Wokingham
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Compensation nearly doubles following housing complaints in Wokingham
More than £3,000 in compensation has been paid following a series of housing complaints lodged with Wokingham Borough Council, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request obtained ... -
Slough murder inquest sees three boys arrested after 18-year-old was stabbed to death
Three teenagers have been arrested as a murder investigation continues following the death of an 18-year-old man in Slough. Police and paramedics were called to Trelawney ... -
Aircraft escorted by RAF fighter jets over Reading and London today
A plane escorted by two fighter jets caused a stir as it flew over Reading and Berkshire today (May 5). Many people spotted the planes in ... -
FC Bracknell Wolves U10s celebrate their success in a regional football tournament
FC Bracknell were able to celebrate a weekend of success after the Girls’ Wolves Under-10 side lifted a trophy in a regional tournament. At the start ... -
Interactive map reveals Berkshire’s most dangerous neighborhoods, including parts of Reading Central, Slough and Maidenhead
Reading town center is the most dangerous place in Berkshire, according to crime figures. In the year ending January 2022, Reading Central suffered more crime than ... -
UK to lose £8bn from Covid-induced shrinking workforce | Economy
Britain’s economy will take an £8billion hit this year due to a reduction in the size of the workforce caused by a pandemic-induced rise in health ... -
Jam or cream first? What is the Wokingham way of enjoying cream tea?
IT IS A tradition that turns 360 this year according to the Cream Tea Society… but the question of jam or cream has yet to be ... -
Frustration as Caversham Bridge roadworks which caused traffic chaos to reappear
Residents of Caversham and Reading have grown frustrated with traffic control measures which have reappeared near Caversham Bridge. Temporary traffic lights had been installed on Church ... -
Railway strike could see Berkshire train passengers face travel chaos this summer
Rail services in Berkshire could be disrupted as the ‘biggest rail strike in modern history’ could take place this summer. More than 40,000 railway workers must ... -
Cheapest and most expensive neighborhoods in Reading, Slough, Bracknell and elsewhere in Berkshire
Homeowners in Berkshire will no doubt be curious to know how the cost of their home compares to other areas. If you’re looking to buy a ... -
Churches unite for an evening of prayer and reflection for the people of Ukraine
Six churches came together for an evening of prayer and reflection for the people of Ukraine. Clergy and parishioners of Church of England churches St Mary’s, ... -
Sir John Redwood must sack law-breaking Boris Johnson, says Lib Dem candidate in Wokingham
The MP for WOKINGHAM is set to call for Boris Johnson’s resignation after it was announced he was fined for attending a party when covid rules ... -
“Not knowing why our son died is heartbreaking” The tragic loss of a couple without any answer
Gary and Trinity Tuttle were like every other expectant parent in April 2021: nervous but thrilled to meet their baby. For the couple, this pregnancy was ... -
Fallen tree on M4 causes delays between Wokingham and Maidenhead
A tree fell on the M4 motorway in Berkshire today (Thursday April 7), causing delays. The freeway was partially blocked to traffic on the eastbound carriageway ... -
Reading 2-1 Stoke City: Royals take big step towards Championship safety
READING FC took a step closer to securing the Championship by beating Stoke City. The Royals took the lead through Michael Morrison, only to be caught ... -
MIDDLE: What is the rule on where throw-ins are taken?
