Wokingham

A befriending service has been launched to support residents with sight loss during the coronavirus pandemic.

The summer seems to have gone by in a hot flash. lockdown life, in the (not-so) slow lane, is putting it’s foot down.

This week, our reader's poem is about dreaming of a life beyond the pandemic.

Thames Valley Police are warning residents that there has been an increase in theft reports in Hurst.

Wokingham Without residents can meet their ward councillors again as a monthly surgery resumes.

Last Sunday’s figure, 2,988, was the highest since May. Professor Ben Cowling, who studies disease spread, expects UK pubs and bars will be closed “fairly soon” as Covid-19 cases resurge.

Originally planned for May, this year’s Wokingham Walk took place on Sunday, September 6.

A week after the council launched its campaign to fight housing numbers, leader John Halsall said he is determined to challenge his own party.

“We wanted to make our welcome special for our new students and families and make sure the first step into school was a happy and confidence building event."

The average amount saved by Wokingham borough residents during the Eat Out to Help Out scheme was £5.89 per meal.