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The oak tree on Gainsborough in Bracknell that has been saved from being felled

Planning Applications

Beloved oak tree saved from felling

The proposed location for a 22 home development in Arborfield

The proposed location for a 22 home development in Arborfield

Planning Applications

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‘Will of the people’ should stop proposed new development, warns neighbour

Work to complete construction of the Carnival Place flats had been set to finish by next year

Work to complete construction of the Carnival Place flats had been set to finish by next year

Local government

Future of town centre flats in doubt as second contractor runs into money trouble

'Is this a new party then? The ConserviAtives?' Residents poke fun at silly typo

'Is this a new party then? The ConserviAtives?' Residents poke fun at silly typo

Local government

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'Is this a new party then? The ConserviAtives?' Residents poke fun at silly typo

The plans for 54 homes between Bracknell and Wokingham

The plans for 54 homes between Bracknell and Wokingham

The Planning Inspectorate

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Work to begin on controversial housing scheme between Bracknell and Wokingham

Video footage of a crash on the A321 roundabout on June 2 last year

Video footage of a crash on the A321 roundabout on June 2 last year

Local government

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Council accused of ‘playing Russian roulette’ with lives after road collision

Kerry Roberts in Wokingham closed in August 2023

Kerry Roberts in Wokingham closed in August 2023

Planning Applications

Empty Kerry Roberts site can be ‘brought back to life’ as new cafe

Andy Croy says people in Wokingham should vote Labour this May

Andy Croy says people in Wokingham should vote Labour this May

Local Elections 2024

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We make the council better, says Labour leader

Simon Willis, Adrian Mather (WBC Deputy Mayor) and Maya Gheorghe of Maya’s Refillables.

Simon Willis, Adrian Mather (WBC Deputy Mayor) and Maya Gheorghe of Maya’s Refillables.

Wokingham's first repair café off to a flying start

'Smothered in brisket with crispy onions' BRAND-NEW burger place comes to Bracknell

A failed transaction at a Wokingham town centre car park machine

A failed transaction at a Wokingham town centre car park machine

REVEALED: full scale of problems using town centre car park ticket machines

The house on Old Bath Road in Charvil where neighbours object to extension plans

The house on Old Bath Road in Charvil where neighbours object to extension plans

Planning Applications

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Council to settle neighbours’ dispute over house extension

Stephen Conway says Wokingham gets a bad deal from the government

Stephen Conway says Wokingham gets a bad deal from the government

Local government

Council leader hits back at Conservative finance claims

Trust approved for two new SEND schools in Wokingham

Trust approved for two new SEND schools in Wokingham

Trust approved for two new SEND schools in Wokingham

Families enjoy Easter fun at local retirement development

Families enjoy Easter fun at local retirement development

Families enjoy Easter fun at local retirement development

Residents MUST register to vote in Wokingham as election looms

Residents MUST register to vote in Wokingham as election looms

Local government

Residents MUST register to vote in Wokingham as election looms

Local election candidates for Wokingham have been announced

Local election candidates for Wokingham have been announced

Local government

Local election candidates for Wokingham have been announced

The King Suite comes equipped with state-of-the-art facilities

The King Suite comes equipped with state-of-the-art facilities

Major new events venue opens

Market Place in Wokingham

Market Place in Wokingham

Wokingham rated among top 10 healthiest areas in the UK

The Eastern Gateway Roundabout for the South Wokingham Distributor Road. Credit: Wokingham Borough Council

The Eastern Gateway Roundabout for the South Wokingham Distributor Road. Credit: Wokingham Borough Council

Wokingham Borough Council

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Progress made for major new road in Wokingham as millions in funding is approved

Craig Silvera pleaded not guilty at Reading Crown Court (pictured)

Craig Silvera pleaded not guilty at Reading Crown Court (pictured)

Man in court accused of attempting to rape woman

The 23-year-old appeared before Reading Magistrates' Court (pictured)

The 23-year-old appeared before Reading Magistrates' Court (pictured)

23-year-old drink-driver banned from driving for almost two years

£30,000 to help Wokingham residents who need it most

£30,000 to help Wokingham residents who need it most

£30,000 to help Wokingham residents who need it most

Mum of EIGHT commended for charitable work for Wokingham

Mum of EIGHT commended for charitable work for Wokingham

Armed forces mum of EIGHT commended for charitable work

He was sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court (pictured)

He was sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court (pictured)

Man faces hundreds of pounds of fines after driving without insurance

Mathnasium opens in Wokingham for the first time

Mathnasium opens in Wokingham for the first time

Mathnasium opens in Wokingham for the first time

Stephen Conway says councils all over Britain are struggling to balance their books

Stephen Conway says councils all over Britain are struggling to balance their books

Local Elections 2024

Thank you to councillors who are stepping down, says council leader

Road closure at California Crossroads

Road closure at California Crossroads

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California Crossroads work delayed after problems discovered underground

