Wokingham

SHOPPERS can support children in need this summer thanks to Tesco’s ‘Buy One to Help a Child’ scheme. The supermarket’s new programme, which is running at its Finchampstead Road site,...

FINCHAMPSTEAD councillor Rebecca Margetts braved the heat for an epic hiking challenge earlier this month. Rebecca Margetts took part in the Thames Path Mighty Hike to raise money for Macmillan...

YOUNGSTERS are invited to discover the ‘magic’ of books with Wokingham Borough Council’s Summer Reading Challenge. It is encouraging four- to 12-year-olds to read six or more books on the...

IT’S ALL change for the Sumas as the club starts a search for a new manager ahead of their first season of Step 5 football. Wokingham and Emmbrook FC announced...

THREE people were seriously injured in a collision at a busy Woodley junction last night. In the incident, which took place around 9.50pm on Saturday, July 24, a silver Ford...

RECTORY ROAD in Wokingham town is currently closed to traffic to allow a tree to be removed. Traffic through the town centre, particularly along Rose Street, is reported to be...

YOUNGSTERS learning to cycle can join a summer holiday session at Woodford Park. Bikeability classes will be held throughout July and August for a range of ages and skill levels....

RARE FLOWERS were mown down by council contractors in Shinfield but residents have been reassured it won’t happen again. Wokingham resident Kathryn McCann expressed her concerns after noticing pyramidal orchids...

WOODLEY’s New Look is closing later this month. On Wednesday, July 28, the women’s fashion shop will shut permanently. Town centre manager, Brian Fennelly said he was disappointed to see...

A PASTOR in Finchampstead will be embarking on a new adventure across the pond after 11 years of service. Simon Hall, who has worked with children at Finchampstead Baptist Church...