Coronavirus

THE CHIME of bells can now be heard in Wokingham town centre, as bell ringers return to work. For the past 19 weeks, Sundays have been quiet, as ringing in...

A NEW listening project has been launched by Wokingham Borough Council in a bid to grow the local economy.  A series of workshops will be held, giving residents and businesses...

How the borough has coped with the coronavirus pandemic’s early stages is the subject of a new residents’ survey.  It is looking to shape its future responses and offering the...

Hurst’s band of more than 60 volunteers have performed hundreds of acts of kindness to help fellow villagers through the Covid-19 period. Grateful residents, marooned at home shielding or self-isolating,...

“All visors have been provided free of charge because of Twyford’s amazing and overnight response to our fundraising request."

A MEMORIAL wood to honour Wokingham residents who have died during the coronavirus pandemic could become a reality.  The suggestion was made by Lib Dem deputy leader, Cllr Clive Jones,...

Lorne Labs which specialises in blood transfusion items has kept working throughout the pandemic to keep people safe and healthy.

“People are phoning up and asking ‘can they make me do this?’ when it comes to their job, especially in regards to working from home or the office.”

“It is really important that we don’t undo all of the hard work of care homes over the last few months while ensuring families and friends can be safely reunited...

IF A CORONAVIRUS outbreak occurs within Wokingham Borough, the council has pledged to act swiftly to prevent it spreading.  The council has published a draft of its outbreak control plan...