Politics

THE initial response to the housing consultation has pleased the leader of Wokingham Borough Council. Cllr John Halsall told The Wokingham Paper that a large number of replies had come...

THEY say you should practise what you preach and for one newly-elected town councillor that’s exactly what he’s doing. Cllr Daniel Hinton and his family have committed to taking five...

THE FINAL speaker announced for this year’s Henley Literary Festival line-up is Sonning resident, book lover and Prime Minister Theresa May. The Maidenhead MP will have stepped down from the...

A YEAR of fundraising has seen a mayor raise almost £28,000 for a children’s charity based in Woodley. Cllr John Kaiser, who stepped down as Wokingham Borough mayor in May,...

  I believe I have mentioned before of my major interest (some of my friends call it a fixation!) with space exploration and research. I have been the Vice Chair...

LOCALS in Earley have hit out at selfish drivers for blocking roads and footpaths to avoid paying “extortionate” parking charges. The situation has become so bad, a petition has been...

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...

“Another outstanding lecture – I’ll look at photographs so differently from now on,” said one of the large audience as they left Thursday’s lecture at The Arts Society Wokingham. Brian...

I believe it is important to protect our local heritage and green spaces, both in Woodley, Earley and in the wider Reading and Berkshire area. I am concerned that Reading’s...

THE former leader of Wokingham Borough Council has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Cllr Keith Baker, who is currently the leader of Woodley Town Council...