Woodley News

Roads across Wokingham borough are set to be closed for pothole repairs

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Roads to be closed for pothole repairs this week

The precinct public toilet in Woodley town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The precinct public toilet in Woodley town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Colourful toilet in town centre closed for days on end

Popular Woodley café to expand after booming success

Popular Woodley café to expand after booming success

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Popular Woodley café to expand after booming success

An artist's impression of the proposed care home on Woodley Green

An artist's impression of the proposed care home on Woodley Green

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Care home will stop neighbours suffering 'hell' - but NHS fears pressure on GPs

Adverts for the new Nisa at the former Just Tiles shop in Woodley

Adverts for the new Nisa at the former Just Tiles shop in Woodley

Planning Applications

Nisa owner pushes for late night opening hours

An NHS integrated care board says Loddon Vale GP surgery is under pressure from planning applications

An NHS integrated care board says Loddon Vale GP surgery is under pressure from planning applications

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Woodley GPs would be put under pressure if new care home approved, NHS warns

Plans to build a new sound stage at Winnersh Film Studios were approved by Wokingham Borough Council last year

Plans to build a new sound stage at Winnersh Film Studios were approved by Wokingham Borough Council last year

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Winnersh Film Studios in financial trouble following writers strike

Councillor Greg Bello, Labour representative for Loddon South on Woodley Town Council, with fellow party member Hanif Khan. Credit: Cllr Greg Bello

Councillor Greg Bello, Labour representative for Loddon South on Woodley Town Council, with fellow party member Hanif Khan. Credit: Cllr Greg Bello

Conservative Party

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Conservatives slammed for presiding over 'lawlessness' in Woodley

Adverts for the new Nisa at the former Just Tiles shop in Woodley

Adverts for the new Nisa at the former Just Tiles shop in Woodley

Planning Applications

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New Nisa’s opening hours restricted to protect neighbours from noise

Woman kicks off at handling of dog's death as police called to surgery

Woman kicks off at handling of dog's death as police called to surgery

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'This is sick' Police called to vet after row breaks out over cremation bill

Progress to install CCTV in Woodley Town Centre continues with new fund donation

Progress to install CCTV in Woodley Town Centre continues with new fund donation

Local government

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Progress to install CCTV in Woodley Town Centre continues with new fund donation

Woodley’s Clean Up Day 2024 is back again this year

Woodley’s Clean Up Day 2024 is back again this year

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Woodley’s Clean Up Day 2024 is back again this year

Mayor attends Woodley Festival of Music & Arts

Mayor attends Woodley Festival of Music & Arts

Local government

Mayor attends Woodley Festival of Music & Arts

Linda Guttridge (top right) said there was an accident waiting to happen at the junction of Glendevon Road and Walmer Road. Robert Horskins suggested school streets might be the answer

Linda Guttridge (top right) said there was an accident waiting to happen at the junction of Glendevon Road and Walmer Road. Robert Horskins suggested school streets might be the answer

Local government

Speeding parents and children in the road are ‘accident waiting to happen’

Adverts for the new Nisa at the former Just Tiles shop in Woodley

Adverts for the new Nisa at the former Just Tiles shop in Woodley

Planning Applications

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Noise fears for flat above new late night Nisa

Laura Blumenthal a representative for South Lake ward on Wokingham Borough Council, has been selected as the Conservative candidate for the Brentford and Isleworth parliamentary constituency. Credit: Chiswick, Brentford and Isleworth Conservatives

Laura Blumenthal a representative for South Lake ward on Wokingham Borough Council, has been selected as the Conservative candidate for the Brentford and Isleworth parliamentary constituency. Credit: Chiswick, Brentford and Isleworth Conservatives

Conservative Party

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Woodley Conservative councillor chosen to be London MP candidate

Adverts for the new Nisa at the former Just Tiles shop in Woodley

Adverts for the new Nisa at the former Just Tiles shop in Woodley

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Concerns new Nisa would cause ‘chaos’ on busy roads

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen, the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley with Virgin Media O2 apprentices. Credit: Conservative Party

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen, the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley with Virgin Media O2 apprentices. Credit: Conservative Party

Conservative Party

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Education secretary visits Reading suburbs to meet Virgin Media apprentices

Pauline Jorgensen (Conservative), Yuan Yang (Labour) and Tahir Maher (Liberal Democrats) - competing to be the first MP for Earley and Woodley.

