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CROCHET hats have been spotted on post boxes to brighten up people’s lockdown. The Barkham Hookers crochet group have been making colourful post box covers in the area for families...

Reader Alan Sandall, who is 94,  has been reflecting on his Second World War memories. Here’s his fascinating recollection                            War came into my life as a 12-year-old Boy Scout several...

A POPULAR charity walk is planning a virtual return this year, to enable people the chance take part without breaching any lockdown restrictions. The annual Moonwalk event usually takes place...

THE BOROUGH mayor has launched a roll of honour to recognise people that have made a difference in the pandemic. Residents can nominate as many people or organisations as they...

ANOTHER borough MP has been given their covid jab, as part of the vaccine roll-out. Matt Rodda, MP for Reading East which includes parts of Woodley and Earley said he...

So it’s been a year. In some ways it feels way longer than 12 months since the start of lockdown. In other ways I‘m left thinking, ‘Where did that time...

A WOKINGHAM restaurant owner is encouraging residents to order food directly, in a bid to support local businesses. Raja Majid, owner of Sultan Balti Palace, said takeaway orders have been...

Jackson's California Lake cafe has reopened its ice cream hut, giving Finchampstead residents a taste of summer.

More rapid coronavirus testing sites have launched in Wokingham borough, at Aldi in Wokingham and Asda in Lower Earley.

A GROUP of GCSE students have tackled a 25 day exercise challenge for Home-Start Wokingham District. Liv Fennell, 16, from Wokingham Without challenged 24 friends to join her for 25...