-30T14:49:05 | null | 2016-08-30T14:30:25 | A Reading woman has been bailed by police in connection with the incident at the beginning of August | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Fwoman-arrested-after-loddon-valley-11818845.json | http://i2.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article10099167.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/loddon-valley.jpg | en | null | Woman arrested after Loddon Valley Leisure Centre locker thefts | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | A woman from Reading has been arrested following a spate of thefts at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre in Lower Earley .
Eight gym members had their lockers broken in to at the centre in Lower Rushey Way on Monday, August 1.
They included a mother from Lower Earley who subsequently quit the gym over the centre's handling of the incident.
Officers from Thames Valley Police arrested a 34-year-old woman in connection with the thefts on Tuesday, August 16. This was on suspicion of criminal damage and theft.
The woman has been bailed by police until Monday, October 3.
It was not the first time there have been thefts at the leisure centre. In a separate incident in February 2013, a couple claimed they had possessions stolen from a locker in the centre . | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/woman-arrested-after-loddon-valley-11818845 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/c8a4820579732ad4084c91b9942ee390fdecd0bd6122ab74ef5cc0fbe798ab2c.json |
[
"Mary Naylor"
] | 2016-08-26T20:47:33 | null | 2016-08-26T19:10:31 | Reading Borough Council reveals 66 per cent of its pupils gained a C or higher in English and maths | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Fnumber-reading-gcse-pupils-gaining-11803968.json | http://i4.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11798722.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/abbey1.jpg | en | null | Number of Reading GCSE pupils gaining C or above in English and maths rises | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Pupils in Reading are celebrating a strong set of GCSE results despite changes to how the grades are reported.
Of those who took exams in Reading 66 per cent of students achieved a C or higher grade in both English and maths GCSEs.
Reading Borough Council highlighted this was an increase on the closest equivalent measure from 2015 when 57.5 per cent of students gained 5 A*-C GCSEs including English and mathematics.
At least six schools in the borough celebrated a 100 per cent pass rate.
It is difficult to compare this year's grades to previous years due to the introduction of Attainment 8 and Progress 8 measures brought in by the Department for Education to replace the five A* to C grades including English and maths, which was the previous method of reporting results.
Each school's Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores are based on all of their pupils' results across eight subjects.
Attainment 8 and Progress 8: All you need to know
Councillor Tony Jones, Reading's lead member for education, said: "Congratulations to all Reading pupils who have achieved some fantastic results.
"We are seeing some great GCSE results at schools across the borough against a backdrop of a national downward trend.
"Of course, there will be pupils who haven’t received the results they were hoping for and I would encourage them not to panic and to take advantage of the help and advice available to them.
"I would also like to thank the borough’s teachers whose hard work and dedication have helped young people achieve their results."
How Reading Schools fared: | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/number-reading-gcse-pupils-gaining-11803968 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/cf0b7f703d8cd9bf4ab09e678b7732c5a830b20ea61d09fb5bb4b676355d8e4d.json |
[
"Agency Staff"
] | 2016-08-31T08:49:24 | null | 2016-08-31T06:33:02 | The latest news from Briton and around the world | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-world-news%2Fmorning-news-headlines-theresa-meet-11821530.json | http://i2.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article11821529.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98118402.jpg | en | null | Morning news headlines: Theresa May to meet Cabinet Ministers for Brexit discussions; 'Unacceptable level of discrimination' against pregnant women in workplace | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | THERESA MAY TO MEET CABINET MINISTERS FOR BREXIT DISCUSSIONS
Theresa May is set to meet senior Cabinet ministers to discuss department-by-department Brexit action plans.
The meeting is due to take place at the Prime Minister's country retreat Chequers and working on the UK's divorce from Brussels will be at the top of the agenda.
Mrs May has tasked her colleagues with setting out the opportunities that leaving the European Union will create in each of their portfolios.
'UNACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF DISCRIMINATION' AGAINST PREGNANT WOMEN IN WORKPLACE
Urgent action is needed to give pregnant women and new mothers more protection at work, after research revealed a "shocking" increase in discrimination over the past 10 years, a parliamentary report has said.
MPs on the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee called for a German-style system which would ban employers from making women redundant during and after pregnancy except in specific exceptional circumstances.
The committee also called for a "substantial" cut in the £1,200 fee for women taking a pregnancy-related discrimination case to an employment tribunal, and said rights to paid time off for antenatal appointments should be extended to casual, agency and zero-hours workers.
BUSINESSES SHOW FLICKER OF CONFIDENCE AFTER POST-BREXIT VOTE SLUMP
Business confidence has shown signs of recovery from the slump seen in the immediate aftermath of the Brexit vote, a report has revealed.
The Lloyds Bank business barometer found that UK business confidence dropped by 13 points to 16% in August, but remained higher than the reading taken in the days after Britain's voted to leave the European Union.
It said the net balance for companies expecting trading to improve slipped to its lowest level since December 2011, falling 22 points to 19% in August.
POLL BOOST FOR JEREMY CORBYN IN LABOUR LEADERSHIP BATTLE
Jeremy Corbyn has a 24-point lead over Owen Smith in the Labour leadership contest, according to a poll.
A YouGov survey for The Times of those entitled to vote in the contest puts the current Labour leader on 62% with Mr Smith trailing on 38%.
Mr Corbyn received just shy of 60% of the vote when he was elected to the job in September 2015.
CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS THREE 'WORRY ABOUT BEING FAT OR UGLY'
Children as young as three are showing signs of being unhappy with their appearance and bodies, a survey of childcare professionals has suggested.
Almost a third of nursery and school staff said they had heard a child label themselves fat while 10% said they had heard a child say they felt ugly.
Nearly a quarter said they had "seen signs" that children aged between three and five were "unhappy with their appearance or bodies" and this figure almost doubled to nearly half of six to 10-year-olds.
NINETEEN NHS TRUSTS TO REVIEW CHEMOTHERAPY OVER HIGH DEATH RATES
Nineteen hospital trusts have been told to review their cancer treatment after data showed too many patients died within a month of receiving chemotherapy.
The research, published in The Lancet Oncology Journal, found the trusts had higher rates of 30-day mortality after chemotherapy for lung and breast cancer than expected.
Age, general wellbeing and other factors affected the death rate following treatment, the study of more than 30,000 patients in England suggested.
ISLAMIC STATE SPOKESMAN 'KILLED IN SYRIA BY US AIR STRIKE'
Islamic State has said that its spokesman and senior commander has been killed while overseeing military operations in northern Syria.
The IS-run Aamaq news agency said Abu Muhammed al-Adnani was "martyred while surveying the operations to repel the military campaigns in Aleppo".
His death, if confirmed, would be the latest blow to the group, which has been on the retreat in Syria and Iraq, where it declared a self-styled Islamic caliphate straddling both countries.
CHRIS BROWN ARRESTED IN LA ON SUSPICION OF ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON
Singer Chris Brown has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.
Los Angeles Police Lieutenant Chris Ramirez said Brown was being taken to central Los Angeles for booking after a lengthy search of Brown's home.
Baylee Curran told the Los Angeles Times that Brown pointed a gun at her face in his home early on Tuesday. She said another man at his home and Brown became angry with her when she admired the man's diamond necklace.
HOSTEL KNIFE ATTACK HERO TOM JACKSON NOMINATED FOR POSTHUMOUS BRAVERY AWARD
A British backpacker who died a week after he was stabbed trying to save a fellow traveller as she was attacked at an Australian hostel has been nominated for a posthumous bravery award.
Tom Jackson, 30, died a week after he was critically injured as he tried to shield Mia Ayliffe-Chung, 21, during a knife attack at Shelley's Backpackers in Home Hill, Queensland.
Mr Jackson, from Congleton, Cheshire, died in Townsville hospital on Tuesday, and his family said they were "indescribably proud" of what he had done.
CHALLENGE TO DECISION NOT TO PROSECUTE SIR CLIFF RICHARD IN ABUSE CASE
The decision not to press charges in the abuse case against Sir Cliff Richard is being reviewed.
The singer was the subject of a long-running South Yorkshire Police investigation which centred on sexual assault accusations dating between 1958 and 1983 made by four men.
The 75-year-old was never arrested or charged and his case was discontinued by the Crown Prosecution Service in June on the grounds of insufficient evidence, but at the beginning of August an application under the victims' right to review scheme was lodged by an accuser, challenging the decision by the CPS not to pursue the case. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/morning-news-headlines-theresa-meet-11821530 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/be099f7be1c521e5f4ba6acec1839526f10c586e2b8d8d60da88d8b3a28390df.json |
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"Tim P. Whitby",
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] | 2016-08-26T13:01:50 | null | 2016-08-26T10:05:00 | Take a look at some of the acts we think will be well worth a watch during the weekend | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic-nightlife-news%2Freading-festival-must-see-acts-11619498.json | http://i2.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11620393.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/must-see-acts-on-sunday.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival must see acts on Sunday | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Biffy Clyro and Fall Out Boy headline the final day of Reading Festival on Sunday, August 28.
But they're not the only great acts gracing the various stages during the weekend.
With the countdown to Reading Festival well underway, we've put together a list of top acts that you've got to see on the Sunday.
This year sees a first for any UK festival with five headliners performing over the three days.
The festival will take place on Friday, August 26, Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28, 2016 with headline performances from Foals, Disclosure and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Not sure where to begin? Take a look at our top recommendations.
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Take a look at our top picks for must see acts:
Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy's 2013 return to Reading and Leeds triggered one of the biggest crowds in festival history, so expect euphoria, nostalgia and pandemonium as the band headline Reading and Leeds 2016.
A$AP Rocky
(Photo: Tim P. Whitby)
The American rapper released his debut album Long. Live. A$AP in 2013 which was also well received by critics and entering at number one on the Billboard 200.
In 2015, his second studio album titled At. Long. Last. A$AP debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making it his second consecutive album to debut at number one and has received critical acclaim from music critics.
A$AP Rocky is also a noted record producer, producing under the pseudonym Lord Flacko.
The 1975
The English alternative rock band's self-titled debut album was released in September 2014 and debuted at number one.
Their second album - "I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it" - was released worldwide in February 2016, and debuted at number one in the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200.
Good Charlotte
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Pop-punkers Good Charlotte will be returning to headline the intimate Lock Up Stage in another UK Festival Exclusive.
The band are well known for their song Girls & Boys.
The Temper Trap
(Photo: Simone Joyner)
The alternative indie rockers are returning to Reading and Leeds.
The band are well known for their song Sweet Disposition which fared better in Japan and Europe than in their home country.
Interested was generated again after the song was included in the soundtrack for the 2009 film 500 Days of Summer.
Raleigh Ritchie
The singer is well known for his role as Omen in the film Adulthood and for playing Grey Worm in the television series Game of Thrones.
He supported George Ezra on his Spring 2015 UK tour.
His debut album, You're a Man Now, Boy, was released February 26, 2016. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/reading-festival-must-see-acts-11619498 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/3cde754a5241cb39c154e1d7f52d39b28863868413b4b4063ed0a70f61bd2482.json |
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"Jonathan Low"
] | 2016-08-30T16:48:55 | null | 2016-08-30T16:07:05 | The all-important travel info for your journey home on August 30 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Freading-traffic-travel-routes-clear-11820226.json | http://i2.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article10509359.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/traffic-and-travel-8.jpg | en | null | Reading traffic: Travel routes all clear but jackknifed caravan on A34 | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | The major traffic routes in and out of Reading are not experiencing any problems on Tuesday afternoon.
There are no reported incidents of note as of 5pm for August 30.
The A33, M4 and A329 are not looking too bad, while Great Western Railway and South West Trains are reporting a good service.
Slightly further afield, there is queuing traffic due to a jackknifed caravan on the A34 in East Ilsley.
This was on the southbound stretch between the A4185 Milton Interchange and High Street. It is now on the hard shoulder, but one lane is still closed.
Drivers are also slowing down on the northbound side to look at the incident so there are queues there as well.
Rail passengers are being warned in advance of engineering work happening on Sunday, September 4.
This means trains will not be stopping at Burnham and Taplow due to work being carried out between Slough and Maidenhead.
Overnight lane closures on the A33 have already begun so check the diversion route if you're heading that way this evening.
Work on the M4 between junction six at Windsor and junction seven at Maidenhead means there will be lane closures in place on both carriageways overnight between 9pm and 6am from Tuesday, August 30 for four nights. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-traffic-travel-routes-clear-11820226 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/543f6e2ad49b7f0d6bf79ca628e8c6e3254e04a424d6f756ba7eadbdc5db0f56.json |
[
"Francesca Perryman"
] | 2016-08-27T16:49:14 | null | 2016-08-27T15:55:00 | See how you can catch all the music action from the weekend if you aren't at the festival - or if you just want to relive the highlights! | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ftv%2Fwatch-reading-festival-online-tv-11807888.json | http://i3.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11807921.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Foals-at-Reading-Festival-2016.jpg | en | null | Watch Reading Festival online or on TV | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Reading Festival is in full swing, back for another year with plenty of action.
So far, the likes of Disclosure and Foals have graced the stage with performances still to come from Red Hot Chili Peppers , Eagles of Death Metal, Fall Out Boy and Biffy Clyro.
Tickets for this year sold out so if you were unable to get your hands on some, you will be pleased to hear that you can catch the highlights from the weekend online and on the box.
Or maybe you've had such a great weekend, you want to relive the highlights of your favourite bands set!
You can catch the Red Hot Chili Peppers highlights on BBC Four on Saturday, August 27 at 11.30pm.
Biffy Clyro highlights will be shown on BBC Four on Sunday, August 28 at 10.30pm.
To catch all the best bits of Reading Festival, press the red button at 10pm for satellite and cable viewers.
Alternatively, catch some of the best sets from the weekend on BBC iPlayer .
For all the latest Reading Festival news, visit our special homepage. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/tv/watch-reading-festival-online-tv-11807888 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/a01f04532607e66a0b9f948e4e3671e95547d3984860874a42c2cbee16747f58.json |
[
"Francesca Perryman"
] | 2016-08-31T06:49:03 | null | 2016-08-31T06:00:00 | Take a look through our gallery of photos from the event at the weekend | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ffamily-kids-news%2Fbest-bits-wokingham-festival-2016-11819211.json | http://i1.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11819342.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98193019.jpg | en | null | The best bits from Wokingham Festival 2016 in pictures | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | There were plenty of tasty treats for guests to tuck into at Wokingham Festival at the weekend.
The annual festival returned to Elms Field from Friday, August 26 to Sunday, August 28 with even more food and drink for people to enjoy.
Exhibitors were on hand to allow visitors to sample some of their award winning produce and there were a range of chefs giving demonstrations to budding foodies.
When guests weren't enjoying the range of craft beers, perries and cocktails, they could stop by the TradeMark Music stage and the acoustic stage to catch some local talent.
Highlights for the little ones during the weekend included the Circus Scene zone where they could learn a trick or two, balloon modelling, face painting and a giant spider mountatin.
Take a look at our gallery of photos by Peter Bloodworth. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/best-bits-wokingham-festival-2016-11819211 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/f81d3313e8b7121a18be782d5cd1072ee53d980f8c64c9c732c4f15048c423be.json |
[
"Michael Pearson"
] | 2016-08-28T20:48:52 | null | 2016-08-28T18:44:22 | Thousands flocked to the main stage for the 10-minute tribute to the late band and manager Craig Tarry | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic-nightlife-news%2Fwatch-reading-festivals-viola-beach-11812990.json | http://i1.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11812974.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/emotional-tributePNG.png | en | null | Watch as Reading Festival's Viola Beach tribute leaves fans stirred with emotion | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Following the rush and clamour of the powerhouse performance by ASAP Rocky , a calm lull reigned over Reading Festival's main stage on Sunday afternoon.
Radio One DJ Huw Stephens led a tribute to Viola Beach, the band who tragically lost their lives in a car incident in Sweden along with their manager Craig Tarry in February.
The BBC Radio 1 Introducing band, who played on the emerging talent's stage at Reading last year, were given an emotional 10-minute video tribute and a play of their hit song Boys That Sing .
One pair of fans, who shed a few tears during the performance, said:"They were so, so amazing. That tribute just means a lot.
"That particular song [Boys That Sing] means a lot to me. It's mine and my boyfriend's song so we would have loved more from them because they were just starting out."
The four-piece was also given a touching tribute by Blossoms during their surprise set on the first day of Reading Festival.
The indie rockers gave a round of applause to the late band who will always have a special place here in Reading. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/watch-reading-festivals-viola-beach-11812990 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/e24d29808edfaddf8d13598960eb4daf46ff3f0c5dcd0a08c3a2769f5b8e5870.json |
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"Francesca Perryman"
] | 2016-08-27T08:49:04 | null | 2016-08-27T06:43:00 | Use this handy map from Festival Republic to help you find your way around Reading Festival | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic-nightlife-news%2Freading-festival-2016-site-map-11784524.json | http://i1.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11784571.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Looking-out-from-Main-Stage-at-Reading-Festival-2014.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival 2016 site map: Where are the stages? | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Reading Festival is just days away and early bird ticket holders will be arriving soon, ready for this year's event.
Whether you're a weekend or day ticket holder, you'll be wanting to know how to make your way around the festival site.
That's where this handy map comes in! Festival Republic has shared this site map showing key facilities and campsites.
White and brown camping is furthest from the main arena so if you're looking to get some sleep over the weekend head there.
If you're up for some festival mayhem, head to the red or green campsite for the weekend.
Not sure where to find water, food and the all important bogs? The map also highlights where to find key areas to get you through the weekend.
For fans just wanting to know where their favourites acts are performing, this map shows where the different stages will be to help you plan where to go. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/reading-festival-2016-site-map-11784524 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/6dea20045f6e023ddd7fc424af52be9a27e6472c5f0ae9b64814d0876f0b619c.json |
[
"Linda Fort"
] | 2016-08-28T08:48:37 | null | 2016-08-28T07:00:00 | Foodies in Berkshire are being invited to hold a dinner party to raise money for the charity for people with terminal illness | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Fmarie-curie-charity-asks-people-11801560.json | http://i2.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11801505.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/marie.jpg | en | null | Marie Curie charity asks people to host Dinner Down Memory Lane | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | A charity is calling on foodies in Reading and Berkshire to hold a dinner party with a difference this October to raise funds.
Marie Curie, the charity that cares for people with any terminal illness, says dinner parties are a good way to share memorable moments with friends and family.
By hosting a Dinner Down Memory Lane, participants will provide a meal people can enjoy together and also help fund Marie Curie Nurses, who care for dying people in their own homes.
This means more people living with a terminal illness can spend quality time with their loved ones.
The evening can be simple or elaborate - it is up to you.
Whether you love to experiment with the classics or would rather rustle up a family favourite, it’s all about sharing good times together and supporting a great cause.
Instead of asking guests to bring a bottle, the charity suggests asking them for a donation to Marie Curie.
The money raised from every dinner party will help Marie Curie provide more free care to people living with a terminal illness and their families.
Fiona Turner, community fundraiser for Marie Curie, said: “We’re really looking forward to seeing what the local community cooks up – whether it be a classic recipe from the past or a brand new culinary creation.
“We already have supporters planning a 50s-themed dinner party, a Masterchef style competition, a school reunion and a family dinner party in memory of a much-loved family member.
“If you haven’t done any fundraising before this is the perfect opportunity to get involved and make a difference.”
Will you be getting involved? Comment below
For more information and to sign up for a free fundraising pack visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/dinner or call 0800 716 146. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/marie-curie-charity-asks-people-11801560 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/b3fe57fb41fd4c1f7cabf75f0208df9199d9adff355fe935aac083f6e412b269.json |
[
"Jennie Slevin",
"Francesca Perryman"
] | 2016-08-26T14:49:34 | null | 2016-08-26T13:05:00 | The stage times for every act performing at Reading Festival have been released | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic-nightlife-news%2Freading-festival-2016-stage-times-9931433.json | http://i1.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article7636289.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/TM640688.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival 2016: Stage times announced for all acts | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | An app launched by Reading Festival organisers has revealed the stage times for acts across the weekend.
Usually guests to the huge music event held in Richfield Avenue from Friday, August 26 to Sunday, August 28 are unable to plan which bands and artists they will be seeing until they get to the site.
However, the performance times for acts on the Main Stage, BBC Radio 1 Dance Tent, BBC Radio 1XTRA Stage and the Alternative Stage were announced on Wednesday.
Follow our live coverage of Reading Festival.
