http://www.getwokingham.co.uk Top stories for getwokingham http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2134619_new_wokingham_supermarket_will_be_a_sainsburys The new supermarket planned for Elms Field will be a Sainsbury's, Wokingham Borough Council has revealed. 2013-05-23T23:00:00Z Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2134619_new_wokingham_supermarket_will_be_a_sainsburys http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134644_czech_republic_council_staff_visit_wokingham_to_learn_about_smarter_working_ Council bosses in the Czech Republic have visited Wokingham Borough Council to find out more about its successful smarter working strategy. 2013-05-23T23:00:00Z Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134644_czech_republic_council_staff_visit_wokingham_to_learn_about_smarter_working_ http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2134630_x_factor_star_danyl_johnson_to_perform_at_pub_charity_event X Factor finalist Danyl Johnson will perform at The Raglan Pub and Kitchen as part of a charity evening supporting bullied children. 2013-05-23T23:00:00Z Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2134630_x_factor_star_danyl_johnson_to_perform_at_pub_charity_event http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2134628_attainment_gap_between_those_on_free_school_meals_and_those_not_biggest_in_country Wokingham has the worst gap in attainment between pupils eligible for free school meals and those who are not, according to latest figures. 2013-05-23T23:00:00Z Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2134628_attainment_gap_between_those_on_free_school_meals_and_those_not_biggest_in_country http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134626_operation_lion_cub_sees_drop_in_antisocial_behaviour_over_three_years A police operation aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour has seen offences drop since its launch around three and a half years ago. 2013-05-23T23:00:00Z Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134626_operation_lion_cub_sees_drop_in_antisocial_behaviour_over_three_years http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134587_wokingham_pets_of_the_week_hal_and_jet Hal and Jet 2013-05-22T23:00:00Z Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134587_wokingham_pets_of_the_week_hal_and_jet http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134585_times_past_fire_engine_visits_westende_and_wescott_schools_fete_in_1980 A red fire engine brightened up a grey landscape as rain clouds gathered over Westende and Wescott schools’ fete in 1980. 2013-05-22T23:00:00Z Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134585_times_past_fire_engine_visits_westende_and_wescott_schools_fete_in_1980 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2134438_business_blog_new_rules_should_aid_superfast_broadband Royal assent was given to the Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 (GIA) on 25 April 2013. 2013-05-21T23:00:00Z Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2134438_business_blog_new_rules_should_aid_superfast_broadband http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2134494_restaurant_review_frankie__bennys Before I get stuck in to the huge menu at Frankie & Benny’s, let’s talk about one of the new additions to the dessert section – the Salt Caramel Cheesecake. 2013-05-21T23:00:00Z Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2134494_restaurant_review_frankie__bennys http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/motoring/s/2134496_review_suzuki_swift_sport Suzuki’s new Swift promises to continue from where its predecessor left off in providing affordable hatchback fun. 2013-05-21T23:00:00Z Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/motoring/s/2134496_review_suzuki_swift_sport http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/blogs/andanotherthing/s/2134490_emmview_vets_column_having_pets_can_improve_childrens_health This week, Rosie Skinner of Emmview Veterinary Surgery writes of how having pets can improve childrens' health. 2013-05-21T23:00:00Z Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/blogs/andanotherthing/s/2134490_emmview_vets_column_having_pets_can_improve_childrens_health http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_cinema/s/2134452_film_review_the_great_gatsby In The Great Gatsby, style meets substance head-on to bring audiences a triumphant cinematic experience. 2013-05-21T23:00:00Z Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_cinema/s/2134452_film_review_the_great_gatsby http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2134251_salute_the_great_british_asparagus_season The Great British asparagus season was given the official starting date yhis year of April 23. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2134251_salute_the_great_british_asparagus_season http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_cinema/s/2134083_film_review_all_stars The dance movie has proved popular among teenagers in recent years. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_cinema/s/2134083_film_review_all_stars http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2133401_getwokingham_online_art_gallery Are you a Wokingham-based artist looking to publicise your work? 2013-04-30T23:00:00Z Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2133401_getwokingham_online_art_gallery http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2127185_pet_of_the_week_send_us_your_photos Would you like to give more people a chance to see your great pet pictures? 