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BBC News
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Major road in Wokingham closed for works until September
A major road will be closed until early September to allow work to increase traffic capacity on a roundabout, a council Millars Lane in Wokingham will be shut at the junction with Finchampstead Road from Monday and is the first of a series of closures there. Diversions will be in and businesses will continue to have access to Molly Millars Lane. Traffic will continue in both directions on Finchampstead Road but temporary lights might be needed at work is part of Wokingham Council's South Wokingham Distributor Road project. Once Molly Millars Lane reopens, there will be further closures on various sections of Finchampstead Road until March 2026. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
10-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Teachers in Wokingham strike over pay cuts and more workload
Teachers at a Berkshire school have gone on strike in response to proposed changes to the Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) from Maiden Erlegh School in Wokingham said the planned changes would result in "significant pay cuts" and "unsustainable increases to their workload".The strike follows months of frustration amongst staff after the Maiden Erlegh Trust launched a consultation process to restructure TLRs across the trust said the restructure is based on a model developed by an external consultancy and didn't wish to comment further. History teacher and NEU school rep, Tom Stewart said: "This proposal undervalues the expertise and dedication of teachers who have gone above and beyond, especially during recent challenging years and excellent feedback from Ofsted." However, staff said the proposed changes would see many teachers stand to lose key responsibilities and corresponding pay, while being expected to take on additional teacher and NEU school rep, Tracey Noden-Hooper said: "Instead of recognising their efforts, the Trust is proposing cuts that would leave some teachers thousands of pounds worse off while increasing their workload.""This strike is a last resort," Rachel Teale, Geography teacher and NEU school rep said "our members do not want to disrupt students' education, but they will not stand by while their pay and working conditions are worsened. "Under a model that involves removing TLR roles while leaving the responsibilities largely in place, meaning those tasks will simply be pushed onto other colleagues, increasing pressure across the board."The National Education Union (NEU) is calling on the Trust to cancel the restructure and enter meaningful negotiations with union representatives. It said teachers want a fair and equitable system that recognises their contribution and ensures high standards of teaching without jeopardising staff wellbeing. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Rhyl Journal
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Thunder ready to roll in Bunbury Cup
Although campaigned at a mile and a quarter when trained by Sir Michael Stoute last season, the four-year-old has thrived back down in trip since joining William Haggas this term, winning his first two starts of the season over six furlongs. He agonisingly missed out on a hat-trick of victories at the distance when a head away from Wokingham glory at the Royal meeting, with connections feeling now is the right time to gradually increase the colt's yardage to seven furlongs. 'I think he will go for the handicap, the Bunbury Cup,' said owner Saeed Suhail's racing manager Philip Robinson. 'I think the seven furlongs will help him and it looks to me like that will be his best trip. We will get to find out and then know where we go from there. 'He was flying at the finish at Ascot and in another stride would probably have got there.' More Thunder is as short as 2-1 for Saturday's £100,000 handicap on the July course, while he also holds an entry for Group events in the coming weeks including the Curragh's Romanised Minstrel Stakes on July 19 and the HKJC World Pool Lennox Stakes during the Qatar Goodwood Festival.
Glasgow Times
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Thunder ready to roll in Bunbury Cup
Although campaigned at a mile and a quarter when trained by Sir Michael Stoute last season, the four-year-old has thrived back down in trip since joining William Haggas this term, winning his first two starts of the season over six furlongs. He agonisingly missed out on a hat-trick of victories at the distance when a head away from Wokingham glory at the Royal meeting, with connections feeling now is the right time to gradually increase the colt's yardage to seven furlongs. 'I think he will go for the handicap, the Bunbury Cup,' said owner Saeed Suhail's racing manager Philip Robinson. 'I think the seven furlongs will help him and it looks to me like that will be his best trip. We will get to find out and then know where we go from there. 'He was flying at the finish at Ascot and in another stride would probably have got there.' More Thunder is as short as 2-1 for Saturday's £100,000 handicap on the July course, while he also holds an entry for Group events in the coming weeks including the Curragh's Romanised Minstrel Stakes on July 19 and the HKJC World Pool Lennox Stakes during the Qatar Goodwood Festival.
South Wales Guardian
09-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Thunder ready to roll in Bunbury Cup
Although campaigned at a mile and a quarter when trained by Sir Michael Stoute last season, the four-year-old has thrived back down in trip since joining William Haggas this term, winning his first two starts of the season over six furlongs. He agonisingly missed out on a hat-trick of victories at the distance when a head away from Wokingham glory at the Royal meeting, with connections feeling now is the right time to gradually increase the colt's yardage to seven furlongs. 'I think he will go for the handicap, the Bunbury Cup,' said owner Saeed Suhail's racing manager Philip Robinson. 'I think the seven furlongs will help him and it looks to me like that will be his best trip. We will get to find out and then know where we go from there. 'He was flying at the finish at Ascot and in another stride would probably have got there.' More Thunder is as short as 2-1 for Saturday's £100,000 handicap on the July course, while he also holds an entry for Group events in the coming weeks including the Curragh's Romanised Minstrel Stakes on July 19 and the HKJC World Pool Lennox Stakes during the Qatar Goodwood Festival.