Pauline Jorgensen (Conservative), Yuan Yang (Labour) and Tahir Maher (Liberal Democrats) - competing to be the first MP for Earley and Woodley.

Conservative Party

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Battleground in Reading suburbs as main parties select candidates for new MP seat

Adverts for the new Nisa at the former Just Tiles shop in Woodley

Adverts for the new Nisa at the former Just Tiles shop in Woodley

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Fears raised over late night alcohol sales at planned new Nisa

Guns were found strewn around the ground floor of a property in Wokingham

Guns were found strewn around the ground floor of a property in Wokingham

Gang jailed for almost 100 years after gun factory discovered in Berkshire townhouse

Woodley hair salon wins Salon of the Year award for the FIFTH YEAR

Woodley hair salon wins Salon of the Year award for the FIFTH YEAR

Woodley hair salon wins prestigious award for the FIFTH YEAR

Steven Hicks leaving Reading Crown Court. Photo by Geoff Pugh

Steven Hicks leaving Reading Crown Court. Photo by Geoff Pugh

87-year-old victim speaks out as sex attack nurse is jailed

Have you seen this man? Search for missing Woodley man with 'distinctive walk'

Have you seen this man? Search for missing Woodley man with 'distinctive walk'

Have you seen this man? Search for missing Woodley local with 'distinctive walk'

A screenshot from footage of Hicks' police interview

A screenshot from footage of Hicks' police interview

Watch: Ring doorbell footage shows nurse fleeing scene of sex attack on pensioner

Steven Hicks leaving Reading Crown Court.

Steven Hicks leaving Reading Crown Court.

NHS nurse found GUILTY of sex attack on 85-year-old woman in fake care visit

Steven Hicks leaving Reading Crown Court. Photo by Geoff Pugh

Steven Hicks leaving Reading Crown Court. Photo by Geoff Pugh

Male NHS nurse accused of sex attack on pensioner, 85, says "it wasn't me"

Court stock image

Court stock image

Phone data links male NHS nurse to being 'near elderly woman's home', court hears

The Pizza2night at 155-157 Southampton Street, Reading. The owner has applied to create extensions to the building. Credit: Google Maps

The Pizza2night at 155-157 Southampton Street, Reading. The owner has applied to create extensions to the building. Credit: Google Maps

Central Reading

Plan to add extensions to pizza takeaway in Reading to create a bigger flat

An artist's impression of the proposed care home on Woodley Green

An artist's impression of the proposed care home on Woodley Green

New plans emerge for large care home after previous scheme refused

Updated photos of mysterious exotic birds seen across Woodley

Updated photos of mysterious exotic birds seen across Woodley

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Updated photos of mysterious exotic birds seen across Woodley

Sir Alok Sharma, Matt Rodda and Laura Farris, who represent The Reading Chronicle's readers in Parliament.

Sir Alok Sharma, Matt Rodda and Laura Farris, who represent The Reading Chronicle's readers in Parliament.

Reading MPs and leaders issue Christmas greetings to Reading Chronicle readers

Police praise victim of dance teacher who sexually abused her for her bravery

Dance teacher jailed for child sex charges reported 'attacks' on his home

Dance teacher who got teen pregnant and paid for sexual pics is jailed

Yuan Yang has been selected as the Labour candidate for the new Earley and Woodley MP seat. Credit: Richard McKenzie

Yuan Yang has been selected as the Labour candidate for the new Earley and Woodley MP seat. Credit: Richard McKenzie

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Yuan Yang selected as Labour candidate for new Earley and Woodley MP seat