Take a look at our five day weather forecast for the long weekend.
Not sure what to do about travel? See how to get there and where to be dropped off , and while you're at it, check where to charge your phone and connect to wi-fi .
While you're at it, make sure you have all your essentials with you and you know how to survive the madness .
Check out which of your favourite acts are playing when with our line-up guide.
Friday
Main Stage
Foals - 10.15pm
Disclosure - 8.20pm
Chvrches - 7pm
Boy Better Know - 5.45pm
Die Antwoord - 4.25pm
Lower Than Atlantis - 3.15pm
Nothing But Thieves - 2.15pm
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes - 1.15pm
Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls - midday
NME/BBC Radio 1 Stage
Jack U - 10.15pm
Twenty One Pilots - 8.50pm
Crystal Castles - 7.35pm
Fetty Wap ft. Monty - 6.30pm
The Neighbourhood - 5.25pm
The Internet - 4.25pm
Giggs - 3.30pm
Mura Masa - 2.40pm
Hinds - 1.50pm
Haelos - 1pm
Fickle Friends - 12.10pm
BBC Radio 1 Dance Stage
Oliver Heldens - 10pm
Hannah Wants - 8.50pm
AlungaGeorge - 7.35pm
Philip George - 6.20pm
Danny L Harle - 5.30pm
Tkay Maidza - 4.35pm
Lion Babe - 3.35pm
99 Souls - 2.25pm
Hermitude - 1.40pm
Draper - 12.50pm
The Pit
Asking Alexandria - 10.30pm
Thrice - 9pm
Crossfaith - 7.40pm
Hacktivist - 6.30pm
Nothing More - 5.30pm
Dinosaur Pile-Up - 4.35pm
Citizen - 3.40pm
Superheaven - 2.45pm
Creeper - 1.55pm
Trash Boat - 1.05pm
SWMRS - 12.15pm
Festival Republic Stage
Maximo Park - 10.30pm
Pulled Apart By Horses - 9.20pm
Rationale - 8.20pm
LUH - 7.25pm
Blaenavon - 6.35pm
The Sherlocks - 5.45pm
Lewis Del Mar - 4.55pm
Otherkin - 4.05pm
Anteros - 3.15pm
Transviolet - 2.25pm
Banners - 1.35pm
White Miles - 12.45pm
Area 52 - midday
BBC Radio 1XTRA Stage
Wiley - 10.45pm
Protoje - 9.30pm
Little Simz - 8.20pm
Maverick Sabre - 7.15pm
Charlie Sloth - 6.05pm
Baauer - 4.40pm
Troyboi - 3.35pm
Mick Jenkins - 2.45pm
Lady Leshurr - 1.55pm
Geko - 1.05pm
K.Flay - 12.15pm
BBC Introducing Stage
Coquin Migale - 8pm
Beau - 7.15pm
Muncie Girls - 6.30pm
Paris Youth Foundation - 5.45pm
Airways - 5pm
Happy Accidents - 4.15pm
Eat Fast - 3.25pm
The Wholls - 1.50pm
Strong Asian Mothers - 1.10pm
Jordan Allen - 12.30pm
Faux Pas - 11.50am
Dusk - 11.10am
Alternative Stage
Russell Howard - 4.45pm
Lee Nelson - 2pm
Sara Pascoe - 3.50pm
Mark Steel - 12.45pm
John Robins - 2.50pm
Al Porter - 12.15pm
Angela Barnes - 3.20pm
Lloyd Griffith - 1.30pm
Ian Boldsworth MC - midday
Transgressive Sound System - 9.30pm
Saturday
Main Stage
Red Hot Chili Peppers - 9.30pm
Imagine Dragons - 7.50pm
Courteeners - 6.30pm
Eagles of Death Metal - 5.20pm
Slaves - 4.10pm
Parkway Drive - 3pm
Skindred - 1.55pm
Clutch - 12.55pm
Sundara Karma - midday
NME/Radio1 Stage
Two Door Cinema Club - 10.30pm
Nas - 9pm
Jack Garratt - 6.30pm
Sigma - 5.20pm
Krept & Konan - 7.40pm
Netsky - 4.10pm
Blossoms - 3.20pm
Whitney - 2.30pm
Highly Suspect - 1.40pm
Sunset Sons - 12.50pm
Fatherson - midday
BBC Radio 1 Dance Stage
Duke Dumont - 10.30pm
Disciples - 9.20pm
My Nu Leng B2B Oneman + Dread MC - 8.20pm
Riton - 7.25pm
Sophie - 6.35pm
Birdy Nam Nam - 5.25pm
Lemaitre - 4.20pm
Zac Samuel - 3.20pm
Rag'N'Bone Man - 2.25pm
The Japanese House - 1.30pm
The Pit
Mastodon - 10.30pm
The Dillinger Escape Plan - 9pm
Kvelertak - 7.10pm
Giraffe Tongue Orchestra - 6.25pm
Milk Teeth - 5.15pm
Heck - 2.55pm
Ghost Town - 1.55pm
Dead! - 1pm
Big Spring - 12.05pm
Festival Republic Stage
Brian Fallon and The Crowes - 10.30pm
Palace - 9.20pm
Lapsley - 8.20pm
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - 7.25pm
White Room - 6.35pm
VANT - 5.45pm
The Hunna - 4.55pm
LANY - 4.05pm
Seratones - 3.15pm
Inheaven - 2.25pm
Tuff Love - 1.35pm
The Beach - 12.45pm
Beach Baby - midday
BBC Radio 1XTRA Stage
Stormzy - 10.30pm
Section Boyz - 9.15pm
Logic - 8.05pm
DJ Semtex - 6.50pm
Bugzy Malone - 6.05pm
Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals - 5.10pm
The Range - 4.20pm
Metro Boomin - 3.30pm
Rejjie Snow - 2.40pm
Rude Kid - 1.50pm
Clara Amafo
BBC Introducing
Fronteers - 8pm
Ten Tonnes - 2.40pm
The Shimmer Band - 6.30pm
High Tyde - 5.45pm
Cameron A G - 5pm
The Tin Pigeons - 4.15pm
Avalanche Party -3.25pm
Tiny Giant - 1.50pm
HAUS - 1.10pm
We Were Giants - 12.30pm
The Indigo Project - 11.50am
Vexxes - 11.10am
Alternative Stage
Bill Bailey - 5.10pm
Marcus Brigstocke - 1pm
Russell Kane - 2.45pm
Andrew Maxwell - 12.10pm
Holly Walsh - 11.25am
Daniel Simonsen - 1.45pm
Dane Baptiste - 2.15pm
David Morgan-MC - 11.10am
Cassette Boy vs DJ Rubbish - 3.30pm
Buttoned Down Music - 10.45pm
Sunday
Main Stage
Biffy Clyro - 10pm
Fall Out Boy - 8pm
The Vaccines - 6.30pm
Viola Beach Tribute - 6.05pm
A$AP Rocky - 5.15pm
Five Finger Death Punch - 3.45pm
Sleeping With Sirens - 2.40pm
Coheed and Cambria - 1.40pm
The Virginmarys - 12.50pm
State Champs - midday
NME/BBC 1 Stage
The 1975 - 10.30pm
The Wombats - 9pm
Cage the Elephant - 7.40pm
Savages - 6.30pm
Rat Boy - 5.20pm
Half Moon Run - 4.10pm
Tonight Alive - 3.20pm
Deaf Havana - 2.30pm
Spring King - 1.40pm
Basement - 12.50pm
Black Foxxes - midday
BBC Radio 1 Dance Stage
DJ EZ - 10.30pm
David Rodigan - 9.15pm
Mistajam - 8.05pm
Friction - 7.05pm
Jauz - 6.05pm
Fred V & Grafix - 5.05pm
Redlight - 4.05pm
Low Steppa - 3.15pm
Delta Heavy - 2.25pm
James Organ - 1.35pm
Lock Up Stage
Good Charlotte - 10.30pm
The King Blues - 9pm
MGK - 7.40pm
Arcane Roots - 6.30pm
Modern Baseball - 5.30pm
ROAM - 4.35pm
Beach Slang - 3.40pm
Waterparks - 2.45pm
Greywind - 1.55pm
Strange Bones - 1.05pm
Fighting Caravans - 12.15pm
Festival Republic Stage
The Temper Trap - 10.30pm
Third Eye Blind - 9.20pm
BORNS - 8.20pm
DMA's 7.25pm
Eagulls - 6.35pm
Clean Cut Kid - 5.45pm
gnash - 4.55pm
Ezra Furman - 4.05pm
The Magic Gang - 3.15pm
The Vyrll Society - 2.25pm
Will Joseph Cook - 1.35pm
Isaac Gracie - 12.45pm
Tibet - midday
BBC Radio 1Xtra Stage
Kano - 10.30pm
Yung Lean - 9.10pm
Hoodie Allen - 8pm
Big Narstie - 6.55pm
Fekky - 6pm
Raleigh Ritchie - 5.05pm
Yungen - 4.15pm
Franko Fraize - 3.25pm
Kiko Bun - 2.35pm
Sneakbo - 1.45pm
Astroid Boys - 12.55pm
BBC Music Introducing Stage
SuperGlu - 8pm
K.O.G & The Zongo Brigade - 7.15pm
Lawrence Taylor - 6.30pm
Tusk - Sonny Green
Mowbeck - 4.15pm
Mouses - 3.25pm
Arctic Lake - 1.50pm
CaStLeS - 1.10pm
Hardwick Circus - 12.30pm
Night Owls - 11.50am
Adore//repel - 11.10am
Alternative Stage
Owen Jones icw Andy Parsons - 11.40am
Joel Dommett - 2.35pm
Tom Deacon - 2.05pm
Jamali Maddix - 12.45pm
Shappi Khorsandi - 1.15pm
Mark Grist - 3.40pm
Anthony Anaxagorou - 3.20pm
Iain Stirling-MC - 11.30am
Kurupt FM - 4.45pm
Propaganda ft. This Is England's Thomas Turgoose - 10.45pm
Mystry - 4.15pm | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/reading-festival-2016-stage-times-9931433 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/16e1a0bb4a368fd661b0745bcba4a9a5ae42b9741fbf1160717b47c06effddea.json |
[
"Francesca Perryman"
] | 2016-08-26T13:03:33 | null | 2016-08-26T10:00:00 | Take a look at the acts gracing the various stages for the final day of Reading Festival | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic-nightlife-news%2Freading-festival-2016-line-up-11557004.json | http://i1.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article5786469.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Simon-from-Biffy-Clyro-at-Reading-Festival-2013.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival 2016 line up for Sunday | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Expect heavy riffs and melodies as Biffy Clyro and Fall Out Boy headline the final day of Reading Festival.
This UK festival exclusive sees the alternative rock bands from both sides of the Atlantic take to the stage to co-headline on Sunday, August 28.
Fall Out Boy's 2013 return to Reading and Leeds triggered one of the biggest crowds in festival history, so expect euphoria, nostalgia and pandemonium as the band headline Reading and Leeds 2016.
Biffy Clyro are always a fan favourite for Reading and Leeds originals.
With a new album in the works, and fans eagerly awaiting their next step, Biffy Clyro will bring their explosive headline credentials for a monumental performance at the top of the bill.
Reading Festival 2016 line up for Friday
But they're not the only great acts gracing the various stages on the Sunday line up.
Take a look at who's performing across the stages on the final day of the mega music weekender.
Acts performing on each of the stages have been announced, however timings for each set will be confirmed closer to the festival weekend.
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Main Stage
Biffy Clyro
Fall Out Boy
The Vaccines
A$AP Rocky
Five Finger Death Punch
Sleeping with Sirens
Coheed and Cambria
The Virginmarys
State Champs
NME/BBC Radio 1 Stage
The 1975
The Wombats
Cage The Elephant
Savages
Rat Boy
Half Moon Run
Tonight Alive
Deaf Havana
Spring King
Basement
Black Foxxes
BBC Radio 1 Dance Stage
DJ EZ
David Rodigan
Mistajam
Friction
Jauz
Fred V & Grafix
Redlight
Low Steppa
Delta Heavy
James Organ
Lock Up Stage
Good Charlotte
The King Blues
MGK
Arcane Roots
Modern Baseball
Roam
Beach Slang
Waterparks
Greywind
Festival Republic Stage
The Temper Trap
Third Eye Blind
Borns
DMA's
Eagulls
Clean Cut Kid
Gnash
Ezra Furman
The Magic Gang
The Vryll Society
Will Joseph Cook
Isaac Gracie
Tibet
BBC Radio 1Xtra Stage
Kano
Yung Lean
Hoodie Allen
Big Narstie
Fekky
Raleigh Ritchie
Yungen
Franko Fraize
Kiko Bun
Sneakbo
Alternative Stage
Kurupt FM
Cassette Boy VS DJ Rubbish
Pete Wentz on Reading Festival, Sugar We're Going Down and wet wipes | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/reading-festival-2016-line-up-11557004 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/39818553663cec0717f808de50016f631549f04fd2f8212665c8c085f9c90e2c.json |
[
"Michael Pearson"
] | 2016-08-31T04:49:00 | null | 2016-08-31T04:00:00 | It looks like the online taxi-hailing app is continuing its presence in Reading despite its licencing request being rejected | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Fuber-taxis-see-huge-demand-11816983.json | http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11820614.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/uber-2.jpg | en | null | Uber taxis see 'huge demand' during Reading Festival despite licence rejection | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Anyone who tried to get a taxi during Reading Festival may have seen a noticeable Uber presence in the town centre.
The global online taxi firm has confirmed to getreading more than "65,000 people have opened the app in Reading in the last two months."
This figure encompasses what the firm has described as a "huge demand" for the service during the three-day music festival.
The taxi hailing app uses a licencing loophole which allows, on average, more than 1,000 Reading passengers a day to actively hitch a ride through the app.
Reading Borough Council denied an operating licence in March stating there was "insufficient evidence of demand" in the area as well as a lack of evidence about the "number of vehicles operating" in Reading.
In May, we reported a number of Uber taxis have already been operating in the area but the firm claimed it "does not yet have a full scale operation in the town."
This newly-uncovered figure suggests tens of thousands of people are using Uber taxis in the area and the council cannot stop them.
A spokesman for Reading Borough Council said: "Someone in Reading can use Uber to order a taxi and an operator from another authority where Uber has a licence can respond to that booking legally."
Why can't Reading Borough Council stop Uber?
The council does not allow private hire drivers in the Reading borough to operate through the Uber brand but the firm's drivers are able to make a stop in an area under the banner of another authority's licence.
A spokesman for Uber said: "In the last few months thousands of people have opened the Uber app in Reading and we have received hundreds of emails from people wanting the service in the town.
"We saw huge demand for the service over the Reading Festival, and are delighted to have helped so many people get from A to B.
"Fully licensed private hire drivers from surrounding areas where Uber holds a private hire operator’s licence are able to carry out trips in Reading."
Slough Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead authority both permit Uber operating licences so it would not be uncommon to see these drivers in the area.
Slough Borough Council said that Uber currently has 119 licensed drivers in the area, all of whom were "previously licensed with Slough and then moved over to Uber."
There was no indication from Uber as to whether it will be reapplying for a licence any time soon.
So what happened when we 'hailed an Uber'
On the final day of the festival, Michael Pearson decided to travel via Uber from the festival site to the train station.
9.10pm - opened up the app
As he exited the site, Michael opened up the Uber app and was imitatively greeted with a personalised page specifically for Reading Festival with a note saying the driver would meet him at a designated pick-up point.
9.12pm - Driver en route
9.14pm - quick phone call to confirm pick-up
The app confirmed the driver was only a four minute drive away, it also gave details of the driver including the licence plate and make of the car.
As there was a parking restriction due to the festival, the Uber driver had to confirm the pick-up point before arrival.
9.18pm - off we go
In the car, ready to go. next stop, Reading Train Station.
9.24pm - arrive at station
After a short trip, Michael arrives at Reading Station. The trip cost £4 and you can even rate the driver on their service out of five which is available to view to the public before they get in an Uber taxi. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/uber-taxis-see-huge-demand-11816983 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/494d20793c2a9cfb7b4b88d9b0362efd064cce4a9c271a2c89436cf2ccb9d11a.json |
[
"Francesca Perryman"
] | 2016-08-26T12:53:53 | null | 2016-08-26T10:46:00 | The average festival goer burns between 400-700 calories during each act | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ffact-reading-festival-can-help-9767705.json | http://i2.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11531916.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Fall-Out-Boy-crowd-Reading-Festival-2013.jpg | en | null | FACT: Reading Festival can help you burn calories | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | There's not long to go until Reading Festival fans can indulge in another weekend of music and mayhem.
Three days of boozing, burgers, and letting our hair down, but don't feel guilty - it turns out festivals are actually quite good for you.
If we’re talking exercise, that is.
Tech company Withings have calculated how many calories we burn by dancing, wandering around fields and dashing from stage to stage.
At Reading Festival, fans burn 3,000 calories per day and cover around 4.7 miles per person.
That means over the whole festival weekend, we actually burn off over a staggering 9,000 calories and walk over 15 miles.
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Apparently the average festival goer will spend up to eight hours dancing per day, burning an average of 400-700 calories during each act. That’s almost enough to rid you of the guilt of drinking a few too many cans.
Here’s a run down of all the big festivals and how they scored:
1. Glastonbury – 3,400 calories burnt per day /5.1 miles per person
2. V Festival –3,100 calories burnt per day /4.6 miles per person
3. Reading Festival – 3,000 calories burnt per day /4.7 miles per person
4. T in the Park – 3,000 calories burnt per day /4.5 miles per person
5. Leeds Festival – 2,900 calories burnt per day/4.6 miles per person
6. Creamfields – 2,800 calories burnt per day /4.2 miles per person
7. Isle of Wight Festival – 2,700 calories burnt per day /4 miles per person
8. Bestival – 2,600 calories burnt per day /4 miles per person
9. Lovebox – 2,500 calories burnt per day/3.1 miles per person
10. T4 On The Beach – 2,300 calories burnt per day/ 2.9 miles per person | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/fact-reading-festival-can-help-9767705 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/0d94ea53a7c037e5945fcc5f4ccfd92642cc7c644ac28af319f2f737e488e2e1.json |
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fans have been rocking to this week. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Fweeks-most-read-stories-getreading-11811267.json | http://i1.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11808336.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98061223.jpg | en | null | This week's most read stories on getreading | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | The video will start in 8 Cancel
News from Reading Festival has been keeping you clicking on getreading this week.
Stories about the music, the weather, the secret sets, the traffic, the fashion - you name it and we have done all we can to keep you posted.
We have been live blogging every day from the site in Richfield Avenue to make sure you don’t miss a thing.
But it has not all been music and fun.
A drama unfolded in Earley, as police and ambulance crews were called to help a man who spent a gruelling 19 hours on top of a roof.
Reading FC win against Milton Keynes Dons has you on the edge of your seats keeping up with the live blog from Charles Watts.
And as always, a weather alert proved an irresistible story for getreading readers.
Finally, a mysterious door was an opening none of our readers could avoid.
Friday was a scorcher and tens of thousands of music fans descended on the site to see performances by their favourite bands and artists.
It has not been all sweetness and light. The Twenty One Pilots’ set sparked outrage among fans on social media after the lead singer’s clothes were ripped and shoes and mask taken during his crowd surf.
On Friday, August 26 the American music duo took to the NME/BBC Radio 1 Stage to perform.
During the set, singer Tyler Joseph began to crowd surf towards a central podium within the tent.
As he proceeded, he was dragged down into bottom of the crowd, causing security guards to leap into action.
Unphased, Tyler continued towards the central podium and by the time he finally climbed to the top, it appeared that he had lost a shoe and his shirt was ripped to pieces.
Arsenal and Wales player Aaron Ramsey was spotted at the festival.
And if you can’t get to the festival, here’s a round-up of how you can watch the show.
A drama unfolded midweek when a man was spotted on a roof in Church Road, Earley.
Police and ambulance crews remained at the scene as the man held out on the rooftop for 19 hours.
Emergency services were originally called at around 11pm on Tuesday, August 23 and the man who has not been named was finally brought down at 7pm on Wednesday, August 24.
He was treated at the scene by paramedics then taken to hospital in a life threatening condition.
Our live blog from Charles Watts at the Reading FC versus Milton Keynes Dons match at the Madejski Stadium on Tuesday august 23 kept you all enthralled.
Reading won 4-2 on penalties.
