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THE Prime Minister is preparing to address the nation amid a backdrop of rapidly rising coronavirus rates – new figures released today show that the rate per 100,000 in Wokingham...

FIVE TEENAGERS have been arrested after a 13-year-old died of stab wounds yesterday.  The incident took place in Bugs Bottom fields near to St Barnabas Road in Emmer Green around...

A TEENAGER has died following reports of a stabbing in neighbouring Emmer Green this evening.  Thames Valley Police said they have launched a murder investigation. They were called at 3.50pm...

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a stabbing in the early hours of New Year’s Day.  The incident took place around 2.30 am close to the Best Kebab Shop on...

THE INCREASE in coronavirus cases has meant that the Royal Berkshire Hospital is pausing non-urgent operations for the next fortnight, apart from cancer, urgent care and endoscopy procedures.  Only the...

THE ROYAL Berkshire Hospital is calling for residents to follow the hands, face space guidance to limit the spread of Covid-19. Nicky Lloyd, acting chief executive officer of the Royal...

A fruit and vegetable wholesaler has joined forces with a produce-growing charity to feed the homeless and vulnerable this winter. Lower Earley-based C.A Belcher & Son and Winnersh-based Freely Fruity...

Wokingham town centre footfall has plummeted due to the coronavirus pandemic.

ANOTHER 80 positive cases of coronavirus were recorded in Wokingham borough today, as the UK recorded its highest daily total since the pandemic began. In England and Wales, there were...

RAIL services from Wokingham are facing a day of disruption after a landslip over Christmas weekend. The incident happened at Wanborough. There was heavy rain overnight on Boxing Day into...