Caring Ruby is a gem for charity haircut
A STUDENT from a Wokingham school has proved she is all heart by having her long locks chopped off for charity. Holme Grange School pupil Ruby Owen, whose long blonde...
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Mayors gather for Wokingham borough’s 10th birthday
WOKINGHAM’S mayors past and present have gathered together to commemorate the borough’s 10th birthday. In March 2007, Her Majesty the Queen granted borough status to the former Wokingham District Council,...
Read moreDetailsMan dies from heroin overdose after visiting Wokingham crack house
A MAN from Finchampstead died from a drug overdose while visiting a house that was well-known to police, an inquest has heard. Robert Stephen O’Connell, 40, of Park Lane, died...
Read moreDetailsCall for mineral sites as Shinfield residents start fight against gravel plan
COUNCILS across Berkshire have joined forces in a quest to find new sites for minerals, gravel and sand. Last week, Hampshire County Council sent out the request on behalf of Bracknell...
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CCTV released after man spat at by cyclist in Wokingham
CCTV Images have been released after a man was spat at by a cyclist in Wokingham last week. At 4.20pm on Thursday (16) the victim, a man in his sixties,...
Read moreDetailsCLASP Wokingham to sing for Red Nose Day – and you’re invited
PEOPLE with learning disabilities will be showcasing their musical skills as they raise money for Red Nose Day on Thursday night. The members of CLASP will be performing at The...
Read moreDetailsCouncil seeks go ahead for faster home building plan
NEW homes in Wokingham borough could be built more quickly if an application by the council to a £2billion government scheme gets the go-ahead. Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) announced on...
Read moreDetailsWokingham Speakers Club has a lot to talk about with awards night
International Speech and Evaluation Contest Night is always a special night in the Toastmasters calendar, beginning a path to the World Finals, this year in Vancouver, Canada. For members, this...
Read moreDetailsWoodley resident Martin gets a taste for work thanks to Carnival Pool car park builders
A WORK placement at the Carnival Pool car park in Wokingham town centre has seen one young Woodley resident take his first steps into the construction business. Martin Kimber, who...
Read moreDetailsREADING FESTIVAL: Local band The Amazons talk playing on home turf
“You’ve got to remember what your 15-year-old self would say when you get booked for these kinds of festivals.” These are the wise words of Matt Thomson, frontman of Reading-based...
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