Hospice separates inpatient unit to care for COVID-19 patients safely
The Hospice are taking all reasonable steps to protect the well-being and safety of those using their services, as well as staff and volunteers.
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Berkshire Show off: Organisers cancel now due to Coronavirus
IT’S the biggest celebration of the contribution that farmers in the Royal County make to the economy and now, thanks to the coronavirus, it’s off. The Berkshire Show had been...
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Over 60s gym memberships suspended as classes cancelled for foreseeable future
SHINE members will also be unable to use Places Leisure gyms and swimming pools, as these have been advised by the Government to shut indefinitely in a bid to halt...
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re3 closes recycling centres to public following Government's lockdown
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...
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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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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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