NEWSPAPERS have faced a challenging time during the Covid-19 pandemic, at a time when the need to report essential information has never been greater.

Yet, the Reading Chronicle is reaching audiences like never before thanks to our unsung heroes-- local newsagents.

Thousands of residents across Reading are picking up our award-winning newspaper thanks to help of newsagents.

These local independent businesses have stayed open throughout lockdown to provide communities with the information they need and deserve.

Shielding residents were able to get their local Reading Chronicle newspaper thanks to our special free newspaper delivery.

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Like all newsagents working with the Chronicle, Zarina at Premier Tilehurst helped ensure residents received their weekly paper.

Because of this, businesses like hers have survived thanks fo the thousands of residents who pick up the paper to read our exceptional pieces of journalism. 

Throughout this week, we will be shining a spotlight on the newsagents providing communities across Reading central, Tilehurst, Southcote, Katesgrove and more.

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For now, why not pick up a copy of this week's jam-packed edition of the Reading Chronicle featuring your chance to win one of our seven prizes. 

x1 iPad 256Gb

x1 Nintendo Switch

x1 £150 Halford vouchers

x2 £100 Argos vouchers

x2 £100 Marks and Spencer vouchers

To enter, flick to page 28 – we wish you the best of luck!

Only this week we’ve launched a new 8-page Reading FC pull-out full of reports, reaction and pictures for all you die-hard Royals fans too. 

Pick up your copy of this week's Reading Chronicle at Premier Tilehurst in Kentwood Hill, Reading RG31 6JD.