MOVE OVER Simon Cowell, here’s a talent contest that will have Wokingham borough rocking: the top prize is the chance to appear on a bill that includes 80s legends Michael...

TEENAGERS with diabetes are being invited to a special event at the Royal Berkshire Hospital next week aimed at helping them prepare for the future. Organisers said that the event...

Historical artefacts were uncovered by inquisitive students during a special archaeological dig last month - and there is the chance that more could be uncovered over the next week. The...

MORE than 700 riders took part in this year’s Wokingham Bikeathon, raising thousands for charity in the process. The event, held on Sunday from Cantley Park, marked its 10th anniversary...

A WORLD premiere is coming to Nettlebed Folk Club on Monday, July 8, thanks to Jackie Oates. Called Lace Tellings, the show fuses spoken word with music and songs to...

With last Saturday seeing the hottest day of the year so far, many residents will be counting down the days until this Saturday - when a paddling pool opens for...

THE FINAL speaker announced for this year’s Henley Literary Festival line-up is Sonning resident, book lover and Prime Minister Theresa May. The Maidenhead MP will have stepped down from the...

IT WAS one small step for man, but it has inspired billions of people ever since. Fifty years ago this month, Neil Armstrong planted his footprint on the moon and...

A MUCH-LOVED charity that helps Wokingham borough children enjoy clubs and leisure activities has announced plans to expand its work. Woodley-based Me2 Club is to launch new services in Reading...

A LOCAL firm of funeral directors that is just about to open a new branch in Woodley recently hosted a special conference for its peers. Seventy visitors from across the...