As the rain pounds down it is hard to remember there was a heatwave alert earlier this week
The south-east was on a level two heatwave alert from Tuesday, August 23.
Although exciting prospect for Reading Festival fans, Public Health England (PHE) issued warnings about the risks of too much sun.
(Photo: Tingdene Marinas)
A mysterious block door - not unlike the Prime Minister’s front door - in Sonning had you guessing last week.
The unusual piece of art appeared on the Grade Two listed Sonning Bridge on Sunday, August 21.
The prank is believed to be the work of an artist who fixed a post box to the same bridge back in September 2013.
The anonymous artist’s other works include pitching a tent on Sonning roundabout, erecting a large pink A which resembled a Google Maps pointer on the same roundabout and installing a sign on the side of Sonning Bridge which warned boat drivers about the risks of skidding.
Some social media users suggest the artwork resembles the front door at No.10 Downing Street and think it has been erected to honour Prime Minister Theresa May, who lives in the village.
Do you have a view on any of these stories? Comment below | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/weeks-most-read-stories-getreading-11811267 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/5e69ccb9787ab69b21c45ffd73cde8268e9988e76312e1b3712a52c2a54610b8.json |
[
"Linda Fort"
] | 2016-08-31T12:49:55 | null | 2016-08-31T10:30:00 | The Reading Buses Solo scheme will be extended to students aged up to 21 and renamed Boost | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Freading-buses-give-students-boost-11820497.json | http://i4.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article9454158.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS66065669.jpg | en | null | Reading Buses to give students a boost with lower fares | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Students in Reading will soon be able to benefit from the lower bus fares offered by the Solo fares scheme run by Reading Buses .
At the moment the scheme is for those under 19 years old, but the plan is to extend it to allow 19 to 21-year-olds in full time education to benefit from it too.
At the same time, Solo is changing its name to Boost.
Solo has given Reading Buses a dramatic increase in the number of young people travelling by bus in the last three years, say the operator.
As a result, the company now believes the time is right to take the fares scheme to the next level and, after working with students, at Reading College will be changing Solo to Boost from Monday, September 5.
The new name has been chosen by the students and is designed to reflect how easy – and quickly – people can travel on buses in Reading.
It also reflects the fact Reading Buses the fastest bus in the world.
The students helped to work out a basic design which was then developed by the bus company and its design agency.
Reading Buses says Boost will still be available to those customers who are 18 and under without the need to show ID.
What do you think of the plan? Comment below
But in extending the scheme to 19 to 21-year-olds, the company advises older looking students to have their college or university ID with them.
Jake Osman, Reading Buses marketing and communications manager, said: “If a customer is 19 to 21 they will need to show valid ID from a local educational institution like the University of Reading , Reading College , UTC Reading, Bracknell College, Newbury College and Wokingham College.
“There will be a new emphasis by the company on ‘challenge 21’ whereby if a customer looks older than 21 they will be asked to prove that they are either in the 18 and under bracket or that they are 21 and under and in full-time education. The final decision will be at a driver’s discretion.” | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-buses-give-students-boost-11820497 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/ca84430f865a288f10b683581af88ba57501c2dfe30539d9c7b92db8c3ef47ff.json |
[
"Jennie Slevin"
] | 2016-08-26T14:48:50 | null | 2016-08-26T12:39:42 | The singer set a new Reading Festival record by playing his 10th set in a row on Friday, August 26 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic-nightlife-news%2Freading-festival-frank-turner-arrives-11804372.json | http://i1.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11804410.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Frank-Turner.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival: Frank Turner arrives on stage to Jurassic Park theme | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Singer Frank Turner arrived on stage at Reading Festival to the Jurassic Park theme on Friday, August 28.
The performer opened the three-day music festival with a set on the main stage, marking his 10th Reading Festival in a row and setting a new record in the process.
Talking to the crowd about his 10-year run which began in 1995, Frank said: "I don't mean to blow my own trumpet but I'm going to take my moment."
He appeared on the stage with a band this year as Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls.
Opening the NME tent at midday was Fickle Friends, while Draper and SWMRS opened the BBC Radio One Dance Stage and The Pit respectively.
If you want to know when your favourite act is playing then make sure you check the stage times .
If you're sitting in the queue at Richfield Avenue today you can plan your weekend by taking a look at the stage times which were released yesterday.
For more information, including where to get a decent fry-up and how to get free wi-fi , take a look at our dedicated Reading Festival page . | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/reading-festival-frank-turner-arrives-11804372 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/3e29ae5665a2e74b236937841c26f4de4eb31c9a8b73e6cccec0c9f50a64b03e.json |
[
"Nathan Hyde"
] | 2016-08-29T18:48:54 | null | 2016-08-29T18:00:00 | NHS England says people in the county will be consulted about changes later this year | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Fberkshire-patients-could-hit-nhs-11806959.json | http://i3.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article4044404.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/stx-RBH.jpg | en | null | Berkshire patients could be hit by NHS cuts | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Patients in Berkshire could soon be affected by cuts to NHS services, which are currently being discussed by health bosses.
NHS Partnerships across the country are working together to draft sustainability and transformation plans (STPs).
These plans reportedly propose ward closures and changes to A&E and GP care in 44 areas in the UK.
NHS England states it needs to make "major efficiencies" so it can find more than £22 billion in savings by 2020/21.
An NHS England spokesman has confirmed that hospitals and health and social care providers across Berkshire, including the Royal Berkshire Hospital, will be affected by the changes if they are approved.
He says RBH bosses are involved in the planning process but insists that members of the public will informed about all proposals and invited to take part in a consultation "from October onwards".
He told getreading : "The next iteration of these developing draft plans will be submitted in October and it is expected that they will then be shared following this.
"This is about local health and care partners working together to deliver the vision set out in the Five Year Forward View – addressing the challenges of increasing demand, the need to shift the way we provide care to make improvements in quality for patient outcomes."
No specific proposals about cuts to RBH services have been revealed yet, but The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the hospital, will need to make savings as it has been recording multi-million pound deficits since 2012.
In a statement NHS England said: "It is hardly a secret that the NHS is looking to make major efficiencies and the best way of doing so is for local doctors, hospitals and councils to work together to decide the way forward in consultation with local communities.
"Proposals are at a draft stage but we expect all local leaders to be talking to the public and stakeholders regularly – it is vital that people are able to shape the future of their local services.
“No changes to the services people currently receive will be made without local engagement and, where required, consultation.
"There are longstanding assurance processes in place to make sure this happens.” | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/berkshire-patients-could-hit-nhs-11806959 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/f6be6b786e1d73675b688aa25530a099424c74e7f71671a34f4ec0ec9de37f69.json |
[
"Michael Pearson"
] | 2016-08-31T14:49:35 | null | 2016-08-31T14:00:00 | From sunken narrowboats to Jaap Stam's all time team mates, August has provided a record-breaking month for video views on our website | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Ffive-most-watched-videos-getreading-11822137.json | http://i2.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11822425.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/top-video-round-up.jpg | en | null | The five most watched videos on getreading during August | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | The summer months are known as the 'silly season' for a good reason but when its come to video on the getreading website, there's been nothing silly about it.
Nearly 300,000 people have watched video across our website and for a good reason, there has been a great variety of news, sport and entertainment to enjoy.
While Reading FC's dramatic summer season has dominated the majority of the plays, there have still been a variety of news stories which have made you click on and watch.
From our pick of the highlights on the Reading Festival 2016 lineup to a devastating house fire and a car colliding into a house to a new Reading FC signing arriving at the club - there has been plenty to get your teeth into.
These are the five most watched videos on getreading this month.
5. Locked up in Berkshire
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At the start of the month we showed you the faces of some of the Berkshire criminals who have been sent to prison over the last four months.
More than 5,000 people looked through the county's offenders who have been sent away this year.
4. The Moose explains his Reading FC relegation prediction
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The next video saw nearly 7,000 people listen into TalkSPORT's Ian Abrahams explain one prediction that didn't go down too well in Berkshire.
He angered plenty of Reading FC fans when he predicted relegation for Jaap Stam’s side this season, the man widely known as ‘the Moose’ explained on-air why he believes Royals could be on their way to League One.
The pundit took to Twitter on the eve of the new season and said that Royals, along with Rotherham and Burton would end up in the bottom three at the end of the 2016/17 Championship campaign.
3. Kind-hearted trio leave touching message on lost mobile
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Coming in at number three, the amazing act of kindness by three Reading Festival fans was watched by 7,000 of you in the space of two days.
Kaleigh Budd lost her mobile phone while enjoying the fairground rides, but thanks to the kindness of three girls, the 20-year-old was reunited with the phone in no time at all on Saturday, August 27.
It really gave us a bit of hope and has been shared across social media thousands of times. Well done girls!
2. Narrowboat sinks in seconds at Fobney Lock
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The moment a narrowboat sank into the Kennet and Avon Canal in Whitley had everyone talking this month.
More than 15,000 people tuned in to see the boat being engulfed by water at Fobney Lock, near Island Road on Wednesday, August 10.
One couple who were fishing in the area, turned out to be lifesavers as a woman had to be rescued from the sinking vessel.
1. Jaap Stam's all-time XI
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Reading FC fans have just not got enough of Jaap Stam and that was testament when he shared his all-time team mates XI.
More than 17,000 people tuned into Charles Watts' soundslide looking at the Royal's boss' ultimate squad made up of his best team mates.
Given that Reading's manager played for PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, Lazio, AC Milan, Ajax and the Dutch national side, that left him with a lot of top players to choose from. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/five-most-watched-videos-getreading-11822137 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/b78ed16b5b447ad444cfd34f311b6e786bcd3fcaac77d11d1f478c169ebd0786.json |
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"Charles Watts"
] | 2016-08-28T12:48:39 | null | 2016-08-28T11:00:00 | Royals' boss discusses Saturday's victory in south Wales and the importance of getting three points before the international break | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fjaap-stam-reading-fcs-1-11809698.json | http://i3.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11810278.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98087227.jpg | en | null | Jaap Stam on Reading FC's 1-0 victory at Cardiff, Yann Kermorgant's goal, winning away and John Swift | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | The video will start in 8 Cancel
Reading claimed a dramatic 1-0 win at Cardiff on Saturday thanks to Yann Kermorgant’s last minute winner.
The French striker fired home at the death to claim his first goal of the campaign and earn Royals their first league win since the opening day victory against Preston.
Jaap Stam spoke to the press after the game - here’s what he had to say.
On the win and performance
I think we deserved the win with how we played.
It’s not easy when you play away but if you look at the game we played well, dominated possession and created chances.
We eventually scored the goal and that was enough.
It wasn’t any easy game. Cardiff were strong, physical, they played the ball straight up to the striker who tried to hold the ball up.
But I thought we did very well. Everyone was sharp in defence and I think we deserved the win.
On the last minute goal
It’s always nice to score a late winner.
Sometimes if you score an early goal the opponent has loads of time to come back into the game.
But we should have scored before. Roy Beerens had a very big chance - it was pity he didn’t take it.
But of course we were very happy when Yann scored and we won the game.
On Kermorgant getting off the mark
Yann has got qualities - he’s proven himself.
Last season didn’t work out for him in the way he wanted but I think he can be very valuable for us in this system.
The last game against Brighton he had a couple of chances that didn’t go in and he’s the type of player who wants to score every game.
If he’s not scoring, he’s moaning - and that’s the type of mentality we want. If you have that then eventually you will score goals - and that’s what he did.
On going into the international break on the back of a win
It gives you a lot more confidence. You can see it on the faces of the players in the changing room and how much they enjoyed it.
Everyone knows that we have the quality and that we deserve to be winning these games.
It’s not for myself or the technical staff - it’s for the players. They deserved it.
It’s two weeks before the next game now so it’s always nice to end the month of August like this.
On John Swift's absence
He had a slight injury. Even before the Brighton game he had a tight hamstring.
So he had a scan and we didn’t really want to risk anything.
For a young player like that it’s better to give him a rest.
On wining away from home
It is a good thing. Psychologically away games are more difficult to win.
But if you have confidence in yourself and the way you want to play - then it shouldn’t make a difference. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jaap-stam-reading-fcs-1-11809698 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/95932a8afb5fde3f77a54a87e1c7e422326af2657c5ad3d7db3aa67d4fcc4934.json |
[
"Nathan Hyde",
"Photo",
"Dave Cole",
"Jacob Granger"
] | 2016-08-28T14:48:29 | null | 2016-08-28T13:47:07 | British Transport Police officers are taking action after more than 1,000 alleged staff assaults were reported over a three-year period | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Fpolice-combat-violence-against-rail-11799377.json | http://i4.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article8385983.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS53859499.jpg | en | null | Police combat violence against rail staff in Reading | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Dozens of railway staff members have been attacked or threatened on services running to and from Reading station since 2012, getreading can reveal.
A response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request shows staff working on Great Western Railway services reported assaults, religiously or racially aggravated harassment and threatening behaviour on numerous occasions throughout a three-year period.
To combat violent crime British Transport Police (BTP) has been carrying out peak-time patrols at Reading Station , as part of Operation Stronghold, and the force insists its efforts have resulted in "lower levels of violence on the network".
BTP inspector Paul Martin said: "Violence or abuse of rail staff will never be tolerated and we’re determined to provide a safe environment for all who use and work on the railway."
Before the police operation was launched 27 incidents of "assault by beating" were reported by staff on services arriving at or departing from Reading Station between 2012 and 2015.
During that time period there were also 14 reported incidents threatening behaviour and three alleged incidents of racially or religiously aggravated harassment on services stopping in Reading .
While across the Great Western Railway network there were a staggering 1,079 alleged staff assaults.
"We will arrest, prosecute and possibly ban from rail services anyone who uses violence against staff"
Inspector Martin added: “As part of Operation Stronghold this summer, we have carried out regular patrols at Reading railway station during peak times in a bid to deter troublemakers and prevent anti-social behaviour before it escalates into something more serious.
"In the last month, just one violent crime was recorded at the station, compared with six offences over the same time period in 2015.
“These low levels of violence on the network in Reading should reassure rail staff, who can count on a hard-line approach from us against those who assault staff.
(Photo: Jacob Granger)
"We will arrest, prosecute and possibly ban from rail services anyone who uses violence against staff."
He added: “We encourage rail staff to report every instance of physical and verbal aggression directed towards them, even if they perceive it to be minor.
"By reporting incidents, it helps us to get a true image of what is happening to staff, and allows us to offer the best possible response.”
Passengers have also been hurling abuse at Great Western Railway online, using social media.
Last year CommuteLondon found that the train operating company had received 64,302 negative tweets from complaining commuters. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/police-combat-violence-against-rail-11799377 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/e0c78e80c8e60520d1b0c01a6f5a8f0d2566be5ecd5c793f2428818c8e1f3c70.json |
[
"Nathan Hyde"
] | 2016-08-29T16:48:53 | null | 2016-08-29T14:14:24 | Drivers were caught up in 50-minute delays after two lanes were closed so emergency services could deal with the incident | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freading-berkshire-news%2Fm4-crash-motorcyclist-suffers-shoulder-11815211.json | http://i1.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11815207.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/M4-J10.jpg | en | null | M4 crash: motorcyclist suffers shoulder injury after colliding with car | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Motorists were stuck in long delays on the M4 earlier today after a collision between a car and a motorcycle.
The vehicles collided on the eastbound carriageway near junction 10 (Wokingham/Bracknell) shortly before 2pm on Monday, August 29.
According to South Central Ambulance Service a 65-year-old motorcyclist suffered "a suspected shoulder injury" and was taken to Wrexham Park Hospital in Slough.
His injuries are believed to be minor.
The female driver of the car, which is a Citroen C4, did not require medical attention.
Two lanes were initially closed so the vehicles could be recovered and this caused traffic to queue between junctions 11 (Reading) and 10.
All lanes were quickly reopened but motorists were left to face delays of around 50 minutes.
See all the updates on our live blog and if you have any photographs or information please tweet @getreading. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/m4-crash-motorcyclist-suffers-shoulder-11815211 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/55a7b9893b000c91ba4bfdb49523d9837db8f679e785c3e44adcd98c345ec253.json |
[
"Jack Cooper"
] | 2016-08-29T10:48:40 | null | 2016-08-29T09:45:56 | Royals supporter Jack Cooper gives his take on Saturday's dramatic late victory in south Wales | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fcardiff-city-0-reading-fc-11813873.json | http://i3.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11813879.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98107156.jpg | en | null | Cardiff City 0 Reading FC 1: A fan's verdict | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Nearly 1,000 Reading fans made the journey down the M4 to watch their side take on Cardiff on Saturday.
And they were rewarded in the best possible way, with Yann Kermorgant netting in the final minute to seal a dramatic 1-0 win.
It was Royals’ first league success since the opening day of the season and it moved them up to 15th in the Championship.
One of the supporters who made the journey to south Wales was Jack Cooper (@jack_cooper99) - this is his account of the contest.
Tuesday night’s game against MK Dons didn’t fill me with confidence that we would come out of this match with a point, let alone a win.
We started quickly and had a few chances that we failed to put away, which at the time we thought would cost us. We were keeping possession well around the back, and then going forward and trying to create chances.
In recent weeks, the possession based football Jaap Stam wants us to play has come in for criticism. On Saturday, it looked more under control with Joey Van den Berg operating in a defensive midfield role and dictating the game from deep.
Although he is susceptible to a booking or two, he looks like he could be the key player in this Reading side.
Cardiff then got a foothold in the game and had two good chances to go ahead.
From then on, we didn’t look like threatening and at half-time we were thinking we’d be lucky to get a result from this, especially considering the chances we had given them and how ineffective Yann Kermorgant had been so far.
We started the second half in a similar way to the way we finished the first. Cardiff had one good chance from a header, but were kept quiet by Paul McShane and Liam Moore, who looked very classy on the ball and seems a very good acquisition.
Then we had arguably the best chance of the game, when Roy Beerens failed to convert what seemed to everyone would be a certain goal.
We thought our chances of gaining victory were now gone, until Kermorgant put away a great cross from Jordan Obita to give us a late victory.
It wasn’t as good as the opening day performance against Preston, and we missed John Swift giving us some attacking flair in the final third.
When he’s back from injury and this team have played more games with each other, I think we will see the best from this Reading side, giving hope for the rest of the season.
Star man: Liam Moore - He looked comfortable on the ball and kept any threat Cardiff had at bay.
Value for money: 8/10 - Good turn out from the Reading fans to see a last gasp victory, showing how much of an impact the ‘Twenty is Plenty’ scheme is giving. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cardiff-city-0-reading-fc-11813873 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/428681216d18db737026877e8de26b7760c9556391d2b090e6efb067143d8047.json |
[
"Jennie Slevin"
] | 2016-08-26T18:48:33 | null | 2016-08-26T17:47:55 | Audiences were crammed into the Alternative Stage tent to see comedy acts Sara Pascoe and Russell Howard | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fcomedy-news%2Freading-festival-russell-howard-sara-11806692.json | http://i1.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11807020.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Sara-Pascoe.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival: Russell Howard and Sara Pascoe on the Alternative Stage | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Comedians Sara Pascoe and Russell Howard made audiences howl with laughter when they both performed in front of huge audiences on Friday.
The pair packed out the Alternative Stage for their sets at Reading Festival on August 26.
Both known to appear on comedy panel shows such as Mock The Week, avid fans packed into a hot ten to hear their hilarious tales.
Regaling audiences with stories from her sordid past, Pascoe had the crowd doubled over while Howard focused on his speciality - his embarrassing parents.
Talking about th time her took his mum to his actress sister - Kerry Howard's - film premiere, he said watching Kerry give an old man "a wristie" while sitting next to his mum was at the top of the list of thing's he never wanted to happen.
In other news at Reading Festival, Fetty Wap has pulled out of playing under doctor's orders and You Me at Six hinted that they may just be coming to Reading for an impromptu set on Saturday, August 27. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/comedy-news/reading-festival-russell-howard-sara-11806692 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/1bc2ce6ecd9679a190b3dc91f3e9ec80e6568ceb730f21ad29fb890ff3a37903.json |
[
"Francesca Perryman",
"Photo",
"Theo Wargo",
"Becky Nallon",
"Tiffany Ronquillo"
] | 2016-08-26T13:03:09 | null | 2016-08-26T10:00:00 | Take a look at the acts gracing the various stages for the first day of Reading Festival | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic-nightlife-news%2Freading-festival-2016-line-up-11548615.json | http://i3.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article10817781.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Disclosure-and-Foals.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival 2016 line up for Friday | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Reading Festival fans will be treated to an eclectic music mix on Friday, August 26 as indie rock band, Foals and dance duo, Disclosure co-headline.
