Wokingham

WORK to restore Wokingham’s historic railway bridge has been praised: members of the Wokingham Society have said the Grade II listed landmark should be cherished. The bridge was closed last...

A FINCHAMPSTEAD brewery is hunting down a helpful bus driver. Siren Craft Brew is looking to thank a driver from Reading Buses that helped direct visitors to the brewery, The...

Residents are furious about a new unauthorised sewage treatment system, which would discharge into a waterway circling their 22 homes. IT project manager Andrew Wilson was horrified to discover the...

SCHOOL STREETS have been launched in Reading, to make it safer for students to walk, scoot or cycle to and from school. Lucy Prismall, transport planner and lead on programme...

A CHOIR for women is welcoming new members for rehearsals, which are taking place outside due to current covid restrictions. Bel Canto Ladies’ Choir is for upper voices and is...

THE LEADER of Earley Town Council said it could take more than a year to “protect” Chalfont Copse. The borough council-owned woodland was mooted for development five years ago. A...

DIGGERS came into force to improve a primary school’s garden space this month. Nine Mile Ride Primary, in Finchampstead, were treated to a Ground Force Day thanks to the schools’...

A WOKINGHAM tech wizard has launched a new giveaway to win a Playstation 5 in a bid to “give something back” to his customers. Rory Pratt, owner of Pratts Pods...

A MUSIC festival in Hurst is on the hunt for more volunteers this month. Marvellous Festivals, which takes place at Dinton Pastures, is looking for helpers to ensure the weekend...

Twyford Beer Festival THOUSANDS of punters braved the rain for the “best Twyford Beer Festival ever” last weekend. On Friday, June 25 and Saturday, June 26, people came out in...