Wokingham

An accountant who stole almost £2million from two companies through made-up invoices and penalty notices has been jailed for 12 years. Evelyn Gore-Strachan, of Monarch Drive, Shinfield, admitted carrying out...

REGISTRATION is now open for one of the borough’s newest charity events, The Wokingham Walk. Walkers can choose to complete a five-mile or a 15-mile walk in support of the Mayor’s...

A NEW look has been given to a town centre bank. The NatWest branch in Broad Street, Wokingham was officially reopened on Tuesday, April 12  by town mayor, Cllr Philip...

A WOKINGHAM hairdresser has been making a clean sweep of his store inside and out – now he’s encouraging others to do the same. Mack Zeinedin, who runs Mac’s Hair...

A CHANCE to look behind the scenes at the Wokingham Masonic Lodge was on offer earlier this month. The Wokingham Freemasons threw open the doors of the hall in Reading...

More than 1,500 people were helped by Wokingham Foodbank last year, new statistics have revealed. Around 560 emergency food parcels were given to local people in crisis in 2015/16, providing...

Local charities had 18,000 reasons to thank runners who took part in February’s half-marathon – that’s how much was donated. On Monday, April 11, Wokingham Borough Mayor Cllr Parry Batth presented...

SHOULD you fancy a challenge over the May Day bank holiday than entrants are still being accepted for the 2016 Shinfield 10k. More than 600 participants have already signed up...

A LAMBING weekend has been so popular that it has been extended. Lockey Farm in Arborfield is inviting people to get down on the farm and take a look behind...

MODEL railway fans were able to enjoy a special show recently. Sindlesham Baptist Church was the venue for a gathering organised by the Berkshire Area Group of the British N...