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What is the BEST thing about living in Bracknell? Readers have their say
Residents have been voting on the best aspects of living in the town. Many have presented the fact that Bracknell has such an abundance of green spaces as a real plus for residing there. Others have said that local amenities such as shops
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"An impossible job" Resident says nothing is being done about bike and scooter HAVOC
A resident has spoken out after previously slamming a new council role set up to keep Bracknell town centre safer. Recently it was announced that over one hundred thousand pounds was to be invested in stationing ambassadors to prevent bicycles
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St Crispin's Leisure Centre closure secures 300 new school spaces
HUNDREDS of new school places have been secured for Wokingham as St Crispin’s Leisure Centre is handed over to a neighbouring school from the end of July. Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) decided to re-open the sports centre for education and community
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Meet Bracknell's new Labour MP, Peter Swallow
Bracknell elected its first ever Labour MP in an historic election result on July 4. Peter Swallow will serve as the town’s brand-new representative after narrowly beating the incumbent Tory MP, James Sunderland, by 784 votes. Born in Wokingham
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"We needed a change": Bracknell residents speak out about change of leadership
“We needed a change”. This is the most popular thought from Bracknell shoppers after the country woke up to a new prime minister and political party in this year's General Elections. On Thursday, July 4, thousands of people from across different
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Former council leader becomes first Liberal Democrat MP for Wokingham in its history
A former council leader and veteran politician has become the first Liberal Democrat MP for Wokingham in its history. Last week, Clive Jones, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate, was elected as the MP for Wokingham following the general
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Wokingham general election results: Lib Dems victorious in target seat
THE general election on July 4 saw a historic result for Wokingham, as it elected its first ever Liberal Democrat MP. Clive Jones, former leader of the council, will serve as the town’s representative after decades of Conservative rule. He takes over
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Bracknell is TWO WEEKS away from celebrating pride
Bracknell Forest Council have announced that they are just a few weeks away from an exciting event promoting diversity in the town. A spokesperson for the council recently let residents know that Bracknell is now two weeks away from celebrating
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Wokingham Borough Council to apologise over planning dispute, says report
A 'FRUSTRATED' resident who complained about their neighbour’s extension will receive an apology from Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) over its handling of the case. An ombudsman report found fault in how WBC ‘recorded its consideration and analysis