2013-01-15T00:00:00Z Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2127185_pet_of_the_week_send_us_your_photos http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/football/goalpost/s/2126755_get_involved_in_goal_post_on_facebook Getbracknell, getwokingham and getreading are committed to covering as much local football as we possibly can, which is why we've set up our goalpost Facebook page. 2013-01-08T00:00:00Z Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/football/goalpost/s/2126755_get_involved_in_goal_post_on_facebook http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2134326_russell_grants_horoscopes_for_may_20_to_26 Taurus (Apr21/May21) Earning and saving comes into focus when you see something you'd dearly like to own and possess. 2013-05-19T23:00:00Z Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2134326_russell_grants_horoscopes_for_may_20_to_26 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134662_homemade_hobby_horses_being_made_for_hurst_horse_show Homemade hobby horses are being prepared for an alternative gymkhana at a village show. 2013-05-23T23:00:00Z Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134662_homemade_hobby_horses_being_made_for_hurst_horse_show http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134661_slimmers_toobig_clothes_sold_to_raise_money_for_cancer_charity Bags of big clothes have been chucked out by the newly-svelte members of Slimming World clubs to raise money for cancer research. 2013-05-23T23:00:00Z Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134661_slimmers_toobig_clothes_sold_to_raise_money_for_cancer_charity http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134656_pub_of_the_year_competition_the_crooked_billet Fine food supplied by local producers and cooked to order is the cornerstone of the success of The Crooked Billet. 2013-05-23T23:00:00Z Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134656_pub_of_the_year_competition_the_crooked_billet http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134537_superfit_teacher_who_lost_son_to_hit_the_streets_for_mencap An athletic father is ready to return to London for a sponsored run, raising funds for a charity which supported his sister. 2013-05-22T23:00:00Z Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134537_superfit_teacher_who_lost_son_to_hit_the_streets_for_mencap http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134561_hare_hatch_sheeplands_staff_face_uncertain_future_after_planning_enquiry_delay Staff and supporters of a garden centre are reeling at the prospect of months of more uncertainty after the council forced the adjournment of a planning inquiry into its future. 2013-05-22T23:00:00Z Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134561_hare_hatch_sheeplands_staff_face_uncertain_future_after_planning_enquiry_delay http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134542_police_operation_halts_town_centre_distraction_thefts Distraction thefts which plagued the town for months have stopped after the crimes were targeted by police. 2013-05-22T23:00:00Z Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134542_police_operation_halts_town_centre_distraction_thefts http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134595_woodley_lib_dem_branch_suspended_by_party Woodley and Whitegates Liberal Democrats branch has been suspended by its party as part of a probe into its "irregular" activities. 2013-05-22T23:00:00Z Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134595_woodley_lib_dem_branch_suspended_by_party http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134525_traveller_site_would_hit_property_prices_say_neighbours_ Neighbours say plans to build a Gypsy Traveller caravan site opposite their homes will damage property prices. 2013-05-22T23:00:00Z Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134525_traveller_site_would_hit_property_prices_say_neighbours_ http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134534_rebel_councillor_refuses_to_step_down_after_decision_hands_power_to_tories A rebel councillor is refusing to step down after she turned on her former party to hand control of Woodley Town Council to the Conservatives. 2013-05-22T23:00:00Z Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134534_rebel_councillor_refuses_to_step_down_after_decision_hands_power_to_tories http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134579_new_town_mayor_pledges_to_support_guides_and_scouts_in_his_year Wokingham's new town mayor has pledged to support Wokingham District Scouts and Guides in his mayoral year, stating “they are the community leaders of tomorrow”. 2013-05-22T23:00:00Z Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134579_new_town_mayor_pledges_to_support_guides_and_scouts_in_his_year http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134578_bridge_players_raise_cash_for_village_choir_ Bridge players tallied tricks to raise funds for a village choir. 2013-05-22T23:00:00Z Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134578_bridge_players_raise_cash_for_village_choir_ http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134577_gardeners_raise_funds_for_gardening_scheme_with_plant_sale Potted plants were picked up during a sale raising funds for a gardening service. 2013-05-22T23:00:00Z Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134577_gardeners_raise_funds_for_gardening_scheme_with_plant_sale http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2134479_evendons_free_school_given_goahead The borough's first primary free school has been given the green light by the Department for Education to open in September 2014. 2013-05-21T23:00:00Z Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2134479_evendons_free_school_given_goahead http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134549_burglars_steal_jewellery_in_crowthorne_ Burglars ransacked a house and stole jewellery in Crowthorne while the occupant was out during the day. 2013-05-22T23:00:00Z Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134549_burglars_steal_jewellery_in_crowthorne_ http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134459_engine_blaze_tackled_by_firefighters An engine fire ignited in a Land Rover in an Arborfield street yesterday. 