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HANNAH KIRK is ahead of other people when it comes to fundraising. The 34-year-old photographer wanted to raise money for the Yeldall Manor drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre. So she...

TWO support workers have been shortlisted for prestigious awards in their sector. The duo both work for Wokingham-based group Optalis and will soon find out if they have won at...

With Ben Burgess from Travel Counsellors ben.burgess@travelcounsellors.com Famous for its stunning white-sand beaches and turquoise waters, home of Bob Marley, Jamaica is a truly wonderful holiday destination. Together with a cheerful vibe, more...

HE CROSSED a rope bridge, climbed tree trunks and navigated a desert to get there, but nothing but a fertile imagination was going to stop Wokingham Borough Mayor from opening...

A special event offering information and advice on dementia and mental health is being held in Mortimer tomorrow. The evening session is aimed at older people who are suffering from...

THIS Sunday, the depot of Reading Buses will become a playground as the company hosts its annual open day. Entry is free and there will be all the popular attractions...

“There is no such thing as a problem … Just an opportunity to grow and learn to do something better.” This was one of my favourite lines from last week’s...

IT WAS a case of what goes up must come down for one Shinfield resident. Late last month, Simon Rymes launched himself out of an aeroplane as part of a...

ONE of the borough’s four MPs has praised a local firm for making the most of the National Apprenticeship scheme. Last week, Dr Phillip Lee – whose Bracknell constituency includes...

Thames Hospice says it is thrilled to announce that James Phelps, best known as Fred Weasley in the Harry Potter films, has signed up to take on its Big Mountain...