Coronavirus

THE two recycling centres used by borough residents are to be closed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic.  Last night, the Government announced new curbs on people’s movements, banning all...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

THE OLD song Whistle While You Work once helped the dwarves get through their day, but with self-isolation in place a choir is hoping to help lift the nation’s spirits...

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. ...

WOKINGHAM markets will continue for the time being.  Run by Wokingham Town Council, the events take place in Market Place, in the shadow of the town hall.  Although Wokingham Borough...