Keen-eyed Reading supporters may have noticed in recent games that referees have instructed players where throw-ins should take place. For a while players happily took them ... -
Hockey roundup: South Berkshire Ladies 3s crowned league champions
South Central Women’s Thames 1 SOUTH BERKSHIRE 3s are in celebration mode after winning the league title this weekend. They hit Newbury & Thatcham three times ... -
Reading weather: Met Office hourly forecast for Berkshire towns today
While last week Berkshire received a flurry of good weather, this week is expected to be much milder, with clouds and fog expected to appear on ... -
Berkshire’s best parks for a spring picnic, including one with England’s longest bench
The weather has been amazing in Berkshire recently, especially considering we’ve just come out of winter. Highs of up to 20C were recorded in the county ... -
Wokingham council braces for rising energy costs
Rising energy costs have “tremendously” affected the council, according to the leader of Wokingham Borough Council. As part of its climate emergency action plan, the council ... -
All eyes are on the Wokingham Festival in August
ALL EYES will be at the Wokingham Festival this August bank holiday weekend. Organizers have announced that Dutch progressive rock band Focus will headline the Cantley ... -
Ex-Reading FC loanee wins Argentina international call-up
Former Reading FC loanee Lucas Boye has won his first international call to represent Argentina. The former Reading striker will join some of the biggest names ... -
PLAYER EVALUATIONS: Tom Ince hits the stunner to earn an earned run for Reading at Bournemouth
ORJAN NYLAND 7: Could have done nothing to prevent the opening goal and made an excellent save in the 30th minute to fly to his left ... -
‘Major step forward’ as Wokingham Borough Council acknowledges A4 speed limit inconsistencies
A GROUP of residents who live along the A4 have called the recognition of speed limit inconsistencies a ‘major step forward’. Wokingham Borough Council’s admission follows ... -
Drug kingpin who made millions from cannabis farms jailed
A high-flying drug lord who made millions growing large amounts of cannabis in the UK has been jailed. Mustafa Oustha was growing £6million worth of marijuana ... -
Henley Swim Festival license approved
A company that organizes open water swimming events has obtained a premises license. Henley Swim applied for the license for two events: the Henley Classic, held ... -
Meet a comic artist at Reading’s Crunch Comics this Saturday
THE ARTIST behind one of the big hits of 2020 visits a store in Reading on Saturday for a signing. Martin Simmonds is part of the ... -
John Redwood: My critique of the Chancellor’s But lecture and what the Government should do next
Sir John Redwood is MP for Wokingham and former Secretary of State for Wales. Amid all the heartbreaking reports of Ukraine and the death and destruction ... -
Bracknell’s Top-Rated Cafes According to Tripadvisor
After a stressful working week, what better way to wind down on a Saturday or Sunday morning than a relaxed catch-up at one of Bracknell’s independent ... -
World Book Day author educates children about mental health
Children are encouraged to promote mental health as a local author visits schools in Bracknell Forest for World Book Day. Over the next few days, schools ... -
Earley Park deemed unsuitable for 3G pitch after backlash
Wokingham Borough Council is reconsidering where to put a new sports ground in the area in what could be seen as a win for campaigners. Last ... -
Bargains at home: Hundreds of shoppers expected to flock to new store
The new Home Bargain’s was launched today (26/2) in Bracknell and everyone was on hand to welcome enthusiastic buyers from across Berkshire. The discount giant’s doors ... -
Wokingham’s ‘Igniting Writing’ group inspires teenage creativity
Schoolchildren in Wokingham have been inspired to ignite their passion for storytelling in a weekly writing group. Igniting Writing is a voluntary program run by Wokingham ... -
Paper preview: Bracknell, Ascot and Wokingham
A devastated business owner who was hit hard by Storm Eunice calls on local dog lovers to help rebuild his business after it destroys everything he ... -
Storm Franklin: Hundreds still without power after Storm Eunice swept through Berkshire
Homes in parts of Berkshire are still without power after Storm Eunice hit the county on Friday. Scottish and Southern Energy Network, which manages electricity infrastructure ... -
Bracknell plan roundup: kebab van, pool change submitted
A series of adjustments have been made to plans in the Bracknell area. This includes changes to a 54 house plan between Bracknell and Wokingham. And ... -
Parking changes allow warnings and fines to police, says Wokingham Highways Manager
The BOROUGH councilor who appealed a decision to council said she was dissatisfied with the response. Cllr Shirley Boyt, Labor Councilor for Bulmershe and Whitegates, has ... -
Call for vaccination site in Wokingham amid rise in cases
A CALL for a vaccination center in Wokingham came from the borough’s senior health adviser after he had his son vaccinated which involved a ‘two to ... -
Brighton & Hove Albion Women 4-1 Reading Women: Royals’ winning streak ends in humiliating defeat
Reading FC Women’s winning record in the Women’s Super League ended in disappointment with defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion. The Royals were beaten by the ... -
JACOBS AGAINST. RYDER WEIGHT AND RUNNING ORDER
JACOBS AGAINST. RYDER WEIGHT AND RUNNING ORDER PhilBoxing.comSat 12 Feb 2022 5.15pm GMT LIVE BEFORE THE BELL 6 x 3 min International Welterweight ContestSHILOH DEFREITAS 143.6 ... -
UNICEF Child Friendly Community UK
Added February 10, 2022 Wokingham UNICEF Child Friendly Community UK, Wokingham Borough Council Wokingham Borough Council is partnering with the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) ... -
Paper preview: The secret life of an IT boss exposed
A RISING star IT manager at Fujitsu who started his own brand of drug dealing after being stabbed with a machete at a party will spend ... -
Berkshire’s Covid hotspots are in 5 neighborhoods
Berkshire’s Covid hotspots are in five neighborhoods, all mostly in the same borough, all with rates above 2,000. Unsurprisingly, most of these areas are in and ... -
Thames Valley Police 2021 gender pay gap results revealed
MEN are paid £4 more an hour on average at Thames Valley Police than women, new figures reveal. The gender pay gap within the force has ... -
Rowe Court fire: Police name second person who died in blaze
The second person to die in the Rowe Court fire was identified today (3 February). An apartment block was destroyed by a horrific fire in Grovelands ... -
Wokingham’s employment rate drives up the national average for people with learning disabilities.
