A CONSERVATIVE candidate has welcomed plans to increase capacity on one of the busiest commuter lines.  Craig Morley, who is standing for the party in Reading East, said that the...

BUSINESSES looking to breathe new life into their old office equipment are being encouraged to donate it to their local schools

A VILLAGE bowling club is celebrating after receiving a helping hand with its clubhouse refurbishment.  Retirement property developer, Renaissance Retirement, which has apartments, based locally in Crowthorne, Wokingham and Sandhurst,...

TWO teenagers who were determined to travel as widely as possible have smashed their fundraising target.  Last month, Addington School pupils Tom Scott and Vincent Miles undertook a charity challenge...

A WOKINGHAM secondary school has a new headteacher – but he doesn’t need to learn the ropes as he’s a familiar face to pupils and staff alike

AN ACCOUNTANCY and business advisory firm based in the Thames Valley has seen revenue grow by a quarter.  BDO LLP said that a seventh consecutive year of growth meant that...

ORGANISERS of an annual fireworks event are looking forward to blast off.  The Twyford & District Round Table have opted for a space theme to mark the 50th anniversary of...

ON SATURDAY, October 12, visitors to a Twyford cafe enjoyed a  chance to see a special piece of art that celebrates the village and its connections with France.  Nineteen different...

A NEW housing development in Finchampstead was launched in spectacular style on Saturday, October 5 – and the company behind it is promising that they will be part of the...

A CAMPAIGN to create a new arts centre for the greater Reading area has reached a new milestone today. Matt Rodda, the MP for Reading East, which includes parts of...