BFTF plans to expand to meet high demand supporting young disabled people and their families in Wokingham. Wokingham Charity Building for the Future Announces Expansion BFTF held an event in the House of Commons. It supports young disabled people in Wokingham. Clive Jones, Wokingham MP, hosted it. Over eighty people attended the event, including politicians,…
Wokingham approves demolition of Shire Hall, brutalist office complex, to make way for Shinfield Park redevelopment. Go Ahead Given to Demolish Former Berkshire County Council Offices The Shire Hall office complex is at Shinfield Arms roundabout. It was Berkshire County Council’s offices before. The location is within Wokingham Borough Council’s area, and it’s technically inside…
Bracknell’s Avenue Car Park to receive updates including barriers and fencing, as approved by the local council. Plans to rebuild Winkfield horse stables, including new gates and parking, refused due to environmental concerns. Plans submitted for a new front door at 5 Broad Street in Wokingham, aiming to attract customers for a vacant unit. BC…
Delroy Wallace gets 32 months for burglary and theft, including a wedding ring and guitar from a Wokingham home. Man Who Stole Wedding Ring During Burglary is Jailed for 32 Months Delroy Wallace intended to steal from a home. This happened on March 23, 2023, the judge learned. He stole a wedding ring and engagement…
Arborfield Green is set for a boost with a new Sainsbury’s and shops, fulfilling a long-awaited promise to residents. Sainsbury’s and Shops Planned for Arborfield Green Development The new road off Nine Mile Ride is partly done. Store construction will soon speed up. The center will include homes and shops. Expect flats, 18 shop units,…
Bracknell’s Harvester gets a revamp, Wokingham barns become homes, tree felling denied, and a signal box to be demolished. Bracknell Harvester Facelift Approved Plus Wokingham Barn Conversions You can learn more using the application number. Search the planning portal on each council’s website. The Horse and Groom pub in Bracknell will get fixed up. Bracknell…
Venu Popuri and Swapna Inuganti open Luckys Diner in Wokingham, fulfilling their dream and bringing diverse menu to the town. Woodley Couple Realize Dream With Wokingham Restaurant Launch Hey, guess what happened in Wokingham? Venu Popuri and Swapna Inuganti launched Luckys Diner. They celebrated on February 3rd in Elms Walk. Both are from Woodley. They…
Firefighters tackled an electrical fire at Reading’s Admiral Casino. Roads closed, buses diverted, but no evacuations needed. Fire at Admiral Casino in Reading Prompts Emergency Response So, there was a fire in Reading. It happened last February 12th around 3:12 PM. The location was Friar Street. Firefighters went to Admiral Casino. People reported an electrical…
Companion bus pass return in West Berkshire faces setbacks due to budget constraints and a pending government review. West Berkshire Companion Bus Pass Reintroduction Unlikely West Berkshire might not bring back companion bus passes. These passes helped disabled people travel with a helper. Budget cuts stopped them about ten years ago. Reinstating the passes would…
Indigo House in Wokingham’s Mulberry Park will become 32 new flats after conversion approval. Indigo House Conversion Approved for Mulberry Business Park Flats Wokingham approved turning Indigo House into flats. The building is in Mulberry Business Park, and they plan to create 32 new apartments there. These new homes will have either one or two…