Unemployment worries have tripled in the pandemic, warns Citizens Advice Wokingham
“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.”
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Wokingham’s care home residents now allowed visits from one family member or friend
“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...
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If a coronavirus outbreak occurs in Wokingham, this is what the council plans to do
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...
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Webinars to help people whose career has been affected by Covid-19
A NEW range of webinars is being launched to help people whose careers have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The National Careers Service South East, which helps provide independent,...
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Royal Berkshire Hospital plans to turn donations into staff welfare centre
STAFF at the Royal Berkshire Hospital can look forward to a permanent welfare centre thanks to donations you’ve made during the coronavirus pandemic. Chief executive Steve McManus said that the...
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Increase in number of coronavirus cases in Wokingham borough
In Wokingham, the number of live coronavirus cases has increased slightly from three to 10, in a two-week period. The three positive cases were confirmed in the week June 29-July...
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Volunteer who parked in disabled bay has ticket appeal rejected by Wokingham Borough Council
A WOKINGHAM man caught out by a parking fine said the council can’t expect him to keep checking their website for updates. Martyn Osment parked in a disabled bay on...
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Winter Carnival off – annual event to have virtual element to help Wokingham charities and community groups
IT’S ONE of the biggest events in Wokingham’s annual calendar and signifies the start of festive celebrations for many, but the Winter Carnival is another victim of the coronavirus pandemic....
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Two more independent eateries close down in Wokingham town centre
Town council leader says the hospitality and retail industry has been "financially hammered by the pandemic"
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95% drop in heart ultrasounds across Berkshire could lead to more deaths warns charity
Echo tests help doctors to diagnose and treat a range of heart conditions including heart valve disease, and heart failure.
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