Wokingham

FIREFIGHTERS were prevented from attending an emergency call after being held up by a parked lorry on Denmark Street. Last Friday the fire brigade reportedly had to send out another...

A battle has started to stop a “surprise” plan to build 12 new homes on the edge of farmland. Former Woodley GP Dr Jeremy Lade and his wife Annette have...

ONE of the borough’s secondary schools is celebrating after Ofsted judged it to be ‘outstanding’.  Maiden Erlegh in Earley learnt the news this week and said that it is a...

This month, Ms Teague has showcased her designs at Mini Mode, a childrens’ designer show, held during London Fashion Week.

A VIOLENT love story is promised for visitors to The Wokingham Film Society. The group will be meeting from 7.30pm, on Thursday, March 12, at The Whitty Theatre.  The movie...

A HAT TRICK of honours was presented to a Finchampstead businesswoman last month, ensuring that her 20th anniversary celebrations launched with a bang. Carol Blackford-Mills, who own digital marketing agency...

ON TUESDAY, residents came together to discuss appropriate action against the 250 homes proposed for Winnersh Farm in the draft local plan. The site – which has previously been rejected...

A WOMAN was sexually assaulted and three other people assaulted while on a bus journey earlier this year, and police are appealing for help to trace a man who they...

THE COUNCIL is seeking to reassure parents that schools are safe and will remain open unless Public Heath England advises them otherwise. On Saturday, it was revealed that a Woodley...

We dedicate our column this week to a remarkable woman, who continued to volunteer with us until just two weeks before her passing. A very positive and stoic woman -...