THREE MEN have been charged with several offences after two men were kidnapped in Lower Earley.

St Teresa?s Catholic Academy on Easthampstead Road, has won first prize in Squire?s Garden Centre's Decorate A Christmas Tree competition.

THE LEADER of Earley Town Council said he is very pleased that the plan to build a Lidl and 43 homes has been rejected.

Last week, the borough mayor, Cllr Keith Baker, cut the ribbon to open the event.

Last month, a planning inspector denied the borough council's application made in February for a Compulsory Purchase Order at the site.

CHRISTMAS has begun at Reading Buses with its Festive Fortnight.

This year was the first time that the mayor's Christmas concert went virtual. A shortened video has been shared on the council?s social media page.

THE CO-OP has relaunched its Food Bank Fund this Christmas, and it's helping Wokingham residents.

AREAS across Earley could be designated formally as green space to greater protect them from development.

A WOKINGHAM shop is spreading Christmas cheer after being given permission to open again this year.