Shinfield18 Nov 2025Residents react to plan for thousands of new homesThe leader of Wokingham Borough Council says housing schemes are always controversial.18 Nov 20254 Nov 2025University submits major 4,000-home planThe proposal of about 4,000 homes could be built on land between Shinfield and Lower Earley. 4 Nov 202511 Oct 2025Biodiversity to be boosted in £1m projectThe first phase of the £1m project in Shinfield is expected to be finished in mid-December.11 Oct 20259 Sep 2025Work begins on 'extraordinary' collections buildingConstruction work is expected to finish in 2027, with the site operational by 2031.9 Sep 20254 Sep 2025School joins new academy chain after protestsParents and pupils protested outside the school in February over concerns about how it was run. 4 Sep 202513 Aug 2025Four men charged after suspected knife attackThe four men charged are due to appear at Reading Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.13 Aug 202526 May 2025University says farm sale cash will be reinvestedVice-chancellor Prof Robert Van der Noort says the money will be reinvested in agricultural studies.26 May 20253 May 2025Church bells and beacons to mark VE DayEvents including historical talks, a market, parades and services are being held in Berkshire.3 May 20258 Apr 2025Demolition of former council HQ receives supportCouncillors raised no objections but did request an investigation into a nearby junction's safety.8 Apr 2025...
