31. Fortnightly bin collections are rubbished by Tory councillor

Weekly bin collections are here to stay in Wokingham, despite talks about merging waste services with Reading and Bracknell – where rubbish is taken away fortnightly.

32. A new dawn for future of Wokingham town centre

Traders, townspeople and community groups are to help shape the future of Wokingham’s town centre in a new forum.

33. Footballers ready for first game at Cantley

Footballers will be kicking off their first match at their new home ground at Cantley Park on Saturday, even though plans for its 250-seat stand have yet to be finalised.

34. Fraud probe puts council house repairs in jeopardy

An investigation into fraud and negligence at Wokingham Borough Council has hampered the upgrading of hundreds of council homes to reach Government standards.

35. Free sessions helping to win obesity battle

People needing help to fight the flab can join a free NHS programme which has already helped 60 people lose at least five per cent of their body weight.

36. Pension blow for woman as fight for land cash continues

An investor who bought a slice of Finchampstead farmland for £29,000 after being told she would triple her money fears she has lost her pension.

37. Final curtain for popular theatre member

Tributes have been paid to an outgoing actress, singer and dancer who was a member of Wokingham Theatre for more than 30 years.

38. Police helicopter chase after spot-check

A manhunt is on for two men who ran from police during a routine spot-check of a BMW.

39. Gazunderers demand house price cuts of up to £50,000

Ruthless homebuyers are demanding staggering discounts of up to £50,000 on Wokingham properties just days before sales are due to be completed.

40. Motorcyclist dies.