Wokingham

The mayor welcomes twenty-nine new citizens welcomed to Wokingham

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The mayor welcomes twenty-nine new citizens to Wokingham

A sign erected by a field which might have 40 houses built on it (Image: Karen Woolnough)

A sign erected by a field which might have 40 houses built on it (Image: Karen Woolnough)

Local government

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Nearly 100 Finchampstead locals object to ‘undesirable’ 40 homes plan

Brand-new health clinic comes to Nuffield Wokingham

Leander Club in Henley, set to build a new balcony

Leander Club in Henley, set to build a new balcony

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A Regatta balcony, 42 flats and a new school building: This week's planning round-up

"We don't need it" Residents react to McDonalds coming to Wokingham

The takeaway van has recieved various allegations since 2020

The takeaway van has recieved various allegations since 2020

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Takeaway van future hangs in the balance after hygiene and immigration issues

Sports courts in St Crispin's Leisure Centre

Sports courts in St Crispin's Leisure Centre

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St Crispin's Leisure Centre closure secures 300 new school spaces

Clive Jones, Wokingham's new MP

Clive Jones, Wokingham's new MP

Local government

Wokingham general election results: Lib Dems victorious in target seat

Image: Newsquest

Image: Newsquest

Local government

Wokingham Borough Council to apologise over planning dispute, says report

Brambletye care home, Finchampstead, which closed in 2023

Brambletye care home, Finchampstead, which closed in 2023

Local government

Wokingham Borough Council failed over duty to save care home, report finds

Pensioners Eddie and Jess give their thoughts on the results

Pensioners Eddie and Jess give their thoughts on the results

Local government

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Wokingham locals hope election results will 'breath new life' into politics

31-33 Barkham Ride

31-33 Barkham Ride

Planning Applications

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Resident threatens legal action over 'shambolic' development decision

Stephen Conway, leader of Wokingham Borough Council

Stephen Conway, leader of Wokingham Borough Council

Local government

Wokingham Borough Council leader celebrates new MPs

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BRAND-NEW McDonald's due to be coming to Wokingham

Hawkedon turn the heat up for Sports Week!

Hawkedon turn the heat up for Sports Week!

Hawkedon turn the heat up for Sports Week!

More than 520 people take part in this year's Wokingham Bikeathon

More than 520 people take part in this year's Wokingham Bikeathon

More than 520 people take part in this year's Wokingham Bikeathon

Wokingham's wheelie bin rollout hits half way mark

Wokingham's wheelie bin rollout hits half way mark

Local government

Wokingham's wheelie bin rollout hits half way mark

Left: Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey and Clive Jones, Right: Lucy Demery

Left: Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey and Clive Jones, Right: Lucy Demery

Tories slam Lib Dem’s ‘frivolous’ Zumba dancing stunt

#WOKY Comedy Nights are back at Wokingham Theatre

#WOKY Comedy Nights are back at Wokingham Theatre

#WOKY Comedy Nights are back at Wokingham Theatre

People in Berkshire are invited to step up and Walk for Parkinson’s

People in Berkshire are invited to step up and Walk for Parkinson’s

People in Berkshire are invited to step up and Walk for Parkinson’s

Trading standards officers found the illegal breeder had been using at least three nicknames to sell puppies online (stock image)

Trading standards officers found the illegal breeder had been using at least three nicknames to sell puppies online (stock image)

Unlicenced dog breeder who used THREE NICKNAMES gets suspended sentence

Borisov was arrested at the Shurgard self-storage facility (pictured) - allegedly while trying to burglarise the site

Borisov was arrested at the Shurgard self-storage facility (pictured) - allegedly while trying to burglarise the site

Man pleads not guilty over self-storage burglary plot

Lib Dems respond after public OUTRAGE over 'Too many party leaflets'

Lib Dems respond after public OUTRAGE over 'Too many party leaflets'

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Lib Dems respond after public OUTRAGE over 'Too many party leaflets'

The plans for almost 500 homes in Spencers Wood are within AWE's detailed emergency planning zone

The plans for almost 500 homes in Spencers Wood are within AWE's detailed emergency planning zone

Planning Applications

Nuclear weapons pose 'radiation emergency' risk to plan for 500 homes

Elivia Homes wanted permission for its designs for 26 homes on Nine Mile Ride in Finchampstead

Elivia Homes wanted permission for its designs for 26 homes on Nine Mile Ride in Finchampstead