2013-05-21T23:00:00Z Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134459_engine_blaze_tackled_by_firefighters http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134450_1000_home_former_trl_site__plans_go_on_show Plans to demolish the former TRL site to build 1,000 homes to meet housing demand were unveiled at a public exhibition. 2013-05-21T23:00:00Z Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134450_1000_home_former_trl_site__plans_go_on_show http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2134444_models_to_hit_the_catwalk_in_wokingham_tomorrow_to_show_off_towns_womens_fashion Models will take to the catwalk tomorrow to showcase the range of women’s fashion in Wokingham town centre shops. 2013-05-21T23:00:00Z Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2134444_models_to_hit_the_catwalk_in_wokingham_tomorrow_to_show_off_towns_womens_fashion http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134441_commuters_frustration_at_station_footbridge_removal Confused commuters arrived at Wokingham train station on Monday morning to find the footbridge had disappeared. 2013-05-21T23:00:00Z Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134441_commuters_frustration_at_station_footbridge_removal http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134483_befriending_charity_looking_for_fundraising_volunteer A befriending charity is seeking a fundraising volunteer to reach more older people in Wokingham, with demand soaring in the town. 2013-05-21T23:00:00Z Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134483_befriending_charity_looking_for_fundraising_volunteer http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134486_dog_lovers_wanted_to_look_after_trainee_guide_dogs Dog lovers are needed to look after trainee guide dogs overnight and at weekends. 2013-05-21T23:00:00Z Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134486_dog_lovers_wanted_to_look_after_trainee_guide_dogs http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134442_lily_growers_scoop_chelsea_flower_show_gold Lily growers from Ruscombe had 100 reasons to celebrate at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show yesterday. 2013-05-21T23:00:00Z Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134442_lily_growers_scoop_chelsea_flower_show_gold http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2134456_addington_school_pupils_perform_joseph_and_the_technicolor_dreamcoat Year groups united for a technicolour triumph at Addington School. 2013-05-21T23:00:00Z Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2134456_addington_school_pupils_perform_joseph_and_the_technicolor_dreamcoat http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134396_wokingham_woman_appointed_first_female_head_of_the_baptist_union_ A minister from Wokingham appointed as the first female head of the Baptist Union says her role is a ‘symbol of hope for women’. 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134396_wokingham_woman_appointed_first_female_head_of_the_baptist_union_ http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134397_focus_dealing_with_coeliac_disease The symptoms of coeliac disease can be attributed to many other illnesses and some sufferers are incorrectly diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134397_focus_dealing_with_coeliac_disease http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134226_crime_commissioner_under_fire_over_travel_claims The Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has come under fire over his expenses and use of a chauffeur. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134226_crime_commissioner_under_fire_over_travel_claims http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134405_council_keeping_promises_to_looked_after_children_says_report Wokingham Borough Council is keeping its promises to support young people in care, according to the Children in Care Council (CiCC). 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134405_council_keeping_promises_to_looked_after_children_says_report http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134398_police_officers_take_part_in_woodley_10k_charity_challenge An off-duty police officer who tried in vain to save a man’s life after he collapsed hopes to raise money in his memory. 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134398_police_officers_take_part_in_woodley_10k_charity_challenge http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134383_women_live_on_1_a_day_to_highlight_poverty_problem Two women lived on just £1 of food a day for a week to highlight world poverty and raise money for charity. 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134383_women_live_on_1_a_day_to_highlight_poverty_problem http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134422_police_investigate_14_potential_child_sexual_exploitation_cases_after_oxford_convictions Thames Valley Police is investigating 14 other potential child sexual exploitation cases across the force area after the high-profile conviction of seven men in Oxford. 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134422_police_investigate_14_potential_child_sexual_exploitation_cases_after_oxford_convictions http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134420_woodley_age_concern_submits_expansion_application A day care centre is applying to increase its capacity, thanks to an anonymous donation. 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134420_woodley_age_concern_submits_expansion_application http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134419_hawthorns_pupils_investigate_the_history_of_town_with_a_study_of_the_wokingham_times Proud pupils investigated Wonderful Wokingham’s past with the pick of the projects being a study on the town’s historic newspaper. 