Wokingham

THE LEADER of the Liberal Democrats, Cllr Lindsay Ferris said that his enlarged party would fight the housing numbers being forced on the borough by the Government. In his leader’s...

IN HIS maiden speech as leader of the council, Cllr John Halsall pledged to take action on climate change and housing numbers. The Ruscombe councillor was elected unanimously by the...

THE NEW mayor of Wokingham Borough Council, Cllr Bill Soane, said that his charity of the year would be Crowthorne-based Debra. In his first speech as mayor, the Woodley-based councillor...

OUTGOING Wokingham Borough Mayor Cllr John Kaiser praised residents for their support during his past municipal year as they helped him raise more than £24,000 for charity. In his closing...

When Wokingham District Veteran Tree Association (WDVTA ) held their AGM recently at St Paul’s Parish Rooms in Wokingham,  they were very pleased to welcoAdd Newme the newly appointed Chief...

TWO teenagers have been arrested following some burglaries in Wokingham. They cannot be named for legal reasons. A 17-year-old from Binfield was arrested on Thursday, May 16 on suspicion of...

FREEMASONRY has been brought to book, thanks to a generous donation from a former member. Earlier this month, a newly refurbished library and museum was opened at the Sindlesham-based Berkshire...

BIG-HEARTED Berkshire people are among the most generous in the country. And donating to disabled charities is the number one priority with healthcare and community groups close behind. The findings...

A NEW take on the popular Tales From The Riverbank series will be performed in Wokingham town centre later this month. Hooray! For Mr Toad is a play specially created...

FANS of fast cars and wacky races enjoy a wheel treat on Saturday, thanks to a special fundraiser, writes Holly Fournier. But it was more petite prix than grand prix...