Opinion

THE annual Toy Run is an impressive spectacle. This year, more than 1,700 people took part, most in fancy dress, but some on fancy bikes. The event sees thousands of...

You’re sure of a big surprise. OK, it was last Sunday rather than “today”, but there was one surprise at Reading Gate (next to the Madejski Stadium), then another one...

By the time you read this you will have made an important decision and the election date is known. This article was originally published in The Wokingham Paper of 12th...

In meteorological terms, December 1 is the start of winter which certainly rang true on Monday when we woke up to a heavy frost. Well hurrah for the arrival of...

Remember the borough council’s promise of a cleaner, greener, safer Wokingham? Cleaner? After shelling out £4.4 million to refurbish Market Place, it would appear someone realised there was no money...

We had the good fortune to be out of the country for a couple of weeks last month, thus escaping the thoroughly disheartening election campaign.  There was the occasional reminder...

THIS Thursday, the phoney war is over and it is up to you to decide. Polling stations will be open from the early hours through to the bitter end –...

With claims, counter-claims, analysis and fake news all competing to describe what the parties are actually proposing, the electorate’s reaction to manifestos and their costs have run back and forth...

Has there ever been a year when there has been more change and turmoil in British politics? As we approach another general election our future seems very uncertain. One of...

Well we did it. We moved house. It was just as messy and tiring as we expected, but also the most wonderful adventure. After hours of unpacking and deciding where...