Wokingham

THE organiser of Wokingham’s half marathon has been given a special mayor’s award in recognition of his service to the borough. Peter Evans, who retired this year along with his...

PLANS to build a new single lane bus bridge over a natural beauty spot have been blasted by the local town council. Two weeks ago, the Planning Committee of Earley...

A major road in Wokingham's town centre has been closed to traffic this morning after a fault with a railway crossing. Trains have also been delayed for up to 10...

Volunteers from St John The Evangelist church in Woodley were collecting for Christian Aid Week outside Waitrose in Crockhamwell Road. The church is one of many across the borough to...

THE main reason for the Wokingham Borough Council meeting on Thursday, May 24 was to install a new mayor and nominate their deputy. This year, in a unanimous vote, Cllr...

STAFF in every Pets At Home store across the country, including Winnersh and Wokingham, are to become Dementia Friends through Alzheimer’s Society’s programme. The company announced the plans on Monday...

STORE wars broke out in Woodley last Friday and it was all thanks to the bank. A team from Barclays head office in London visited the Helen and Douglas House...

ON WHITSUN holiday Monday, Woodley’s town centre will be transformed into a giant playground as the annual children’s fun day returns. Attractions are free and include a petting zoo courtesy...

Wokingham town has a new mayor. Cllr Julian McGhee-Sumner was elected by the town council on Sunday. Held in the Town Hall, the special ceremony was followed by a buffet...

NINE gardens in Swallowfield will be opening their gates for visitors to come and take a look round. The event will be held across the village on Sunday, June 3...