Wokingham

AS WOKINGHAM borough families prepare for the return of the school run, the government has announced that applicable households will be able to have covid tests on a twice weekly...

THE British Modern Military History Society (BMMHS) is to hold another afternoon virtual meeting next week. Taking place from 2pm on Tuesday, March 2, Bill Steadman will focus on The...

A WOKINGHAM resident is going clean shaven for charity – but it’s understandable as it’s been nearly a year since he last picked up a razor. Sasan Starr-Padidar decided to...

SEARCH AND rescue teams in the Thames Valley have been awarded £20,000 by the police and crime commissioner. Anthony Stansfeld, has awarded the funds to three Lowland Search and Rescue...

Hidden secrets going back 500 years have been exposed during major repairs to a Tudor pub which is said to be haunted. Painstaking repairs to The Castle Inn at Hurst,...

NUMEROUS protected trees were cut down last month, near Bearwood Lakes. They were chopped as part of a  clearance operation but their removal sparked anger among residents and councillors. In...

A nature group is launching a new lockdown initiative to make sure people are getting their much-needed outdoors time. Earley Environmental Group is distributing goodies to the first 130 families...

Earlier this month, the club held a further online photo competition on the theme of A Winter Scene. Congratulations to Inge Salter who won first place for her shot of...

A BUMPER number of meetings are planned by a group that helps people in Wokingham who have learning disabilities. CLASP will continue to hold virtual events from 10am to noon...

“Digital poverty is a very real issue for some of our learners and these laptops will make a huge impact in addressing the needs of some of our most vulnerable...