The new Aldi could be built near a banned right turn onto Reading Road

The new Aldi could be built near a banned right turn onto Reading Road

‘Blood on hands’ if Winnersh Aldi built near dangerous junction, warns councillor

The Charvil sinkhole

The Charvil sinkhole

Local government

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Scans reveal ‘further investigation’ needed at Charvil sinkhole

The large numbers of pupils who have been suspended from school in Berkshire has been revealed. Credit: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

The large numbers of pupils who have been suspended from school in Berkshire has been revealed. Credit: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Exclusion and suspension numbers for pupils at schools in Berkshire revealed

Tippings Lane, Woodley

Tippings Lane, Woodley

Police officer assaulted as drug search is carried out

The site of the hydraulic car lift in Woodley

The site of the hydraulic car lift in Woodley

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Man allowed to keep hydraulic car lift on residential road temporarily

Yuan Yang, the chair of the Earley and Woodley Labour Party and a prospective MP candidate. Credit: Yuan Yang

Yuan Yang, the chair of the Earley and Woodley Labour Party and a prospective MP candidate. Credit: Yuan Yang

Whitley, Reading

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Financial journalist living in Earley launches bid to become Labour MP

The Winnersh Triangle park and ride service

The Winnersh Triangle park and ride service

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Park and ride restarts – but doubts about future remain

The Charvil sinkhole

The Charvil sinkhole

Local government

Charvil sinkhole sides ‘remain unstable’ after further collapse

Plans for a new Starbucks drive thru in Woodley

Plans for a new Starbucks drive thru in Woodley

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Starbucks drive thru planned on busy roundabout

Councillor Annie Gallop, Labour representative for Myatt Fields ward on Lambeth Council, and a candidate for Earley and Woodley constituency. Credit: Lambeth Labour

Councillor Annie Gallop, Labour representative for Myatt Fields ward on Lambeth Council, and a candidate for Earley and Woodley constituency. Credit: Lambeth Labour

Woman who grew up in Woodley launches bid to become Labour Party candidate

Hanif Khan, who has applied to become the Labour MP candidate for the new Earley and Woodley parliamentary constituency. Credit: Hanif Khan

Hanif Khan, who has applied to become the Labour MP candidate for the new Earley and Woodley parliamentary constituency. Credit: Hanif Khan

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Contest to become Labour MP for new Earley and Woodley heats up

Volunteers of People to Places and employees of Unique Property Group at the sponsorship reveal event. Credit: People to Places / UPC

Volunteers of People to Places and employees of Unique Property Group at the sponsorship reveal event. Credit: People to Places / UPC

Woodley and Earley

Woodley investors sponsor minibuses that help get pensioners out and about

Richard Still and stock image of a police officer

Richard Still and stock image of a police officer

Police praise sexual assault victim of Vibez Dance Ballroom teacher, 38

Reading Crown Court and inset Richard Still/via Instagram

Reading Crown Court and inset Richard Still/via Instagram

Vibez Dance Ballroom teacher, 38, 'paid 15-year-old for sexual images'

Tim Starkey, Labour candidate for Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner in a visit to the Woodley Precinct. Credit: @TimLabour

Tim Starkey, Labour candidate for Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner in a visit to the Woodley Precinct. Credit: @TimLabour

Anti-social behaviour

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Politicians speak out over shoplifting and anti-social behaviour in Woodley

Councillor Rachel Eden (Labour, Whitley), who is seeking selection as the Labour candidate for the new Earley and Woodley parliamentary constituency. Credit: Rachel Eden

Councillor Rachel Eden (Labour, Whitley), who is seeking selection as the Labour candidate for the new Earley and Woodley parliamentary constituency. Credit: Rachel Eden

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Rachel Eden launches campaign to become Labour MP for Earley and Woodley

Berkshire Coroner's Court

Berkshire Coroner's Court

Berkshire man, 73, dies after contracting covid-19 this year

Reading Crown Court

Reading Crown Court

Man faces NINE charges related to burglaries across Reading

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