Wokingham

THERE are fears the vandalism that struck Wokingham town centre during Christmas may have spread. A number of cars in Outfield Crescent in Embrook had their windows and windscreens smashed...

THREE CANDIDATES have put their names in the ring for the Evendons by-election which will take place next month. Nominations closed on Friday, January 11 for the seat. The by-election...

A TWYFORD man has been given a six-and-a-half year jail sentence after being found guilty of attempting to run someone over. On Thursday, January 10,  Reading Crown Court passed the...

AT first glance, Berkshire’s green fields do not have much in common with the Hollywood hills. But this green and pleasant land is about to star in a film that...

A WOKINGHAM man is furious his father picked up his first parking ticket in 50 years – after visiting Dinton Pastures. Garry Swan was also hit with a £50 fine...

ONE of the borough’s villages will be inviting its residents to think of a letter in a new stage performance later this month. On Saturday, January 12, Remenham Parish Hall...

A COUNCILLOR has had to resign after learning that she has incurable cancer, forcing a by-election. Last May, Helen Power beat the then executive member for children’s services, Mark Ashwell,...

THE BY-ELECTION for the vacant Evendons seat will take place on Thursday, February 7. All three main parties in Wokingham Borough are planning to contest it. The seat had been...

A LOOK at the history of bell ringing in Wokingham is the topic for Tuesday’s meeting of the Reading Maiden Erlegh Rotary Club. John Harrison, who oversees the bell ringing...

A NEW YEAR’S resolution could help keep Wokingham town tidier. Wokingham Litter Heroes is launching a regular event to help collect waste dropped by thoughtless citizens. Meeting on the second...