An area of Berkshire has seen its employment rate soar for people with learning disabilities despite a drastic drop in neighboring towns. In a recent study ... -
‘UFOs or the Bat-Signal?’ Strange lights spotted in Reading
Strange orange lights in the sky over Reading left residents “daunted” on Saturday. The “mysterious” beam turned the clouds orange and could be seen as far ... -
Bracknell Hotel improvements in latest submitted plans
The owners of the White Gates Hotel in Binfield want to create larger rooms for their guests and add 10 new parking spaces. Meanwhile in Sonning, ... -
The latest list of Berkshire residents who appeared in court
Joao Da Silva Teixeira, 46, of Queens Ride, Crowthorne, admitted speeding on a road at 30mph, namely Barkham Road, Wokingham on November 11, 2020. Recorded at ... -
NatWest issues scam warning to customers
NATWEST customers have been warned of the circulation of a fake text that has nothing to do with the bank. The Public Protection Partnership shares Natwest’s ... -
Could Twyford get a new station – what Network Rail says
Cold water has been poured on a proposal to build a new station for a possible 2,500 housing development in Twyford. The proposal was made as ... -
When Ant and Dec, Hugh Grant, David Tennant and Other Celebs Were Spotted in Quirky Places in Berkshire
Many celebrities choose to live in Berkshire because of its close ties to London and the beautiful countryside scenery. However, sometimes celebrities are spotted in places ... -
Shinfield St Mary’s Primary School gets solar panels
Added on January 21, 2022 Reading Shinfield St Mary’s Primary School, solar panel In 2021, Shinfield St Mary’s Primary School became even greener with the installation ... -
Train from Windsor and Eton Riverside to Staines canceled for a week
Network Rail will close the rail line between Windsor and Eton Riverside and Staines for a week in February. From Monday the 21st to Sunday, 27 ... -
Woman fears nearby trash cans will make her condition worse
A concerned resident has contacted local authorities about a noxious gas polluting her home. Anne Brunton, 49, from Humber Way, Sandhurst, says the growing number of ... -
Wokingham chief calls for planning rules to be changed
The head of Wokingham Borough Council has written to Michael Gove expressing concerns about planning and rule changes that could result in housing development in undesirable ... -
Snow forecast for Reading and other parts of Berkshire next month
Berkshire could see snow next month – according to recent weather reports. The AccuWeather website predicts that there will be snow in parts of Berkshire in ... -
Who needs Santa’s sleigh? Gifts delivered to RBH in an Aston Martin
through Editor-in-chiefSunday January 9, 2022 6:14 amSunday January 9, 2022 8:51 am0 To share0 Gifts delivered to Royal Berkshire Hospital by Aston Martin Reading HOLIDAY gifts ... -
Wokingham fireworks raised £ 30,000 for local charities
Added the 7 january 2022 Wokingham Wokingham fireworks raised £ 30 Wokingham Fireworks Charitable Trust has raised over £ 30,000 for local charities through its annual ... -
Aerial photos of Amazing Reading show Caversham Marina, Business Park and Historic Park
Photographer Tony McGinn stepped out with his drone to capture the reading from above A drone photographer photographed historic sites around Reading hundreds of feet in ... -
Famous people who went to school in Reading, Berkshire
So it’s no surprise that many famous faces spent their school years in our county. And it’s not just celebrities, but royalty as well. Here are ... -
Reading v Derby County preview: Royals host Rams in 2022 opener
Reading FC will be hoping to be back in action to host Derby County at Select Car Leasing Stadium on Monday 3 January. The Royals were ... -
Wokingham’s dad has waited a long time for his son’s education plan
A father in Wokingham suffered a 19-month ordeal after the council mismanaged his son’s special education planning. Children and adults who need more educational support than ... -
Energy Crisis: Kwasi Sent Dreadful Warning Over ‘UK System Clogs EU System’ As Bills Soar | Sciences | News
Sir John Redwood, MP for Wokingham, appeared to warn Mr Kwarteng against over-reliance on imported gas and domestic wind power. He believed this would lead to ... -
