Victims were “great supporters” of the LGBTQ+ community
"They should be remembered as extremely friendly gentlemen who were always fun, engaging and a pleasure to be around."
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Town flag to fly at half-mast soon for victims of Forbury Gardens attack
Cllr Imogen Shepherd Du-Bey, leader of the town council, told Wokingham.Today the flag would be lowered in unison with the borough council offices in Shute End.
Read moreDetailsChurch sees steady stream of visitors paying tribute to Wokingham teacher James Furlong
VISITORS have been flocking to St Paul’s Church in Wokingham today to pay their respects to Wokingham teacher James Furlong. The Holt School history teacher was one of three people...
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Former Holt School pupil calls for humanities building to be renamed in James Furlong’s memory
“James Furlong was an exceptional teacher and colleague, and cherished by the Holt School community."
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School comes together to honour James Furlong after Forbury Gardens terror attack
At 10am, school co-headteachers Katie Pearce and Anne Kennedy led a two-minute silence watched by hundreds of pupils. Afterwards they read a tribute to Mr Furlong.
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American man named as the second victim of Forbury Gardens attack
Robert Ritchie, described his son as an “absolutely fabulous guy. I absolutely love my son with all of my heart and all of my soul.
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Minute’s silence at 10am for victims of Forbury Gardens attack
Wokingham Borough Council have asked for anyone joining to mark the minute’s silence in their homes.
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Residents thank Bearwood Road Post Office team for their efforts during pandemic
SHOWING their appreciation for the Post Office, residents across Barkham have raised more than £800 for the shop owners. Last month, Charlotte Webb created a crowdfunder to thank owners Raj...
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Wokingham-based Brass For Africa wins grant from insurance specialist
A CHARITY that helps bring music to some of the most disadvantaged children and young people in the world has won a public vote of support. Specialist insurance firm Ecclesiastical...
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Customers praise Hurst’s Convenience Stores for going the extra mile during coronavirus lockdown
A village shop is going the extra mile during the virus pandemic to ensure vulnerable and self-isolating customers get food. Manager at Hurst Convenience Stores, Jayne Overington, says the store...
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