Call for school to adopt a decolonised curriculum
A WOKINGHAM secondary school is being urged to adapt its classes in response to the Black Lives Matter movement. More than 350 current and former pupils of The Emmbrook School...
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Councillor ‘deeply disappointed’ at decision not to grant kebab van street trading licence
THE WARD councillor for a popular kebab van has said that she is ‘deeply disappointed’ at the decision to remove its street trading license. Last Thursday, a licensing sub-committee at...
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Pipe major Ron helps lead his street in Clap For Carers
A Wokingham piper is saluting all key workers in a rather special way during Clap for Carers. Dressed head to toe in uniform, Pipe Major Ron Paterson honours frontline staff...
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Staff shortages see Post Offices offer reduced services
“The majority of Post Offices in the Wokingham area are open as Post Offices are designated as an essential retailer by the UK Government. Some branches are operating revised hours.”
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GIVE HELP, GET HELP: Charities unite to coordinate borough's volunteers during coronavirus crisis
Residents who need help and support due to self-isolation are urged to ring Citizens Advice, where their needs will be assessed, and they will be signposted to the appropriate charity...
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Wokingham transplant recipient urges families to discuss organ donation decision
Laurent spoke to Wokingham.Today about her plans to raise awareness for organ donation and liver disease, after a successful transplant on Saturday, February 15.
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Independent motorbike shop to hold season launch party
Rideworx — who opened their Reading Road shop last month — will be holding a bike night on Friday, March 6 with music, food and drink.
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IMMEDIATE ACTION: Warning that homes across Wokingham could be flooded after Storm Dennis
Wokingham borough residents are being warned to take immediate action due to fears of flooding today. The Enviornment Agency issued the warning at 8.46am this morning (Monday, February 17), after...
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STORM DENNIS: Wokingham floods as heavy rain falls
STORM DENNIS has led to widespread flooding across the borough, with residents facing roads underwater. One of the worst affected is Greensward Lane, off the A327 between Arborfield and Shinfield....
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The Emmbrook look to academy status to secure direct Government funding
The Governors of The Emmbrook School said that the decision came following a “robust and comprehensive due diligence process”.
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