STAGE shows and events will be put on hold in Reading as authorities confirm all council buildings will be closed.

Reading Borough Council announced tonight that from tomorrow it is closing all its buildings.

This includes libraries, leisure centres, arts venues and the Hexagon, the museum and town hall, community buildings and civic offices.

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A statement from the council said the closures follow the latest government advice on social distancing measures.

It added: "We will continue to run essential frontline services."