Hurst Country Show plans epic weekend – virtually
Hurst Show and Country Fayre has announced its first ever virtual show. Many events are already open to enjoy on social media. The traditional show had to be cancelled due...
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Council leader pledges to join Wokingham Pride events during July
WHEN the first Wokingham Pride event takes place, the leader of the borough council has pledged to attend the march to show his support. Cllr John Halsall was answering a...
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Lib Dems concerned over the level of council debts
“We are concerned that cuts in services may have to be made just at a time when they are needed more than ever.” That’s the warning from the leader of...
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Council wants to balance needs of cyclists and motorists
PLANS to nurture the recent enthusiasm for cycling and walking were raised by resident Alex Cran at the online meeting of Wokingham Borough Council, held on Tuesday, June 16. Mr...
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Teenagers hospitalised after gang attack in Sandford Park, Woodley
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two teenage boys were assaulted by a gang of youths in Woodley on Tuesday evening. The incident took place in Sandford Park around 8.30pm...
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Why this water firm wants to see more butts
GARDENERS are being asked to butt in as the lack of recent rainfall has caused gardens to dry up. South East Water is asking residents to install water butts to...
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MPs welcome reopening of shops, call for two-metre rule to be changed
TWO of the borough’s MPs are in favour of relaxing the two-metre social distancing rule. Newly-elected James Sunderland, whose Bracknell constituency includes parts of Finchampstead, Crowthorne and Wokingham Without, visited...
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David takes care to start his new role with Optalis well
QUICK action was needed by one of the borough’s care organisations to ensure it could look after its residents during the pandemic. Optalis, which is partially owned by Wokingham Borough...
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Nirvana Spa gets permission to convert gym into 70-bed hotel with state-of-the-art fitness centre
A POPULAR gym is to be replaced with a 70-bedroom hotel after planning permission was granted last month. Nirvana Spa won approval for its plans to demolish the Pulse 8...
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Ending free school meal scheme during holidays will be a massive blow says councillor
STOPPING free school meals during the summer holidays will be a massive blow according to a Labour councillor. Last week, Government ministers announced that the national voucher scheme that helps...
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