Police warning over small change scam
POLICE are warning shopkeepers to be on the alert over a scam where the thieves attempt to pay for small value items with a large denomination note. They said that...
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Thieves force man to hand over goods in aggravated burglary in Swallowfield
FOUR armed men broke into a Swallowfield house and forced a man at home with his seven-year-old son to show them where a range of valuables were kept in an...
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High-fiving thieves stopped after chase with unmarked 1.2-litre Corsa
HIGH-FIVING thieves attempting to flee from the scene of the crime were caught in the act after being chased by police driving a lowly 1.2 litre Corsa. The small engined...
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CCTV released after 76-year-old women’s purse stolen by gang in Woodley
A WOMAN enjoying a coffee with a friend had her purse stolen from a handbag in a distraction theft in Woodley earlier this week. Now police have issued images of...
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MP’s delight as Me2 club receives grant from Earley Charity
A LOCAL charity that helps children with additional needs is celebrating after receiving a large grant. The Me2 Club, which is based in Woodley, works with youngsters aged five to...
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Wanted criminal caught after asking off-duty copper for directions
A WANTED criminal on the run from police was arrested after stopping to ask directions from an off-duty officer. Thames Valley Police said that the incident took place in Lower...
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Police called after Shinfield Co-op staff assaulted
THREE men have been arrested following a raid on a Co-operative store in Shinfield, just weeks after previous attacks on other branches of the chain. On Thursday, March 8, police...
Read moreDetailsWokingham council leader sets out her vision for the year ahead
THE NEW budget, which sees council tax rise 5.49%, is “a realistic one that addresses our challenges, invests in our residents while making us fit for the future”. That’s the...
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Glass recycling question at Wokingham council causes a rumpus
A QUESTION about glass recycling caused a wild rumpus in the council chamber when Wokingham Borough Council met on Thursday, February 22. Resident David Hare wanted to know when the...
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Olympic fever grips St Teresa’s
PUPILS from a Wokingham town centre primary school were gripped with Winter Olympic fever – so much so that they staged their very own version of the games. Organised by...
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