WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL is preparing to unveil its new equalities strategy. “We have set up a group to look at equalities,” said Cllr John Halsall. “We had a consultation which...

THE PUBLIC has spoken – a Shinfield pub will have a new name when it reopens. The Black Boy will become The Shinfield Arms, after it won a vote last...

THE BEAUTY of our Top 10 tracks is that time can go backwards. This week’s top entry in our Wokingham Loves Music playlist is a song from Red Tape Resistance...

https://youtu.be/rJdGPau7Q7M LET’S NOT put too fine a point on it, it’s been ages since we’ve been able to go to a gig and we’re missing it. Hopefully, with coronavirus rates...

THE CAMPAIGN to turn Reading Gaol into an arts centre could go into extra time if a request for an extension is approved. Last week, Reading East MP Matt Rodda...

THE BISHOP of Reading – and one of her predecessors – has added her voice to a campaign urging people to have the coronavirus vaccine.  The clergy have joined forces...

TWO new cycling trails for families have been organised by MyJourney Wokingham for half-term. Sponsored by Asda, they aim to boost activity levels while helping people stay covid-safe. The first...

REDUCED incomes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic means that Woodley Town Council is planning to increase its council tax precept. The charge, added to residents bills, helps fund...

RESIDENTS are shunning cycle paths built on London Road, as they feel they are unsafe. Cllr Rachel Burgess (Lab, Norreys) raised the concerns which included drivers ignoring a no right...

A REPORT was not altered between its appearance at a committee meeting and a council meeting. Resident Philip Meadowcroft said he had watched the audit committee meeting of February 1,...