Wokingham

GRASS CUTTING across the borough has been “below standard” the borough council said. The borough council has called on contractor Tivoli to improve its performance, asking for an action plan...

A WOODLEY man is calling for action over road repairs “gone wrong”. Cedric Lander said he has been pushing for improvements to Radcot Close and Reading Road for some time...

BUSINESS is booming in Wokingham after six borough-based firms scooped up trophies at this year’s Muddy Awards. Run by Muddy Stilettos, the annual awards ceremony recognises indie firms in counties...

COME RAIN or shine Twyford residents can now enjoy blooming gardens all year round, thanks to a celebrity visit. Charlie Dimmock, presenter of Garden Rescue and well-known horticultural expert, visited...

MORE THAN 250 police officers have joined the force in under two years. It means the Thames Valley now has more officers than ever before, overtaking the high in 2010....

BIDDING has opened for the design of two developments in Wokingham town centre. The borough council is looking for a team to plan a mix of one- and two-bedroom affordable...

YOUNG people in Wokingham are being represented by one of their own. Joseph is the town’s mini-mayor, and will be in the role for the next year. He visited the...

THOUSANDS of residents pledged their support to a Wokingham animal charity last weekend. Around 3,000 people flocked to Cantley Park to join Saving Abandoned Fly-Grazing Equines’ (SAFE) Family Fun Day...

READING BUSES has made a dynamic new appointment but don’t ask him to get behind the wheel – he can’t drive.  Tom Broadfoot, 34, has joined as the company’s new...

WINNERSH councillors are opposing housing plans at Winnersh Farm, claiming it would act as a backdoor to a 250-home Taylor Wimpey development. Cllr Paul Fishwick, chairman of Winnersh Parish Council,...