Coronavirus

WOKINGHAM’S Foodbank says it has had a “super busy week” and has low stock of a number of items as it meets the needs of residents who are struggling during...

Because many of their staff were working from home, the chocolate eggs they would normally be given were sitting in the warehouse.

Currently the screens are displaying vital information about social distancing, visitor information and will be frequently updated with information over the next few weeks.

“The initial response from the RBH and local GPs has been absolutely overwhelming – I knew they were struggling, but I had no idea how desperate they really are."

With transactions declining at their Yateley Post Office, the Dattanis have had to fund the shop from their own pockets.

The majority of the 47 practices in the area will remain open this Good Friday and Easter Monday to give patients telephone access to medical care and advice.

"Our concern is that cases of abuse escalate and go unreported because these trained professionals don’t have the usual access to those at risk."

"It;s very therapeutic. If we haven’t gone for a walk, we’ll have a dance most days. We’ve won the odd competition with our jiving.”

AN URGENT appeal for residents to donate face masks and other vital protective equipment has been launched by Wokingham Borough Council.  Its social workers, care home staff and key workers...

A PLANNED lecture that was due to take place in Binfield later this month is now hoped to be held in November. Newbold College holds a regular Diversity Lecture, and...