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The planned interactive solar mural in Reading
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Reading residents are painting a mural that will generate its own solar power

Residents are helping create an interactive mural at New Directions College using painted solar panels, lights, sound and motion sensors.

28 August 2026

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The planned interactive solar mural in Reading
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Reading residents are painting a mural that will generate its own solar power

Residents are helping create an interactive mural at New Directions College using painted solar panels, lights, sound and motion sensors.

Reading, Berkshire · 28 Aug 2026
A Tap for Reading contactless homelessness donation point
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Reading’s contactless homelessness donations pass £7,400 and will continue until 2029

Tap for Reading has raised more than £7,400 and directly supported over 50 people, prompting the contactless donation scheme to be extended for at least three years.

Reading, Berkshire · 28 Aug 2026
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