Borough marks day of reflection, one year after entering lockdown
“I would like to send a big thank you again to everybody who has stepped up to the plate and made it possible for life to continue during these appalling...
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One year on: Coronavirus in Wokingham – the lessons learnt and the issues to work on
RESIDENTS must get used to the new normal, and embrace testing as part of their lives, said the council health leader. Marking one year since the first UK lockdown next...
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More than 90% school pupils using lateral flow tests
NINE in 10 secondary school pupils in the borough have used lateral flow tests since they returned to classrooms. Last week, students were asked to have three rapid tests at...
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Kidney federation calls for more home dialysis
The National Kidney Federation is campaigning for more home dialysis to keep patients safer from Covid-19. The charity is calling for support, after research from the UK Renal registry revealed...
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High Sheriff of Berkshire nominates her pandemic heroes – but who will win?
MORE THAN 10 individuals and charities from the borough have been nominated for The Berkshire High Sheriff Awards. With a year dominated by the pandemic, award categories have been broadened...
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Sax Bandits and musical legend are planning a Celebration
A TWYFORD-BASED group is making musical dreams come true with its latest lockdown venture. Sax Bandits, a saxophone-only group of around 100 musicians strong, is busy producing its third and...
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Warning: that ongoing cough could be lung cancer
A TOP cancer doctor has warned a negative Covid-19 test and ongoing cough can be a sign of lung cancer. After almost a 30% drop in lung cancer referrals, the...
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Wokingham Borough Council pledges coronavirus support will continue – including Easter holiday meal vouchers
AS THE Covid Winter Grant comes to an end, the borough’s community response will continue to support residents in need. The last date to inquire about the grant scheme is...
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‘Families will struggle at end of £20 benefit uplift’
FAMILIES managing without the foodbank may have to turn to us again when the £20 uplift in Universal Credit (UC) is scrapped, said the manager of Wokingham Foodbank. Once the...
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I wanna hold your hand: families reunited after year apart as care homes change visitor rules
FAMILIES have been reunited across care homes in the borough, as the visiting restrictions were eased this week. Residents at Lord Harris Court in Sindlesham were delighted to be able...
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