Reading Mercury
First issue, 8 July 1723 | |
| Type | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Founded | 8 July 1723 |
| Language | English |
| Ceased publication | 28 May 1987 |
| Headquarters | Reading, Berkshire, England |
The Reading Mercury was a weekly newspaper covering the county of Berkshire and neighbouring Oxfordshire, founded and based in the town of Reading. Published between 8 July 1723 and 28 May 1987, the Reading Mercury was regarded throughout much of its existence as one of the principal news publications in Reading. Throughout its history, it was known as the Reading Mercury or Weekly Entertainer, Oxford Gazette, Newbury Herald and Berkshire County Paper among other names.