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THE COUNCIL will begin canvassing residents to make sure everybody can have a say at future elections. From Monday, August 16, people will be contacted by Wokingham Borough Council requesting...

A LOWER Earley care home held a networking breakfast last week. The outdoor event was open to all, and included a round of bacon sandwiches. Austen House general manager Natsayi...

THE MAJORITY of paramedics in Wokingham and beyond have felt threatened while at work, according to a new survey. The College of Paramedics has revealed nearly three quarters (72%) of...

WOKINGHAM borough council has reaffirmed its support for the armed forces community, after announcing plans to achieve a prestigious award. At last month’s council meeting, it revealed it is working...

WOKINGHAM’S forum set up for black and minority ethnic residents has not been disbanded, it’s just not meeting at the moment. At the executive committee meeting of Wokingham Borough Council...

A PAWSOME children’s book has proved to be a hit with families while raising funds for charity. Wokingham-born writer Anna Zeller has created a new tale, based on her real-life...

A WOKINGHAM councillor has earnt her green status. Cllr Sarah Kerr, Liberal Democrat councillor for Evendons ward, has become accredited as a Green Liberal Democrat. It is an associated organisation...

A WOKINGHAM resident is calling for more respect for the people and environment. Last month, Ralph Tebby said he was disturbed through the night when Vodafone contractors dug up part...

CITIZENS ADVICE Wokingham is on the search for help as it expands. The borough-wide charity is looking for 25 more volunteers, who can support some of the most vulnerable in...

MORE THAN £18,000 has been pushed into a new project aiming to reduce reoffending in abusers. Matthew Barber, Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley, has given the money...