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It was ranked in the top three for good reason
25/01/2025

It was ranked in the top three for good reason

Berkshire has been named the third best county in the UK for starting a business

Have you been down to the Bracknell restaurant yet?
24/01/2025

Have you been down to the Bracknell restaurant yet?

Customers that visited the new Louisiana fried chicken shop have said that it has ‘the best chicken sandwich they ever tasted’.

Disgusting
24/01/2025

Disgusting

Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident of exposure in Wokingham.

Have you got used to the new design? 🍂🍃
24/01/2025

Have you got used to the new design? 🍂🍃

California Crossroads in Finchampstead needs safety improvements, according to a petition signed by 1,446 people to Wokingham Borough Council.

Warnings are in place for the whole of the UK ⚠️
24/01/2025

Warnings are in place for the whole of the UK ⚠️

The Met Office has put a yellow weather warning in place for Reading and areas across the south east as Storm Eowyn brings strong winds to the area.

24/01/2025

Fans in Bracknell queuing for their free chicken sandwich

Congratulations :)
24/01/2025

Congratulations :)

TWO Berkshire restaurants have been named in the top 100 across the UK for 2025.

Popeyes fans have been queuing since '4.30am' for the new restaurant opening in town today 😱😱
24/01/2025

Popeyes fans have been queuing since '4.30am' for the new restaurant opening in town today 😱😱

How exciting! 🍔
24/01/2025

How exciting! 🍔

Popeyes is opening a restaurant in Bracknell today - with freebies for the first 100 customers.

Do you miss this pub? 🍺
24/01/2025

Do you miss this pub? 🍺

Jack O'Newbury pub in Binfield could be re-opening after closing in February

One man pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer
24/01/2025

One man pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer

The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts.

Fantastic result for the school! 🚸
24/01/2025

Fantastic result for the school! 🚸

Aldyrngton Primary School in Earley, Reading has received an 'outstanding' Ofsted rating across all five categories, an achievement praised by the…

😯Not good!
23/01/2025

😯Not good!

Wokingham Borough Council has apologised to women wrongfully fined for parking after they won an appeal with the Traffic Penalty Tribunal.

People have been warned against travelling tomorrow
23/01/2025

People have been warned against travelling tomorrow

Storm Eowyn is set to hit the UK over the next few days with some areas being hit harder than others for wind and rain.

Whatever she's planning, Congratulations 🥳
23/01/2025

Whatever she's planning, Congratulations 🥳

A mystery woman from Berkshire is celebrating after a big lottery win

Child-killer Axel Rudakubana has been sentenced following Southport murders
23/01/2025

Child-killer Axel Rudakubana has been sentenced following Southport murders

Do you agree with the plans?
23/01/2025

Do you agree with the plans?

Abri has defended plans to demolish garages off Sheperds Lane, Bracknell, to build new affordable homes.

This follows the weather warning for strong winds
23/01/2025

This follows the weather warning for strong winds

Heavy rain could lead to travel disruptions and flooding in Berkshire this weekend as a yellow weather warning is issued.

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Queue in Bracknell for Popeyes
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Fans in Bracknell queuing for their free chicken sandwich

We've had some unconfirmed reports of an unusual sighting in the skies this Christmas Eve. If there's any children in your house, perhaps they can help us work out what it could be? Do you think it could be....🎅?

Give what you can
Give what you can

⚠️Thousands of children will have serious questions this Christmas: 🥺About abuse 😢About neglect 💔About isolation ☎️ Help Childline answer more calls and be ready: https://trib.al/sEHXHFb @[NSPCC]

Calling all budding journalists! Registrations are open for our Young Reporter Short Course ✅ Runs for four months between January and April ✅ Students write one article per month within deadlines ✅ Letter of Recognition for those who complete the course Registration deadline is Friday 17 January, 2025. Want to know more? Get in touch 📧 [email protected] 📞 020 8722 6378 💻 www.youngreporter.co.uk

Support Childline today
Support Childline today

Last Christmas, 5,499 children contacted Childline. Help @[NSPCC] be ready this year - give £20 which could help answer five calls: https://trib.al/L1Fy1Tu

Calling 14-18 year olds! Do you want to be a journalist? 😍
Calling 14-18 year olds! Do you want to be a journalist? 😍

📢 Are you aged 14 to 18 with ambitions of being a journalist? The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Since 2008, the scheme has given thousands of students huge advantages through this unique opportunity. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ➡️ www.youngreporter.co.uk This could be the start of your career as a journalist! 🤩

Remember the NSPCC in your Will
Remember the NSPCC in your Will

It’s so difficult to keep children safe when the world is changing so fast – bringing with it new dangers. We know just how much of a challenge it is – because we’ve been fighting to protect children for 140 years. By leaving a gift to the NSPCC in your Will, you’ll help ensure we’re always there for children. You’ll help us give support, guidance and protection – when it’s needed most. Find out more about gifts in Wills to the NSPCC today. Request your free gifts in Wills guide. https://trib.al/E2yiOgf

Calling 14-18 year olds! Have you got ambitions of being a journalist? The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Registrations are open ahead of September's new intake. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ▶ https://trib.al/mRahIUN See what former The Young Reporter Scheme students have to say about the scheme 👇

Are you talking PANTS yet?
Are you talking PANTS yet?

Are you talking PANTS yet? Talk PANTS can help children understand that their body belongs to them. With the help of our friendly dinosaur, Pantosaurus, it can be roarsome fun too! ▶ Watch the video 🩲 Learn the rules ✉ Sign up for tips and advice #NSPCC https://trib.al/rdTMxAB

📣 OUT NOW 📣 💥 Bracknell News 💥 💥 Wokingham News 💥 💥 Ascot News 💥 Packed with local stories, latest from court, local sport and more! Not to be missed. Pick up a copy and support your local paper 🗞️

Talk PANTS today
Talk PANTS today

Do you know what to say to keep your child safe from sexual abuse? Talk #PANTS can help you start the conversation - without using any scary words or even mentioning sex. https://trib.al/ct3ohNW #NSPCC

Calling 14-18 year olds! Have you got ambitions of being a journalist? 😍 The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Registrations are open ahead of September's new intake. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ▶ https://trib.al/HJq1R0d Here's a sneak peek at what the Young Reporter Scheme has to offer 👇

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The Bracknell News has dedicated more than 60 years to serving the local community and bringing you the latest news from across the town.

The newspaper was launched in 1959 before evolving to the weekly newspaper as we know it today.

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