A first for Reading and Leeds , these two acts will be making the 'step up' to the largest stages of their careers at the festival in Richfield Avenue.
Stage times announced for all acts
Returning after their surprise set last year, Reading Festival 2016 will see Foals in their debut headline performance.
They are co-headliners with dance phenomenon Disclosure, who are playing their first major UK festival headlining set.
The festival will take place on Friday, August 26, Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28, 2016.
Acts performing on each of the stages have been announced, however timings for each set will be confirmed closer to the festival weekend.
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Take a look at who's performing across the stages on Friday:
Main Stage
Foals
Disclosure
Chvrches
Boy Better Know
Die Antwoord
Lower Than Atlantis
Nothing But Thieves
Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes
Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls
(Photo: Theo Wargo)
NME/BBC Radio 1 Stage
Jack Ü
Twenty One Pilots
Crystal Castles
Fetty Wap
The Neighbourhood
The Internet
Giggs
Mura Masa
Hinds
HÆLOS
Fickle Friends
BBC Radio 1 Dance Stage
Oliver Heldens
Hannah Wants
Alunageorge
Philip George
Danny L Harle
Tkay Maidza
Lion Babe
99 Souls
Hermitude
Draper
The Pit
Asking Alexandria
Thrice
Crossfaith
Hacktivist
Nothing More
Citizen
Superheaven
Creeper
FVK
SWMRS
(Photo: Becky Nallon)
Festival Republic Stage
Maximo Park
Pulled Apart By Horses
Rationale
Luh
Blaenavon
The Sherlocks
Lewis Del Mar
Otherkin
Anteros
Transviolet
Banners
White Miles
Area 52
(Photo: Tiffany Ronquillo)
BBC Radio 1Xtra Stage | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/reading-festival-2016-line-up-11548615 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/f675f0d4e07706e6fba19d0a720a55f9c62086e5b03cac2f4d43dc5699c71ed1.json |
[
"Francesca Perryman"
] | 2016-08-27T18:49:20 | null | 2016-08-27T18:14:51 | Take a look at who performed on Saturday, August 27 at Reading Festival | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic-nightlife-news%2Freading-festival-red-hot-chili-11808073.json | http://i2.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11809961.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98081742.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Two Door Cinema Club and Stormzy play on Saturday | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | Reading Festival rocked on Saturday with sets from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Slaves and Courteeners.
The second day of the festival, on August 27, saw Red Hot Chili Peppers take to the main stage for a festival exclusive, returning to Reading and Leeds after nine years.
Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith and Josh Klinghoffer performed a two hour set with plenty of pyrotechnics and tricks.
Other highlights from the day included American rock band Eagles of Death Metal, who played on the main stage. It was the band's only UK festival date, following a reschedule of their 2016 European tour after the Paris attacks.
Just three years after making their Reading Festival debut, local band Sundara Karma returned to open the main stage , Ally and Hadyn from the band spoke to getreading after their set.
Other artists proving popular for day two were Two Door Cinema Club who brought their upbeat indie pop and rock to the NME/BBC Radio 1 Stage and drum and bass duo SIGMA , who got their crowd going with their UK number one singles Nobody To Love and Changing.
You Me at Six also finally took to The Pit to perform their not so secret set. The tent was packed with crowds spilling out of the sides. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/reading-festival-red-hot-chili-11808073 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/6f5f8841c72795aee296fbecbe77fd0b77eacd769348faa9408b63a7cf3ab48b.json |
[
"Francesca Perryman",
"Photo",
"Don Bishop"
] | 2016-08-26T12:55:42 | null | 2016-08-26T10:40:00 | Here's all you need to know about getting your mobile phone to survive the weekend with you | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getreading.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Freading-festival-2016-how-charge-9885430.json | http://i4.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article11621012.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/mobile-phone.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival 2016: How to charge your phone | null | null | www.getreading.co.uk | With thousands of music fans descending on Reading Festival soon, it's time to break down some of the festival survival tips.
An important factor in survival - the beloved mobile phone.
Festival goers will be hoping for the ultimate weekend of fun, big bands and (fingers crossed) sun, so we know you are bound to want to take some photos to capture the memories.
That all-important phone battery must be charged!
For the keen Snapchatters, Instragmmers and texters among you, we've put together a list of places where you can charge your mobile phone over the festival weekend in Reading.
Take a look at some of our top suggestions - we will be updating the list as other locations and ways of charging are announced closer to the date!
While you're at it, check out where you can get wi-fi during the festival weekend.
Lockers
Weekend ticket holders can purchase lockers to store small valuables and charge mobile phones over the weekend.
These lockers cost £16 and can be booked via See Tickets or directly through Lockerhouse.
It is required that you bring your own USB cable to use these.
Closer to the festival you will receive an e-mail booking confirmation from Lockerhouse which you need to print and take to the festival to redeem for your locker.
Music Angel Social Power
Music Angel Mobile Charging will be at Reading this year, offering their Social Power battery for £20 with unlimited charging on pre-order, saving you £5 when bought at the festival.
With three stalls across the Reading site, if you do miss out on the pre-order, it’s pretty hard to miss them at the festival.
All the profits from their work at festivals goes to a charity that provides power for children in developing nations to study.
You can check out its work on its website, or head straight over to the pre-order site.
Coffee Shops
Check in local cafés and coffee shops close by, as some have electrical outputs and sockets available for customers to use.
One place that is particularly popular for this is Starbucks in Victoria Street.
Address: Starbucks, 21 Queen Victoria Street, Reading RG1 1SX
(Photo: Don Bishop)
Caversham Baptist Church
Last year, the church provided clean toilets, free wi-fi, mobile, tablet and laptop charging and free meals throughout the weekend for festival goers.
(Still to be confirmed)
Address: Caversham Baptist Church, South Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8HY
Battery Booster
Portable batteries are now getting small enough to stow away in a pocket or bag so easily – and cheaply – that it's worth carrying one, if only for emergencies.
Choose carefully and know what you're buying so the booster is definitely compatible with your phone.
Take a look at some on Amazon.
Take an extra battery
The problem with battery packs or using a festival charging point is that you’ll need to hang around waiting for your phone to charge.
Taking a second battery with you could be a good alternative – as soon as you run out of juice, you can simply switch to a fully-charged one in a couple of seconds.
Power saving features
It is possible to extend your phone’s battery life by disabling features such as wi-fi and GPS and reducing the brightness of the screen.
Turning off all non-essential applications also helps to extend the battery life.
Most mobiles will tell you how much can be saved, so check the details on your mobile phone settings.
More on Reading Festival
For line-up details and more information about the event take a look at our Reading Festival information page. | http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/reading-festival-2016-how-charge-9885430 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getreading.co.uk/97610e47e27442113586018babb9bbfc36691af7a120c306ec54a5316414f119.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:21 | null | 2016-08-16T11:47:11 | Centre Matty Fleming has extended his contract until the end of season 2017. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fsaints%2Ffleming-extends-saints-deal-1-8071482.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8071481.1471344383!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Fleming extends Saints deal | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Centre Matty Fleming has extended his contract until the end of season 2017.
The 20-year-old made his debut against Leeds in 2015 and has since gone on to play a further 11 times for the club, crossing for three tries.
Coach Keiron Cunningham said: “Matty had one of the best pre-seasons I have seen from a young player. He was dedicated, professional and made great strides.
“Injury stopped him progressing through the early phase of the season but he was dedicated in his rehab and took his chance well when it came.
“He is dependable and his rise to the first team in an example to the younger members in the club.”
Matty added: “I’m delighted to have extended my contract at the club. I enjoy being around my teammates and I am working hard so when I do get the chance to play in the first team I can perform to the best of my ability.
“I’m looking forward to the future but know I have to get my head down and work hard.”
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[] | 2016-08-31T14:50:25 | null | 2016-08-31T14:00:00 | A fundraiser for next year’s Prescot Festival is being held later this month. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fprescot-festival-fundraiser-organised-1-8097360.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8097358.1472634861!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Prescot Festival fundraiser organised | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | A fundraiser for next year’s Prescot Festival is being held later this month.
The festival attracted over 1,600 people over the 10 days event.
Prescot Parish Musiciands in concert will be held at Prescot Parish Church, Church Street, Prescot, on Friday, September 23 between 7pm and 8.15pm.
Among the players will be with Tim Hall (organ), Robert Howard (bassoon and piano), David Kernick (voice), and Laura Bonnett (flute).
Programme includes: Prelude and Fugue in C major, BMV 547 (J. S. Bach), Songs of Praise Toccata for Organ (Prizeman), and Toccata from Plymouth Suite (Whitlock).
Tickets £5, including wine and cake. Proceeds to church funds | http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/news/local/prescot-festival-fundraiser-organised-1-8097360 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/cf129ac701b55c85707d74203a334af634bff5cf92a908c328e9e1bd6f713baf.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:15 | null | 2016-08-24T13:34:27 | Thatto Heath, formerly Sutton Heath FC, kicked off their Warrington and District League campaign with a hard-earned three apiece draw. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fother-sports%2Fthatto-heath-3-woolston-3-1-8086076.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8086074.1472042040!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Thatto Heath 3 Woolston 3 | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Thatto Heath, formerly Sutton Heath FC, kicked off their Warrington and District League campaign with a hard-earned three apiece draw.
Heath Started well going close through Craig Byrom. Against the run of play Woolston took the lead when a 30 yrd through ball found the no 10, who slotted home.
Heath were lucky not to go two down when a cross shot flashed just wide.
Sam Gibson and Kev Parr were a constant threat down the flanks. Heath hit back when a cross shot found Craig Byrom 10 yards out who steered home.
Heath were then unlucky not to go in front when Chris Powell prodded home only to be a judged to foul the keeper.
Woolston then took the lead just before the break when a cross was turned into his own net passed the desperate dive of keeper Dave Eden.
Heath started well early on in the second with Danny Bate driving a shot just wide and Craig Byroms effort easily saved by the visiting keeper.
At the other end good defending from Ste Bennett and Paul Anders saved the day for the hosts.
Heath then struck when substitute Ste Burrows saw his goal-bound effort deflected wide. From the resulting corner Paul Anders’ towering header was unstoppable to draw matters.
Minutes later a good stop by the keeper from Chris Powell’s effort prevented Heath scoring.
With just over five minutes remaining Heath took the lead for the first time in the game Gareth Smith, Sam Gibson, and Danny Bate all played there part in the lead up to the goal when, Craig Byrom cut in from the byline to cross for Chris Powell to steer his finish passed the diving keeper into the net.
Woolston’s never-say-die attitude was rewarded with seconds remaining when a knock down in the Heath area found the centre forward who slotted home. | http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/sport/other-sports/thatto-heath-3-woolston-3-1-8086076 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/765637c8edb240d39ebbb4f4a3e8fda3275b8b60e7f8e56c9a83431dbf8b70cd.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:35 | null | 2016-08-24T10:03:40 | Based on an article in Rolling Stone magazine and a subsequent book, War Dogs heavily dramatizes the true story of two enterprising twentysomethings, who became multi-millionaires as arms dealers to the US military. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle%2Fwar-dogs-an-engrossing-and-frequently-uproarious-comedy-of-errors-1-8085483.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8085480.1472029397!/image/image.jpg | en | null | War Dogs: An engrossing and frequently uproarious comedy of errors | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Based on an article in Rolling Stone magazine and a subsequent book, War Dogs heavily dramatizes the true story of two enterprising twentysomethings, who became multi-millionaires as arms dealers to the US military.
Director Todd Phillips, mastermind of The Hangover films, and co-writer Jason Smilovic don’t let the truth get in the way of spinning an entertaining yarn.
They embellish the jaw-dropping rags-to-riches narrative with a hare-brained chase through the notorious Triangle of Death to the south of Baghdad, and some fizzing one-liners, which are used as chapter headings to bookmark each stage of the journey.
Miles Teller and Jonah Hill, who garnered numerous awards for their eye-catching work in Whiplash and The Wolf Of Wall Street respectively, are an incendiary double-act.
They clamber over various obstacles thrown in their characters’ paths and brazenly wisecrack in the face of death.
Phillips’ film opens with TV news footage from the war in Iraq in 2008.
Miles Teller as David Packouz
“I see 17,000 dollars,” explains massage therapist David Packouz (Teller). “That’s what it costs to outfit an American soldier.”
Narrating his own extraordinary story, David introduces us to his wife Iz (Ana de Armas), with whom he hopes to raise a family by selling bed sheets to local care homes.
His get-rich-quick scheme flops and David is reluctant to tell his spouse that the boxes of bedding cluttering up their apartment are not their golden ticket to a brighter future.
At this low ebb, David meets his friend Efraim Diveroli (Hill), who has discovered a website which lists contracts that the US military needs to be fulfilled.
Jonah Hill as Efraim Diveroli
“When life kicked me, I stayed down. But Efraim? He kicked back,” gushes David, who agrees to become a partner in this shadowy yet highly lucrative business.
The buddies tender for a massive munitions contract with the help of infamous dealer Henry Girard (Bradley Cooper) and underbid by 53 million dollars.
David travels to Albania to fulfil the contract, aided by his driver Bashkim (JB Blanc), who knows which palms to grease.
When David questions the morality of the business, which he keeps secret from Iz, Efraim immediately hits back.
“This isn’t about being pro-war,” he counsels David. “It’s about being pro-money.”
Bolstered by strong performances from the two leads, War Dogs is an engrossing and frequently uproarious comedy of errors.
Phillips and Smilovic’s script short changes the supporting characters: Iz exists solely to prick David’s conscience with her fleeting words of wisdom.
However, they do they craft some big laughs like when the buddies visit a weapons expo in Las Vegas and David pithily describes the event as “Comic-Con with grenades”.
War - what is it good for?
It’s very good for lining the pockets of the greedy and the enterprising.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:05:36 | null | 2016-08-25T15:00:00 | A dentist in St Helens has warned parents they could be putting their child at risk of tooth decay by not taking advantage of free NHS fluoride varnish treatment. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fdentist-s-fluiride-risk-warning-1-8087795.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8087793.1472120295!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Dentist’s fluiride risk warning | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | A dentist in St Helens has warned parents they could be putting their child at risk of tooth decay by not taking advantage of free NHS fluoride varnish treatment.
Around a quarter of UK children have tooth decay by the time they start school, with on average three teeth being affected, missing or filled.
In fact, the British Dental Association states that last year (2014 / 2015) 179,218 teeth were removed in children aged nine and under, making dental decay one of the nation’s most common childhood diseases and the main reason for hospital admissions.
Fluoride varnish is a free NHS preventative treatment available to all children aged three and above providing they are clinically suitable.
It offers protections against decay and strengthens teeth. mydentist practice manager Bev Sephton said: “Statistics show 30 per cent of children didn’t see an NHS dentist between 2012 and 2014.
Indeed £30m was spent on tooth extractions for under 18’s in 2012/2013.
“We’re committed to changing this trend and we are particularly keen for families with young children to register with us so they can benefit from free NHS fluoride varnish which is normally applied to children’s teeth twice a year from the age of three.”
mydentist at Victoria Square is part of the largest network of dental care providers in the UK. Its recent makeover has been inspired by what its seven million UK patients said they wanted from a dentist.
“Dental care needs to be professional but that doesn’t mean it can’t be friendly too. We were determined to create an environment which was both warm and relaxing,” said Ms Henderson. | http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/news/local/dentist-s-fluiride-risk-warning-1-8087795 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/0f386305c6eed427db4a01aeac8c1c0c8cc9e5001e3adf267920892ccb2e97b3.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:09:03 | null | 2016-08-26T06:00:00 | Kevin Iro and Paul Newlove, Matt Gidley and Willie Talau, and Talau and Jamie Lyon - three centre partnerships which set Knowsley Road alight in the not too distant past. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fsaints%2Fcould-saints-new-centre-pairing-match-past-glories-1-8089484.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8089480.1472142847!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Could Saints new centre pairing match past glories? | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Kevin Iro and Paul Newlove, Matt Gidley and Willie Talau, and Talau and Jamie Lyon - three centre partnerships which set Knowsley Road alight in the not too distant past.
Now Saints are hoping they have another dynamic duo waiting in the wings - new signing Ryan Morgan and home-grown Mark Percival - and that they will take Super League by storm next season.
Jamie Lyon is widely-regarded as one of Saints best ever centres
Both have genuine pace - and this is something Saints have been lacking of late in certain areas of the pitch.
Morgan cannot be described as a mega signing from the NRL (those kind of players are rarely available these days especially when money is awash Down Under) and he doesn’t come with the international pedigree and reputation of fellow Aussies Gidley and Lyon.
But Saints have done their homework on the 26-year-old Melbourne Storm player and he fits their requirements at this moment.
‘’He has joined us at the peak of his power and I’m sure he will be a great addition to our squad, ‘’ said club chairman Eamonn McManus
The player himself will be the first to admit that he hasn’t played as many games in his career as he would have liked due mainly to injuries and is still short of the 100 mark since making his first team debut for Parrammatta Eels in 2011.
He moved to Melbourne in May for the rest of 2016 and it is believed Storm officials were keen to open talks on a further 12 month contract.
But Morgan felt a three-year deal at St Helens was a better option and gave him much-needed ‘job security.’
The Aussie, who can also play on the wing, is unlikely to be the only new face at Langtree Park in 2017 as Saints continue their search for talent to plug gaps left by departing personnel.
Salford Red Devils hooker Tommy Lee is just one of a number of players being linked with the club - and that doesn’t come as a surprise.
While the workload heaped on the shoulders of current hooker James Roby rarely blights his performances (he has missed few games during the past two years) coach Keiron Cunningham doesn’t need telling another genuine number nine would be beneficial and give 30-year-old Roby a breather now and again and also helps to prevent the possibility of burn-out. | http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/sport/saints/could-saints-new-centre-pairing-match-past-glories-1-8089484 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/5fb9cba0e7cf2c32de69082e7a14a313b7ca3c9bd77f2833e9ef072a54306de8.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:09:25 | null | 2016-08-15T15:56:47 | On-song Saints find themselves in seventh heaven as their bid for Grand Final glory gathers momentum. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fsaints%2Fyates-verdict-previous-derby-win-counts-for-nothing-1-8070212.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8070211.1471272960!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Yates’ verdict: Previous derby win counts for nothing | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | On-song Saints find themselves in seventh heaven as their bid for Grand Final glory gathers momentum.
Seven wins on the trot - the last two in the Super 8s - sends a chilling message to their rivals that the 2014 champions have hit their straps at the right time and on course for at least a place in the semi-final of the competition.
Realistically, the chance of Keiron Cunningham’s outfit improving on their current fourth-in-the-table spot still remains in the lap of the Gods but all the players can do is treat each game as a cup final and they will have no difficulty in raising their game for the next hurdle - a high-profile derby showdown against Wigan Warriors at the DW Stadium on Friday.
They won 23-4 in the final game of the regular season at the same venue a few weeks ago but that will count for nothing against a Wigan side who will be hell-bent on turning the tables on what will be another emotional and tension-charged occasion.
Saints will, however, need to adopt the same mindset as they showed in toppling fifth-placed Catalans Dragons 39-16 at Langtree Park last Friday night if they are to lower the Cherry and White colours.
It was an 80 minute display full of character, resilience and true grit as they overcame an early 6-0 deficit and the late first-half sin-binning of a scrum half Luke Walsh for what referee James Child perceived as a dangerous tackle on Lucas Albert to secure a crucial victory and leave the French trailing four points in their wake.
It was also a night to remember for jet-heeled winger Adam Swift who scored four tries on home soil for the second time this season and although all were of a spectacular nature, he would be first to acknowledge the contribution of his team-mates in what, in essence, was a ruthlessly efficient, never-say-die 17-man performance against tough-as-teak opponents who took no prisoners.
Cunningham, who admitted Saints were riding on the crest of a wave at the moment, observed: “I was expecting some kind of lull after tough away wins at Wigan and Warrington and we tried to overplay a bit in the first half.
“But we put them to the sword in the second half and now the boys are hungry to go again with a derby at Wigan.
“That’s what momentum does for you. We’ve had some tough times this season but that has bonded us together.”
The only blight on the night for Saints was a leg injury to centre Mark Percival which is likely to keep him out of action for several weeks and the fact that both Walsh and Luke Thompson will face the RL Disciplinary Committee on Tuesday night.
