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Police officers hold 'surgery' in Wokingham town centre after event no-show
Wokingham Town Neighbourhood Police Team held an impromptu safety chat in the town centre after a no-show at a planned event. The officers were in the Market Place on Friday evening to engage with passers-by about safety in a last-minute alteration
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Warning more homes for village the 'straw that breaks the camel's back'
More homes will be built in Arborfield despite warnings from councillors that it could be ‘the straw that breaks the camel’s back’. Fifty homes were approved for the growing village by Wokingham Borough Council’s planning committee on Thursday,
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Police issue statement after increase in Ascot burglaries
Thames Valley Police have issued a statement following the recent spate of burglaries in Ascot. A spokesperson has come forward to warn the public that burglaries in the area have increased. Windsor and Maidenhead officers are carrying out
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Bracknell police uncover cavalry sabre during stop-and-search
Police in Bracknell have uncovered an individual with a cavalry sabre during a stop-and-search operation. Bracknell Neighbourhood Policing Teams have been taking part in Operation Sceptre, a national week of action focusing on knife crime.
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Bus shelters across borough being upgraded
Bus shelters across the borough are being upgraded. A total of 20 old shelters are set to be replaced with modern designs featuring solar panels and green roofs. These additions are expected to reduce CO2 emissions, purify the air, and provide
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Wokingham's council leader pays tribute to Paul Fishwick
By Stephen Conway, leader of Wokingham Borough Council Many of you will be aware of the untimely death last week of my colleague and friend Paul Fishwick, Wokingham Borough Council’s executive member for Active Travel, Transport, and Highways.
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Man arrested after 'bomb scare' which saw forensics in house for TWO days
Police have confirmed that an arrest has been made after a bomb disposal unit was spotted in a residential area of our town. On November 15 residents reported that police along with a bomb disposal unit had been seen outside a residential home
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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.
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Celebrate a connected Christmas with Zen Internet: Which? recommended broadband
As the holiday season approaches, staying connected becomes more important than ever. Whether it’s video-calling distant family, streaming festive movies or keeping the kids entertained with online games, reliable, high-speed broadband is essential
