Reading, Berkshire

Reading is a town and unitary authority in Berkshire in England, at the confluence of the River Thames and River Kennet, halfway between London and Oxford. The district has a population of over 144,000. Reading is probably the most important business centre in South East England and outside Greater London, often referred to as the capital of the Thames Valley with the headquarters of some major British companies and the UK offices of a number of major foreign multinationals. The name Reading is pronounced to rhyme with bedding (in IPA {{IPA|/ˈrɛdɪŋ/}}).

Media

Reading is served by two local newspapers.

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• The Reading Evening Post is an evening newspaper published on Mondays to Fridays.
• The Reading Chronicle is published weekly, on Thursdays.

Three local radio stations broadcast from Reading, these being Reading 107 FM, 2-Ten FM, and BBC Radio Berkshire. Other local radio stations, such as London's 95.8 Capital FM, Basingstoke's 107.6 Kestrel FM and Slough's Star 106.6 can also be received in Reading.

Related Topics:
Reading 107 FM - 2-Ten FM - BBC Radio Berkshire - 95.8 Capital FM - 107.6 Kestrel FM - Star 106.6

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