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] | 2016-08-26T13:08:27 | null | 2016-08-16T12:57:02 | Saints are to turn back the clock - and celebrate the lives of fans and also former players who have passed away during the past 12 months. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fsaints%2Fsaints-to-honour-fans-and-past-players-1-8071518.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8071517.1471345008!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Saints to honour fans and past players | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Saints are to turn back the clock - and celebrate the lives of fans and also former players who have passed away during the past 12 months.
On the penultimate home game against Castleford Tigers on Friday, September 9, the club will hold a tribute to all Saints - the first of what will become an annual fixture.
It will feature a period before the game where names will be read aloud. There will be a minute’s applause in honour those who have passed away. Those names will also be listed on a special tribute in the match day programme.
CEO, Mike Rush, says: “We are a family club and we want to celebrate the lives of those Saints who have played and have cheered the club on to success.
“This tribute gives us the opportunity to stand with the families of those who have invested so much into the club over the years.”
If you have a family member, or friend, who has been a follower of St Helens RFC and has passed away in the last 12 months, the club would love to include them in this tribute.
Simply email their name to our club chaplain, Paul Johnson at, keepmeupdated@saintsrlfc.com before Wednesday, August 31, and they will be included.
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] | 2016-08-26T13:13:09 | null | 2016-08-25T12:04:11 | As the pound continues to go in the dollars favour 42% of Americans say they are more likely to visit the UK for a holiday, according to new data* from Hotels.com™. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle%2Famericans-flock-to-the-uk-thanks-to-kate-middleton-and-fish-chips-1-8088030.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8088029.1472123142!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Americans flock to the UK thanks to Kate Middleton and Fish & Chips | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | As the pound continues to go in the dollars favour 42% of Americans say they are more likely to visit the UK for a holiday, according to new data* from Hotels.com™.
London topped the list of destinations Americans would most like to visit (88%), with Cambridge (41%) and Liverpool (39%) closely vying for second place for statesiders looking for a cultural fix. The unexpected winner, however, was Grimsby with more respondents keen on visiting the northern fishing town than the majestic Snowdonia.
The Royal Family still has huge appeal for visitors from the States with Buckingham Palace the attraction they'd most like to visit (76%) with the home of the crown jewels (the Tower of London, 65%) and royal wedding venue, Westminster Abbey, (52%) also in the top five attractions. Finishing off the royal fever, Kate Middleton was the number one celebrity Americans would most like to meet, closely followed by Her Majesty the Queen. In a girl power worthy line up, the top five famous faces respondents would most like to meet were all women:
1.Kate Middleton (46%)
2.The Queen (45%)
3.JK Rowling (31%)
4.Adele (30%)
5.Kate Winslet (27%)
It seems Britain's culinary kudos isn't as poor as it once was with 68% of Americans keen to try the cornerstone British cuisine – the humble fish and chips. However, sweet treats rounded out the top five with apple crumble (44%), cream tea (43%) and a traditional afternoon tea (39%) just behind a full English (48%).
When quizzed on their perceptions of Britain as a nation many stereotypes rung true with a third of Americans believing Brits loved their pubs and that it always rains (only during a great British summer of course). Yet it seems Americans love our chit chat, as almost three quarters state their favourite thing about Brits is our accents and over a third love our sense of humour.
Simon Matthews, Senior PR Manager of Hotels.com Brand comments, “The fact that some Americans want to visit Grimsby on their next trip proves they must be really savvy about where to get the best British grub, as we all know Grimsby is famous for its Fish and Chips! The rising interest from our American cousins is likely more to do with the strong dollar than the draw of our culinary delights, however it would be a welcome boom for the UK travel industry.”
*2,000 adults from the U.S. were polled by One Poll, commissioned by Hotels.com in July 2016 | http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle/americans-flock-to-the-uk-thanks-to-kate-middleton-and-fish-chips-1-8088030 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/371a86cc08b9de3fefedd4d9104a13195ee8016116cf964185d9809153942cb7.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:10:29 | null | 2016-08-12T09:14:30 | Andre Savelio has a future at Langtree Park but the ball is firmly in his court. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fsaints%2Fcunningham-andre-has-a-future-with-us-1-8065384.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8065383.1470989626!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Cunningham: Andre has a future with us | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Andre Savelio has a future at Langtree Park but the ball is firmly in his court.
That’s the challenging message from Saints’ boss Keiron Cunningham to the 21-year forward, who has joined Super League rivals Castleford Tigers on loan until the end of the season.
Cunningham said: “Andre is under contact until the end of 2017 and he still figures in our plans but we cannot guarantee him a place at the minute and have given him permission to join Castleford in order to get more games under his belt at first team level.
“It is difficult for us to make team changes at the moment due to the way we are playing and in Andre’s case he has ambitions to play in a different position than we envisage.”
Savelio is just one of a several promising Saints’ youngsters who Cunningham describes as his “third year set of kids”.
He said: “All our youngsters are doing a brilliant job but at the same time you have to accept that sometimes it is a case of taking two steps forward and three back.
“This is all part of being young and learning the game. You only reach maturity when you’ve played a large number of senior fixtures.”
The head coach added: “During the past few weeks you have seen a large number of young players, who have come through our junior system, running around in a first team shirt and this bodes well for the future.
“As a local lad myself, I’m extremely proud of the progress they have made and long may it continue.’’
Savelio, who made his Super League debut for Saints against Leeds Rhinos in March 2014 and has since made more than 40 appearances, told Rugby Leaguer and League Express: “I need to be playing to be happy otherwise I get a bit down.
“If I get my chance at St Helens that will be great or if it’s somewhere else then we’’ll have to wait and see.” | http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/sport/saints/cunningham-andre-has-a-future-with-us-1-8065384 | en | 2016-08-12T00:00:00 | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/2203adcc4f52fc8ba312b328b182639a7c3a4c05255bf3baf5de88bb9f1fdcb2.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:00 | null | 2016-08-25T07:00:00 | A comedy drama with a difference comes to the St Helens later this year. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flife-s-a-drag-at-the-theatre-royal-1-8086687.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8086684.1472054686!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Life’s a drag at the Theatre Royal | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | A comedy drama with a difference comes to the St Helens later this year.
A brand new version of The Ruby Slippers, set in a fictional Blackpool drag club, will be staged at St Helens Theatre Royal on November 3, before setting off on a national tour in 2017.
The show starts with Raz on top of the world, owner of his paradise Blackpool drag club, The Ruby Slippers.
He has met Ryan, the man of his dreams, however all is not as it seems. Business is poor and a rival club has opened which threatens to not only steal Raz’s customers but also his star acts, Drag Queens Phoenix and Destiny.
Also Ryan has a secret that will change everything.
Raz is hopelessly in love with his flat mate and barman, Ryan. The feeling is mutual. However, Ryan has a secret, known only by his mother Helen, who supports her son’s decision and encourages him to tell Raz the whole truth.
The two-act comedy drama comes from writers Emma Culshaw and David Paul and directed by Mark Heller, it explores a subject rarely seen on the theatre stage.
Show writer Emma Culshaw said: “When creating The Ruby Slippers our main aim was to write an honest story that showed the highs and lows of being in love when there are difficult modern day obstacles to cross.
“The play tackles transgender issues and we hope thoroughly audiences enjoy what we set out to achieve, creating a play full of compassion, humour and outrageous one-liners but with a strong underlying message.”
The talented cast is led by James Rogerson as Raz and Jamie Paul as Ryan, they are joined by Debra Redcliffe (Helen), Emma Vaudrey (Laura), Owen Richard Farrow (Destiny) and Jordan Simms (Phoenix).
The show is created by *Break A Leg Production* in association with Bill Elms.
Co-producer Bill Elms said: “It has been a pleasure to follow the journey of this show from the page through to* *stage, and seeing the audience reaction to a great piece of accessible work.
“I believe this show will go far, it has all the elements for a great night out at the theatre, a great script, great comedy and most of all a great storyline.
“I am delighted to be a part of its growth. Funny Girls is the perfect venue to host the premiere and I know audiences in Blackpool are going to love it.” | http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/what-s-on/life-s-a-drag-at-the-theatre-royal-1-8086687 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/66706f32acf5c5c308dc85eb3c951ff86cbc0a69870f1cf88424c28bd56776bd.json |
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Age 10 plus:
Rose in the Blitz by Rebecca Stevens
London in the midst of the terrifying Blitz bombing raids must be an unimaginable place for a generation of children so removed from the war years.
But in a moving, atmospheric and heartbreaking story, set in the war-ravaged capital, acclaimed author Rebecca Stevens sweeps youngsters away to the sights, sounds and ever-present dangers of life in 1940s England.
Rose in the Blitz stars the same time-travelling teenager whose First World War adventures in Stevens’ novel Valentine Joe won the hearts and minds of readers and critics last year. In this engrossing sequel, inspired by the author’s own family history, Rose faces fresh perils and a desperate race against time to save a precious life.In present day London, it’s the night
before Rose’s mum re-marries. Rose can’t sleep for worrying and nor can her confused and elderly great-aunt Rosemary, known to one and all as Aunt Cosy. Rose sees the old lady leaving the house still in her dressing-gown and follows her through the darkness to the London Underground and on to an old, musty-smelling empty train.
Their train stops at her home station, Clapham South, but this isn’t the world as Rosie knows it, it’s the world as Aunty Cosy knew it… war-torn London in 1940, full of strangers and broken by the Blitz. Catapulted down Aunt Cosy’s memory lane and into the past, Rose witnesses a great romance and a heartfelt sacrifice, but a terrible tragedy is about to unfold… unless she can change what happens next.
Exciting, poignant, rich in colour and period detail, Rose in the Blitz combines a thrilling, fast-paced time-slip story with a thought-provoking exploration of family, the power of love and the importance of shared memories.
(Chicken House, paperback, £6.99)
Young Adult:
Eden Summer by Liz Flanagan
Prepare to shed tears as Liz Flanagan plays a blinder in this stunning debut novel set amidst the rolling hills and valleys of Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire.
Inspired by her own experiences of loss, Flanagan weaves a beautiful, heart-rending tale about a teenage girl whose friend goes missing, forcing her to look back over the events, secrets and traumas that have brought her to this hard place.
‘My mind will not accept the possibility that Eden could be dead, now or ever. The end. Nothing. No. My best friend is too alive. Too everything. She can’t just disappear… What the hell happens to me, without her?’
It starts like any other day for Goth girl Jess… get up, plaster on black eyeliner, cover up tattoos and head to school. But soon it’s clear this is going to be no ordinary day because Jess’s best friend, the beautiful, popular Eden, isn’t at school. Eden has gone missing.
Jess knows she has to do everything in her power to try to find Eden before the unthinkable happens. So she starts to retrace their steps, looking back over the summer she and Eden have just spent together. She starts to notice new things. She starts to question hidden truths and everything she thought Eden’s summer had been about...
The rugged, awe-inspiring countryside of West Yorkshire plays a starring role in this tense, highly-charged journey through adolescent friendship, loss, betrayal, bullying, tragedy and self-discovery.
A powerful, gripping debut from a talented new author…
(David Fickling Books, hardback, £10.99)
Age 10 plus:
Black Powder by Ally Sherrick
Guy Fawkes, a country awash with religious strife, a plot to assassinate King James I of England… no youngster will be able to resist this rip-roaring adventure, packed full of explosive action, real history, and barrels of gunpowder!
Debut author Ally Sherrick blends fact and fiction to brilliant effect in an enthralling tale which delivers an edge-of-the seat thriller as well as recreating real events leading up to the infamous 17th century Gunpowder Plot, still remembered every year on Bonfire Night.
It’s England in 1605 and 12-year-old Catholic boy Tom Garnett must use all his wits and his courage to save his father from hanging. He falls in with a mysterious stranger, known as the Falcon, who promises to help him in exchange for his service. But on the long journey to London, Tom discovers the Falcon’s true mission… a plot to blow up Parliament with barrels of black powder. Tom faces a terrible decision. Should he secure his father’s release, or stop the assassination of the king?
Sherrick’s exciting novel provides a fascinating English history lesson while exploring important themes like faith, family, loyalty and trust in times of persecution and suffering.
A brilliant adventure guaranteed to set alight young imaginations…
(Chicken House, paperback, £6.99)
Age 10 plus:
The Secret Cooking Club by Laurel Remington
What do you get when you mix three cups of friendship, a spoonful of toe-curling mum and a sprinkle of first love? A deliciously warm and appetising debut novel cooked up by lawyer-cum-author Laurel Remington!
Tickle your taste buds for the new TV series of The Great British Bake Off, starting on August 24, with a very modern and very satisfying tale of a one girl’s journey to find happiness.
Twelve-year-old Scarlett is the star and victim of her mum’s popular blog and as the butt of many school jokes, she is always eager to stay firmly out of the spotlight. But one evening, she finds a gorgeous kitchen in the house next door, left empty by an elderly neighbour who has had to go into hospital.
As Scarlett bakes behind the kitchen’s closed door, she starts to transform her life, discovering new friends and forming the Secret Cooking Club. But can she fix her family problems, seal her friendships and find the mysterious secret ingredient?
Brimming with warmth, humanity and the magic ingredient of love, this is a beautiful and sensitively written novel, perfect for aspiring young cooks and readers from the internet generation.
(Chicken House, paperback, £6.99)
Age 8 plus:
The Apprentice Witch by James Nicol
There’s magic aplenty in this sparkling novel featuring a trainee witch whose failed ‘spelling’ tests leave her lost for words… and without the bright silver star of a successful apprentice.
Packed with warmth and humanity, and starring a bewitching young witch called Arianwyn, James Nicol’s fantasy adventure is a joy to read and perfect for all Harry Potter fans.
When 15-year-old trainee witch Arianwyn fluffs her final assessment, she is awarded only the dull bronze disc of an apprentice… to the glee of her arch-rival Gimma. Informed by the Civil Witchcraft Authority that she has not yet reached the full maturity of her powers, Arianwyn is sent to protect the remote, dreary town of Lull. But her new life proves far from boring.
It turns out that Gimma is the pompous mayor’s favourite niece and, worse, she opens a magical rift in the nearby forest. As Arianwyn struggles with her spells and a mysterious darkness starts to cast a shadow, it’s soon clear there is much more than her pride at stake... it’s up to Arianwyn to save the town!
Nicol handles serious themes like low self-esteem and discovering self-belief with the lightest of touches in a clever, wise and timeless tale which speaks loudly to children of all ages.
(Chicken House, paperback, £6.99)
Age 7-11:
It’s Not Fine to Sit on a Porcupine by Neal Zetter
‘Here comes a man
With a pen in his hand
Rhythms and rhymes at his command
To build a sandcastle
You need sand
But who’d you need to write a poem?
Mister Poetry Man’
Enjoy the rhythm and the rhyme with ‘Mister Poetry Man’ Neal Zetter in this wacky, wonderful collection of funny, quirky poems.
London-based comedy performance poet Zetter is well known for using poetry writing and performance to develop literacy, confidence, self-expression, creativity and presentation skills in three to 103-year-olds, regularly entertaining audiences in schools, comedy clubs, theatres, pubs and music venues.
And he certainly works his rappy, happy poetic magic here with nearly fifty comical poems, all designed to be read aloud and shared, and brought to life by Rory Walker’s hilarious black and white cartoons.
Youngsters will be joining in to the mood music as they meet everything from robot teachers, aliens, shoelaces and orangutans to a bungee-jumping grandad, a killer dog, soap and even the zany letter Z.
Take pity on a bored superhero, take off with an angry shopping trolley, marvel at a mammoth on the underground and crack out laughing at the world’s worst toilet.
Perfect for entertaining school classes or to be enjoyed by all the family at home…
(Troika Books, paperback, £6.99)
Age 5 plus:
Furry Friends: Sophie’s Squeaky Surprise by Holly Webb
Young readers will be dancing for joy when they meet the cutest, cuddliest ballet dancer on the block… a tutu-wearing guinea pig!
Madcap little Josephine is the shining star of Furry Friends, a gorgeous, warm-hearted new series from the animal magician of children’s books, Holly Webb, and talented illustrator Clare Elsom.
Poor Sophie isn’t happy about moving to a strange new country and starting at a new school where she can’t seem to make any real friends. She’s lonely in Paris and missing her cat
Oscar who has been left behind with Grandma. But then she meets Josephine, a macaroon-eating, tutu-wearing guinea pig who lives with her furry friends and family underneath the city’s famous Sacré Coeur church.
Their existence is a big secret and one that Sophie must keep as she discovers that Josephine is the best friend she has been looking for. Soon Josephine is showing Sophie that living in a new place is exciting and being friends with a guinea pig is the best adventure of all.
Comical, reassuring and packed with high-energy fun and action, Sophie and Josephine’s extravagant exploits look set to run and run…
(Scholastic, paperback, £4.99)
Age 3 plus:
Bocchi & Pocchi’s Big Surprise by Noriko Matsubara
Bocchi and Pocchi, two close-knit sock friends, have become a shoo-in success for inventive picture book author and illustrator Noriko Matsubara.
This is the third outing for the woolly playmates whose footloose adventures were inspired by Matsubara’s childhood in Japan when she would sit and watch her grandmother darn socks and make up stories.
Here we find Bocchi and Pocchi more than a little surprised to find a caterpillar on their table one morning… and enjoying a cabbage for breakfast! They try to persuade Caterpillar that sandwiches or ice cream would be far tastier but he assures them he’s happy to eat cabbage for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Very soon the three of them are firm friends so when Caterpillar disappears one morning Bocchi and Pocchi are very worried. Grandma Mouse reassures them that all will be well and sure enough Caterpillar reappears with yet another surprise for his friends… he’s a butterfly!
Matsubara’s delightful story, packed with her colourful, eye-catching illustrations, includes a charming little musical sing-along celebration of Twirly Socks at the end of the book.
You can bet your boots that this lovable pair of socks will be back…
(Troika Books, paperback, £6.99)
Age 2 plus:
How to Find a Friend by Maria S. Costa
Friendship is all mapped out in this enchanting debut picture book story which shows two ways of looking at the world.
Little ones will delight in author and illustrator Maria S. Costa’s ingenious visual dual narrative which features two woodland animals looking for a new friend… in all the wrong places.
When Rabbit moves into his new burrow and Squirrel moves into her new treehouse, they would both love to bump into a friend. But will that ever happen when they are too busy to notice what is just above or beneath them? Are they destined to keep on missing each other by a whisker?
Children can follow Rabbit and Squirrel’s hit-and-miss search for friendship on a special story map at the front and back of the book and along the way enjoy all the excitement of those ‘it’s behind you’ pantomime moments as they head off on a comical crash course with the help of two little bugs.
Costa’s funny, tender story features her distinctive linocut illustrations which use a limited palette of bright Mediterranean colours and mix digital and traditional techniques.
Fun, friendship… and a first lesson in irony!
(Oxford University Press, paperback, £6.99)
Age 2 plus:
The Way to Outer Space by Jay Eunji Lee
Young imaginations can take flight in this inspirational and creative picture book from author and illustrator Jay Eunji Lee.
Committed to producing books which include activities to inspire creative play, Lee’s quirky space travel extravaganza provides lots of ideas, illustrations and templates to build a model rocket, draw alien friends and make beautiful origami stars.
Feeling bored at home one evening, Em receives a mysterious parcel with instructions for building her very own space rocket. By harnessing the power of her imagination (and with the help of two loo rolls and some sticky-back plastic), she builds a magnificent rocket. After climbing aboard with her pet cat as her trusty sidekick, Em zooms off through the solar system to a mysterious faraway planet where the inhabitants desperately need her help to survive.
The Way to Outer Space, with its exciting story and simple craft activities, is the perfect way to inspire your child’s imagination and send their creative powers into orbit.
The sky’s the limit for your budding artists and aspiring little space travellers!
(Oxford University Press, paperback, £6.99)
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Sounds like the perfect place for a getaway, but gorgeous Lace Island is awash with dark secrets and lies that bind together two women from two generations, destined to meet on a dramatic and emotional collision course.
Make room in your holiday luggage this summer for Joanna Rees’ sizzling tale of romance, adventure, intrigue and betrayal inspired by a family holiday to Kerala, a state on India’s tropical Malabar Coast, famed for its stunning palm-lined beaches and abundant wildlife.
Brimming with glitz, glamour and some hard-hitting grit, The Girl from Lace Island sweeps readers away to some of the world’s most seductive locations whilst delivering a captivating story about two lives mysteriously linked to a faraway island.