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134419_hawthorns_pupils_investigate_the_history_of_town_with_a_study_of_the_wokingham_times http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134418_celebration_for_sandmartins_golf_clubs_20th_anniversary A Finchampstead golf club has celebrated its 20th anniversary. 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134418_celebration_for_sandmartins_golf_clubs_20th_anniversary http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134417_hugs_all_round_for_helpers_at_alexandra_grange_care_home Helpers were thanked with hugs in a cheery afternoon at a care home. 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134417_hugs_all_round_for_helpers_at_alexandra_grange_care_home http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134416_fashion_week_plans_underway_ Plans are under way for the launch of Wokingham Fashion Week. 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134416_fashion_week_plans_underway_ http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2134328_top_award_for_former_forest_school_pupil A former Forest schoolboy and radio DJ has won a top industry award. 2013-05-19T23:00:00Z Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2134328_top_award_for_former_forest_school_pupil http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134329_mums_call_for_help_from_passengers_to_improve_twyford_station_disabled_access A mum wants frustrated passengers to help her fight for better disabled access at Twyford station. 2013-05-19T23:00:00Z Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134329_mums_call_for_help_from_passengers_to_improve_twyford_station_disabled_access http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134327_fundraising_mum_raises_6800_in_three_months_to_increase_awareness_of_rett_syndrome A mum who launched a year-long fundraising drive to increase awareness of her daughter’s life-limiting illness has raised more than £6,800 in three months. 2013-05-19T23:00:00Z Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134327_fundraising_mum_raises_6800_in_three_months_to_increase_awareness_of_rett_syndrome http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134352_motorcyclist_named_in_fatal_wargrave_crash A motorcyclist who died after a collision with a van in Wargrave has been named as Michael Jiggens. 2013-05-19T23:00:00Z Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134352_motorcyclist_named_in_fatal_wargrave_crash http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134319_thousands_helped_by_town_citizens_advice_bureau Thousands of people were helped by Wokingham Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) last year – and numbers are expected to rise as benefit changes come into force. 2013-05-19T23:00:00Z Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134319_thousands_helped_by_town_citizens_advice_bureau http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134345_councils_housing_blueprint_under_scrutiny_from_goverment The council’s blueprint for identifying areas in the borough suitable for house building are being examined. 2013-05-19T23:00:00Z Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134345_councils_housing_blueprint_under_scrutiny_from_goverment http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2134347_businesses_invite_to_take_on_cycle_challenge Businesses can take part in a free competition to encourage more people to ride bikes. 2013-05-19T23:00:00Z Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2134347_businesses_invite_to_take_on_cycle_challenge http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134296_part_closure_of_wokingham_railway_station_this_weekend Part of Wokingham railway station will be closed this weekend for a new footbridge and lift to be installed. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134296_part_closure_of_wokingham_railway_station_this_weekend http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2134240_open_evening_for_prospective_parents_of_planned_evendons_free_school_next_week Parents hoping to open the borough’s second free school will host an open evening next week. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2134240_open_evening_for_prospective_parents_of_planned_evendons_free_school_next_week http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134230_local_newspapers_hurt_by_leveson_probe Nearly half of all local newspaper editors believe the Leveson Inquiry has negatively affected their titles’ relationship with readers. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134230_local_newspapers_hurt_by_leveson_probe http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134228_when_is_enough_enough_ask_angry_village_housing_campaigners ‘When is enough enough?’ asked villagers angry about the increasing number of homes due to be built in Shinfield, Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134228_when_is_enough_enough_ask_angry_village_housing_campaigners http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134241_wokingham_police_chief_visits_finchampstead_nag Wokingham's chief of police visited one of the borough’s Neighbourhood Action Groups (NAG). 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134241_wokingham_police_chief_visits_finchampstead_nag http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134287_drivers_warned_of_a_series_of_road_closures Drivers travelling around Wokingham over the next few weeks are warned of a number of road closures around the borough. