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1. Let’s get giving to Times’ charity gift appeal for children
Get Wokingham, Monday 1 December 2008Children from a Wokingham school have expressed their gratitude for the generous donations from people taking part in The Wokingham Times’ Giving Tree campaign.
2. Traders braving recession – so far
Get Wokingham, Monday 24 November 2008Town centre traders are cautiously optimistic about riding out the credit crunch, but say the run-up to Christmas will be a crucial time.
3. Tempers flare as town guide is discussed
Get Wokingham, Monday 24 November 2008Calls for positive thinking were made during a heated debate over a plan which will act as a blueprint for a new Wokingham town centre.
4. Knife arch brings new level of safety to town pub
Get Wokingham, Friday 21 November 2008Revellers entering a town centre nightspot had to pass through a metal detector as part of a crackdown on knife crime.
5. Make Christmas dreams come true for youngsters
Get Wokingham, Thursday 20 November 2008People in Wokingham can do their bit to brighten up the lives of children facing a bleak Christmas by supporting The Wokingham Times’ Giving Tree appeal.
6. ‘Help catch the spiteful person who is causing dogs to suffer’
Get Wokingham, Thursday 20 November 2008Five seriously injured and sick dogs have been dumped in a Wokingham parish, sparking an urgent appeal for information.
7. Airport link could create ‘chaos’
Get Wokingham, Wednesday 19 November 2008A high-speed rail link between Wokingham and Heathrow Airport would mean a massive increase in the time the town’s level crossings are closed – which could lead to traffic chaos.
8. Warm welcome for cut in interest rate
Get Wokingham, Friday 14 November 2008The biggest drop in interest rates since the 1950s has been welcomed by Wokingham's traders, who have urged banks to pass the savings on to their customers.
9. Flood defence will rest on size of bill
Get Wokingham, Thursday 13 November 2008A Flood-prone road will receive a chunk of cash to improve flood defences for homes, unless the work proves to be too expensive.
10. Council hopeful of retrieving £3 million stuck in Iceland
Get Wokingham, Tuesday 11 November 2008Council bosses are confident they will get back at least £3 million of the cash invested in failed Icelandic banks but are warning services could still suffer.