Wokingham, England News

Campaigners wanting improved flood defences along a stretch of the River Loddon have claimed a small victory after taking action to have an open ditch cleared.

This week-end I was privileged to be the guest of the Wokingham Choral Society on Saturday evening and of the Wokingham Primary Schools' choirs on Sunday.

Heather Brady was almost blinded when a motorist hurled a takeaway pack of ketchup at her from a speeding van.

Burgers, steaks, wraps and hog roasts are just some of the delights being dished up by the Broad Street Tavern on its revamped menu.

ELEVEN people have been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving within the Berkshire West local policing area during the first week of a police campaign.

The future of bus services in Woodley could become a lot clearer this week when council bosses discuss the situation.

Stircter flood prevention rules have lost Wokingham and Reading taxpayers more than A 15,000 in revenue from the Winnersh Triangle park and ride.

The local authority in which Baby Peter died has been named among the country's nine worst-performing children's services - more than double the number rated lowest last year.

Work to upgrade one of the borough's oldest and most famous railway bridges in Woodley is chugging along nicely.

A celebration of black and ethnic minority cultures was rounded off with a performance evening dedicated to the late Michael Jackson.

THE Loddon Bridge Park and Ride has been closed due to flooding. The car park is flooded and the River Loddon which runs alongside it is close to bursting its banks.

The opportunity to snap up a winter bargain will launch the Christmas festivities at todaya s Wok-ingham Farmersa Market.

Heavy rain forecast for tonight and rising river levels mean Loddon Bridge Park and Ride will remain shut tomorrow.

THAMES Valley Police is warning people of the added risk of rape during the Christmas party season.

An ex-EastEnder helped a newly re-built college achieve a record amount of interest at an open day.

Getting into the giving spirit could not be easier with the Giving Tree Appeal. Generous people looking for a way to give back to their local communities this year need look no further than our annual appeal, which gathers hundreds of Christmas presents for disabled and needy children.

Come rain or shine, Wokingham Winter Carnival goes ahead on Sunday, with a myriad of stalls, bags of entertainment and the popular procession all bringing some festive cheer.

Holt Lane in Wokingham is closed following an accident. Drivers should avoid the road, which backs onto Reading Road, after a Ford Ka collided with a green lorry at 3pm Paramedics gave first aid to the woman Ka driver, but she did not need hospital treatment.

Every year festive cheer takes over the town as the Winter Carnival is held, including the ever-popular procession that rounds off the day.

Santa is ditching his sleigh next month when the annual Toy Run comes roaring into town.