Wokingham

CHANGES have been made to the Blue Badge application process, following resident feedback. The borough council said it was “aware of some frustrations” about the procedure. Applications can now be...

A WOKINGHAM resident has been blown away by a kind stranger’s good deed. After finding a lost wad of cash in town, a mystery resident didn’t take it for himself...

RESIDENTS can now refill their bottles in more places, thanks to the installation of a water fountain in Elms Field. The council’s regeneration team said it’s getting ready for summer,...

THERE is still time to have the flu jab this winter. Borough residents aged 50-64 are now eligible for the free vaccine, as part of the extended programme this year....

I think we could all do with a little dose of magic right now and on Sunday we got an unexpected sprinkling of it. It snowed. And, wow, it really...

THIS 11-year-old is putting her podcasting skills to good use with her latest lockdown project. Deshna Shekar, from Wokingham, has launched a new series of podcasts called Yellow Donut Stories...

A CHRISTMAS light show has helped boost the coffers for a Wokingham charity. Residents of Culloden Way decorated their home in the run-up to December 25. The display featured penguins,...

THE BEST in Wokingham was celebrated with a special virtual ceremony last week, as coronavirus put paid to the real thing. Wokingham Town Mayor Cllr Tony Lack introduced the proceedings...

A WOKINGHAM support worker is hoping to inspire some optimism in 2021. Richard Kibaja, 45, from Dimensions, has dedicated his life to improving the lives of vulnerable people — and...

READING EAST MP Matt Rodda lit a candle on Wednesday night to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Due to the lockdown, there was no formal gathering this year. Instead, organisers of...