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THE WOKINGHAMPAPER
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N E WS W I T H A H E A R T F O R T H E B O R O U G H
Thursday, December 8, 2016 No. 86
So here it is, Merry Christmas!
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BIG FESTIVE WEEKEND SPECIAL EDITION
Christmas tree festivals Food & drink Street fairs Woodley’s winter extravaganza Toy Run & more! Local MP Theresa May visited St Mary’s Church in Twyford to hear carols sung by Polehampton school children and take in more than 70 Christmas trees – see page 3
Look to the future … EXCLUSIVE
By PHIL CREIGHTON news@wokinghampaper.co.uk
Peach Place regeneration plan? It’s only just begun
WHILE the countdown to Christmas is underway in many households, some in the borough are looking beyond December 25. The New Year sees the start of work on Peach Place and early preparations have already begun.
Shops are relocating, a car park is being closed and the toilet has been moved on. And, during the works, there will be disruption to one of the borough’s busiest roads causing delays for motorists. Over the next few weeks we’ll be looking at the plans that will move Wokingham’s shopping centre firmly into the 21st century. Full story page 14
WOMAN HIT BY CAR IN TOWN CENTRE P14
STAM RELISHES OLD TRAFFORD RETURN P40