University of Reading release workbooks to ease anxiety and boredom
The workbooks contain excerpts from rare books and documents dating back hundreds of years, all held in the University of Reading’s Special Collections.
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Wokingham Borough Council closes entrance to Dinton Pastures as people flout restrictions
DANGEROUS parking and people ignoring government advice not to make unnecessary journeys are forcing the council to close an entrance to Dinton Pastures. Wokingham Borough Council has already closed the...
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Staff in borough's GP surgeries give up Easter bank holidays to support patients
The majority of the 47 practices in the area will remain open this Good Friday and Easter Monday to give patients telephone access to medical care and advice.
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WATCH: Neighbours urged to spot signs of domestic abuse in their community
"Our concern is that cases of abuse escalate and go unreported because these trained professionals don’t have the usual access to those at risk."
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Wokingham Borough Council calls for face mask and hand sanitiser donations from public
AN URGENT appeal for residents to donate face masks and other vital protective equipment has been launched by Wokingham Borough Council. Its social workers, care home staff and key workers...
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Kebab van owner fights Wokingham council over trading rights after being blocked from his pitch
A POPULAR kebab van is battling the borough council over their right to sell late-night snacks to the people of Wokingham. BBQ King — which trades from the Wokingham Youth...
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Newbold College rearranges coronavirus-hit lecture featuring Christian Aid chief executive Amanda Mukwashi
A PLANNED lecture that was due to take place in Binfield later this month is now hoped to be held in November. Newbold College holds a regular Diversity Lecture, and...
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What should you do if you find a baby bird?
Spring is here, making the view my kitchen window more interesting. Many of us may find ourselves taking up a new hobby of bird watching this season. If this is...
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Sue Ryder warns Wokingham Day Hospice could close as it launches emergency funding appeal
A CHARITY that offers palliative and day therapy care says it could be forced to shut down its services due to a £12 million funding gap, after its usual fundraising...
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Police believe body found in Charvil is man who went missing in January
POLICE believe they have found the body of a man who went missing in Sonning in January. In a statement, Thames Valley Police said that a body was seen in...
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