Beaverbrooks in The Lexicon

Beaverbrooks in The Lexicon

Planning Applications

Big changes coming to Beaverbrooks in The Lexicon

Improvements to California Cross are on track council says

Improvements to California Cross are on track council says

Planning and development

Improvements to California Cross are on track council says

The 19-year-old stands charged over an incident in which a man was allegedly robbed of his fake Rolex watch (stock image)

The 19-year-old stands charged over an incident in which a man was allegedly robbed of his fake Rolex watch (stock image)

Woman to stand trial accused of robbing man of fake Rolex watch

Paul Lambert downloaded almost 100 indecent photographs of children, some of them to CDs (stock image)

Paul Lambert downloaded almost 100 indecent photographs of children, some of them to CDs (stock image)

Paedophile's 'regret and remorse' after indecent images of children found on CDs

The man appeared before Reading Magistrates' Court (pictured)

The man appeared before Reading Magistrates' Court (pictured)

Man disqualified after caught drink-driving AND without insurance

Wayne Smith inspects flooding on Blakes Lane, just off the A4 Bath Road

Wayne Smith inspects flooding on Blakes Lane, just off the A4 Bath Road

Local government

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Major road in danger of ‘calamitous’ sewage flood, warns councillor

“Wow how absolutely appalling

“Wow how absolutely appalling

“Wow how absolutely appalling" Public OUTRAGE after council closes popular cafe

Hugh Reid spoke out against plans to build 56 homes at 33 Barkham Ride

Hugh Reid spoke out against plans to build 56 homes at 33 Barkham Ride

Planning Applications

Traffic a dangerous ‘nightmare’ on country road where developers have big plans

Mayor shines a spotlight on community champions

Mayor shines a spotlight on community champions

Mayor shines a spotlight on community champions

The Great British Food Festival confirmed to be coming to Wokingham

The Great British Food Festival confirmed to be coming to Wokingham

The Great British Food Festival confirmed to be coming to Wokingham

Stephen Conway says councils all over Britain are struggling to balance their books

Stephen Conway says councils all over Britain are struggling to balance their books

Local government

Wokingham Borough Council leader: here’s what we’ve achieved this year

The South Wokingham Distributor Road currently ends abruptly off a roundabout connecting Waterloo Road and William Heelas Way

The South Wokingham Distributor Road currently ends abruptly off a roundabout connecting Waterloo Road and William Heelas Way

Funds found for major road running from just outside Bracknell to Finchampstead

Plans for 56 new homes at 33 Barkham Ride

Plans for 56 new homes at 33 Barkham Ride

Planning Applications

Planned housing development in countryside is 'absolute lunacy'

Taylor Wimpey had to move one of its adverts for its development The Skylarks in Warfield

Taylor Wimpey had to move one of its adverts for its development The Skylarks in Warfield

Planning Applications

Taylor Wimpey told to move major development ad after going ahead without permission

The man was sentenced at Reading Crown Court (pictured) today

The man was sentenced at Reading Crown Court (pictured) today

Man jailed for riding bike on pavement and wrong side of road

Brian Turner says he's had long-running problems with the ticket machines at Easthampstead Road East and West car parks in Wokingham

Brian Turner says he's had long-running problems with the ticket machines at Easthampstead Road East and West car parks in Wokingham

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Ticket machine 'errors' in town centre car parks causing fines says charity volunteer

A SHINE exercise class

A SHINE exercise class

Over-55s exercise programme ‘not closing’ – but replaced by premium membership

Conservative MP John Redwood (left) and Liberal Democrat councillor Clive Jones

Conservative MP John Redwood (left) and Liberal Democrat councillor Clive Jones

General Election 2024

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Former council leader to stand down to focus on campaign to be MP

William Heelas Way, which goes over the railway line and runs between Montague Park and Waterloo Road in Wokingham. Credit: Google Maps

William Heelas Way, which goes over the railway line and runs between Montague Park and Waterloo Road in Wokingham. Credit: Google Maps

Conservative Party

No redesign for major new road in Wokingham despite change in leadership

Left to right: Will Hunt, Beth Rowland, Maya Guelbert

Left to right: Will Hunt, Beth Rowland, Maya Guelbert

Local government

Year nine girl elected to youth parliament

The now-vacant Barclays branch in Wokingham town centre

The now-vacant Barclays branch in Wokingham town centre

What could happen to empty Barclays branch?

Warfield Development

Warfield Development

Planning Applications

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Developer wants more bedrooms at major housing project

The Carnival Pool development

The Carnival Pool development

Local government

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Delayed town centre flats project to be finally completed within months

Market Place, where Wokingham Borough Council owns some shop buildings

Market Place, where Wokingham Borough Council owns some shop buildings

Local government

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‘Big bad villain’ is a threat to town centre shopping, says council leader

Mike Smith accused EY of 'downing tools,' but Janet Dawson says the firm has done all it can

Mike Smith accused EY of 'downing tools,' but Janet Dawson says the firm has done all it can

Local government

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Multinational firm ‘downing tools and walking away’ from huge job at council

A father and son have denied claims they stored stolen horseboxes and trailers on their land

A father and son have denied claims they stored stolen horseboxes and trailers on their land

Four men in court accused of string of rural thefts including stealing horse boxes

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