Planning Applications

Designs for housing development in woodland refused planning permission

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

Third contractor appointed to finish town centre flats after last two went bust

The new Twyford Library opened last Thursday

The new Twyford Library opened last Thursday

Local government

Long-awaited opening for new library

Thousands get active as summer game returns

Thousands get active as summer game returns

Thousands get active as summer game returns

Celebrity joins locals to open brand-new retirement community in Wokingham

The site of 31 and 33 Barkham Ride

The site of 31 and 33 Barkham Ride

Planning Applications

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Anger as more houses approved on country lane

Plans for 230 homes next to the A4 New Bath Road near Twyford

Plans for 230 homes next to the A4 New Bath Road near Twyford

Planning Applications

Plans for 230 homes near village refused permission

Wokingham care home is SUING an elderly solicitor and his family for 'trespassing'

Council announces prizes for those walking or cycling across Wokingham

Council announces prizes for those walking or cycling across Wokingham

Council announces PRIZES for those walking or cycling across Wokingham

Wokingham's local plan will allocate sites for housing developments over 15 years. Credit:PA

Wokingham's local plan will allocate sites for housing developments over 15 years. Credit:PA

Local government

‘Unpalatable choices’ will be made to build on green fields, council leader warns

Lib Dem's Sir Ed Davey plays dinosaur-themed adventure golf in Wokingham

Lib Dem's Sir Ed Davey plays dinosaur-themed adventure golf in Wokingham

National government

Lib Dem's Sir Ed Davey plays dinosaur-themed adventure golf in Wokingham

Local government

Upset after street sign mistake spoils ‘lovely tribute’ to husband

The drawing on the right shows how new plans would add a new level overlooking the railway line in

The drawing on the right shows how new plans would add a new level overlooking the railway line in

Planning Applications

Changes to parking approved at Bracknell Beeches development

Plans for 230 homes next to the A4 New Bath Road near Twyford

Plans for 230 homes next to the A4 New Bath Road near Twyford

Planning Applications

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Villagers ‘shocked’ as council could approve 230 home development in countryside

Bohunt School in Arborfield Green

Bohunt School in Arborfield Green

Efforts to get new year seven places by September are ‘not plain sailing’

Lucy Demery (centre) with Conservative Party activists in Wokingham

Lucy Demery (centre) with Conservative Party activists in Wokingham

General Election 2024

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Conservatives choose replacement for John Redwood as candidate in Wokingham

Bracknell News, Wokingham News and Ascot News hold your councillors to account

Bracknell News, Wokingham News and Ascot News hold your councillors to account

Local government

Councillors should be grateful for local newspapers, says council leader

Adrian Mather and Carol Jewell

Adrian Mather and Carol Jewell

Local government

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Liberal Democrats win vote to become mayor

Plans for the recently built estate at Amen Corner North

Plans for the recently built estate at Amen Corner North

Planning Applications

New features approved at major new housing estate on edge of Bracknell

General Election 2024

John Redwood denies he stood down because he fears losing at general election

Planning and development

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"That road is a DISGRACE" Residents outrage at 'shoddy' Station Road

General Election 2024

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Conservatives ‘saddened’ as John Redwood steps down after 37 years as Wokingham’s MP

Monica Hamidi is standing as Labour's candidate in Wokingham

Monica Hamidi is standing as Labour's candidate in Wokingham

General Election 2024

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Labour announces general election candidate for Wokingham

Residents in Wokingham give their ideas on how to improve Peach Place

Residents in Wokingham give their ideas on how to improve Peach Place

Planning and development

Residents in Wokingham give their ideas on how to improve Peach Place

Market Place in Wokingham is hosts special event commemorating D-Day

Market Place in Wokingham is hosts special event commemorating D-Day

Market Place in Wokingham hosts special event commemorating D-Day

Celebrate Father's Day this year at Dinton Pastures

Celebrate Father's Day this year at Dinton Pastures

Celebrate Father's Day this year at Dinton Pastures

The Eastern Gateway of the South Wokingham Distributor Road linking William Heelas Way, Floreat Montague Primary School and Montague Park with Waterloo Road. Credit: Google Earth

The Eastern Gateway of the South Wokingham Distributor Road linking William Heelas Way, Floreat Montague Primary School and Montague Park with Waterloo Road. Credit: Google Earth

Planning Applications

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Plans for road to connect Bracknell with huge new housing development

Resident's excitement as popular NEW diner comes to the area

Resident's excitement as popular NEW diner comes to the area

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Resident's excitement as popular NEW diner comes to the area

Wokingham Borough Council says quality of life for adults in social care in the borough is improving

Wokingham Borough Council says quality of life for adults in social care in the borough is improving

Quality of life for borough adults in social care ‘lower than average’

Bracknell Forest Council is set to decide its council tax rates

Bracknell Forest Council is set to decide its council tax rates

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Wokingham council collects more council tax per home than average

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