A final roll of 20 blue general rubbish bags will be delivered to most households in Wokingham Borough over the six weeks between Monday 12
Wokingham Borough’s first community pantry opens its doors this week. Roots Community Store has been set up to run from Norreys Church in Wokingham to
Thames Valley Hospice has announced a new initiative to extend its services by opening its charity shop in Peach Street, Wokingham, on Sundays. This move
Wokingham Borough Council is encouraging residents to be prepared for the forthcoming elections in May 2024, which will see all 54 seats up for contention.
Students from Farley Hill Primary School enjoyed an ecology learning experience at Finchwood Park this week, arranged by David Wilson Homes and with the support
<p style=”font-weight: 400;”>A new scheme has been launched in Wokingham borough offering free home energy improvements for lower income households living in properties which are
Residents in the area are being advised to avoid unnecessary travel and to be cautious when driving on flooded roads. Emergency services are working around
Plans to dim streetlights are proceeding despite concerns that they could compromise safety during nighttime hours. Leaders of Bracknell Forest Council (BFC) are advocating for
A new Repair Cafe is starting in Wokingham this spring. Could you be Wokingham’s version of Jay Blades or one of the local craftspeople bringing
Swallowfield Horticultural Society, organiser of the Swallowfield Show, is delighted to announce that its 2023 event has raised a record sum of £24,833 for local
Squires Garden Centre arranged a chance for those with a cancer diagnosis to meet up with other sufferers who know how they feel. Organised in
A family man who was described as ‘the foundation of his family’ has been remembered following his passing before Christmas. Born in South Ayrshire, Scotland
Vandals have struck at a park in the centre of Wokingham, pulling out plants and causing hundreds of pounds work of damage. On their Facebook
Love is in the air in one Wokingham village, thanks to the talents of a group of stitchers. The popular Hurst Hookers regularly brighten up
Wokingham Borough Council and its Hardship Alliance partners have called on the Government to continue its Household Support Fund (HSF). The scheme helps the most
At the California Cross junction in Finchampstead, road workers faced both verbal and physical assaults as they began roadworks this week. Workers received threats of
Thames Valley Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man overnight. The force was called at around 11.50pm last night (February
A special evening in the run-up to Christmas raised a fantastic £603.62 for the Wokingham Foodbank. The money was raised during the festive light switch-on
A public meeting is being held tomorrow (Saturday 17th February) highlighting concerns about development around Shinfield and Arborfield. The public meeting about overdevelopment has been
Work to create a new library in the heart of Twyford is progressing well, with construction entering its final phases ready for the new library
Maiden Erlegh Residents’ Association (MERA) is urging residents to consider volunteering to join their local Speedwatch scheme. Speedwatch is a national initiative which enables volunteers
The Berkshire Care Home in Wokingham is set to have a new name – Bluebell House – following consultation with residents, their families and staff.
Woodley was the scene this morning for an attempted break-in at the Post Office in McColls in Crockhamwell Road. Police were called to the precinct
The Wokingham Half Marathon had a successful start this morning with bright clear conditions for running, if a little chilly. The course was re-routed between
Installation of the new footbridge over the railway tracks in Wokingham town centre went ahead at the weekend. The bridge arrived on a wide load
Woodley Town Council was disappointed to report that the metal panels at the top of the canopy trail slide in the play area in Woodford
The Mayor of Earley, Cllr Caroline Smith, has unveiled the plaque for the tree planted at Paddick Drive to commemorate the coronation of King Charles
On Sunday, February 25th, 2023, the David Cliff Wokingham Half Marathon showcased an outstanding display of athleticism by winner Alexander Teuten, bib #4 representing Southampton
Following the recent EFL sanction that resulted in a two-point deduction for the club in Sky Bet League One, Reading’s First Team Manager, Rubén Sellés,
Wokingham Borough Council is pleased to announce it will be working in partnership with Places Leisure to run a wider range of exercise classes for
Each year, Wokingham in Bloom runs a unique project called Wokingham Harvest. Through this project, they give out small seed selections for new allotment holders
In an exclusive interview with My Wokingham, Wendy Chamberlain MP and Parliamentary Candidate Clive Jones shared their thoughts on today’s budget, expressing a collective sense
Conservative group leader of Wokingham Borough Council Pauline Jorgensen issued the following statement in regards to yesterday’s Budget : “I am pleased that this Budget
In a recent statement, Theresa May, the former prime minister, revealed her intention to resign as an MP in the upcoming election. May, who has
It’s that time of year again, and the grass is starting to grow. Wokingham Borough crews will start cutting the grass on Monday, so you
A campaign has been initiated to urge Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) to support local businesses affected by the road closures at California Crossroads, Finchampstead, Wokingham.
A family set to move into a bespoke property at Gorse Ride in Finchampstead have laid a brick to mark the progress of the construction
A new repair café is coming to the borough! Wokingham Repair Café will be opening its doors on Saturday 13th April at All Saints Church in
Shockwaves have gone through the Wokingham community with the news that the Cantley Park café will close. Owned and run by Wokingham Borough Council, the
Mums had a treat in store when they visited Holme Grange Craft Village on Sunday. They were staging a Mother’s Day event including a craft
One family who has been through a horrendous few years might just be coming through the other side, thanks to establishing a thriving local business.
It will be a sad day for the residents of Woodley as an iconic building, where parts for Spitfires and Hurricanes were made during World
Ada, who likes to be known as Tods, celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by love, laughter, and the warmth of her friends and family. Ada lives at Suffolk
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision in Reading yesterday (March 13th). A grey Mitsubishi Outlander hit a pedestrian in the
With a rich legacy spanning over three decades, Treaty Construction LLP stands as a pinnacle of excellence in construction, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, plastering, painting, and project management.
More electric vehicle chargepoints are set to be installed in Wokingham Borough after the council successfully applied for £264,000 in Government funding. The money will
With the aftermath of a particularly wet winter leaving a legacy of pockmarked roads across Wokingham, we ask: should there be trained volunteers to step
A new outreach team will be helping residents recycle more as household waste collections are changing this summer. Some friendly new faces are hitting hit
Wokingham, England – RYND, the beloved dining spot in the heart of Wokingham at Market Place, RG40 1AS, has announced it will permanently close its
In a revealing conversation with Clive Jones, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Wokingham, and the party’s Chief Whip, MP Wendy Chamberlain, the pressing issue of
