We have rounded up some of the biggest stories from Bracknell this week, just in case you missed them.
1. Bracknell man passes away following incident on Valentine's Day
A Bracknell man has sadly died following a fear for welfare incident on Valentine’s Day.
Police and other emergency services were called to Vandyke road on February 14 just before 3pm but sadly the 64-year-old man passed away at the scene.
His death is being treated as unexplained, a Thames Valley Police spokesperson said.
They added: “Thames Valley Police, South Central Ambulance Service and Thames Valley Air Ambulance were called at around 2.42pm on Monday (14/2) to reports of a fear for welfare in Vandyke, Bracknell.
“Tragically, a man aged 64, passed away at the scene.
“The man’s next of kin are aware and are being supported by officers. His death is being treated as unexplained, but not suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner.”
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2. Doughnut Time offers free treats to celebrate Wokingham opening
Doughnut lovers throughout Wokingham rejoice as this weekend marks the opening of a new insta-worthy dessert shop.
On Saturday 19th at 9:30 am, the social-media led donut brand will be opening it’s doors at 24 Denmark Street.
To celebrate the opening, Doughnut Time will be spoiling the first few through the door with free doughnuts and a chance to grab those social-media worthy shots with their creatively designed treats.
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3. Facebook Marketplace thieves in Bracknell and Wokingham warn police
Bracknell and Wokingham police have warned of thieves using Facebook Marketplace to steal mobile phones in the area.
The force reported multiple cases of criminals visiting a sellers house to inspect a high-end phone before using slight-of-hand to replace the device with a fake look-a-like device and leaving.
Excuses include not wanting to purchase the device after-all, or not having enough funds.
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“Please be careful when inviting strangers into your property to purchase an item,” the force posted om Facebook.
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4. Post office announces closure in Harmanswater, Bracknell
Royal Mail has announced it’s closure of a post office in Harmanswater.
The branch in Harmanswater, Bracknell will be temporarily closing on Saturday, March 12 at 11am.
In a letter sent to their customers, the Post Office commented: “We are writing to inform you, that regrettably, following the resignation of the postmaster and the withdrawal of the premises for Post Office use, the above branch will be closing temporarily.”
Royal Mail are welcoming any applications from potential retail partners interested in running the branch locally.
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5. Progress update for Bracknell Local Plan for 3.7k homes
Progress is being made on the Bracknell Forest Local Plan which will see thousands of new homes being built in the area over the next 15 years.
The draft Local Plan was submitted in December last year, and is currently being reviewed by Louise Nurser and David Troy from the Government’s planning inspectorate.
If it is approved, it would see approximately 3,700 new homes built, with the majority focused in four locations: Jealotts Hill, The Peel Centre, Beaufort Park and Derby Park in Crowthorne.
But before the plan is approved, it has to go through a review process by the planning inspectorate to make sure it is legal and deliverable.
The council’s head of planning Max Baker has been asked to answer the inspector’s initial questions over the plan.
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