In 1989, fun-loving fourteen-year-old Leila could not be happier. She has grown up on Lace Island, an exotic location which was inherited by her mother Bibi. Leila lives in the old plantation house with her mother and stepfather Chan, and spends her days in the company of local boy Rasa.
Near the beach are Bibi’s luxury bungalows where super-rich, and often famous, guests fly in to spend relaxing, private holidays away from intrusive camera lenses and where no behaviour or demand is deemed too outrageous.
But Leila’s idyllic life comes to an abrupt end when her mother is persuaded by one of her guests to send her daughter away for an education at a cold English boarding school. The teenager feels friendless, bullied and too foreign to ever fit in and soon she’s desperate to get back to her family and her beloved island.
But in her absence, Leila’s paradise has changed beyond all recognition and the life she once adored is now just a memory. Worse still, everyone and everything she loves is in terrible danger.
In 2016, Jess has spent her childhood in orphanages and lives in a depressing tower block in south London. She does kickboxing to channel her inner anger and dreams of far-off places, of white sandy beaches and warm tropical seas.
When Jess gets her longed-for job as airline cabin crew, all those dreams suddenly appear to be coming true, especially when she is swept off her feet by the handsome and charismatic millionaire Blaise who is a first class passenger on a long-haul flight to Miami.
But Jess has a troubled past, and her present is about to become complicated and dangerous when Blaise asks her to marry him.
These two women, both of their lives scarred by disaster and betrayal, will set out on a mission to discover the truth about Lace Island, but will their search for paradise be a price too high to pay?
Rees, a bestselling author who teaches creative writing in schools and libraries, works her trademark escapist magic in this addictive, fast-paced story which is perfectly formed and carefully crafted for sun loungers everywhere.
Sit back and enjoy…
(Pan, paperback, £7.99) | http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle/book-review-the-girl-from-lace-island-by-joanna-rees-1-8081790 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/3d46d6f2ae7cb441c984059af650804ec8b2c86e2a6a5328cb4cc7752d19df64.json |
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[] | 2016-08-30T14:51:21 | null | 2016-08-30T14:00:47 | Liverpool misfit Mario Balotelli is edging closer to a departure as negotiations with Ligue 1 side Nice continue. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fliverpool%2Fwho-is-heading-for-anfield-exit-1-8095951.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8095950.1472562024!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Who is heading for Anfield exit? | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Liverpool misfit Mario Balotelli is edging closer to a departure as negotiations with Ligue 1 side Nice continue.
The Italy international has been in talks with the French club since last week and with the transfer window closing tomorrow the expectation is that deal will get done.
It will bring to an end a miserable spell at Anfield where he featured for just one campaign having been signed for £16million by former manager Brendan Rodgers.
Balotelli scored just four goals in 28 appearances and was farmed back out to AC Milan on loan last season but he returned this summer having been told he has no future.
A host of clubs have turned down the chance to sign the occasionally troublesome striker but Nice appear prepared to take the same gamble Rodgers did in 2014.
With manager Jurgen Klopp having done most of his buying early in the current window, Press Association Sport understands all the activity leading up to the deadline will be out-goings.
Winger Lazar Markovic has not featured in any match day squad since returning from last season’s loan spell with Fenerbahce.
The 22-year-old Serbia international is keen to secure a loan within the UK and has been linked with SkyBet Championship side Newcastle.
Liverpool are also actively seeking a club to take centre-back Mamadou Sakho on loan.
The France defender has turned down Stoke and West Brom after being sent home from the club’s pre-season tour of the United States after Klopp expressed concerns about his attitude and instances of poor timekeeping.
It is understood Sakho has been told it is in his best interests to leave on a temporary basis in order to save his Liverpool and international career.
Klopp does not want to sell the 26-year-old at the moment as he still rates him as a player but the defender has to prove his fitness and professionalism at another club.
Sakho has fallen well down the Anfield pecking order - Klopp brought in Joel Matip and Ragnar Klavan this summer and both have already played in competitive matches - because of his attitude.
Fellow defender Andre Wisdom is set to join Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg on a temporary basis but Liverpool have turned down loan bids for striker Danny Ings.
The 24-year-old has yet to feature as he works his way back to full fitness after last season’s serious knee injury but Klopp plans to introduce him gradually back into first-team football.
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[] | 2016-08-26T12:50:34 | null | 2016-08-25T10:00:00 | Drink-drive arrests have increased by 47 per cent over the past year, new figures reveal. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fdrink-drive-arrests-double-1-8086715.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8086712.1472054969!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Drink drive arrests double | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Drink-drive arrests have increased by 47 per cent over the past year, new figures reveal.
Police say the spike is down to a summer crackdown, which saw 283 motorists arrested in Merseyside during June and July.
In the same period last year, there were 192 arrests.
Of the 283 people, 164 were arrested for drink drive offences such as failing a breath test or refusing to give one, and 119 drivers tested positive for drugs such as cannabis or cocaine.
For those breathalysed, 3.5 per cent failed and were arrested. For those tested for drugs, 36 per cent failed and were taken into custody (an increase of nine per cent compared to 2015 when 27 per cent failed the drugs test).
Four out of five drink drivers were men and nine out of ten drug drivers were also male.
For both offences, the majority of drivers arrested were aged between 25 and 49 years of age who were caught driving between 9pm and 3am, most often at weekends.
All those arrested face a minimum 12 month driving ban and could be hit with a £5,000 fine by a magistrates court.
Chief Inspector Tony Jones, from the force’s roads policing department, said: “Hundreds of people are killed every year in this country because of drink and drug drivers.
“These incidents cause devastation to so many people yet could have been avoided if the motorist had chosen not to get behind the wheel while under the influence.
“Drink and drug driving is a serious offence with serious consequences and that is why we carry out targeted campaigns like this in order to take offenders off the road and send out a clear message to others.
“We have caught more people drink and drug driving this summer than last so it is positive that these people will no longer be able to put lives at risk while they are banned.
“However there is clearly a need for campaigns such as this one. We will continue our efforts to educate the public and to
highlight the risks. Our enforcement activity will also continue throughout the year across Merseyside.
“During this campaign, many drivers were issued with a free, disposable breathalyser to test themselves the morning after drinking.
“Only three per cent of drivers were arrested during the morning peak times so perhaps they proved useful in showing people how they can still be well over the limit after a night out.
“The vast majority we did stop, passed the tests (96.5 per cent) so we know it is only a minority of drivers who are behaving like this.
“We are also trying to ensure the next generation of drivers get the message. Anyone wanting to learn to drive can sign up to the Engage scheme and not only be taught how to pass the driving test but also learn about issues such as drink and drug driving, distractions such as mobile phone use and several other topics that the police believe are also critical in becoming a safe and responsible driver.
“Our focus will remain on removing all drink and drug drivers from the roads of Merseyside and my message to would-be offenders is that you can be stopped at any time by any police officer and be tested for alcohol or drugs. It only takes a matter of minutes for police to obtain a result and if you fail you will be arrested and taken to a police cell with the
potential of a driving ban and a criminal record, which could cost you your job and affect not only you but your family.
“It really isn’t worth the risk of ruining your life and potentially the lives of others.” | http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/news/local/drink-drive-arrests-double-1-8086715 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/e4f393fbaa0943a80132fca84b2d5f97f80e5916845b62fa6626f25769479b7c.json |
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Age 9 plus:
Fire Witch by Matt Ralphs
English history, thrilling adventure and a bewitching heroine…
Matt Ralphs is back with Fire Witch, the red-hot sequel to Fire Girl, and our fiery, fearless witch Hazel must gather her wits and steel her nerves to join her enemies and try to save her mother.
Packed with intrigue, danger, nail-biting tension and flashes of rib-tickling humour, these page-turning stories featuring an extraordinary girl are addictive reading for young fans of fantasy, drama and… witches!
The Civil War in England is over, Oliver Cromwell rules the land and a new battle is raging… between the people and the witches. Twelve-year-old HazelHooper is no ordinary girl. She is a Fire Witch, she can wield and manipulate flame and she is getting stronger all the time. But she is also angry because her mother Hecate had to sacrifice herself to the demon world in order to stop a demonic invasion. Hazel must fight on alone and she is determined to get her back, whatever the cost.
Her only chance to find Hecate is to seek advice from brilliant demonologist Nicolas Murrell, the Order of Witch Hunters’ most prized prisoner, and the man who summoned the demon responsible for Hecate’s fate. With only Bramley, her grumpy dormouse familiar for company, Hazel must disguise herself as a boy and infiltrate the black heart of the Order of Witch Hunters to speak to Murrell before he is executed. But can he be trusted? Will Murrell reveal to his captors that their newest apprentice is actually… a witch?
Ralphs has always been fascinated by witches, ghosts and anything that sends a shiver down his spine and this magical series is the perfect creation of his high-flying, super scary imagination.
A world of supernatural in the midst of terrifying real history…
(Macmillan, paperback, £6.99)
Age 10 plus:
The Hunting of the Princes by Peter F. Hamilton
Also dabbling in the wondrous world of fantasy is Peter F.Hamilton, the UK’s bestselling adult science fiction author, who was inspired to write for a younger audience by his own two children.
The Hunting of the Princes is the second book in his original and gripping Queen of Dreams trilogy which began with The Secret Throne and has all the hallmarks of a memorable modern classic.
Sprinkled with atmospheric black and white illustrations by Rohan Eason, this gorgeous fantasy series is a vivid, magical adventure featuring amazing kingdoms, daring quests and deadly menace.
Taggie Paganuzzi has had a busy year in the beautiful old market town of Stamford in Lincolnshire. Her mum was a Third Realm sorceress and now Taggie has inherited her family’s magical powers. From finding out she is the queen-to-be of a magical realm to learning to use her magic skills and discovering that the King of Night wants her dead, there have been a lot of ‘firsts.’
Assassins have been targeting royal heirs throughout the magical realms and now someone has tried to kill Taggie whilst she was cycling back to her home. Everyone thinks the King of Night’s army, the Karrak invaders, are responsible and that war is inevitable. But Taggie has found out two very interesting facts. Firstly, that the Karraks come from a cold, dark universe and cannot abide warmth and light. And secondly, that there was once a gate to this universe, now lost in the mists of time. If Taggie and her friends can find the gate, perhaps they can also stop the war? But to do that, they need to find a Karrak willing to take their side…
Hamilton conjures up a thrilling alternative world in which good must overcome evil, children are pitted against powerful enemies and a fantastic cast of amazing animal characters add to all the fun and fantasy. Don’t miss it!
(Macmillan, paperback, £6.99)
Age 3 plus:
Flying Lemurs by Zehra Hicks
This funny, reassuring story about overcoming fears and discovering hidden talents is the latest inspirational book from Macmillan’s new imprint for young children, Two Hoots.
A zingy, zany tale bursting with high-octane energy and an adorable cast of high-flying animals, this gorgeous circus-themed odyssey comes from talented author and illustrator Zehra Hicks whose speciality is telling stories through pictures.
Everyone in the lemur family is good at jumping, a talent which comes in handy as they are all circus performers. Mum is a brilliant trapeze artist, Dad’s trampoline routine is absolutely huge and Grandma’s speciality is being shot from a cannon.
Unfortunately little Lemur is not so good at jumping… in fact, he’s not even a fan of heights. He just can’t jump, no matter how hard he tries. But there are other things that Lemur is good at – throwing custard pies, skateboarding and playing the tambourine – so maybe with a bit of practice, he can become the best circus performer of them all!
Hicks ramps up the visual and verbal drama of this fun and warm-hearted story with her multi-textured illustrations, painted here by using bamboo and a bold palette of colours. Having fun, accepting life’s triumphs and disasters, and discovering the importance of family love all come under the spotlight in a sparkling and inspirational picture book.
(Two Hoots, paperback, £6.99)
Age 3 plus:
More People to Love Me by Mo O’Hara and Ada Grey
Modern families come in all shapes and sizes… and sometimes they are extra super-sized!
Mo O’Hara, author of the popular My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series, delivers the perfect picture book for the step family generation in this moving story about a little girl with so many branches to her family tree that she runs out of space to draw them all.
Asked by her teacher to draw her family tree, the little girl just doesn’t know where to start. She’s got her mum and dad, her sister Cee Cee, her stepdad David and her stepmum Sharon. And then there are her mum’s new baby twins, her step brother Michael and no one must forget about Happy the tortoise. But the tree is starting to get rather crowded because there are all the grandparents to fit in as well. There’s only one thing for it, the family tree is going to have to grow!O’Hara was inspired to write by her own children’s positive experiences of being part of an extended family and felt that this was
rarely depicted in picture books. The result is a warm and moving tale about one little girl and her family that keeps on growing.
The gentle, reassuring and playful story is complemented by Ada Grey’s charming illustrations, reinforcing the message that every family is different and the bigger the family, the more people there are to love… and to love you back!
(Macmillan, paperback, £6.99)
Age 3 plus:
The Hippopandamouse by Jools Bentley
Nobody’s perfect… and sometimes being imperfectly different makes you special!
Author and illustrator Jools Bentley plays with traditional expectations in this cute and clever story about a little princess who falls for the only toy in the shop that doesn’t have a name.
Princess Flo has pocket money to spend so she heads off to Fluffley’s Fine Toys, the best toy shop in town. Everybody there has been working very hard to prepare for her visit – so hard, in fact, that one of the cuddly toys has ended up as a strange mix of a hippo, panda and mouse. The shop’s owner Miss Fluffey is eager to show Princess Flo the cuddly teddies, cute kittens and perky penguins, all perfect for a royal princess. But to everyone’s horror, Princess Flo spots the strange looking toy. The part hippo, part panda and part mouse is a total and utter mistake! But Flo loves this toy being different, seeing something unique and special in the strange animal. All he needs now is a name… Hippopandamouse!
Wise, witty and wonderfully warm-hearted, the tale of The Hippopandamouse is a beautiful, big-hearted story, gorgeously illustrated and simply perfect for little princesses everywhere.
(Macmillan, paperback, £6.99)
Age 3 plus:
Prince Ribbit by Jonathan Emmett and Poly Bernatene
Hop, skip and jump into this brilliant new picture book from top team Jonathan Emmett and Poly Bernatene.
Well-loved fairy tale, The Frog Prince, gets a dashing, daring makeover as ever popular author Emmett and talented illustrator Bernatene put a devilishly clever twist in the not-so-handsome frog’s tail.
One day, Princess Martha and her sisters, Princess Lucinda and Princess Arabella, are listening to the story of The Frog Prince. Lucinda and Arabella love romantic tales and their happily-ever-after endings, but Martha isn’t so sure. She prefers facts to fairy tales, and likes real frogs more than enchanted ones, and besides, clever Martha knows that not everything written in books is true.
Unknown to the sisters, a clever little frog is listening to the story and it sparks a bright idea. If he can convince the gullible princesses that he is actually a prince, perhaps he could start getting some royal treatment of his own. So is Prince Ribbit really a handsome prince, or just a plain, ordinary frog?
There’s only one way to find out… pucker up princesses, it’s time for true love’s kiss!
Emmett works his own brand of fairy tale magic as he transforms a classic tale into a feast of smiles and smoochy surprises while Bernatene’s stunning and superbly detailed illustrations provide a feast of colour and fun.
A picture book that all the family can enjoy…
(Macmillan, paperback, £6.99)
Age 3 plus:
Dear Zoo Drawing and Colouring Book by Rod Campbell
Rod Campbell, creator of the classic, much-loved Dear Zoo books, has been a trusted name in early learning for over 30 years and he’s back with this inspirational first drawing and colouring book.
Dear Zoo, an ingeniously simple, lift-the-flap book with touches of gentle humour, introduces pre-school children to the wonder and variety of wild animals, and now a new generation can join in all the fun and draw their very own zoo full of amazing creatures.
There are 32 pages of drawing, colouring and doodling featuring all the animals from the original story. At the top of each page, little ones are told what to draw and given a helping hand with many of the pictures already started.
Packed full of simple activities that are perfectly pitched for pre-schoolers, the book’s large, square, extra thick pages can be peeled off the pad, stuck to walls at home or even put in a frame if they are special mini-masterpieces.
Draw bananas for the naughty monkey, give the fierce lion big sharp teeth, design a bowl for a frisky puppy or give a camel a big smile. The Dear ZooDrawing and Colouring Book is the ideal first lesson for budding young artists and dedicated toddler doodlers.
(Macmillan, paperback, £5.99) | http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle/book-reviews-history-fantasy-and-animal-magic-with-macmillan-1-8082157 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/6bc38217d27c3b43212b5e81b67e2936b1ceaa8c2c46eb64651d08470dad7403.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:13:18 | null | 2016-08-19T09:50:47 | It was the battle of the conservationists. In the red corner English Heritage proudly prepared its frontlines ready for the onslaught of the mighty National Trust limbering up in the purple corner. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle%2Ftravel-review-north-east-of-england-1-8077941.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8077938.1471596904!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Travel review: North East of England | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | It was the battle of the conservationists. In the red corner English Heritage proudly prepared its frontlines ready for the onslaught of the mighty National Trust limbering up in the purple corner.
So who would win this mighty fight? My two little soldiers , Ruaridh (9) and Flora (6) weighed up their options and after due consideration (as they tucked into an afternoon tea of scones and clotted cream), they declared it a draw.
English Heritage's majestic Homesteads Fort
They will no doubt make good politicians in the future, but for now they were concentrating on letting their young minds absorb as much culture and information as their mother (that’s me!) could persuade them to as we enjoyed a trip to see the historical gems on offer in the North East.
As parents we often find it hard to entertain the children during the long summer holidays, but these days there is so much to see and do, you just have to jump on board and have some fun.
And English Heritage and the National Trust have embraced this philosophy and these days their once stuffy (well that’s what we thought as children!) properties are now child friendly and laid out in such a way that the whole family really can have a good time together.
The North East of England has its fair share of places to visit and with such lovely rolling countryside and a short drive from Lancashire, it’s the perfect place to spend a few days exploring.
The National Trust's Wallington. Photo by John Millar
Ruaridh and Flora had enjoyed a taste of English Heritage’s Hadrian’s Wall trail last year and enjoyed it so much, they wanted to go back for more.
This time we headed for Homesteads Roman Fort, perched high on the hills above Haydon Bridge. The fort was built in Roman times as a blueprint for similar forts around the world so that everything would be set out in the same way at each site to make it easier for soldiers when they were sent around the world.
Homesteads is a fine example of a fort and after a short walk up the hill you find yourself in the visitor centre where an exhibition is dedicated to the fort and the items found over the years. Felix the soldier provides information for the youngsters on the same interpretation boards as the adults read. And its fascinating stuff, with Ruaridh and Flora’s minds in overdrive as they looked at the artefacts, such as tools and jewellery left by the soldiers and discovered by archaeologists over the years.
Outside you can look round the remains of the fort which sits proudly infront of Hadrian’s Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We had great fun pretending we were standing in the soldiers’ barracks, commander’s living quarters and looking at the hospital and granaries.
From here we took a short hop to Birdoswald, neighbouring Cumbria’s Roman fort and also where the longest section of Hadrian’s Wall can be seen (or walked if you can persuade the children!).
A product of 1,800 years of occupation, this fort is different in that it stands just infront of a mock medieval farmhouse built in 1858. With stunning landscape surrounding it, it really is a lovely spot to visit.
After all that history, we were in need of some fun by the seaside (but with a spot of culture thrown in too) and so we headed to Tynemouth, a great wee spot with old-fashioned entertainment on offer. After a bracing walk on the beach we headed for the imposing priory and castle which dominates the town.
It was once the most fortified place in England and dates back 2,000 years. Its well spread out, so we all got to stretch our limbs as we headed back in history and took in all the fascinating parts from the beautiful and tranquil 13th century chapel to the restored gun battery and cannons. And some fantastic views of the North Sea to boot.
As with all the English Heritage sites over the summer, there are some great activities on offer from clash of the knights contests to kite flying.
And working just as hard as English Heritage to bring our history to life are the people working for The National Trust.
The North East has some great examples of this work and we headed for two of them. Our first stop was Seaton Delaval Hall at Seaton Sluice in Northumberland. This wonderful property was designed by architect Sir John Vanbrugh and home to the party loving Delaval family. It is of Georgian style, but with a mischievious past.
The Delaval’s were known for their high spirited and flamboyant lifestyle and everyone wanted to go to their parties. They loved to play pranks, some guests woke up to find their furniture stuck to the ceiling!
The hall has survived a fire and houses some lovely rooms and furniture for you to look round and the gardens are amazing, literally with a box hedge maze for the children to enjoy as you take in the gorgeous scents of the flowers.
