How Brian’s walk rescued this swan’s lake
HE MAY not be Superman, but he came to the rescue anyway. Brian Hicks, a local walker and swan fanatic, was busy saving an injured...
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CHURCH NOTES: What do his eyes tell you?
This time last year, when invited to write in this column I wrote about how music was such an inspiration, how it can lift us...
Coronavirus: ‘Continuity of care for vulnerable is essential’ as care agency launches weekly testing for staff
A care agency believes England’s lockdown measures are leaving the vulnerable at risk. County Carers, which supports more than 50 vulnerable elderly and disabled people...
Talented chef who has cooked across the world to freshen up Wokingham restaurant’s menu
A talented chef with experience of working in some of the world’s finest restaurants and resorts will soon be plying his trade in Wokingham. Chef...
Two Wokingham borough charities receive festive boost thanks to insurance company
THANKS to the public’s support, four local charities received a special gift this Christmas. As part of Ecclesiastical’s annual 12 Days of Giving Christmas campaign,...
READER’S POEM: Covid in a Nutshell
Covid still hereLurking unseen,Wish it would vanish,Become a has-been. Nothing to stop itSpreading worldwide,Millions infected,Thousands died. Instead it rampages,Changes its spots,Flies round the worldAt a...
Sunday is a snow day – Met Office latest on Wokingham’s winter wonderland
SNOW, we’re not joking: The Met Office is forecasting a whole day of the white stuff in Wokingham borough tomorrow, Sunday, January 24. Earlier this...
FROM THE MIDDLE: Knowing the laws can help players
An unusual episode happened in the recent FA Cup tie between Newport County and Brighton and Hove Albion, involving their goalkeeper, Jason Steele. Not of...
CORONAVIRUS: Borough’s covid expert marks paper anniversary for study showing how easily Covid-19 can be shared
A REMARKABLE anniversary in the life of Wokingham’s World Health Organisation Covid-19 expert is being recognised this week. A year ago today (Saturday, January 23)...
Thames Valley Police appoint new area commander for Bracknell and Wokingham
THIEVES beware, there’s a new sheriff in town. Thames Valley Police has announced that it has appointed Temporary Chief Inspector Helen Kenny as the new...