Wokingham

A WOODLEY boy has written to one of the England football players following the team’s loss at the Euro final. Dexter Rosier, 9, wrote to Marcus Rashford, after the game....

DANCE the night away in Hurst this weekend, courtesy of Marvellous Tribute Festival. On Saturday and Sunday, a whole host of tribute acts will be taking to the stage at...

AN appeal has been launched to find a new local charity that can help identify underprivileged children to benefit from the Sir John Madejski Scholarship. Marie Redmond Tuition, which has...

A CAMPAIGN is breaking the taboo of breast cancer in men, thanks to grant-making charity Walk the Walk. Last month, the organisation arranged a special meet-up for men diagnosed with...

THE NEW Police and Crime Commissioner has announced his four-year vision for the Thames Valley. Matthew Barber said he will hold the Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police to account,...

A WINNERSH pub is reopening after an extensive refurbishment throughout the month. The Pheasant Inn on Reading Road is welcoming back some familiar faces, and introducing a new landlord. John...

A NEW retirement scheme is coming to the South East to support the region’s farmers. Last month, the Government announced new plans to encourage more environmentally-friendly farming. Currently, farmers receive...

Last week, we looked at why eliminating sales of peat is so important, here is what local garden centres and retailers had to say … We want to see stores...

THE WOKINGHAM property market has been “frenzied” as buyers rushed to make the most of the tax holiday, two of the town’s estate agents have said. Last week, the Government’s...

A WOKINGHAM-based charity says it needs fundraising now more than ever, as it comes through the pandemic. Dingley’s Promise, which supports under-fives with special educational needs and disabilities, is asking...