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Redwood praises Winnersh relief road EXCLUSIVE By CHARLOTTE KING cking@wokingham.today THE NEW WINNERSH relief road is already seeing positive outcomes as Wokingham MP John Redwood paid a visit earlier this week.
He joined with Cllr Pauline Jorgensen, executive member for Highways, to see the road and to look ahead at improvements across the WInnersh crossroads. And resident Stuart Sharp also joined the group. After asking the government for a congestion busting fund, Mr Redwood was pleased when Wokingham Borough received money for improved traffic lights and sensors. The new Winnersh bypass is improving traffic flow across the crossroads. And this has also meant less noise for residents living on Reading Road. Over time it will link with the new road to run north of Wokingham, reducing traffic on the A329 into the town.
VISIT: from left: Resident Stuart Sharp with Wokingham MP Sir John Redwood and Highways executive, Cllr Pauline Jorgensen Mr Redwood thanked Cllr Jorgensen and her team for delivering a bypass for Winnersh. “I wish her well in securing improvements to the Winnersh crossroads junction with its reduced flows through improved traffic management,” he said. “I also look forward to
improvements on other major junctions on our local A road network. “I have successfully pressed the government to provide additional money for local strategic road networks to make it easier for people driving to work, school and the shops, and to reduce flows and dangers on other local roads.”
Town centre street closed for TV drama filming FILMING for a new TV drama is set to take place in Wokingham, as some roads will be shut this Sunday, writes Laura Scardarella. Wokingham.Today understands that production company Hartswood Films is using the location for its new film, Inside Man. Directed by Paul McGuigan, from Dracula and Sherlock, the four-part mini series will be shown on BBC One and Netflix. It stars former Doctor Who David Tennant, Dracula’s Dolly Wells, and Lydia West, who appeared in Years and Years. The title role is played by Stanley Tucci. The story follows a prisoner on death row in the US, a Vicar
in a quiet English town, and a maths teacher trapped in a cellar, as they cross paths in an unexpected way. Written and created by Steven Moffat and executive produced by Sue Vertue, the creative team said: “We’re a bit stunned, and very excited, at the acting talent we’re managing to assemble for this show.” Piers Wenger, director of BBC Drama, said: “BBC One viewers will already know the television magic created when Steven Moffat writes for David, Dolly and Lydia. “With a fantastic Stanley Tucci alongside them as our Inside Man, everything is in place for a series that will have
the nation gripped. Broad Street and Market Place will be closed to traffic from 6am to 8pm to allow the filming to take place. Pedestrian and business access remains open. And Eastern car park at Shute End will also be closed for the day for crew vehicles and equipment. It’s not the first time that Wokingham has been pressed into action as a filming location. The Redan was used for an episode of ITV drama Primeval, while Mia Farrow starred in the 1971 horror film See No Evil. For more details on the closure and diversions, log on to: one.network/?GB122888810
Search on for our hottest curry house WHO makes Wokingham borough’s best balti? This week, we are launching the search to find the brightest, tastiest and most amazing curry restaurant across Wokingham – and the judge is you. The winner will be crowned Wokingham’s Curry King. We want you to nominate your favourite place to buy a curry, be it a restaurant or a takeaway. Tell us what makes them so special. Is it the naan? The lassis? The desserts? Or are they the hottest stuff around? Every week over the
autumn, we’ll feature your nominations in Wokingham. Today. Each restaurant put forward will be able to display a poster in their window. Later this year, we will launch a knockout draw on Twitter and Facebook. During each heat, two or three
nominations will go head-tohead. The venue with the most votes will go through to the next round until we crown the winner just in time for New Year. It’s going to be a thrilling contest, and YOU will decide who deserves to be Curry King. Send your nominations to news@wokingham.today – we’ll feature the first next week.
Town enjoys live music gig AUDIENCES gathered in Peach Place on Saturday, for a spot of live music. Katie King and George Parnell performed in the Wokingham town centre square during the afternoon. It was part of a series of performances organised for the outdoor area. The Keep Cats and In Albion will be live from 6pm to 10pm on Saturday, September 18. Visitors are encouraged to book a table at one of the bars and restaurants in Peach Place, or bring a camping chair to enjoy the show.
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