Stay at home: Prime Minister makes new orders to UK
PEOPLE must stay at home under new orders from the Prime Minister this evening. All public gatherings of more than two people are banned. No one can take part in...
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The big shutdown: stores close their doors in bid to stem coronavirus pandemic
SHOPS across Wokingham borough are shutting their doors as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts everyday life. Waterstones announced that it is to turn customers away for an indefinite period. It comes...
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CCTV image released after bikes stolen from Earley conservatory
POLICE have issued a CCTV image after two bikes were stolen from a home in Earley. The incident took place between Saturday, February 22 and Monday, February 24. The thief...
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Play parks across Wokingham borough to be shut due to coronavirus
PLAY PARKS across Wokingham borough are to be closed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. There have been concerns raised that by letting children play in the popular parks...
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'Don't play on the railway' warning after train hits bike thrown on to the tracks
CHILDREN are being reminded not to play on the railway tracks. Network Rail has issued a warning after the nation’s schools closed on Friday. The company has issued a rallying...
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Paint the whole world with a rainbow: call to brighten windows with symbol of hope
A CALL has gone out for children to create pictures of rainbows that can be placed in windows across the borough – and the nation. The aim is to help...
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'My heart is broken making this decision' – Doctor's plea for people to self-isolate as son faces chemotherapy
A DOCTOR whose three-year-old son is facing a battle with cancer has written a heartfelt plea for people to heed Government advice to socially distance themselves. Nick Dennison, who works...
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Thames Valley becomes first Air Ambulance service to be rated 'outstanding'
Amanda McLean, Thames Valley Air Ambulance chief executive, said: “I am delighted with the CQC report and incredibly proud of the fabulous team that delivers this vital service across Berkshire,...
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Council criticised for not building affordable housing at Carnival Pool development site
Cllr Rachelle Shepherd-DuBey said the council should be setting a high threshold for developers when it came to affordable housing and combating the climate emergency.
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'Don't wait until you're at crisis point before calling for help'
TO GET HELP: Call 0300 330 1189 TO HELP OTHERS: Call 0118 977 0749 Citizens Advice are encouraging people not to wait until they are at crisis point before calling. ...
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