Young and old enjoy a trip down memory lane
WOKINGHAM Town Hall’s previous life as a police and fire station was recreated as part of this year’s Heritage Open Day. The Market Place building opened its doors on Sunday...
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Husband and wife team share vicar role
AN EARLEY church is proving that two heads are better than one after welcoming its new vicars. The Revds Hannah and Philip Hobday will share the role of vicar at...
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Open more hours in Winnersh, but cheques are out in Emmbrook
PLANS for a new ‘open all hours’ Post Office in Winnersh will come to fruition next month. The modern-style branch will be relocated to Winnersh Food and Wine in Reading...
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Borough to apply for its own parking powers
PARKING powers could be placed in Wokingham Borough Council’s hands. Last night, the council’s executive voted to apply for civil parking enforcement powers. Now the Department for Transport will be...
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Plans progress for Carnival Pool redevelopment
WOKINGHAM’S new leisure centre has taken a step forward after announcing plans to start negotiating with businesses keen to move in. Last night, Wokingham Borough Council’s executive approved the start...
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Peach Street to face week’s closure for roadworks
WOKINGHAM town centre faces a fortnight of disruption this November as two busy roads will undergo roadworks. Peach Street is to be closed for a week and then parts of...
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Top for the tots! Wokingham is best in England and Wales for families
WOKINGHAM is top for the tots – and Lower Earley ain’t too shabby either. Our historic market town has been crowned the best place for families to live in in...
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Drainage works to close Eastheath Avenue for four weeks
Eastheath Avenue between Heath Close and Crail Close will be closed for a month from Monday, September 28. Wokingham Borough Council is carrying out drainage repairs for the works which...
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Borough’s car parks to stand up and be counted
WOKINGHAM Borough Council (WBC) is counting on the regeneration this week as it explores the way in which its car parks are used. Surveys will be conducted in all Wokingham...
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Foodbank’s harvest appeal aims to help Wokingham’s homeless
WOKINGHAM’S foodbank has launched an appeal for specific donations that will help the borough’s homeless population this harvest time. The Rose Street based centre helps families who are struggling to...
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