Five Best Boxing Day Walks in Reading
Imagine you’ve just finished the last bite of Christmas pudding, after devouring a whole roast turkey with all the trimmings. Before you settle in for a ... -
Flasher caught exposing his genitals to Marlow
A man who exposed his genitals to Marlow was entered on the sex offender registry but avoided going to jail. Stephen Johnson, 59, of Meteor Close ... -
2021 review: good news from Berkshire in March
Sally Sycha took on a challenge from Lands End to John O’Groats to raise money for her wheelchair rugby club. Image: Sally Sycha After a year ... -
Isle of Wight has the most alcohol-related deaths per 100,000 in the South East
Public Health England this month revealed the number of people living in the South East who lost their lives to alcohol last year. The alcohol-related death ... -
North Shropshire by-elections defeated due to public mood over pandemic, Tory MP says
18 December 2021, 21:31 | Updated: December 18, 2021, 9:38 PM The Tories’ defeat in the North Shropshire by-elections was “global” amid public concerns about the ... -
Concerns over Wokingham’s new domestic violence strategy
The strategy for combating domestic violence in Wokingham has been defined. At a meeting yesterday (Wednesday 15 December), the executive committee of Wokingham Borough Council approved ... -
Slough man arrested after Mercedes crashed into Wokingham Clarks store
Police are calling for witnesses and information after arresting a man from Slough following an accident that severely damaged a Wokingham shoe store. A silver Mercedes ... -
Plan of 54 houses between Bracknell and Wokingham denied
A plan for 54 houses was rejected over fears it would “bridge the gap” between Bracknell and Wokingham. However, the plan was turned down at a ... -
HelloFresh crowns Torbay, the gastronomic capital of Zanzibar in the United Kingdom
Torbay has been crowned the food capital of Zanzibar in the UK after data revealed locals love food the most in any other part of the ... -
Berkshire Men’s Football Matches – Saturday 11 December 2021
All weekend games take place on Saturday afternoon and kick off at 3 p.m., unless otherwise specified. Please always check the status of the match before ... -
Wokingham offers to plant 250,000 trees: Tories called hypocrites
A historic commitment to plant 250,000 trees was agreed in Wokingham, a full YEAR after his proposal. But the Tory adviser who proposed the decision has ... -
Areas of Berkshire with a higher Covid rate than the national average
Most areas of Berkshire have a higher Covid rate than the national average, government data shows. The national average Covid rate is currently 439.7 per 100,000 ... -
Pub cluster opens nine more venues after regulars invest £ 9million
A pub and hotel operator has revealed plans for nine more locations after hundreds of regulars have invested £ 9million between them since the start of ... -
Royal Berkshire Hospital could be moved – sites named
The Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading could move to a new site this decade, according to strategic plans. The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has examined ... -
Michael G Jackson: ATO> MIC
MMX Gallery present ATO> MIC, an exhibition of unique luminograms by Michael jackson, his second solo exhibition at the gallery. The “>” (greater than sign) in ... -
Upgrades galore in Bracknell and Wokingham plans submitted
Property owners in our area have been busy requesting improvements to their homes this week. Plans include converting a bungalow into a semi-detached house in Sandhurst, ... -
Opening of a new Mortimer cooperative running on 100% renewable electricity
Mortimer is expected to open a new Co-op store tomorrow (November 26) with 14 new local jobs. The store opening is an investment of £ 930,000 ... -
The streets of Bracknell with the most recorded car crimes
An interactive map shows how many auto crimes have been reported in Bracknell Forest. The streets of the city are once again bustling with life as ... -
AFC Henley Hurricanes set aside with a second-half goal
