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'Unacceptable': Bracknell MP speaks out over social housing with no insulation

Some social housing is ‘unacceptable’ in Bracknell, the MP has said as he shone a light on residents living in homes without insulation in Parliament. The Local Democracy Reporting Service reported last month that tenants of Boyd Court on Downshire

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LIVE: Lane closed on M4 after crash

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Young man, 21 donates over 100 advent calendars to foodbank

A young shop worker has donated more than 100 advent calendars to his local food bank as their story ‘hit home’. Kenyon Kirkpatrick, 21, told the BBC that growing up, his family struggled with living costs and depended on food banks. As a result

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Police focus on preventing knife crime with talks in school

Police officers have completed a presentation as part of Operation Sceptre this week.  Operation Sceptre, is a national campaign which takes place twice a year, supporting the work police carry out all year round to ensure residents are safe from

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'No alternative' as council approves expansion of cemetery onto golf course

There is ‘no alternative’ to expanding a cemetery onto its next-door golf-course as Bracknell will run out of burial spaces by next year, the council has said. Members of Bracknell Forest Council’s cabinet voted last night (November 12) to appropriate

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Bracknell is missing its 'heart and soul', according to readers

Bracknell has seen many changes over the years. From the transformation of Bracknell Town Centre and the Lexicon to the imminent closure of the bus stop. Despite multi-million-pound developments that have elevated the town centre from its previous

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New deputy head joins independent school

Jonathan Williams has been welcomed to Heathfield, a boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 as the new deputy head (academic). He joins the school with a wealth of experience in the education sector, having served as the deputy head (academic

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Predictions for 1cm of snowfall in Bracknell next week

A weather is predicting that Berkshire could see 1cm of snowfall next week. MSN weather forecast has predicted that towns across Berkshire, including Bracknell, will see snowfall on Tuesday next week (November 19). It predicts that snowfall

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Free energy advice available in Wokingham - here's when

A mobile advice unit is set to offer free energy advice in Wokingham. The Wokingham Citizens Advice Mobile Advice Unit will be in the Marketplace on Tuesday, November 26, from 9am to 3pm. The service will provide guidance on a range of energy-related

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Winnersh car dealership named UK's best in prestigious awards

Roy Wood Transits, based in Winnersh, was presented with the Customer Experience Award at the national Auto Trader Retailer Awards 2024. The business beat around 13,500 UK automotive retailers to win the award at their 17th annual awards. The

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Police attend medical emergency during busy patrols

Attending a medical episode, rescuing wildlife, and taking part in Remembrance Day events - police in Bracknell have given residents a peak behind the scenes of their work during a busy week of patrols.  Police have been out patrolling around Twyford

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PAPER PREVIEW: Bus sex assault probe on girl, 16

INVESTIGATIONS into a sexual assault are underway after a 16-year-old girl was touched inappropriately on a bus between Sandhurst and Bracknell. The incident occurred between 11:20am and 12:00pm on Tuesday, October 22 on the 194 bus. The offender

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Plan to build flats on abandoned cars ‘dumping ground’ blocked by councils

A scheme to build new flats on a patch of land that has become a ‘dumping ground for abandoned vehicles’ have been thwarted after two councils refused to grant it planning permission. Property developer Brockenhurst Homes wanted to build the block

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Money spent on town's Christmas lights REVEALED

More than £30,000 is spent on Christmas lights in Wokingham town centre, the Local Democracy Reporting Service can reveal. As we gear up for another festive season, Freedom of Information data reveals a total of £30,968 has been spent on lights

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Dog and owner rescued in Swinley Forest after falling down well

A dog trapped in a well was rescued by firefighters in Swinley Forest. The Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to Foresters Way, Crowthorne, at 2.25pm on Friday, November 8, after reports of the dog being trapped in the

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When will Bracknell's Christmas lights be switched on?

The Lexicon’s festive season will burst into life on Friday, November 15. The Christmas lights in the town centre will be switched on at 5.30pm, with Santa launching the festivities alongside the Rock Choir. The choir will perform community-led

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Homes approved in growing village close to Bracknell

Another set of homes in Warfield that would bridge the gap between the village and Bracknell have been approved. Bracknell Forest Council’s planning committee approved plans to build 12 homes on land west of Maize Lane in Warfield on Thursday,