Opinion

THE cuts to international aid are concerning, particularly at a time like this. The Bishop of Reading feels that the decision is ‘desperately misguided’ and has called on her parishoners...

At long last, we are slowly and carefully coming out of lockdown and the blue sky and sunshine invite us to spend time outdoors in our gardens and parks with...

Who should I vote for on May 6? Have you had the pleasure of a knock at the door by the local election campaigners, I say pleasure, but I mean...

THURSDAY sees the borough head to the polls for the most important election in 20 years. Over the past four years, the Conservatives’ majority on the council has eroded as...

By Pauline Jorgensen, Conservative candidate for Hillside ward Looking at the Chief Financial Officers report, Wokingham Borough Council’s finances are in strong shape. I have talked to the Deputy Leader...

Walking across the fields in Emmbrook last weekend, with the sun shining and the grass freshly cut and left in piles, the smell reminded me of sports days at school. ...

Our lounge window is both wide and tallIt takes up most of one lounge wall.Through it we see the world go byAnd much of interest we espy. The changing seasons...

Time to change tack on cleaner and greener I have received election communications from both the Conservative and Liberal Democrat candidates in my ward in Earley. Both have ‘cleaner and...

You go about your business on your own,seeking out the colourful and sweet.We hear your deep and vacillating drone,bending petals back as you completeyour heavy-footed lurch between the leaves.You stop...

It’s a beautiful Sunday morning. The sun is shining, the laundry is done and Joel has taken the children out to meet a friend for breakfast. I  have the house...