Wokingham

BOROUGH libraries have launched their summer reading challenge, and there’s still time to get involved. This year’s challenge, which will take place online will be celebrating funny books and hopes...

FIVE MONTHS ago, the country was told to stay home, protect the NHS, save lives. The Government imposed lockdown was met with worry from the elderly, and people with medical...

Bracknell MP James Sunderland tells PHIL CREIGHTON how life has changed over the past 12 months …  and looks at what lies ahead "THIS time last year, I was on...

ON STREET parking is back in Rose Street after social distancing barriers were removed on Sunday. But there are currently plans being made to expand the width of pavements in...

AN 83-YEAR-OLD has taken a more holistic approach to cure him of Covid-19, after putting faith in his own body. Roderick Mackie, who has been living at Suffolk Lodge care...

A WOKINGHAM business owner is stepping in to save a town centre restaurant from permanent closure. Emilio Sanchez, owner of Spanish tapas bar Sanpa, took action to save The Courtyard...

COFFEE lovers will soon have a new cafe in sight, as the fit-out for Starbucks has begun. Located on Elms Field, the international coffee shop is part of the town...

THE TWYFORD Covid Support Group has paused its activity for the time-being. Although demand has reduced significantly, some volunteers will continue to provide shopping servicesfor a handful of residents with...

A FORMER leader of Wokingham Borough Council has died. Frank Browne was just 48. He was in charge between 2002 and 2009, stepping down not just from leadership but the...

“THANK YOU for being positive and coming to Wokingham.” That’s the message from Wokingham town mayor Cllr Tony Lack as he cut the ribbon to declare Wokingham’s newest takeaway open....