1. Residents terrorised by ‘water board’ gang

An elderly couple were held down by a vicious gang who then ransacked their home in one of two similar incidents on the same day.

2. Horses used in Christmas crime blitz

3. Barrier at car park to keep out the travellers

4. Key town strategy ‘goes public’ in January

People will soon be able to have their say on a document designed to help shape the future of Wokingham.

5. Airtrack would bring benefits, if traffic issues can be solved

A high-speed rail link from Wokingham to Heathrow Airport will benefit the town if the potential traffic problems can be solved, according to visitors to a public exhibition.

6. New shops on the way to Wokingham

A flurry of activity means the face of Wokingham is changing, with a men’s grooming salon, photo shop and fishing tackle shop opening in the town centre.

7. Homes were built despite flood warning

The flood problems faced by homeowners in Winnersh can be traced back to a decision in 1988, when the potential for disaster was cast aside.

8. Good news for town traders

Plans for a support package to help Wokingham businesses during the credit crunch have been given unanimous approval by councillors.

9. Branches are ‘not a danger’, man told

A Homeowner who says he and his family’s lives are at risk from overhanging branches is furious after being told they are not a big enough health risk to be cut down.

10. Let’s get giving to Times’ charity gift appeal for children

Children from a Wokingham school have expressed their gratitude for the generous donations from people taking part in The Wokingham Times’ Giving Tree campaign.