Tractor destroyed by fire in Barkham
A TRACTOR driver had a lucky escape when the vehicle he was driving caught fire in Barkham earlier today. A crew from Wokingham fire station were called to the scene at...
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Lower Earley man found guilty of sexual activity with a child
A 30-year-old man from Lower Earley has been found guilty of sexual offences, including rape. Following a week-long trial at Reading Crown Court Brian Russell, of Clevedon Drive was found guilty...
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Businesses urged to sign up to sleep under the stars for Byte Night
Berkshire’s businesses professionals are being set the challenge of spending a night exposed to the elements at Reading’s Forbury Gardens on Friday, October 7, to raise funds for Action for...
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Wokingham residents invited to take part in webchat with police chief
WOKINGHAM residents are invited to take part in an online police discussion this week. From 6.30pm to 7.30pm on Thursday (28), Superintendent Rob France, Local Police Area (LPA) commander for...
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Firefighters come to the aid of employee whose hand became stuck in a cup dispenser at a McDonald’s in Bracknell
FIREFIGHTERS came to the aid of a damsel in distress whose hand became stuck in a cup dispenser at a McDonalds restaurant in Bracknell on Sunday night. A crew from...
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E-fit released in connection with Spencers Wood robbery
AN E-fit has been released in connection with an aggravated burglary in Spencers Wood in February. At around 3.20am on Thursday, February 18 two men knocked on the door of a...
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12 years’ jail sentence for Shinfield accountant after £1.8million fraud
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...
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Walkers wanted for Wokingham borough’s newest event
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...
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Wokingham bank celebrates launch of a new look
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...
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Wokingham hairdresser wants fellow businesses to pick up litter
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...
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