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Block of six flats refused on leafy street
Plans to build six flats on a leafy residential street have been refused after council officers ruled they would not be ‘compatible’ with the character of the area. Landowner Sophia Debray wanted to build the block of six flats at Tiverton, The
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New playground opened in Sunningdale after months of delay
Families across Sunningdale and the local parish council have expressed their excitement following the opening of the brand-new play area and recreation ground. The junior playground at Broomhall Recreation Ground has been undergoing construction
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Wokingham Borough Council failed over duty to save care home, report finds
AN INVESTIGATION has found Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) failed in its duty to prevent the closure of Brambletye Care Home. This comes after a complaint was lodged against the council by the father of a former resident who experienced ‘distress
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Wokingham locals hope election results will 'breath new life' into politics
Wokingham residents hope the general election results will ‘breath a bit of life’ into local politics. The News visited the town centre today to understand what locals think after the Liberal Democrat’s historical win on July 4. Clive Jones
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Resident threatens legal action over 'shambolic' development decision
An angry resident has said he could launch legal action against a council over a ‘shambolic’ decision to allow up to 26 homes on a country road. The development at 31 Barkham Ride in Finchampstead was approved by Wokingham Borough Council’s planning
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Town centre café undergoes 'exciting' expansion
A popular Wokingham café is undergoing an expansion in preparation for the good weather this Summer. Located in the heart of the town centre, Brown Bag is a coffee shop serving a host of light snacks, hot and cold drinks, and a relaxing atmosphere
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Celebs and reality TV stars swarm Ascot FC for Sellebrity Soccer charity match
Dozens of celebs and TV personalities legged it to Ascot last weekend to raise money for a Berkshire-wide charity, Sebastian's Action Trust. The event took place at Ascot Football Club on Sunday, July 7. Sebastian's Action Trust - which provides
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Man in England football shirt sexually assaults 17-year-old girl
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an incident of sexual assault in Bracknell. The incident occurred at around 3.10am July 7 at the Running Horse Roundabout. Two teenage girls were walking along the foot and cycle
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Wokingham Borough Council leader celebrates new MPs
By Wokingham Borough Council leader, Stephen Conway Local councils need to be able to work collaboratively with their MPs to promote and defend the interests of the people whom they are all there to serve. Wokingham Borough Council is no