Wokingham

Hurst Village Society has pledged to strongly fight the ‘nightmare’ of up to 300 new homes being built in its community. But earlier this week the society had yet to...

BIRTHDAY celebrations are being planned for a five-year-old girl as she raises money for charity. Isabella Waistell, from Woosehill, raised more than £1,000 for the Cleft Lip And Palate Association...

THE COUNCIL will begin canvassing residents to make sure everybody can have a say at future elections. From Monday, August 16, people will be contacted by Wokingham Borough Council requesting...

THE MAJORITY of paramedics in Wokingham and beyond have felt threatened while at work, according to a new survey. The College of Paramedics has revealed nearly three quarters (72%) of...

WOKINGHAM borough council has reaffirmed its support for the armed forces community, after announcing plans to achieve a prestigious award. At last month’s council meeting, it revealed it is working...

WOKINGHAM’S forum set up for black and minority ethnic residents has not been disbanded, it’s just not meeting at the moment. At the executive committee meeting of Wokingham Borough Council...

A PAWSOME children’s book has proved to be a hit with families while raising funds for charity. Wokingham-born writer Anna Zeller has created a new tale, based on her real-life...

A WOKINGHAM councillor has earnt her green status. Cllr Sarah Kerr, Liberal Democrat councillor for Evendons ward, has become accredited as a Green Liberal Democrat. It is an associated organisation...

A WOKINGHAM resident is calling for more respect for the people and environment. Last month, Ralph Tebby said he was disturbed through the night when Vodafone contractors dug up part...

CITIZENS ADVICE Wokingham is on the search for help as it expands. The borough-wide charity is looking for 25 more volunteers, who can support some of the most vulnerable in...