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A PRIEST who has served at one of Wokingham town’s best-known churches for 50 years was the guest of honour at a special service. The Revd Colin James has held...

TALENTED youngsters from a local theatre school took time out from rehearsals for a forthcoming Disneyland performance to record some harmonies in a recording studio. Earlier this month, the 20...

The University of Reading has announced its new vice-chancellor, writes Taz Usher. Professor Robert Van de Noort has been acting vice-chancellor since September last year following the departure of his...

IT'S a sweet job in anyone's book. A leading chocolate company is looking for people in Wokingham to become tasters for its new brands. The tongue tingling offer involves spending...

A FORMER hostage negotiator has been formally named as Thames Valley’s new top cop. John Campbell replaces Francis Habgood as Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police. Mr Campbell, who has...

Karen Beasley with her cherished brick, once part of the Rose Street car park area WHEN Karen Beasley retired to Devon after a lifetime living in Wokingham, she knew she...

As often as possible we volunteer at Lakeside Residential Home, Whiteknights Road in Earley, assisting staff and their new activities co-ordinator Sarah. The residents are pleased to see familiar faces...

Those in peril on the sea, and indeed on inland waters too, have much to be grateful for in the services provided by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). Wokingham...

LIKE any bride, Susie Monk is excited about drawing up the guest list for her wedding. There will be family, friends, work colleagues and two brothers flying in from Australia...

Wokingham Monthly Litter Pick WOKINGHAM’S town centre is looking a little tidier this week, thanks to the efforts of a host of volunteers. Fifteen Litter Heroes gathered outside Wokingham Town...