AFC U12 HENLEY HURRICANES narrowly lost to just one goal against U12 WOKINGHAM AND EMMBROOK SPURS at Jubilee Park in a fiercely competitive match in the ... -
Berkshire Men’s Football Results – Saturday 20th November 2021
Buildbase FA Vase Second Round Clean Town of Wallingford 1-0 North Greenford UnitedHarefield United 2-3 Berks County Vanarama National League Boreham Wood 4-0 Maidenhead united South ... -
Read the Toy Run road closures as the annual motorcycle event returns
The Reading Toy Run is back and sees a convoy of motorcycles travel from Reading to Wokingham to deliver gifts to the children. The annual event ... -
Child poverty rises 20% in constituencies represented by MPs who earn £ 6million – Byline Times
Sam Bright and Sascha Lavin reveal rising levels of deprivation seen in fields represented by top-paid MPs On average, there has been a 20.4% increase in ... -
Wokingham local plan update reveals key sites
A historic decision has been made on the future of development in the Wokingham area which will see thousands of homes built in the years to ... -
Wokingham traffic shots for a direct link to the M4 which has seen houses destroyed only to make sure that never happens
The town’s IDR is one of the most infamous aspects of life in Reading. Everyone knows it, a lot of people don’t care and very few ... -
Weekly roundup in Bracknell – November 7
WE have put together some of Bracknell’s most shocking, thrilling, and important stories from the past week. Bracknell’s neighbors attack police for ‘doing nothing’ People living ... -
Berkshire covid figures as infection rates drop across the board
Coronavirus infection rates in Berkshire are starting to decline across the board after peaking last month. The peak saw two regions – West Berkshire and Wokingham ... -
Main road to Reading closed for a week for paving work
A main road between Reading, Surrey and Hampshire will be closed for an entire week. Reading Road in Finchampstead will be closed from 8 p.m. on ... -
Bracknell criminals jailed in October
DRUG DEALERS, a notorious pedophile and a woman who breaks two wine glasses are among the criminals jailed last month. The courts have had a busy ... -
Berkshire Covid at the latest as number of new cases halved in 24 hours
Nearly 600 new Covid infections were recorded in Berkshire today – less than half the number recorded in the region yesterday. A total of 570 new ... -
Council accused of injustice as Twyford library work halted
Wokingham Borough Council has been charged with favoritism and injustice over the shutdown of Twyford Library. The charges were brought by Councilor Clive Jones, the opposition ... -
Ferguson PLC announces Transac – GuruFocus.com
WOKINGHAM, UK / ACCESSWIRE / October 28, 2021 / Ferguson plc (the “Society“) announces that on October 27, 2021, it purchased for the Treasury the following ... -
Launch of a free bus service for reading students
The new 360 bus. Image: Bus playback Submitted by Reading Bus A free bus service named 360 has been launched in a new joint venture between ... -
“It’s good that this is recognized” – Ryan believes in the productivity of HIT sales | Bloodstock News
Laura Green “title =” Last year’s best lot, English King, steps over the Tattersalls grandstand before being knocked down for 925,000gns “class =” js-imageLoader “data-at-xn =” ... -
Conversion of offices, Costco gas station in submitted plans
Take a look at some of the exciting town planning applications that have been submitted in our region this week. One plan involves the construction of ... -
Anger as Wokingham taxi fee freeze offer is crushed
Anger followed the offer to freeze license fees for evicted taxi drivers in Wokingham. At a licensing and appeals committee meeting earlier this year, it was ... -
Reading, Bracknell, Wokingham and other towns in Berkshire covered by the Met Office Amber Weather Warning
The Met Office has issued an orange weather warning for parts of Berkshire. The rain warning is in effect from 9 p.m. on Wednesday evening, October ... -
Rising Covid Rates in Wokingham – Council Comments
Added October 19, 2021 Wokingham covid rate, Wokingham Council Cllr Charles Margetts, Executive Member for Health, Wellness and Adult Services, says: “Covid-19 infection rates are the ... -
Berkshire Men’s Football Results – Saturday 16th October 2021
