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In times of stress many people find themselves drinking alcohol more often and in greater amounts. The pressures of the past year and the current restrictions have led to higher...

FARMERS’ mental health and resilience in the pandemic is being studied in a major new project led by the University of Reading. It has received £190,000 in funding from the...

PLANS to develop a Finchampstead golf club have been labelled ‘greenwashing’ by a local councillor. Sand Martins Golf Club, on Finchampstead Road, is seeking planning permission to improve its clubhouse...

MORE PEOPLE in the borough are struggling with debt than last year, partly due to a change in shopping habits. In January, Citizens Advice Wokingham helped 77% more people with...

THE CAMPAIGN to turn Reading Gaol into an arts centre could go into extra time if a request for an extension is approved. Last week, Reading East MP Matt Rodda...

A FAMILIAR face has been spotted on the streets of Shinfield, bringing joy to children in the borough and beyond. Chris Smalley-Ward, owner of CSW Window Cleaning, has donned a...

TWYFORD Parish Council has gone above and beyond to give thanks to local key workers. Councillors have banded together to express their gratitude for everybody who has supported the village...

THE BISHOP of Reading – and one of her predecessors – has added her voice to a campaign urging people to have the coronavirus vaccine.  The clergy have joined forces...

Smart motorway works will close Reading Road next week as a noise barrier is installed on Reading Road bridge.

THIS WEEK, Wokingham. Today has been learning all about launching a lockdown business. Local takeaways Jerk From Home and Spesh-Tails have both welcomed our Take Out To Help Out campaign,...