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134287_drivers_warned_of_a_series_of_road_closures http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134250_hurst_community_champion_recieves_new_years_honour_ A community champion received the British Empire Medal after featuring in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134250_hurst_community_champion_recieves_new_years_honour_ http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2134249_story_teller_captivates_all_saints_school_pupils A storyteller captivated pupils during his lively visit to All Saints School. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2134249_story_teller_captivates_all_saints_school_pupils http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134248_wokingham_two_choirs_festival_at_all_saints_church_this_weekend Wokingham Two Choirs Festival takes place this weekend. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134248_wokingham_two_choirs_festival_at_all_saints_church_this_weekend http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134245_classic_car_show_and_open_garden_event_at_bearwood_college_this_weekend Beautiful college grounds will twice open to the public this weekend. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134245_classic_car_show_and_open_garden_event_at_bearwood_college_this_weekend http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134244_star_lane_level_crossing_to_close_on_sunday Star Lane level crossing will be closed on Sunday for track maintenance work to take place. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134244_star_lane_level_crossing_to_close_on_sunday http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134144_prime_ministers_wife_praises_familys_efforts_in_turning_tragedy_into_lifesaving_help The Prime Minister’s wife praised a charity for transforming a family’s tragedy into life-saving help at a special evening at 10 Downing Street. 2013-05-15T23:00:00Z Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134144_prime_ministers_wife_praises_familys_efforts_in_turning_tragedy_into_lifesaving_help http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134146_ceiling_collapses_in_new_school_block A ceiling fell in at a school's new block after pipes leaked overhead. 2013-05-15T23:00:00Z Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134146_ceiling_collapses_in_new_school_block http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134145_update_on_south_wokingham_housing_plans_next_week An update on plans to build homes in South Wokingham will be given at a community forum next week. 2013-05-15T23:00:00Z Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134145_update_on_south_wokingham_housing_plans_next_week http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2134195_night_of_blues_in_wokingham_tomorrow Blues notes will be sailing over Wokingham this weekend when a musical trio arrives in town. 2013-05-15T23:00:00Z Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2134195_night_of_blues_in_wokingham_tomorrow http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134162_pub_of_the_year_competition_the_raglan Rebranding a town centre pub has been a testing time for its bosses, but now regulars are enjoying the fruits of their labour. 2013-05-15T23:00:00Z Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134162_pub_of_the_year_competition_the_raglan http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2134167_mps_anger_at_rising_energy_prices Reading East MP Rob Wilson invited an MP from a neighbouring constituency to the most recent meeting of the Portcullis Business Club. 2013-05-15T23:00:00Z Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2134167_mps_anger_at_rising_energy_prices http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134087_travellers_still_at_station_a_week_on Travellers are still at Wokingham station, more than a week after arriving. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134087_travellers_still_at_station_a_week_on http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134123_thieves_steal_couples_car_after_conning_their_way_into_home_ Thieves duped an elderly couple into allowing them into their house before escaping in their car. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134123_thieves_steal_couples_car_after_conning_their_way_into_home_ http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134094_tories_seize_control_of_woodley_town_council The balance of power at Woodley Town Council made a historic blue shift last night when a former Lib Dem voted the Conservatives into power. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134094_tories_seize_control_of_woodley_town_council http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2134070_hare_hatch_sheeplands_hammer_blow_after_inquiry_adjourned Groans rippled around the council chamber as a popular garden centre suffered a “hammer blow” after a planning inquiry to decide its future was adjourned. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2134070_hare_hatch_sheeplands_hammer_blow_after_inquiry_adjourned http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134075_lifeline_for_struggling_families_as_wokingham_foodbank_will_launch_later_this_year Families struggling to put food on the table will be offered a vital lifeline thanks to the launch of Wokingham Foodbank. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134075_lifeline_for_struggling_families_as_wokingham_foodbank_will_launch_later_this_year http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134086_tributes_paid_to_wokingham_society_stalwart_donald_macdonald An Imperial College lecturer who inspired a generation of members at The Wokingham Society has died aged 80. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134086_tributes_paid_to_wokingham_society_stalwart_donald_macdonald http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134121_burglars_break_into_church Burglars smashed into a church and caused damage. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134121_burglars_break_into_church http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134120_toenail_cutting_service_expands_to_twyford A footcare service for people who have difficulty cutting their toenails has expanded to Twyford. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134120_toenail_cutting_service_expands_to_twyford http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134119_theresa_may_disappointed_with_ugly_woodley_railway_bridge Disappointment surrounding an ‘ugly’ new railway bridge has been forwarded to rail officials by Theresa May MP. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134119_theresa_may_disappointed_with_ugly_woodley_railway_bridge http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134118_resurfacing_work_underway_in_woosehill Resurfacing work is under way in Woosehill. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134118_resurfacing_work_underway_in_woosehill http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134116_woman_died_after_fall_at_home An elderly woman died following a fall at home, an inquest heard. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134116_woman_died_after_fall_at_home http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134085_get_involved_with_the_pinewood_festival Traders, clubs, societies and charities are being urged to get involved in a community festival. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134085_get_involved_with_the_pinewood_festival http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134017_campaigners_fury_at_ludicrous_3500_arborfield_minitown_plan Campaigners say plans to build a 3,500 home mini-town in Arborfield are ‘ill-conceived’. 2013-05-13T23:00:00Z Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134017_campaigners_fury_at_ludicrous_3500_arborfield_minitown_plan http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134010_heavy_rain_on_the_way_to_reading_and_wokingham The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for London and South East England including parts of Oxfordshire, Reading and Wokingham. 2013-05-13T23:00:00Z Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134010_heavy_rain_on_the_way_to_reading_and_wokingham http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134011_burglar_who_targeted_crowthorne_and_sandhurst_jailed A prolific burglar who targeted homes in Crowthorne and Sandhurst has been jailed for three years and four months, 2013-05-13T23:00:00Z Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134011_burglar_who_targeted_crowthorne_and_sandhurst_jailed http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134013_learn_more_about_fostering_in_foster_care_fortnight Would-be parents are being given the opportunity to learn more about foster caring next week. 2013-05-13T23:00:00Z Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134013_learn_more_about_fostering_in_foster_care_fortnight http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134003_recycling_numbers_up_but_still_problems_with_what_can_be_put_in_black_bins More people are recycling across the borough but there are still some teething problems about what can be put into black boxes. 2013-05-12T23:00:00Z Sun, 12 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134003_recycling_numbers_up_but_still_problems_with_what_can_be_put_in_black_bins http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2134053_beauty_business_shortlisted_for_award A Wokingham business has been shortlisted for a national award. 2013-05-13T23:00:00Z Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2134053_beauty_business_shortlisted_for_award http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134052_barn_dance_to_be_held_in_barkham A village barn dance will take over Barkham Village Hall on Saturday, May 18. 2013-05-13T23:00:00Z Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134052_barn_dance_to_be_held_in_barkham http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134051_sign_up_for_wokingham_bikeathon Organisers are expecting bumper numbers of cyclists signing up for this year’s Wokingham Bikeathon. 2013-05-13T23:00:00Z Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134051_sign_up_for_wokingham_bikeathon http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134050_volunteers_help_spruce_up_town_with_litterpick Volunteers helped spruce up the town centre ahead of the annual Wokingham May Fayre. 2013-05-13T23:00:00Z Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134050_volunteers_help_spruce_up_town_with_litterpick http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134048_biker_heading_off_on_900_mile_broad_charity_ride A biker is trundling along the nation’s B roads on a 32-year-old motorcycle in a 900-mile challenge for British Red Cross. 2013-05-13T23:00:00Z Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2134048_biker_heading_off_on_900_mile_broad_charity_ride http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134047_focus_the_effects_of_having_a_stroke A little over 12 months ago Brian Doherty was taken to Royal Berkshire Hospital suffering from a stroke. 2013-05-13T23:00:00Z Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134047_focus_the_effects_of_having_a_stroke http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2134054_romans_estate_agents_raise_20000_for_childrens_charity Romans estate agents raised more than £20,000 for a children’s charity last year and have pledged to match the amount this year. 2013-05-13T23:00:00Z Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2134054_romans_estate_agents_raise_20000_for_childrens_charity http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134000_firefighters_cut_free_eightyearold_boys_trapped_finger A boy trying to climb over a fence during school playtime got his finger trapped in a wooden slat this afternoon. 2013-05-12T23:00:00Z Sun, 12 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2134000_firefighters_cut_free_eightyearold_boys_trapped_finger