Emirates FA Cup Fourth qualifying round Maidenhead united 3-1 Hastings UnitedTown of Hungerford 1-2 Bromley When the FA Cup first round draw takes place. South Vanarama ... -
Frustrations over development plans for parts of Woodley Airfield
RESIDENTS have expressed their dissatisfaction with the redevelopment plans for parts of the Woodley airfield site. A planning request was recently submitted to Wokingham Borough Council, ... -
Bracknell gets £ 2.3million to convert brownfields
The Bracknell Forest Council has received more than £ 2 million to help turn ‘brownfield’ sites into vibrant new areas with government funding. This week, the ... -
Wokingham Ice Rink arrives in November, reservation is now available
Added the 13 october 2021 Wokingham Wokingham Ice Rink Residents slip on their skates as Wokingham’s first-ever ice rink debuts in November at Cantley Park. The ... -
Wokingham pub The Rose Inn confirms reopening date
A famous Grade II listed pub dating from the 19th century is set to reopen in Wokingham this month. The Rose Inn, Wokingham, will open on ... -
Berkshire Covid at the latest as more than 560 new cases are reported in 24 hours
More than 560 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Berkshire in the past 24 hours. The latest official figures released tonight (Sunday, October 10) ... -
Latest Covid-19: Where coronavirus cases rise and fall in Berkshire
SOME areas of Berkshire are still reporting high numbers of Covid-19 cases according to the latest data. An interactive map, which uses data from Public Health ... -
Wokingham Sports Awards 2020/21 – who will get your vote?
THE COUNTDOWN for the annual Wokingham Borough Sports Awards has started, and the Wokingham Borough Sports Council is now calling for nominations for deserving athletes, coaches ... -
House prices in Reading: house prices 40% above UK national average
Reading house prices are around 40% higher than the UK national average, according to new data from Zoopla. The average cost of buying a square meter ... -
The Bracknell Boots thief among the last residents on the wharf
OLIVER COPLAND, 25, of Oaklands Crescent, admitted possession of cannabis in Wokingham on March 29, 2021. Amended £ 200 and ordered to pay £ 134 in ... -
The new arrangement for Wokingham’s public protection services
Wokingham and West Berkshire councils will continue to work together to protect the public despite Wokingham Borough Council ‘leaving’ a joint partnership next year. Currently, all ... -
Reading neighborhoods where coronavirus cases are on the rise
CORONAVIRUS infection rates in the borough have fluctuated over the past few weeks. There was a massive spike in infections in late April and early May ... -
Complete list of Tesco gas stations in Berkshire that still have fuel
Although the fuel crisis appears to be easing across the country, Berkshire is one of the places where it seems even harder than usual to refuel. ... -
KFC Wokingham and Lower Earley? speculation on new sites
KFC has finally responded to speculation about potential new locations in Wokingham and Lower Earley. Speculation recently swept through Facebook when a member of the Earley ... -
Reading, Bracknell, Slough and Wokingham Tesco gas stations which are open today
Panic purchases of fuel at UK service stations have slowed – but long delays continue in some areas. Many drivers are turning to supermarkets in hopes ... -
Fifteen TV Shows You Didn’t Know were filmed in Berkshire
It’s no surprise that many TV show spotters have chosen Berkshire as their backdrop. The county is home to the River Kennet as well as lush ... -
M4 speed limit at 50 mph: drivers caught breaking smart highway rules
IF YOU have driven the M4 in the past two years, you have likely encountered one of the temporary speed limits in place on the highway. ... -
Wokingham music store wins bid for beer sales and live events
The owner of a music store in Wokingham won his bid to sell beer and host live events in the store. The app involved selling the ... -
School to become fully mixed
READING Sonning’s Blue Coat School will become fully co-ed by 2027. Independent secondary education will begin to develop from September 2023 by welcoming girls in grade ...
