Lifestyle

A PODCAST in the South East missed out on winning an award this month. The Weekly Experience, created by Buzz podcasts, features content from Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey. It was...

Gardening charity Thrive has taken to virtual gardening to keep people fit in lockdown.

A SERIES of talks looking at life, the universe and everything will be run virtually thanks to the University of Reading’s Chaplaincy. On Tuesday, February 23, there will be an...

A SIX-YEAR-OLD with a rare genetic condition has taken a step thanks to some bespoke engineering. Jake Green from Wokingham has RERE Syndrome, and joins less than 30 people in the...

I asked my friend if she was well.“Yes. I’m just fine,  but weary, my gal”.I thought, “That’s me. That’s how I feelAnd the world seems weary in this Winter chill....

In times of stress many people find themselves drinking alcohol more often and in greater amounts. The pressures of the past year and the current restrictions have led to higher...

FARMERS’ mental health and resilience in the pandemic is being studied in a major new project led by the University of Reading. It has received £190,000 in funding from the...

MORE PEOPLE in the borough are struggling with debt than last year, partly due to a change in shopping habits. In January, Citizens Advice Wokingham helped 77% more people with...

Cavolo Nero is abundant at this time of year, which is just as well because it’s so versatile, phenomenally nutritious and flatters any flavours it’s paired with. Originating from Italy...

THE BISHOP of Reading – and one of her predecessors – has added her voice to a campaign urging people to have the coronavirus vaccine.  The clergy have joined forces...