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A NEW nature reserve may be established in Lower Earley, to protect wildlife living in the area. The Earley Environmental Group has submitted a proposal to the borough council for...

A parent who sent in parents’ questions about the Piggott places allocation has had replies from Wokingham Borough Council children’s services director Carol Cammiss. The director referred to the increased...

THE COUNCIL is helping recruit carers across the borough. Cllr Charles Margetts, executive member for health, wellbeing, and adult services, said: “Working as a carer can be very flexible. "People...

CROCHET hats have been spotted on post boxes to brighten up people’s lockdown. The Barkham Hookers crochet group have been making colourful post box covers in the area for families...

THE BOROUGH had the second-largest increase in recycling rates across England last year, according to government data. The recycling rate jumped to 50.3% according to data for 2019-20 from DEFRA....

Reader Alan Sandall, who is 94,  has been reflecting on his Second World War memories. Here’s his fascinating recollection                            War came into my life as a 12-year-old Boy Scout several...

Parents battling for places at their local secondary school had surprise good news this week – 25 children have been offered spaces there. Wokingham Borough Council yesterday revealed 19 extra...

THIS week marks the first anniversary of lockdown. It’s not a milestone many of us wish to celebrate. It has been a grim year, with families and friends separated. Loved...

A POPULAR charity walk is planning a virtual return this year, to enable people the chance take part without breaching any lockdown restrictions. The annual Moonwalk event usually takes place...

MUCKY PUPS can now enjoy bath time before they get home, thanks to a new dog washing station. Installed at Dinton Pastures last weekend, the dog wash machine has a...