Conservative councillor quits to go independent
A CONSERVATIVE councillor who was elected after opposing plans to build on Grazeley has resigned the party whip over the same issue two decades on. Cllr Gary Cowan revealed his...
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A329m: drivers blamed for road delays
The answer to motorists' misery? Build an extra lane! Drivers blamed for delays Lane changing at fault 50mph speed limit mooted New white lines on the way THE SOLUTION to...
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Redwood vows to vote for Brexit
JOHN REDWOOD has vowed to back Brexit, should Parliament be asked to vote on the issue, despite constituents voting in favour of staying in the European Union. Earlier this week,...
Read moreDetailsPM pays tribute to ‘pillar of the community’ David Jennings
A MUCH-LOVED and respected village butcher whose regular customers included Prime Minister Theresa May has died suddenly aged 57, writes Sue Corcoran. David Jennings went into the family butchers shop in Hurst last...
Read moreDetailsPM May shops local: she still buys bangers from her butcher
Prime Minister Theresa May still shops at a village butchers where a favourite buy for her is herby sausages made on the premises, writes Sue Corcoran. Brexit and world problems...
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Aldermaston: part of Wokingham by 2020?
ALDERMASTON could become part of Wokingham if plans to reduce the number of MPs comes to pass. On Tuesday, the Boundary Commission announced a consultation into the UK’s electoral boundaries. In...
Read moreDetailsSheeplands loses judicial hearing over lawful use of land in ongoing battle with Wokingham Borough Council
The owner of a garden centre has vowed to fight on after a planning appeal was rejected at a judicial review on Tuesday morning. Hare Hatch Sheeplands has been appealing...
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MPs vote for Trident renewal and Redwood praises ‘magnificent’ Corbyn
All four of Wokingham’s MP backed the renewal of Trident in a Parliamentary vote last night - and afterwards John Redwood praised Jeremy Corbyn’s stance against nuclear weapons as “magnificent”. Theresa...
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Prime Minister May uses first speech to promise to govern for all
The new Prime Minister pledged to be a Unionist and champion social justice in her maiden speech as the country's leader. Theresa May, MP for Maidenhead, was speaking outside Number...
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BREAKING: Theresa May becomes UK Prime Minister
Theresa May has met with the Queen and been invited to form a new Government. She has accepted and is now the UK's new Prime Minister, succeeding David Cameron who...
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