After a year-long search, Thames Water announced the appointment of a new chief executive last week.  Sarah Bentley will begin her new role leading the U.K’s largest water and wastewater...

A Wokingham piper is saluting all key workers in a rather special way during Clap for Carers.  Dressed head to toe in uniform, Pipe Major Ron Paterson honours frontline staff...

CHURCHES in Earley and Lower Earley are continuing to work together, helping those most affected by the Coronavirus.  With support from Earley Town Council, the Earley Help Hub links volunteers...

A Virtual Origami Club is being run by Wokingham Borough Libraries to help keep children busy during lockdown. Every week, youngsters are practicing the Japanese art of paper folding, creating...

“There were lots of street parties held in 1945. We’d particularly like to hear from people who have original memories of the 1945 VE day.”

A TEEN from Twyford has spent the last three weeks making hundreds of protective masks for the NHS. Oliver Hitchings, age 15, has been using the 3D printers at his...

NEED HELP? Call 0300 330 1189 (entering 0118 978 7258 if prompted) 9am-5pm Mon-Sat CHARITIES and organisations across the borough are continuing to work together to support the community during...

A Wokingham restaurant serving Asian cuisine is offering free nutritious lunches to local key workers during the Coronavirus crisis. Pan restaurant is supporting its community by feeding those working on...

“The majority of Post Offices in the Wokingham area are open as Post Offices are designated as an essential retailer by the UK Government. Some branches are operating revised hours.”

The Ofsted report acknowledges the success of Pondview and the positive impact it is having on children’s lives. It also praises the home’s “passionate and committed” manager, Karen Hatch for...