http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/ Top stories for Special features http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2074342_wokingham_times_reader_offers Reader offers and competitions from the Wokingham Times. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2074342_wokingham_times_reader_offers Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2072366_world_cup_2010_your_pictures_from_wokingham Who are you supporting during the World Cup? http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2072366_world_cup_2010_your_pictures_from_wokingham Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2069730_classic_cars_roll_up_to_town_centre A display of classic cars in Wokingham town centre raised £500 for Help for Heroes. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2069730_classic_cars_roll_up_to_town_centre Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2067972_glimpse_inside_the_fbc_centre The FBC Centre has risen from the ashes of the arson-attacked Rides Community Centre. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2067972_glimpse_inside_the_fbc_centre Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2052925_parking_meter_bid_sparks_fresh_anger Parking meters limiting drivers to a half hour visit in Wokingham town centre could make £350,000 a year. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2052925_parking_meter_bid_sparks_fresh_anger Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2052922_wokingham_traders_call_for_rent_cut Rents for shops in Wokingham that have been empty for 10 years should be cut, according to traders. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2052922_wokingham_traders_call_for_rent_cut Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2052586_small_traders_back_sir_alan_sugar Small businesses across Bracknell and the Thames Valley have backed the appointment of Sir Alan Sugar as Enterprise Champion. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2052586_small_traders_back_sir_alan_sugar Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2052583_traders_hope_for_busy_summer A late-night shopping event in Wokingham town centre succeeded in entertaining visitors but failed to boost traders' footfall. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2052583_traders_hope_for_busy_summer Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2052180_tax_clinic_to_help_wokingham_firms Business owners in Wokingham will be getting a helping hand from a tax clinic aimed at business owners. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2052180_tax_clinic_to_help_wokingham_firms Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2052170_wokingham_gets_a_makeover_for_summer Traders and shoppers in Wokingham will see a cleaner town centre with some new faces this summer. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2052170_wokingham_gets_a_makeover_for_summer Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2052162_meters_could_spell_end_of_free_parking_in_wokingham Meters could bring an end to free parking in Wokingham - and improve footfall in the town centre. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2052162_meters_could_spell_end_of_free_parking_in_wokingham Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2051905_businesses_get_tax_delay More than 200 businesses across Bracknell Forest have been giben extra time to pay their taxes. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2051905_businesses_get_tax_delay Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2051618_town_centre_revamp_more_action_needed Traders have cautiously welcomed news on the future of Wokingham town centre but still say more is needed. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2051618_town_centre_revamp_more_action_needed Thu, 28 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2051355_silly_idea_replacing_shute_end_offices_with_sainsburys Plans to put a supermarket where the civic offices are as part of Wokingham's regeneration have been booted. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2051355_silly_idea_replacing_shute_end_offices_with_sainsburys Mon, 25 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2051012_high_taxes_hit_firms_budgets Rises in fuel and alcohol duty are hitting Wokingham's ailing small businesses in the pocket, local traders say. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2051012_high_taxes_hit_firms_budgets Mon, 18 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2050160_wokingham_student_speaks_of_quiet_life_in_mexico A student from Wokingham living in swine flu-infested Mexico says people there worry more about the heat than the epidemic. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2050160_wokingham_student_speaks_of_quiet_life_in_mexico Mon, 04 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2049862_budget_the_reactions Alistair Darling's Budget announcement has sparked wide criticism from the people of Wokingham. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2049862_budget_the_reactions Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2049760_celebrating_40_years_of_vital_support_society Members of a support group for Parkinson’s disease sufferers made a splash in Wokingham. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2049760_celebrating_40_years_of_vital_support_society Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049751_dream_wedding_on_a_budget_thanks_to_local_traders Brides and grooms-to-be in Bracknell do not need to break the bank to get married thanks to a scheme. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049751_dream_wedding_on_a_budget_thanks_to_local_traders Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2049546_shops_are_close_to_being_filled Five empty town centre shops are drawing interest from national and local firms. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2049546_shops_are_close_to_being_filled Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049338_successful_keep_trade_local_campaign_extended The first 12 months of the Keep Trade Local Campaign has been so successful that the FSB is extending it into a second year. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049338_successful_keep_trade_local_campaign_extended Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049335_successful_keep_trade_local_campaign_extended The first 12 months of the Keep Trade Local Campaign has been so successful that the FSB is extending it into a second year. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049335_successful_keep_trade_local_campaign_extended Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049333_fsb_call_for_budget_relief Since the 2008 Budget the UK economy has entered into a decline and small businesses have found themselves at the eye of the perfect storm. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049333_fsb_call_for_budget_relief Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049213_rate_uturn_is_not_enough_to_rescue_traders Traders in Wokingham town centre say a Government U-turn on business rates increase is not good enough. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049213_rate_uturn_is_not_enough_to_rescue_traders Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049144_bracknells_small_firms_remain_very_optimistic Small businesses across Bracknell Forest remain bullish despite the recession, according to an expert. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049144_bracknells_small_firms_remain_very_optimistic Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2048862_traders_demand_action_now_to_save_wokingham Traders in Wokingham say action must be taken now to safeguard town centre businesses. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2048862_traders_demand_action_now_to_save_wokingham Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2048457_g20_summit_mp_john_redwoods_view Wokingham MP John Redwood gives his views on the G20 Summit, which is currently taking place in London. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2048457_g20_summit_mp_john_redwoods_view Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2048276_fighting_for_lower_rates A cafe owner in Wokingham is planning to do battle with the Government to get traders a better business rates deal. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2048276_fighting_for_lower_rates Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2048168_on_cusp_of_automatic_business_relief Rates relief for small businesses could be applied automatically under new plans. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2048168_on_cusp_of_automatic_business_relief Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2047658_town_centre_should_become_outlet_village Bracknell should model itself on Bicester Village and become a shoppers' heaven, says a trader. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2047658_town_centre_should_become_outlet_village Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2047601_mp_speaks_out_for_the_evening_post Reading East MP Rob Wilson says local authorities should get behind their local newspapers. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2047601_mp_speaks_out_for_the_evening_post Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2047588_taking_the_crunch_to_task Action to help kick-start Wokingham’s economy is taking off thanks to a new business taskforce. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2047588_taking_the_crunch_to_task Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2047370_support_pledged_for_local_newspapers A leading Tory MP visiting Reading has promised to call for a debate in the Commons to see what can be done to support local newspapers in the “crunch”. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2047370_support_pledged_for_local_newspapers Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2047280_advice_online_to_help_traders “Real help” is available for people and businesses struggling to cope with the continuing effects of the recession. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2047280_advice_online_to_help_traders Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2047040_action_not_words_will_save_the_town A more attractive town centre and the battle against thousands of new homes were hot topics at a meeting of the Wokingham Society. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2047040_action_not_words_will_save_the_town Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0000