Opinion

A couple of weeks ago I was delighted to be asked to speak to pupils at local schools in the constituency. The first was a question and answer session to...

The snow from a fortnight ago may seem like a distant memory now, but it yield some fantastic memories. One such memory was made when reader Nigel Scott took his...

“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Thus wrote Benjamin Franklin, noted political theorist, diplomat, scientist, inventor, publisher and humorist; some time between...

We told you so We mere mortals hate to say “we told you so”, but w ell, “we told you so”. Many of the findings of the recent independent report...

LAST WEEK, Robert Halfon, MP for Harlow in Essex, revealed that his constituents have been ringing him to get their local news. He’s not a modern day town crier, but...

Thank you to all those who have been in touch with us as a result of this column. We have been delighted with the expressions of interest in volunteering with...

Ian Stewart Growing up, our house had a field behind it. Summer evenings spent playing football and as it went dark, lying on the grass staring up into space wondering...

I remember seeing, a few issues back, a photo of The Wokingham Paper being read in a far flung location. I was hoping this may become a regular feature! To...

Last week, Matt spoke in a debate in the House of Commons to share his concerns about the future of state-maintained nursery schools. State-maintained nurseries are at the forefront of...

We are being sent lots of wonderful photos of Arborfield at the moment. We’re not complaining! The wintry sunshine and snow last week has presented many fantastic pictures including this...