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READING Buses has relaunched its Star of the Month Awards — and the first round has seen a bumper crop of winners. The monthly awards ceremony was created to recognise...

WOKINGHAM’S forum set up for black and minority ethnic residents has not been disbanded, it’s just not meeting at the moment. At the executive committee meeting of Wokingham Borough Council...

A WOKINGHAM councillor has earnt her green status. Cllr Sarah Kerr, Liberal Democrat councillor for Evendons ward, has become accredited as a Green Liberal Democrat. It is an associated organisation...

A WOODLEY hairdresser has made the finals of the British Hairdressing Awards. Marcus Giamattei from Marc Antoni hair salon group, is in the finals of the Southern Hairdresser of the...

Leader: covid rates are ‘stubbornly high’ COVID rates are remaining “stubbornly high” according to the leader of the council. Cllr John Halsall shared an update on the borough’s response to...

BUSINESS is booming in Wokingham after six borough-based firms scooped up trophies at this year’s Muddy Awards. Run by Muddy Stilettos, the annual awards ceremony recognises indie firms in counties...

A NEW councillor is representing Warren Ward, in Woodley. Cllr Vinlande Lewis, Conservative, won the by-election on Thursday, July 29. It was to fill the parish councillor seat in Woodley...

ARTIFICIAL intelligence is on the cards for a Bracknell-based firm, which has recently partnered with Google. Content Guru, which offers cloud communication services, has teamed up with Google’s AI scheme...

A NATIONWIDE hip hop champion has taken over a Wokingham dance school, reigniting her passion for the arts. Bethany Bianga, a UK dance star and teacher is the new owner...

STUDENTS at Bulmershe School have been presented with certificates by Woodley town mayor. Cllr Janet Sartorel celebrated those that completed the Mini Medics course, which teaches first aid to children....