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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...

THIS WEEK, Wokingham. Today has been learning all about launching a lockdown business. Local takeaways Jerk From Home and Spesh-Tails have both welcomed our Take Out To Help Out campaign,...

TWO new cycling trails for families have been organised by MyJourney Wokingham for half-term. Sponsored by Asda, they aim to boost activity levels while helping people stay covid-safe. The first...

The Public Protection Partnership is urging people to register their lockdown businesses as food retailers.