From here we headed for our final stop of our adventure, Wallington, once home to the Trevelyan family.
Just outside Morpeth, this 13,000 acre estate is a joy to visit. Gifted to the National Trust by Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan, a controversial socialist MP, it is a wonderful place.
Another unconventional family, the Trevelyan’s home boasts huge pre-Raphaelite paintings telling the history of Northumberland and beautiful furniture and treasured collections in the rooms.
The house has a remarkable collection of dolls houses and some fabulous old children’s games to have a go at. Outside is a landscape of lawns, lakes, woodlands, parklands and farmland and a magical walled garden where you can relax and let your mind re-live all those adventures you have just enjoyed – long may English Heritage and The National Trust reign!
Fact file:
We are lucky in the Northern part of Great Britain to have so many national treasures on our doorstep. Throughout the summer both English Heritage and The National Trust have special events on to keep all the family entertained as you learn about the nation’s history.
For more information, log onto www.english-heritage.org.uk and www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:56 | null | 2016-08-25T16:00:00 | Could you share your home to change someone’s life? That’s the question the team from Knowsley’s Shared Lives service asked visitors to Knowsley Flower Show last weekend. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fcould-you-help-someone-get-their-life-back-together-1-8087798.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8087797.1472120331!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Could you help someone get their life back together? | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Could you share your home to change someone’s life? That’s the question the team from Knowsley’s Shared Lives service asked visitors to Knowsley Flower Show last weekend.
The scheme, which recruits carers to provide home-based care for disabled adults and older people needing support, launched its latest recruitment campaign at the show – urging visitors to their stall to get involved.
They were joined by Knowsley’s Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Coun Steff O’Keeffe who helped launch the service’s new, eye-catching branding and talk about the importance of the service.
She explained that there are lots of ways people can get involved with the Shared Lives scheme. They can offer a permanent home to someone, or short break support to give permanent carers a break.
Recruits will receive payment, extensive training and 24/7 support.
Both families and individuals of any age can get involved with Shared Lives - which offers a great opportunity for anyone seeking a new challenge, or maybe approaching retirement.
Coun O’Keeffe said: “For many adults placed with carers, this will be their first experience of being part of a loving family, and having the independence to live a fulfilling life in their local community.”
Kay Ramsay, 70, from Kirkby, has been a Shared Lives carer for 28 years and a permanent carer for Gary Capaldi since he joined her family in 1988. “He has been part of our lives for 28 years and our family would not be complete without him.”
Things weren’t always this settled for Gary, 51, who spent his childhood in a hospital for children with special needs and was facing a life in residential care.
He befriended Kay’s daughter Nicola at a club for young people with special needs and soon became a frequent visitor at Kay’s home.
Kay added: “Gary said he’d like to live with a family and within a year he moved in permanently with us. In recent years I’ve been a single carer and the support I’ve received from the Shared Lives scheme has been fantastic. Gary and Nicola also have respite carers, so I can have a break as well.”
And to anyone considering becoming a Shared Lives carer Kay commented: “You get to meet lots of new people and we have a great time. It’s very rewarding knowing that you’ve made a difference to someone’s life. Just pick up the phone – you won’t regret it!”
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[] | 2016-08-29T08:49:52 | null | 2016-08-29T08:25:55 | Three people have been arrested after a man was stabbed to death. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fthree-arrested-after-man-stabbed-to-death-1-8093899.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8093898.1472455534!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Three arrested after man stabbed to death | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Three people have been arrested after a man was stabbed to death.
The three men, aged 19, 23 and 44 were arrested on Friday, August 26, in St Helens on suspicion of assisting an offender after a 42-year-old man was stabbed to death and have since been released on police bail.
Officers were called by the ambulance service to Hazel Avenue in Darwen at around 4.15pm on Thursday following reports a man and woman had been stabbed.
The man, 42, was pronounced dead at the scene having suffered a number of injuries.
A 42-year-old woman was also wounded and taken by ambulance to the Blackpool Victoria Hospital. She has since been released after receiving treatment.
Three males from Liverpool aged 15, 16 and 43 were arrested on suspicion of murder at a nearby address on Frances Street. They have since been released no charge.
A further three men aged 17, 18, and 33 were arrested in Liverpool on Friday afternoon.
The 18-year-old was being held on suspicion of murder and being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, while the other two were being questioned on suspicion of assisting an offender and being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.
The 18-year-old, Daniel Bamford, of Harvey Lane, Golborne, has since been charged with the murder and wounding with intent and has been remanded in custody to appear at Preston Crown Court today, Monday.
The remaining men aged 17, 19, 23, 33 and 44 have all been bailed to October 25.
Following formal identification, police can confirm the name of the deceased as Michael Keen, 42, of Darwen. A post mortem revealed he died from multiple stab wounds.
Detective Supt Paul Withers, from the Force Major Investigation Team, said: “A man has sadly lost his life and my thoughts remain with Mr Keen’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
“While we have made a number of arrests and since charged a man, we would continue encouraging people to come forward and help with our enquiries.
“If anyone has any information about this incident that could help us I would urge them to either speak to a local officer or to call us direct.”
Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting incident reference 917 of August 25th.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers.org.
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[] | 2016-08-30T14:51:26 | null | 2016-08-30T15:21:40 | Travis Burns will join the Wynnum Manly Seagulls next season. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fsaints%2Fburns-to-make-switch-down-under-1-8096159.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8096158.1472566897!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Burns to make switch Down Under | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Travis Burns will join the Wynnum Manly Seagulls next season.
Currently on loan at Leigh Centurions, the half back believes it is the right time to return home.
“It is the right time to move back home and take up a new challenge,” he said. “My wife and kids have followed me followed me around Australia and the UK for several years and now it’s time to put them first.
“I’d like to thank the Saints fans for their fantastic support – alongside Mike Rush and Eamonn McManus who have supported me and my family.
“Nothing was too much trouble for them and for that I am most appreciative.
“Naturally, it is a shame it didn’t work out at Saints but that is how rugby league goes sometimes and I am grateful for the opportunity.
“I’d like to wish the club all the best for the rest of this season and the future.”
Burns moved to Saints on a three-year contract from Hull KR for the 2015 season.
He played 34 times for the club, scoring 72 points.
Saints CEO Mike Rush added: “We’d like to wish Travis all the best for the rest of 2016 with the Centurions and with the Seagulls in 2017.
“He was a dedicated professional whose experience proved vital to the younger members in our squad.”
The Seagulls play in the Intrust Super Cup, a top level competition across Queensland.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:48 | null | 2016-08-25T08:00:00 | Prescot Hockey Club is celebrating a stunning double success! | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fother-sports%2Fprescot-hockey-club-s-double-success-1-8086700.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8086695.1472054831!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Prescot Hockey Club’s double success | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Prescot Hockey Club is celebrating a stunning double success!
Prescot ladies recently won the Greater Manchester Summer League while the two Prescot Mixed teams entered Golborne's North West Mixed tournament and ended up playing each other in the Final.
It's been a massively successful pre-season for Prescot Hockey Club winning all five events that they participated in!
July: Prescot Mixed 7s – Winners (9 teams)
July: Prescot Mens 7s – Winners (12 teams)
June – August: Greater Manchester Summer League Ladies – Winners (14 teams)
May – July: Golborne Mixed Summer League – Winners and Third place (13 teams)
August: Golborne North West Mixed Tournament – Winners and Runners Up (18 teams)
The club now runs six league teams plus mixed, veterans and a number of junior hockey teams fropm their Sutton base in St Helens.
Pre-season training now on Wednesdays 8pm and Saturdays midday at Sutton. | http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/sport/other-sports/prescot-hockey-club-s-double-success-1-8086700 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/dcd93e55532d29dc270611dcffefabf2ed58f41cbf668fb02e9e258c27941aec.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:11:26 | null | 2016-08-22T11:07:38 | In the final, chaotic months of the Second World War, a young German soldier pits himself against the remnants of the brutal SS in a bid to save the woman he loves. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle%2Fbook-reviews-the-constant-soldier-by-william-ryan-1-8081783.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8081782.1471860593!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Book reviews: The Constant Soldier by William Ryan | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | In the final, chaotic months of the Second World War, a young German soldier pits himself against the remnants of the brutal SS in a bid to save the woman he loves.
But it’s a race against time as the merciless Soviet army is closing in with only one single-minded aim… to wreak revenge on their despised German enemy.
Irish-born William Ryan, author of a string of crime novels set in 1930s Stalinist Russia, moves out of what has become his ‘home’ territory and into the dying days of the Second World War in a thrilling, beautifully written and breathtakingly powerful story of evil, inhumanity, love, hope and redemption.
One man’s crusade to right the wrongs of his countrymen and repay a haunting personal debt becomes a gripping battle for survival in an Upper Silesian village in central Europe where he grew up.
In 1944, Paul Brandt, a soldier in the German army, returns wounded and consumed with guilt from the bloody chaos of the Eastern front to his village home in Silesia, annexed from Poland by the Germans.
Brandt’s face is badly disfigured by a Soviet explosion during the retreat from Russia and he has lost both an arm and his enthusiasm for life. But, deeply ashamed of his enforced military service with the Wehrmacht and haunted by an event at the start of the war, he is determined to make amends.
Much has changed in his village where the residents live in the dark shadow of an SS rest hut, a luxurious retreat for the Nazis who manage the nearby concentration camps. Modelled to look like a pre-war holiday camp, the rest accommodation is run by a small group of female prisoners who, against all odds, have so far survived the war.
When, by chance, Brandt glimpses one of these prisoners, he realises that she is a face from his guilty past and he knows he must find a way to access the hut. His fate has been tied to Agneta Gruber since their arrest five years before and now he must do all he can to protect her.
As a wounded German hero, Brandt secures a job as the rest hut’s steward but, with the Russian offensive moving ever closer, the days of the Nazi ‘holiday camp’ and its SS inhabitants are numbered.
And while hope for Brandt and the female prisoners grows tantalisingly close, the danger is also now greater than ever. Because in a forest just to the east, a young female Soviet tank driver awaits her orders to advance…
Ryan moves up a gear in this brilliant, emotionally-charged story which combines a poignant romance with an edge-of-the-seat thriller. But what impresses most is the author’s powerful writing which blends taut action sequences with passages of soaring literary beauty.
Inspired to write the novel by photographs of some of the worst perpetrators of the Holocaust relaxing and enjoying themselves at the real-life Silesian rest hut at a time when Auschwitz was at its most lethal, Ryan wrote this story from the heart.
And Brandt’s one-man mission, set amidst the terror, uncertainty and turmoil of the disintegrating Nazi machine, is certainly portrayed with mesmerising atmosphere and shocking veracity.
The dark and ever present threat of the ruthless SS masters and the approaching menace of the Soviet army are thrown into stark relief by the quiet power and unquenchable flame of enduring love.
A modern classic from a master storyteller…
(Mantle, hardback, £16.99) | http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle/book-reviews-the-constant-soldier-by-william-ryan-1-8081783 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/753efbae577519e9733a843bc6efbf953a8d88529c9fffcce61089ee3642b706.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:14 | null | 2016-08-26T10:00:00 | A group of six Girlguiding members from St Helens, have just returned from an unforgettable trip across Europe, as part of Girlguiding North West England’s Senior Section Centenary celebrations. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fgirlguide-group-s-european-adventure-1-8089499.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8089498.1472143121!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Girlguide group’s European adventure | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | A group of six Girlguiding members from St Helens, have just returned from an unforgettable trip across Europe, as part of Girlguiding North West England’s Senior Section Centenary celebrations.
Girlguiding’s Senior Section is open to all girls aged 14 to 25, offering a host of amazing opportunities to older girls in guiding – from international travel and outdoor adventure sports to peer mentoring, advocacy and leadership skills.
Together with their Leaders, the young women flew to Copenhagen, joining another 400 Girlguiding members from across the North West of England for an event called ‘Adventures in Copenhagen.’
Once there, the girls and young women were told to meet in the centre of the city, to take part in a large scale game which involved challenging tasks and activities situated at the city’s most famous landmarks. From tug-of-wars to creative design tasks, these challenges put the girls to the test.
Julie Bell, the Region Chief Commissioner, said: “The event in Copenhagen was fantastic. It was great to see so many of our members travelling independently through Europe; having their own international adventures. Being part of Girlguiding provides so many unique opportunities for girls and young women.”
Prior to their adventure, the group worked extremely hard to generate funds towards the cost of the trip by holding bag packs, race nights and many more.
Every two years, Girlguiding North West England organises an international event known as ‘Adventures in…’with the help of a team of volunteers. Led by two experienced Advisers, the team aims to encourage and support Leaders to give girls the chance to travel abroad as a group.
Laura Kimberley, the group’s Leader, said: “The trip was a great experience. I was so excited to lead our first international trip, and I’m really pleased that the girls all had a fantastic time.”
Girlguiding gives girls and young women the chance to have fun, build friendships and make a positive difference in their community. For further information visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinus | http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/news/local/girlguide-group-s-european-adventure-1-8089499 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/df74e0f516fff3535377172c4e83336a56c431713d5e1784d1443ecdce068034.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:31 | null | 2016-08-26T12:00:00 | With a long Bank Holiday weekend to look forward to, there’s always that little bit of confusion in households about recycling and waste collections. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fwhen-should-i-put-my-bins-out-1-8090409.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8090408.1472205494!/image/image.jpg | en | null | When should I put my bins out? | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | With a long Bank Holiday weekend to look forward to, there’s always that little bit of confusion in households about recycling and waste collections.
But there’s no need to anxiously wait to see which bins your neighbours are putting out, because it couldn’t be simpler – all collections will take place one day later than usual during the week of the Bank Holiday on Monday, August 29.
Need to report a problem? Why not download our mobile app? Search ‘St.Helens Council’ in your app store and communicate with us while on the move!
For any other waste and recycling queries call 01744 676789, or visit https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/recycling-rubbish-waste/ | http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/news/local/when-should-i-put-my-bins-out-1-8090409 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/48af5e292955a01ee036da633397c753fa59cd44e91893550d55afa518429836.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:38 | null | 2016-08-18T10:16:30 | Saints boss Keiron Cunningham has denied speculation Wigan half-back Matty Smith is on his way to Langtree Park next term. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcunningham-smith-not-on-radar-1-8075552.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8075549.1471511781!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Cunningham: Smith not on radar | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Saints boss Keiron Cunningham has denied speculation Wigan half-back Matty Smith is on his way to Langtree Park next term.
Cunningham has said Smith, a former St Helens player, is ‘not on their radar’ after reports suggesting the England half-back will leave the DW Stadium at the end of the season to return to his home-town club.
“Players have agents and managers and if it suits them to put things in the press that’s what happens,” Cunningham told BBC Radio Merseyside.
Despite Cunningham’s claim, Smith, who joined Wigan in 2012, is still expected to be in the Red Vee next season, on what is reported to be a four-year deal.
Cunningham added: “Matty is a good player but isn’t on the radar. It was a bit of a shock when we saw what was in the press.
“We’ve got to have a plan A, B, C, to Z because that’s just the way the game is these days.
“They have got to be the right calibre of player and the right fit for the squad. We’re not looking for short-term fixes.”
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] | 2016-08-26T13:09:59 | null | 2016-08-18T08:14:11 | Luke Walsh and Luke Thompson have each been banned for two matches and handed £300 fines after admitting Grade C offences following Saints win over Catalans Dragons last Friday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fsaints%2Fsaints-pair-banned-1-8075214.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8075213.1471504442!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Saints pair banned | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Luke Walsh and Luke Thompson have each been banned for two matches and handed £300 fines after admitting Grade C offences following Saints win over Catalans Dragons last Friday.
Walsh has been banned for a ‘dangerous throw on Lucas Albert in the 32nd minute.
Thompson’s was cited for a ‘shoulder charge - secondary contact with the head of
Justin Horo’ in the 55th minute.
The club is yet to indicate whether it will appeal.
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] | 2016-08-26T13:09:37 | null | 2016-08-22T08:46:52 | Defence was a clear focus point for St Helens Town, as they had leaked 11 goals in their opening four games of the campaign. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fother-sports%2Flitherland-remyca-1-st-helens-town-2-1-8081528.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8081527.1471851999!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Litherland REMYCA 1 St Helens Town 2 | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Defence was a clear focus point for St Helens Town, as they had leaked 11 goals in their opening four games of the campaign.
Having let in four goals against Sandbach United on Thursday night, there was perhaps a sense of trepidation as they were still looking for their first league win and travelled to league leaders Litherland REMYCA.
‘Remy’ had only conceded once in their three matches played so far. Town were looking to avenge the two defeats that they suffered against today’s hosts last season, a 3-1 early season clash followed by a 3-2 home defeat in February left Town with a point to prove.
Town were strengthened at the back by the return of Andy Webster, who had come back from life in the USA, in his first match for seven-and-a-half years, slotted in at right back of a four man defence. Hamish Falconer also returned in place of Dom Whelan to partner Andy Presho at centre back with Ste Rigby filling his usual role of left back.
Town made the perfect start as they won a free kick 25 yards out, Sam Sheen was the obvious choice to take, after his goal from the dead ball on Thursday. This was duly the case and Sheen delivered once again, his shot fooled keeper Carroll who expected a cross, to put the visitors one up inside the early stages.
St Helens started brightly and seemed to have the energy that had deserted them against Sandbach, they were positive in attack whilst limiting Litherland to few attempts on Lee Novak’s goal. This included a tame header by Litherland’s Niall Gannon that was easily claimed by the Town stopper.
In an uncommon turn of events, the blues were awarded an indirect free kick inside the area after Caroll picked up a back pass from one of his defenders, this meant that Andy Gillespie teed up Sheen whose attempt was blocked, the rebound fell to Ed Pegler, but his shot blazed over the bar.
However, after a corner, Litherland number three Danio Flynn was fouled in the area, which resulted in a penalty for the hosts. Ex Town midfielder and Budweiser Dream Goal winner Colin Quirk sent Novak the wrong way from the spot to equalise for the hosts.
As the second half commenced, Litherland came into the game, as they weren’t going to provide an easy return for Webster at right back!
Quirk kept testing Novak in the Town net, however he never hardly have to move to claim his half volley at the edge of the box. Also, an effort from striker Tom Foley left the St Helens stopper motionless but could only trickle wide.
Town then had a spell as the better side, as a Ste Rigby penalty shout was turned down. This was before Town struck the eventual winner. A barnstorming run from Rigby allowed him to feed the ball to Gillespie just inside the box. The number nine was allowed to turn despite being surrounded by defenders, he slotted the ball into the far corner to score his third of the season.
This meant that Litherland continued to pressure the Town defence, and took more and more risks in order to find their second equaliser. This included a Quirk free kick that went over the bar before Jake Connor couldn’t connect with a teasing ball into the box. In a scenario that perhaps you would expect St Helens Town to concede in judging by their previous games, they held firm for a deserved win and to end Litherland’s 100 per cent winning record.
With a win finally under their belt, St Helens can feel a little more confident when travelling to second-placed Charnock Richard this coming Saturday, this is before hosting fellow league new boys Prestwich Heys at Volair Park on Thursday September 1.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:48 | null | 2016-08-22T10:15:32 | Melbourne Storm centre Ryan Morgan will join Saints next season. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fsaints%2Fnrl-star-morgan-joins-saints-1-8081656.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8081655.1471857319!/image/image.jpg | en | null | NRL star Morgan joins Saints | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Melbourne Storm centre Ryan Morgan will join Saints next season.
The 26-year-old former Parramatta Eel has put pen to paper on a three-year deal with the club.
He made his NRL debut for the Eels in 2011 and played 84 times for the club, scoring 29 tries in the process before his move to the Storm.
This year he has played seven times and bagged two tries.
Saints Chairman Eamonn McManus said: “Ryan is an important component in us strengthening the overall squad for next season and beyond. He’s a genuine centre with size, pace and power, and he can also play wing.
“At 26-years-old he is joining us at the peak of his powers. I’m sure he’ll be a great addition to the squad and will be a favourite with both the fans and his team mates alike.”
Morgan featured for the Eels under-20s team in 2010 after progressing through the Greystanes club.
He said: “I’m really looking forward to coming over to St Helens. It has a great history and is a successful club and that is what excited me about the move.
“It was a tough decision to make, especially moving away from my family, but being part of a successful organisation and trying to build something in England made the choice easier.
