Coronavirus – third school to close as precautionary measure
A THIRD Wokingham borough school is to be closed after a case of coronavirus was diagnosed. Parents at Willow Bank Junior School, which is next to the Infant School in...
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Coronavirus – Government plans for action
NEW MEASURES are to be introduced by the government in a bid to try and halt the spread of coronavirus in the UK. So far, 23 cases have been confirmed,...
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Council leader pledges Wokingham will 'be prepared' for flooding events caused by climate emergency
"IF WE are convinced that weather events will be more frequent, we have to be prepared," said Wokingham Borough Council leader, Cllr John Halsall. "We have to make sure that...
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Local Government Association calls on mattress makers to recycle more in bid to crackdown on flytipping
IN A BID to reduce fly-tipping, the Local Government Association is urging manufacturers to launch a recycling scheme – something the trade body for bed manufacturers says is being worked...
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New record to be launched on Saturday at Wokingham record store
ON SATURDAY, a new single will be launched in a Wokingham record store. Beyond The Download is the venue for In Albion, who will be performing Earth. Joining them will...
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Conservative candidate wins Woodley Town Council by-election
Darren Smith has won a by-election - and a seat on Woodley Town Council. Held on Thursday, February 27, the Conservative party won the contest to elect a new town...
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Crowthorne estate agency makes grand donation to village's centre for elderly
A CHARITY that offers a friendly face to Crowthorne’s older residents is feeling grand after receiving a donation from a local estate agency. COATS (Crowthorne Old Age to Teen Society)...
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New exhibition at The Peacock will show how art influences projects
Sadly, the exhibition has been postponed. The original story is below. THE NEXT exhibition at The Peacock Gallery will look at the way in which art influences a range of...
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Three teens arrested after early evening robbery
THREE teenagers have been arrested after an early evening robbery last night – now police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The incident took place on the London Road...
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WESTMINSTER DIARY: An update on my parliamentary month
February has been another busy month as I settle into my new role at Westminster. Due to the large Conservative majority, the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act passed with relative...
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