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SCHOOLS in the borough have been sending out warnings after a stranger was spotted asking children if they wanted a lift in his car. The warning states that in an...

A lisping man carrying a Tesco carrier bag flashed a young boy yesterday - now police are attempting to track him before he strikes again. He first talked to the...

FAMILIES enjoyed inflatables, balloons and cakes at two special fun days organised by a Woodley church. Members of Emmanuel in Southlake Crescent organised the two-day event on Friday and Saturday...

TWO voluntary organisations from Wokingham Borough have been recognised for their work in the community with a Queen’s Award. Disabled children’s charity Building for the Future (BFTF), based in Toutley...

FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a tackle a small fire at Joel Park in Emmbrook last night. The incident was spotted and called in at around 11pm, with a pump...

IT MIGHT not have been the warmest of bank holidays, but it was still a fantastic time for children, thanks to a family fun day. On Saturday, May 28, Wokingham Town...

WE were saddened to hear the news of David Butler’s death last month. David, a great friend of The Wokingham Paper, worked tirelessly at the Wokingham And District Association for...

A NEW music festival will be coming to Hurst after it was granted permission to go ahead. Marvellous, a family-orientated festival that features tribute bands such as Queen and Coldplay,...

FINCHAMPSTEAD sit fourth in Division 1 of the Home Counties Premier Cricket League after ruining Henley's perfect start to the season. Thanks to some steady stroke play and another impressive...

A cyclist who was struck by an egg thrown from a car has suffered a serious eye injury - now police have launched an appeal to trace the attackers. The...