“I spoke to a couple of former Super League players before deciding and they had nothing but good things to say about the club and the comp. Blake Green is here at Melbourne and he said he enjoyed the lifestyle and the footy - as did Willie Tonga too.
“Hearing that made the decision a lot easier.”
He continued: “I’d like to think I pride myself on being the best I can in defence. If you build the tough stuff first, then the attack comes and you can let loose. I’m looking forward to showing the Saints fans what I can do.
“In the meantime, it’s time to get my head down. We are in a good position at Melbourne and we want to gain momentum heading into the finals. The end goal is to win the premiership but we have games to go first. We want to go into the finals playing well and give it a good shot.”
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] | 2016-08-26T13:05:15 | null | 2016-08-25T16:32:08 | Students across St Helens received their GCSE results today ... but council chiefs say they remain in the dark over how the borough’s pupils fared. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fcouncil-in-the-dark-over-students-gcse-pass-rate-1-8089249.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8089247.1472139108!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Council ‘in the dark’ over students’ GCSE pass rate | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Students across St Helens received their GCSE results today ... but council chiefs say they remain in the dark over how the borough’s pupils fared.
Against a backdrop of nationally falling GCSE pass rates, education bosses at the town hall told the St Helens Reporter they did not have information on how many students scored five or more *A to C grades.
Pupils at St Cuthbert's with their results
However, they were able to collate borough-wide data for a newly-established measurement called Attainment 8, which showed an improvement in attainment.
Council chiefs say they did not have information on what percentage of pupils achieved the benchmark standard, insisting the figures were only released by individual schools.
Neighbouring Knowsley, however, saw a borough-wide decrease, with 36.5 per cent of pupils getting *A to C (including maths and English) compared to 37.4 per cent last year.
Some St Helens schools did release the benchmark grades.
St Cuthbert’s recorded its best ever results after 54 per cent of students achieved five A*-C grades, a five per cent increase on last year’s performance.
Heaadteacher Catherine Twist said: “As a new Headteacher, I am delighted to see this year’s results improve on last year’s and with the changes we have made in school, this trend will continue.
“A good set of results goes a long way in a young person’s career path. However, at St Cuthbert’s our students leave with much more than GCSE results. They are part of the St Cuthbert’s family and as such, we have been encouraged and supported them to move on and “live life in all its fullness.”
Rainhill High and Cowley International College also posted impressive results, with 24 per cent of all grades awarded at Rainhill being A or A* and the average of all grades for all students going from a C to a B.
While at Cowley, 69 per cent of the year group achieved five or more A* to C grades (or equivalent); and an impressive 142 A*- A grades were awarded.
John Pout, Headteacher at Rainhill High said: “Once again, I am so proud of our students and their achievements. Each year I am amazed at the improvements we see which are down to the hard work and dedication of the students and staff at the school.
“Many of our students are keen to follow on with their success story having had a great experience so far and have already enrolled to the Rainhill 6th Form.
We have a number of students entering our 6th form from other schools to join that success story.”
Cowley International College Principal, Cameron Sheeran, said: “I am proud of all our students and it is a pleasure to see so many superb individual performances.
“Students and staff have worked incredibly hard; the unwavering determination of everyone involved to achieve these top grades is truly inspiring.
“Revision classes, exam support and the production of quality revision materials are all contributing factors to this outstanding day for Cowley.”
Coun Andy Bowden, cabinet member for education, said: “I’d like to congratulate all those students across the borough who worked so hard to achieve these results.
“They can now look forward to further studies - or the world of work and training. It is an exciting time for them all, and for their futures.
“However, as I said after last week’s A-level results, exam results should not define our young people. Yes, they’re important, but for those who didn’t get what they were looking for, there are still plenty of opportunities available and I would encourage you to speak to your school or local college and ask for advice about the options out there for you.”
In the Attainment 8 grade there was an improvement in the town secondaries.
The measurement reflects the achievement of students across eight qualification, measuring a student’s average grade across those subjects.
Last year, the overall Attainment 8 score for St Helens was 46.0 per cent compared to the national figure in 2015 of 48.4 per cent. This year, St Helens Attainment 8 figure is 49.1 per cent. | http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/news/local/council-in-the-dark-over-students-gcse-pass-rate-1-8089249 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/660bbbdfc5848c664f6357423062467397b929bb935c7bde489d9308c8d58edc.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:33 | null | 2016-08-25T20:00:00 | American rapper RZA elegantly sums up the fleeting nature of fame during his cameo appearance in Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone’s musical mockumentary. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle%2Fpopstar-never-stop-never-stopping-half-of-one-of-the-best-comedies-of-the-year-1-8085511.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8085509.1472029760!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping - Half of one of the best comedies of the year | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | American rapper RZA elegantly sums up the fleeting nature of fame during his cameo appearance in Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone’s musical mockumentary.
“The higher you get, the harder you fall. Ask any coconut,” sermonizes the hip-hop superstar.
These words of wisdom are aimed at sweet, yet corruptible, Conner Friel (Andy Samberg), who sells out his childhood pals to land a solo record deal and secure his moment in the social media spotlight.
Part cautionary tale, part buddy comedy, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping gleefully lampoons music documentaries, including Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, by offering a fly-on-the-wall glimpse into the life of an icon as he prepares to launch his second album.
Schaffer and Taccone festoon their tongue-in-cheek expose with real-life music industry figures, plus colourful supporting performances including Justin Timberlake as a singing chef, who juliennes carrots with pride.
Thus Simon Cowell offers his glowing assessment of Conner - “I think he’s incredible. He’s the real deal!” - and the likes of Mariah Carey, Usher, Carrie Underwood and 50 Cent wax lyrical about his impact on their careers.
Andy Samberg as Conner4Real
For the first 40 minutes, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping is hysterical, but then like the preened and polished subject, the film loses its way.
Conner and childhood buddies Lawrence Dunn (Schaffer) and Owen Bouchard (Taccone) achieved considerable success as the trio The Style Boyz.
However, it was clear to everyone in the cutthroat music business that Conner was the glittering star in the firmament.
He went solo and The Style Boyz disbanded.
Lawrence turned his back on celebrity to settle on a farm in Big Timber, Colorado, while Owen remained in the background as Conner’s DJ.
Following the rousing success of Conner’s debut LP entitled Thriller, Also, a documentary film crew shadows the pop icon in the days leading up to the release of the follow-up album, ConnQuest.
Flanked by an entourage including his manager Harry Duggins (Tim Meadows), acid-tongued publicist Paula Klein (Sarah Silverman) and “a guy who kicks him in the nuts so he remembers where he came from”, Conner feebly shoulders the mounting pressure flanked by actress girlfriend, Ashley Wednesday (Imogen Poots).
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping is half of one of the best comedies of the year.
Opening scenes are a hoot.
“It’s like a tricycle. When you take away one of the wheels, what have you got?” scoffs Lawrence when someone suggests The Style Boyz could fracture.
Note-perfect music videos include Equal Rights featuring P!nk, which promotes same sex relationships, while Conner punctuates each line of the chorus with a defiant, “I’m not gay”.
Sadly, the filmmakers run out of ideas for a lacklustre second half and introduce outlandish new characters to sustain our interest.
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] | 2016-08-26T12:50:00 | null | 2016-08-25T19:00:00 | Police in St Helens have been granted a closure order against a property which was found to be the centre of a host of anti-social behaviour. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fanti-social-hive-closed-down-by-st-helens-police-1-8089070.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8089069.1472136057!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Anti-social ‘hive’ closed down by St Helens police | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Police in St Helens have been granted a closure order against a property which was found to be the centre of a host of anti-social behaviour.
Senior officers went to Liverpool Magistrates Court on Wednesday to win the closure order on 36 Freemantle Avenue in Thatto Heath.
The property was boarded up today and will remain subject of a closure order for three months, expiring on November 24.
Sgt Steph Barcroft, of St Helens police, said: “We can confirm that a full closure order has been put in place at an address on Freemantle Avenue.
“The order was applied for by the local neighbourhood policing team, working in partnership with Helena Partnerships housing association, in response to repeated incidents of anti-social behaviour and drug taking at the address brought to our attention by members of the community.
“The order was approved yesterday in Liverpool Magistrates Court and means the occupants are removed and nobody can enter the premises for three months. Anyone, other than those specified in the order, found to be on the premises will be subject to arrest.
“We used this power in an effort to reduce the level of crime reported in the area and to allow the local residents of St Helens to enjoy the quality of life that they are entitled to. Today we are sending out a very clear message to the community of Thatto Heath that any form of drug related activity or criminal behaviour will not be tolerated.
“The order will run for three months and will be reviewed by officers at its conclusion.
“The property appeared to have become a hub for people to take drugs, drink alcohol and behave in an anti-social manner in the area. We will continue to target offenders and any properties associated with them who continue to cause problems for the community, and we will do this using all lawful powers available to us in order to make St Helens a safer and more peaceful place to live.
“This closure order was only made possible due to the assistance of the local community and the close working relationship between the police and Helena Partnerships. We will continue to be robust in tackling criminal activity and anti-social behaviour and I would encourage any members of the community who have any information to call us via our 101 number or through Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.” | http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/news/local/anti-social-hive-closed-down-by-st-helens-police-1-8089070 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/45eed9b0ce4c73a0868de0f462798dbf43618ad9061c738e0381a75434e41045.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T14:49:13 | null | 2016-08-26T15:00:00 | Council officers in St Helens should brace themselves for the worst... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fcouncil-asks-what-do-you-think-of-the-borough-s-roads-1-8090467.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8090466.1472206175!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Council asks: What do you think of the borough’s roads? | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Council officers in St Helens should brace themselves for the worst...
Because they’ve just launched an appeal urging residents to tell what they think of the borough’s roads and footpaths!
St Helens Council is encouraging anyone who uses the borough’s roads and footways to take part in a new survey - starting on Tuesday 30 August 2016.
The 12-week consultation includes questions on the condition of roads, street lights, traffic congestion and pollution and the public rights of way network.
Coun Seve Gomez-Aspron, cabinet member for Green, Smart and Sustainable Borough, said: “We’d like to hear from as many people as possible - as it’s important to hear a range of views.
“You don’t even have to live in St Helens to take part, as we’re seeking the views of anyone who works or travels through the area - and all the feedback will be considered for future service development.
“The survey takes place against a background of central government funding cuts – reducing the amount of funding for highways by over 50 per cent.”
Complete the survey online at https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/consultations
Alternatively you can complete a paper copy and return it by the closing date of November 22 to Kelly Scott, Wesley House, St Helens Council.
To get a copy of the survey in a different format please email roadworks@sthelens.gov.uk or call 01744 676789. | http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/news/local/council-asks-what-do-you-think-of-the-borough-s-roads-1-8090467 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/c00c3ad3b2d4011d35a39c45cac40e08a12ff77fea3bedbf062b5a8742764e9b.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T08:51:32 | null | 2016-08-31T09:46:34 | Former Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani has joined Serie A side Pescara on a free transfer. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fliverpool%2Faquilani-joins-pescara-1-8097265.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8097263.1472633174!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Aquilani joins Pescara | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Former Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani has joined Serie A side Pescara on a free transfer.
The 32-year-old, who has won 38 caps for Italy, left Sporting earlier this summer after spending just a season in Portugal’s top flight.
A statement on Pescara’s official website read: “Delfino Pescara 1936 announces that it has received notice from the FIGC of the inclusion of the player Alberto Aquilani in the Pescara lists.
“Therefore, the new signing is available to coach Massimo Oddo.”
Aquilani joined Liverpool in 2009 from Roma and spent three years at Anfield before taking in spells at Juventus, AC Milan and Fiorentina.
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[] | 2016-08-27T06:49:10 | null | 2016-08-27T07:21:53 | Police have announced that a man missing from home has been found safe and well. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fmissing-man-found-after-police-appeal-1-8092123.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8091124.1472278893!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Missing man found after police appeal | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Police have announced that a man missing from home has been found safe and well.
Merseyside Police appealed for information yesterday to help trace Darren Hillman, who is originally from Wigan and living in St Helens.
The 27-year-old was last seen at around 9am on Friday on Peasley Cross Lane, where he was staying.
Officers appealed for help to find him as he had not been seen or heard from since then, but have now confirmed that he has been located.
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[] | 2016-08-30T14:50:10 | null | 2016-08-30T14:26:38 | The M6 southbound was blocked heading into Wigan this afternoon after a “serious” traffic accident in which a person was hit by a vehicle. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fm6-closed-after-person-hit-by-vehicle-1-8096032.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8096031.1472563763!/image/image.jpg | en | null | M6 closed after person hit by vehicle | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
The M6 southbound was blocked heading into Wigan this afternoon after a “serious” traffic accident in which a person was hit by a vehicle.
The North West air ambulance was called to the scene between junction 28 at Leyland and junction 27 at Standish.
Police have closed all three lanes.
The road was blocked and queuing traffic was reported at 2pm.
Motorists have been warned to expect delays on the M6 and on surrounding routes.
Police said this afternoon the motorway would remain closed for “several hours”.
The northbound carriageway was briefly closed but was reopened about 2.30pm.
Police said: “The M6 has been closed southbound at J28 following an incident.
“We are advising motorists to avoid the area and use alternative routes.”
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:04:34 | null | 2016-08-25T14:00:00 | A St Helens painter whose work has been collected by Prince Charles is prepating for his latest exhibition. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fartist-s-journey-for-rainford-to-royal-approval-1-8087784.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8087783.1472120234!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Artist’s journey for Rainford to Royal approval | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | A St Helens painter whose work has been collected by Prince Charles is prepating for his latest exhibition.
Laurence Woood began his artistic career with an Art and Design Foundation Course at The Gamble Institute in St Helens ... 1976, and was sponsored at the Royal College of Art by The Rainford Trust. The Lacey Contemporary Gallery proudly presents Laurence Wood in his second solo exhibition with the gallery, “Choice Emblems”.
Laurence will be presenting a new suite of paintings that extend his distinctive use of intense colour and emblematic forms. The exhibitions title comes from a famous Elizabethan emblem book “A Choice of Emblemes”.
Wood’s emblems are diverse. Some are naturalistic, and some not, some are cryptic whilst others are direct. You will find images of egrets, a lute player, chickens, refugees, my little pony, and a peacock cocktail fan assembled in this show. The paintings’ titles operate like the mottos or ‘subscriptione’ found alongside the ‘Pictura’ of medieval emblem books, and invite the viewer to consider particular, though not exclusive, decodings of the paintings. There are complex interplays in the work which viewers can explore at their own pace.
Alongside the initial impact that these paintings have they can also sustain much re-visiting and reflection.
They are bright and intense and as seen in his previous exhibition at Lacey ‘Around, Amongst, Within, Wood continues to exploit and celebrate his painterly juxtaposition of picture plane flatness against spatial illusion, figurative depiction against emotional gesture, and topographical observation combined with spontaneous invention.
“But if someone asks me what Emblemata really are? I will reply to him, that they are mute images, and nevertheless speaking: insignificant matters, and none the less of importance: ridiculous things, and nonetheless not without wisdom” Jacob Cats, 1577-1660.
Laurence Wood graduated from the Royal College of Art in 1985. He is an accomplished musician, and published writer and illustrator.
His paintings are included in both public and private collections including His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales collection at Highgrove House, the National Trust Foundation for Art, the Royal College of Art, London, the HSBC Bank HQ, Canary Wharf, London, and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park.
Laurence has exhibited extensively in the UK, Europe and in Asia and was a finalist in the 8th
Artelaguna Art Prize in Venice, Italy in 2014.
Laurence is currently living and working in Hong Kong where he holds a Professorship in the Department of Cultural and Creative Arts at the Education University of Hong Kong. This year he has exhibited video works as part of a collaborative video art/music project at the Black Box Theatre in Kowloon, and with the Videotage gallery at Art Basel, Hong Kong. In May he was invited to
exhibit a new painting in The Monochrome Show, Spice Select at Nadine Fine Art SE Asia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
This exhibition is partially sponsored by the Education University of Hong Kong. | http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/news/local/artist-s-journey-for-rainford-to-royal-approval-1-8087784 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/1454fc587d44aa4d8087302cea3e189fc2bdb9585b66151731de2e4727df0b8c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:05 | null | 2016-08-25T17:00:00 | Visitors to Knowsley Safari will have noticed a new look habitat taking shape in the walkaround area, as staff are busily preparing for the arrival of the newest additions to the Safari, Bush Dogs. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flatest-addition-to-knowsley-safari-park-welcomed-1-8087815.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8087813.1472120458!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Latest addition to Knowsley Safari Park welcomed | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Visitors to Knowsley Safari will have noticed a new look habitat taking shape in the walkaround area, as staff are busily preparing for the arrival of the newest additions to the Safari, Bush Dogs.
The team of builders and keepers have been planning the redevelopment for more than a year in partnership with Erik Van Vliet, a leading designer of zoological projects creating enriching habitats, while enabling visitors to discover more about these fascinating animals and their habitat.
The area, selected for its natural flowing water and undulating ground, will allow the water loving animals - native to South America - a habitat where they can explore the natural pond and burrow underground.
Visitors will be able to view the Bush Dogs from a variety of specially created viewpoints including footpaths, a raised children’s platform and large glass viewing panels.
Knowsley’s team has created signage to tell the story of the Bush Dogs, their role in the ecosystem, the threat from humans
in the wild and help visitors understand the unique characteristics of this mysterious animal.
Eveline de Wolf, Head of Animal Collections at Knowsley Safari, said: “The excitement is really building here, with the keepers preparing to welcome the new arrivals and getting ready to introduce them to their new habitat.
“In South America, the fragmentation of native land due to the spread of human population means that the bush dogs and their usual prey, must cover greater distances in order to find food and shelter putting pressure of them.
“This means they are now classified as near threatened and therefore at risk of becoming a vulnerable species in terms of wild population.”
Bridget Murray, Knowsley Safari’s Research and Conservation Officer, said: “This new habitat will not only be an exciting new reason to visit Knowsley Safari, but, gives us a new opportunity to begin another research project.
We are on the hunt for a partner university that will help us to carry out research that could help us to contribute towards identifying a way to secure a sustainable future for both the human habitats and the species living alongside them.”
Edward Perry, Director of Knowsley Safari adds: “We have spent time carefully planning this new habitat in partnership with experts to ensure the species’ social and physical needs are met to the highest standards.
“Additionally we committed to using sustainable building materials, sourcing timber from FSC sustainable forests and this is something that we hope our customers will not only enjoy aesthetically, but will be an ideology that they take away and implement in their own lives, whether that be greeting cards, paper or furniture for their home or garden.”
Native to South America, in the wild, bush dogs are classified as near threatened due to human developments impacting their environment.
“Although belonging to the dog family, the very private animals look much more like otters or bears in appearance, with webbed feet, making them excellent swimmers too.
Visitors will be able to see the Bush Dogs from next month. | http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/news/local/latest-addition-to-knowsley-safari-park-welcomed-1-8087815 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/de5db68f9335620ad989ec7dd3985ee5f5a41a8fa29ac4f0018fd4ce08fefbdd.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:40 | null | 2016-08-25T12:00:00 | Billinge-born Starsailor frontman James Walsh will perform to runners ahead of one of the region’s biggest 10k races. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sthelensreporter.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fstarsailor-frontman-s-a-running-man-1-8087773.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/webimage/1.8087772.1472120117!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Starsailor frontman’s a running man | null | null | www.sthelensreporter.co.uk | Billinge-born Starsailor frontman James Walsh will perform to runners ahead of one of the region’s biggest 10k races.
The singer and guitarist will close a music festival being held in the town centre to entertain runners, their families and friends after the Wigan 10k race.
He will play a few solo acoustic songs on a stage on Market Place on the afternoon of Sunday, September 4.
The music festival is part of the Wigan 10k, organised by charity Joining Jack.
Matt Johnson, whose nephew Jack was the inspiration for the charity, said: “It’s not very often that you get chance to watch somebody of James’ calibre for free.
“It’s a great gesture from him for Joining Jack.”
“It’s not very often that you get chance to watch somebody of James’ calibre for free. It’s a great gesture from him for Joining Jack.”
The race will be started by eight-year-old Jack Johnson, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
He will be joined by Wigan Warriors players Sam Tomkins and Josh Charnley.
After running 10km, participants are encouraged to either stay in the town centre or return later to enjoy live music and visit a European market selling food and drinks.
Musicians will take to the stage outside The Moon Under Water from around 10.45am.
Performing will be: The Beard Band, Paddy Ryan Music, Marcadia, Lyon Road and The VC.
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