Wokingham

SKILLS are critical to having a competitive edge, said Thames Valley Berkshire. Last week, its Local Enterprise Hub (LEP) published its first-ever local skills report to highlight how Berkshire can...

A READING boxer has joined the mission to make healthy food accessible to the community. Former British and commonwealth heavyweight champion, Michael Sprott, has become an ambassador for Sindlesham-based Freely...

 A WOODLEY man who resisted arrest has been fined £777 and ordered pay £77 to victim services. Jasbir Singh, 51 and from Colemansmoor Road, committed the offence on April 28...

PUT YOUR dancing shoes on because Wokingham borough’s tribute festival is making a return this year. Marvellous Tribute Festival, at Dinton Pastures in Hurst, is planned for the weekend of...

HEATHER BONCEY won a scary story contest by Wokingham Writers’ Group. Here’s her horror tale I opened my eyes slowly. My head was pounding. I couldn’t remember anything from the...

Age UK Berkshire has offices in Reading and Newbury. This role is home based but can be undertaken from our Reading office. Going home after a stay in hospital no...

STUDENTS at Shinfield’s newest primary school, Alder Grove, spread some Easter cheer with handmade cards. Reception pupils at Alder Grove CofE Primary School created the celebration messages for residents of...

MORE THAN £250,000 will be spent on improving the air quality in the borough, after the council was awarded a grant by DEFRA. Given to the Public Protection Partnership (PPP),...

DESPITE THE course being closed for months, members of Easthampstead Golf Club in Wokingham have raised more than £4,000 for charity. Funds have been sent to Thames Valley Air Ambulance,...

THE FIRST chief nurse for adult social care recently paid a virtual visit to a Winnersh care home. Professor Deborah Sturdy OBE, pledged to get to know those working on...