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University of Reading makes first British-grown chocolate bar in nearly 100 years

The University of Reading has created the Reading 100 Chocolate Bar, made entirely from British ingredients including cocoa grown in Berkshire. Produced to mark the university's centenary, it is the first UK-grown chocolate bar made since Rowntrees gifted one to the then-Princess Elizabeth in 1932. That was the only other…

The Independent UK

Reading Grosvenor Casino faces closure after six years of losses

Grosvenor Casino Reading Central made an operating loss of £500,000 last year

The Independent UK

All-British chocolate bar made by scientists using Reading-grown cocoa

Master’s student made first bar with 100% UK ingredients since 1932 to highlight effect of climate crisis on cocoa plants

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Which London trains are hit by the heatwave? Full list of disrupted rail services

National Rail has advised passengers to ‘only travel if absolutely necessary’

Evening Standard

Fourth case of meningitis linked to Reading outbreak confirmed in junior school pupil

Health officials said the child was recovering well and the risk to the wider public remained low

The Independent UK

Fourth case of meningitis confirmed in Reading

A junior school pupil is said by health officials to be ‘recovering well’.

Evening Standard

Meningitis outbreak sparks alarm after student dies and 2 others fall ill in Reading Area

Health authorities are investigating a meningitis outbreak in the Reading and Oxfordshire area after one student died and two others were hospitalized. The cases appear linked through social groups of young people, prompting concern and precautionary measures. Experts urge vigilance for symptoms, especially in teenagers and young adults.

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Pictured: 'Kind hearted' sixth-former who died in Meningitis outbreak in Reading

The family said they were ‘devastated’ by their son’s death in a tribute shared online

Evening Standard

Father of student who died of meningitis pays tribute to ‘kind-hearted’ son

Lewis Waters, who attended Henley College in Oxfordshire, was one of three cases reported in the outbreak.

Evening Standard

‘Life won’t be the same now he’s gone’: Tributes paid to student who died of meningitis in Reading

Lewis Waters, who attended Henley College in Oxfordshire, was one of three cases reported in the outbreak

The Independent UK

Pupils at different Reading schools treated for meningitis after student dies

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Schools at centre of meningitis outbreak in Reading named

The UK Health Security Agency said the patients attended Reading Blue Coat School and Highdown Secondary School and Sixth Form Centre.

Evening Standard

Meningitis outbreak in Reading: Everything we know so far

Close contacts of people linked to the outbreak in the London commuter town are being offered antibiotics as a precaution

Evening Standard

Dr Hilary Jones shares meningitis advice after new outbreak

Dr Hilary Jones has reminded the public of meningitis symptoms after a student died and two other people received treatment following an outbreak in Reading.

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One dead and two being treated after meningitis outbreak in Reading

A student has died and two other young people are receiving treatment following a meningitis outbreak in Reading.

Evening Standard

Meningitis outbreak Reading: Student dead and two other young people treated

The student who has died went to Henley College in Oxfordshire, with close contacts of the cases being offered antibiotics as a precaution

Evening Standard

Student dies and two people being treated after meningitis outbreak in Reading

One of the cases has been confirmed as meningitis B, which was the same strain behind a cluster of fatal cases in Kent earlier this year.

The Independent UK

Student dies in fresh meningitis outbreak in Reading

Two people are currently being treated with one of the cases confirmed as meningitis B

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Ageism has no place at music festivals such as Coachella and Reading

Letters: Readers respond to an article suggesting Justin Trudeau was too old to attend Coachella

Evening Standard

London travel news LIVE: Tube lines disrupted after casualty on track and trespasser incident

Jubilee line no longer partially suspended but reporting serious delays following customer incident

The Independent UK

The 11 best UK music festivals for summer 2026

2026 SUMMER GUIDE: Whether you want to rock out in the countryside or head to the coast to discover some fresh talent, Evie Wynne is your guide to the best of festival season in the UK

The Independent UK

What David Beckham really thinks about son’s music career

Sir David Beckham has expressed immense pride in his 21-year-old son Cruz's burgeoning music career. Cruz Beckham, following in his mother Victoria Beckham's footsteps, is the frontman of the band Cruz Beckham And The Breakers. The band has released an album and is currently completing the final leg of their…

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Britain’s relentless rain shows climate predictions playing out as expected

Large parts of the UK are experiencing relentless rainfall, with some places seeing rain for 41 consecutive days and counting. In Reading, in the south east of England, our university’s official rain gauge has recorded precipitation on 31 consecutive days – unprecedented in records stretching all the way back to…

Evening Standard

Britain will turn a corner in 2026, vows Starmer

The Prime Minister told members of the public that people will begin to feel the difference in their pockets.

The Independent UK

Train passengers face delays due to Christmas Eve staff shortages

Great Western Railway services have been disrupted due to a shortage of train staff

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