http://www.getwokingham.co.uk Top stories for getwokingham http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108101_10p_tax_rise_wil_pay_for_park_revamps_and_civic_regalia Taxpayers in the town will see their contributions to Wokingham Town Hall increase by around 10p in the next financial year, with their money to be spent on areas including parades, park revamps and civic regalia for town councillors. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108101_10p_tax_rise_wil_pay_for_park_revamps_and_civic_regalia Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2108191_wokingham_nandos_opening_rumoured_to_be_in_two_weeks Wokingham's Nando's branch is due to open in less than two weeks. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2108191_wokingham_nandos_opening_rumoured_to_be_in_two_weeks Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108154_400k_frauster_nearly_destroyed_family_firm A fraudster nearly destroyed a family company after stealing £417,782.33 to pay for new cars and holidays. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108154_400k_frauster_nearly_destroyed_family_firm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108129_crash_victim_jennifer_allens_familys_air_ambulance_boost The family of a Barkham woman killed by a careless driver has handed over more than £2,500 to the paramedics who tried to save her life. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108129_crash_victim_jennifer_allens_familys_air_ambulance_boost Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108192_need_to_read_this_weeks_mostread_getwokingham_stories This week's most-read stories on getwokingham. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108192_need_to_read_this_weeks_mostread_getwokingham_stories Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2108106_recipe_banana_steamed_asian_scented_pollock Ryan Wilson, 39, won over the judges to scoop the Marine Stewardship Council Recipe of the Year. Here is his award-winning recipe for you to try at home: http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2108106_recipe_banana_steamed_asian_scented_pollock Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108169_help_is_still_available_for_the_digital_tv_switchover Older and disabled people struggling with the Switchover can still get help with switching to digital TV. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108169_help_is_still_available_for_the_digital_tv_switchover Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/theatre_and_dance/s/2108032_get_ready_for_south_east_berks_gang_show Half-term just wouldn’t be half-term without a big family event to save parents from worrying about organising that trip to the cinema or another meal with a toy from a takeaway. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/theatre_and_dance/s/2108032_get_ready_for_south_east_berks_gang_show Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/motoring/s/2108068_citron_ds5_makes_a_statement The new Citroën DS5 is somewhat of a statement. This bold addition to the already established DS line becomes the new flagship model for Citroën. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/motoring/s/2108068_citron_ds5_makes_a_statement Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_cinema/s/2107922_film_review_a_dangerous_mind The ubiquitous Michael Fassbender stars in David Cronenberg’s latest film about the inception of psychoanalysis – but for once, it’s not the Shame actor who stands out. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_cinema/s/2107922_film_review_a_dangerous_mind Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/blogs/andanotherthing/s/2107942_phillip_lee_mplessen_eu_control_over_british_justice_system This week in the Telegraph, I signed a letter in favour of repatriating powers on crime and policing back from Europe. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/blogs/andanotherthing/s/2107942_phillip_lee_mplessen_eu_control_over_british_justice_system Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2107765_russell_grants_horoscopes_february_6_to_12 Aries (Mar21/Apr20) There’s a certain something about you now that makes you well nigh irresistible on nearly all levels of life. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2107765_russell_grants_horoscopes_february_6_to_12 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108198_heat_gun_causes_fire_at_a_construction_site Crews from two fire stations were called to a fire at a construction site in Wokingham this morning. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108198_heat_gun_causes_fire_at_a_construction_site Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108102_gang_jailed_for_stealing_90000_of_cigarettes_in_15_raids Five men have been jailed over a string of burglaries where £90,000 worth of cigarettes were stolen from businesses, including a Wokingham shop. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108102_gang_jailed_for_stealing_90000_of_cigarettes_in_15_raids Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108167_men_broke_into_empty_building_to_stay_warm Two men arrested on suspicion of burglary were released without charge after they said they broke into an empty building to get out of the cold. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108167_men_broke_into_empty_building_to_stay_warm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2108164_octagon_research_solutions_moving_to_iq_winnersh Octagon Research Solutions Limited has become the latest firm to join the ever-growing community at a Winnersh business park. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2108164_octagon_research_solutions_moving_to_iq_winnersh Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2108171_samuel_pepys_visits_emmbrook_infants_ The Great Fire of London was a hot topic at one Wokingham school last week. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2108171_samuel_pepys_visits_emmbrook_infants_ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/days_out/s/2108172_meet_snakes_and_hedgehogs_at_wokingham_libraries_in_halfterm Hedgehogs and snakes will be among the animals paying a visit to Wokingham libraries during half term. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/days_out/s/2108172_meet_snakes_and_hedgehogs_at_wokingham_libraries_in_halfterm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/days_out/s/2108166_befriend_a_pig_at_wysipigs_open_day_on_saturday An Arborfield pig farm will hold its monthly open day this Saturday. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/days_out/s/2108166_befriend_a_pig_at_wysipigs_open_day_on_saturday Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108094_one_school_closed_as_families_wake_up_to_snow Families have woken up to a blanket of snow in Wokingham this morning and one school is closed. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108094_one_school_closed_as_families_wake_up_to_snow Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108130_buddies_scheme_to_beat_youth_crime Young people will be encouraged to take a stand against crime in the Thames Valley under a new initiative to create thousands of crime-fighting Buddies. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108130_buddies_scheme_to_beat_youth_crime Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108081_olympic_pin_collectors_gearing_up_for_london_2012 With less than 180 days to go until the biggest sporting event London has ever seen, muscles are being flexed and preparations perfected as people get ready for the Games. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108081_olympic_pin_collectors_gearing_up_for_london_2012 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/theatre_and_dance/s/2108084_barbara_windsor_gives_boost_to_theatre_school_pupils_ A well-loved star of stage and screen gave top tips to pupils of a Wokingham drama school when they went along to a scholarship party at a London theatre. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/theatre_and_dance/s/2108084_barbara_windsor_gives_boost_to_theatre_school_pupils_ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/days_out/s/2108083_halfterm_fun_day_on_monday Face painting, hair braiding and puppet shows will be on offer during a half-term family fun day in Woodley. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/days_out/s/2108083_halfterm_fun_day_on_monday Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108085_burglars_target_neighbouring_homes Jewellery and collectable coins were stolen when neighbouring homes in Wokingham were burgled. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108085_burglars_target_neighbouring_homes Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108007_countess_of_wessex_praises_wokinghams_firefighters The Countess of Wessex praised Wokingham's firefighters when she gave the royal seal of approval to the town's fire station yesterday. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108007_countess_of_wessex_praises_wokinghams_firefighters Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2108022_countess_of_wessex_opens_hawkedon_primary_education_centres_ Royalty swept through a Lower Earley primary school when The Countess of Wessex swung by to officially open two new education centres yesterday. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2108022_countess_of_wessex_opens_hawkedon_primary_education_centres_ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108063_charvil_teenager_arrested_in_connection_with_assault_of_shinfield_man A teenager from Charvil is among three people arrested by police in connection with the assault of a Shinfield man earlier this week. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108063_charvil_teenager_arrested_in_connection_with_assault_of_shinfield_man Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108001_map_to_reveal_towns_toilets A map showing the opening times and locations of public toilets in Woodley will be published following a call for more conveniences in the town. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108001_map_to_reveal_towns_toilets Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108053_gritters_out_once_again_as_fresh_batch_of_snow_expected_in_wokingham Primary and secondary road networks across Wokingham will be gritted this afternoon and again this evening as a fresh batch of snow is expected tonight. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108053_gritters_out_once_again_as_fresh_batch_of_snow_expected_in_wokingham Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107988_benefit_frauder_must_repay_council_5700 A Twyford man has been sentenced to 140 hours of community service after fraudulently obtaining £5,700 in housing and council tax benefit. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107988_benefit_frauder_must_repay_council_5700 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108056_bmw_driver_hurt_in_woodley_crash A driver suffered minor injuries at the weekend when he lost control of his silver BMW and crashed into a wall in Woodley. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108056_bmw_driver_hurt_in_woodley_crash Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108055_doorman_injured_in_fight_outside_pub A doorman was injured after a punch-up involving two men outside a pub in Wokingham. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108055_doorman_injured_in_fight_outside_pub Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2108054_queens_diamond_jubilee_party_for_charvil Charvil is following in the footsteps of its neighbouring villages by planning a spectacular celebration for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2108054_queens_diamond_jubilee_party_for_charvil Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108052_train_driver_injured_by_ice_chunk_thrown_from_bridge A block of ice was thrown at a train as it made its way through Ruscombe at the weekend, injuring the driver. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2108052_train_driver_injured_by_ice_chunk_thrown_from_bridge Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2108051_driving_course_for_teenagers Young people will be able to get behind the wheel for the first time during a pre-driver training event in Woodley. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2108051_driving_course_for_teenagers Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107992_a329m_barriers_prevented_at_least_three_serious_crashes Crash barriers installed along the A329M following the death of an RAF technician have prevented at least three potentially serious accidents. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107992_a329m_barriers_prevented_at_least_three_serious_crashes Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2108027_oaktree_nursery_celebrates_year_of_the_dragon Lanterns were put up around the room of a Finchampstead nursery during a week of activities to celebrate Chinese New Year of the Dragon. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2108027_oaktree_nursery_celebrates_year_of_the_dragon Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107989_shoplifters_hunted_after_clothes_stolen Police are hunting shoplifters after clothes were swiped from two shops in Wokingham. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107989_shoplifters_hunted_after_clothes_stolen Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107991_engineering_works_could_leave_homes_without_power A number of homes and businesses in Finchampstead could be without power for several hours when engineers carry out work today. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107991_engineering_works_could_leave_homes_without_power Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2107896_tesco_ploughs_on_with_twyford_shop_plans A new chapter in the row over plans to bring a Tesco Express store to Twyford is set to begin tonight when councillors discuss plans to add illuminated signs to the business. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2107896_tesco_ploughs_on_with_twyford_shop_plans Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/days_out/s/2107972_halfterm_sports_courses_in_wokingham A splashing way to exercise and courses for football-mad youngsters are among the projects being run by the borough’s sports development team. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/days_out/s/2107972_halfterm_sports_courses_in_wokingham Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107899_thousands_pay_emotional_farewell_to_joe_holyer Family, friends and colleagues gathered yesterday to bid an emotional farewell to a Wokingham teacher described as “the most legendary man who has ever walked the grounds of The Forest School”. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107899_thousands_pay_emotional_farewell_to_joe_holyer Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107884_joe_holyer_tribute_by_forest_school_head_keith_quine Keith Quine, headteacher at The Forest School in Winnersh, read the following at his colleague Joe Holyer's funeral on Tuesday at Easthampstead Park Crematorium: http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107884_joe_holyer_tribute_by_forest_school_head_keith_quine Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107885_friend_and_colleague_alistair_newtons_tribute_to_joe_holyer__ A long-standing friend and colleague of Joe Holyer, Alistair Newton, read the following at The Forest School assistant headteacher's funeral on Tuesday: http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107885_friend_and_colleague_alistair_newtons_tribute_to_joe_holyer__ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107886_forest_school_head_boy_nick_crandons_joe_holyer_tribute Nick Crandon, head boy at The Forest School, said the following at Joe Holyer's funeral on Tuesday at Easthampstead Park Crematorium: http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107886_forest_school_head_boy_nick_crandons_joe_holyer_tribute Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107926_joe_holyer_tribute_by_friend_and_colleague_mark_jordan Mark Jordan, a colleague and friend of Joe Holyers, said the following at The Forest School assistant headteacher's funeral at Easthampstead Park on Tuesday: http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107926_joe_holyer_tribute_by_friend_and_colleague_mark_jordan Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107969_decision_due_on_reading_rugby_football_club_car_park Officials at Reading Rugby Football Club could learn tonight whether they can keep a recently-laid car park at their home in Sonning. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107969_decision_due_on_reading_rugby_football_club_car_park Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107923_countess_of_wessex_visits_wokingham_today Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex is paying a visit to Wokingham this morning - opening the town's new fire station and cutting the ribbon on a new centre at an Earley primary school. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107923_countess_of_wessex_visits_wokingham_today Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107894_volunteers_needed_to_save_lifeline_stroke_club A stroke club which has been running for more than 20 years could be forced to close its doors if it cannot recruit some new volunteers. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107894_volunteers_needed_to_save_lifeline_stroke_club Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107968_builders_yard_could_become_fourbed_home A builder's storage yard in Finchampstead could make way for the development of a new four-bedroom home under plans being scrutinised by planning bosses tonight. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107968_builders_yard_could_become_fourbed_home Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000