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CLASP, which works with Wokingham people who have learning disabilities, is continuingto meet virtually during the pandemic. The sessions are open to all and run on a twice-weekly basis, all...

"The money we raise from Reading Legal Walk will go towards keeping the organisation open — it’s that simple.”

LIKE every venue in the country, the closed sign has been over Nettlebed Folk Club. But no longer. It is returning on Monday, September 21, for a special one-off gig...

This week marks the end of a very long summer holiday. It’s now been seven months since I sat in a classroom, instead of the usual eight or so weeks...

Reading Women fell to defeat on the opening day of the 2020/21 Women's Super League season to Arsenal as Jill Roord netted a hat-trick in a six goal thrashing. Arsenal's...

THIS WEEK, the issues at stake are pressing and involve every one of us. You may have noticed the government’s misguided and woeful white paper on planning – housing numbers...

Why we should lustily sing Rule, Britannia I note, with interest, the objections to our singing patriotic songs – such as Land of Hope and Glory, and Rule, Britannia. I...

If Robert Jenrick’s planning reforms launched in early August have taught us anything, it’s that you shouldn’t trust Government Ministers with anything complicated or difficult. His technical consultation contains an...

By Cllr Sarah Kerr When it comes to tackling both climate change and air pollution, it’s important to be pragmatic, particularly when you’re a local authority.  There is a lot...

Hard to believe that the house is now in a routine of sorts thanks to the return to school. I always feel that September is the start of something new...