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Wokingham · WokinghamTHAMES Water could be raising household bills further to cover “environmental” projects following the defaulting of its parent company. Earlier in April, Kemble Water, which took on Thames Water in 2006, failed to meet a deadline to pay interest on a number of debts, totalling around £400 million. On Tuesday, April 2, the firm announced that it was unable to make the payment, and asked for further extension on a payment of £19 million due by the…See the Story
Thames Water submits new plans which could see customer bills rising further
Wokingham · WokinghamRoads in Woodley, Earley and Winnersh are set to be closed for pothole repairs this week. Wokingham Borough Council said works are scheduled to take place across the borough, including in Woodley, Winnersh, Earley, Grazeley and Wokingham itself. An email to residents said: “Road closures will need to be in place while the work is carried out, but it is expected this will only be for a few hours.” Here are all the roads where work is planned to t…See the Story
Roads closed for pothole repairs
Wokingham · WokinghamA WOKINGHAM store devoted to transforming our buying habits celebrated its second birthday on Saturday. Maya’s Refillables celebrated with cakes and bubbly as Maya shared her anniversary with shoppers. She is dedicated to helping the borough develop a refilling habit, to help reduce the amount of containers that go to landfill. “A lot of people have come to celebrate with us,” she said. “At one point we couldn’t actually walk in through the door…See the Story
Celebrating change at Maya’s Refillables
Wokingham · WokinghamA new luxury estate agency has launched, covering Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey. Grace Green is a new boutique estate agency ‘dedicated to creating extraordinary marketing for extraordinary homes’ – providing homeowners with not only premium service, but premium marketing, too. Grace, founder and managing director of the Sherfield on Loddon business, said: “We believe home sellers deserve so much more than the current standard offered on the h…See the Story
New luxury estate agent launched
Wokingham · WokinghamA garage in Woodley sold for more than three times its guide price at auction last week. The vacant, single lock-up garage in Ravensbourne Drive, which was auctioned by Essex based Auction House London, achieved a hammer price of £17,000, plus fees. The leasehold property was listed as being held on a 999-year lease from June 24, 1994, meaning there is 970 years unexpired at a peppercorn ground rent. The listing described the property as “.. sit…See the Story
Garage sells for three times its guide price
Hurst, England · HurstPeople who went to a village sports club’s open afternoon were bowled over by the experience. In fact, they enjoyed Hurst Bowling Club’s event last Saturday so much that 15 of them signed up straightaway to become members. The club’s fundraiser Ronnie Ashley said: “It went very well and we were really pleased to welcome so many new members. “Some of the others who came are working out how to adjust their lives to fit in bowling, so we may have e…See the Story
Bowled over! New members sign up to Hurst club during open day
Wokingham · WokinghamReading FC legend Dave Kitson will be hosting a serious of group coaching session for children next month. The former Royals striker, who was top goalscorer in Reading’s record-breaking title winning season in 2005/06, launched the Dave Kitson Academy last year. He will be holding group coaching sessions for both boys and girls aged seven to 11 on Friday’s throughout May. Each session will cost £20 per child. For more information, email: mark…See the Story
Reading FC legend launches new group coaching sessions
Wokingham · WokinghamA DAY centre for older people in the borough is making preparations for its annual summer event. Wade day care centre promises plenty of stalls, raffles and tombolas, with toys, face painting and refreshments, at its summer fair. Proceeds will go to the Wade day care centre. The event will take place at the day centre on Reading Road, on Saturday, June 22. Doors will be open from 11am until 2pm, and entry costs £1 for adults, and is free for chi…See the Story