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You can count ;) on us!
04/07/2024

You can count ;) on us!

While many of you will be heading out to your local polling station to cast your vote, we have got you covered with all things general election.

Labour are on course for a landslide greater than 1997
03/07/2024

Labour are on course for a landslide greater than 1997

A polling company's final prediction before the general election sees the Conservatives cling on to just two of the MP seats for grabs in Berkshire.

Wow!
03/07/2024

Wow!

The alert comes after a rare Royal Mint 50p coin sold for almost 1,000 times its face value at auction this week.

The owners have said that they are 'devoted to the community'
03/07/2024

The owners have said that they are 'devoted to the community'

A Wokingham restaurant has denied claims that they are closing after being advertised for sale on Rightmove.

Great job guys!
03/07/2024

Great job guys!

Hawkedon Primary School in Lower Earley ran their annual sports week, where children from the 630 pupil school got to take part in various Olympic…

The last in our series of election candidates Q&As is with independent Olivio Barreto
03/07/2024

The last in our series of election candidates Q&As is with independent Olivio Barreto

Independent candidate Olivio Barreto is a member of Winkfield Parish Council and is a financial resource planning and reporting consultant in his…

What's your favourite/least favourite thing about the town centre?
03/07/2024

What's your favourite/least favourite thing about the town centre?

Have you ever considered how Bracknell town centre has changed over the last seven years?

Several people have reported being hit with a metal nut launched from a passing vehicle
02/07/2024

Several people have reported being hit with a metal nut launched from a passing vehicle

One of the victims of a series of slingshot attacks has come forward to tell his story.

Good to know!
02/07/2024

Good to know!

Graham Martin, who works at Berkshire Reptile Encounters, said that anyone who sees an adder in the wild should count themselves very lucky. …

The new pub will sit as a gateway building at the development
02/07/2024

The new pub will sit as a gateway building at the development

A new restaurant and bar is set to open in the heart of Crowthorne next year after a multi million pound investment

Find out here 👇
02/07/2024

Find out here 👇

Bracknell Forest Council has revealed the full list of roads set to be resurfaced in July, August and September

The tragic incident occurred in the Jameston area of Bracknell
02/07/2024

The tragic incident occurred in the Jameston area of Bracknell

Investigations into an ‘unexplained death’ in Bracknell are currently still underway, according to police.

Well done!
02/07/2024

Well done!

Vasyl Polenchuk, Griller from Nando’s Bracknell, has reached the UK and Ireland final of Nando’s Grillers’ Challenge 2024.

The school made the announcement today
02/07/2024

The school made the announcement today

Staff and Parents at Eagle House School, in Sandhurst, were told today (July 1) that it will change its name to Wellington College Prep.

How are you feeling about Thursday?
02/07/2024

How are you feeling about Thursday?

BETTING scandals, an insult to D-Day and debates between the two men wanting to be the country’s next prime minister descending into shouting…

Can you help police in their investigations?
02/07/2024

Can you help police in their investigations?

Police have issued an urgent appeal for witnesses after a fight broke out between two men and a woman outside a shop in Great Hollands Square.

Pretty clouds over Bracknell last Thursday night. Bonus if you can guess the correct term for them (and where this pictu...
02/07/2024

Pretty clouds over Bracknell last Thursday night. Bonus if you can guess the correct term for them (and where this picture was taken)

Where are the affordable homes?
02/07/2024

Where are the affordable homes?

'What is happening to Bracknell?'

Well done guys!
02/07/2024

Well done guys!

More than 520 people took part in this year's Wokingham Bikeathon, which our My Journey Wokingham team are proud to support.

Be warned!
01/07/2024

Be warned!

M4 closures for Monday July 1 Tuesday July 2 Wednesday July 3 and Thursday July 4.

Happy Birthday!
01/07/2024

Happy Birthday!

On 15th June 2024, The Pines School in Bracknell celebrated it's 50th Birthday. The event combined a trip down memory lane with a modern summer…

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01/07/2024

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The UK is set for a second heatwave this summer as weather forecasters suggest Mediterranean airstream will bring hot weather.

Are you among the lucky winners?
01/07/2024

Are you among the lucky winners?

National Savings and Investment have announced the July Premium Bond winners, see if you've won big.

Following a two-week trial, he was found guilty by unanimous jury verdict of conspiracy to supply class A drugs and poss...
01/07/2024

Following a two-week trial, he was found guilty by unanimous jury verdict of conspiracy to supply class A drugs and possession of criminal property.

Two men have been jailed for a total of 19 years for conspiring to supply co***ne with a street value of around £2.9m in Berkshire.

What a cracking line-up!
01/07/2024

What a cracking line-up!

Sebastian's Action Trust is thrilled to announce a Celebrity Fundraising Football Match aimed at raising vital funds for seriously ill children in…

Sounds great!
01/07/2024

Sounds great!

The second-ever ‘Great British Care Cycle Relay is gearing up to ride across the country in tandem with Care Home Open Week.

The latest local cases to come before the courts
01/07/2024

The latest local cases to come before the courts

The latest cases to come before Berkshire courts.

Tickets are available now
30/06/2024

Tickets are available now

The Henley Literary Festival has announced its line-up for 2024 - with Trevor McDonald, Fearne Cotton and Michael Palin among the headliners.

Looks great!
30/06/2024

Looks great!

Wokingham Lions Club has some great news that will brighten up the cooler nights of autumn 2024 to spring 2025. Comedy Nights are back at…

A gunman and a 'boy racer' were among those sent down
30/06/2024

A gunman and a 'boy racer' were among those sent down

A gunman and a 'boy racer' who seriously injured another man while driving a sportscar are among those jailed in Berkshire this month.

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Are you a budding journalist? Register to the Young Reporter Scheme
Are you a budding journalist? Register to the Young Reporter Scheme

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/i0wqdKj See what former Young Reporter students have to say about the scheme 👇

Childhood Day Move a Mile
Childhood Day Move a Mile

Heard of NSPCC #ChildhoodDay Mile? You can walk it, wheel it, or space hopper it - the possibilities are endless! On Friday 7 June, join the thousands of people moving a mile and raising money to help keep children safe. Sign up now 👉 https://trib.al/G2VyNJj

Supporters are cheering on the runners taking part in the 40th annual Bracknell Half Marathon as they make their way through Bracknell. Go Go Go!!!

Clever crow mimics sound of police sirens
Clever crow mimics sound of police sirens

[🔊 ON] Thames Valley Police traffic officers were baffled when they kept hearing their car warning sirens going off. Turns out a clever crow is able to mimic the sound...

Chidlhood Day 2024
Chidlhood Day 2024

Half a million children a year suffer abuse in the UK. Get involved on June 7 for Childhood Day and help us keep children safe NSPCC . Sign up: https://trib.al/XEIyoWL

Sign up for free training.
Sign up for free training.

Looking for an easy way to do some good? Spend 10 minutes doing free digital training from NSPCC to help you to know what to do if you're worried about a child. Sign up to Listen up, Speak up today https://trib.al/9tnLPuq

NSPCC Parenting
NSPCC Parenting

NSPCC understand you don’t get instructions for new human beings - every child and every experience of family life is unique. That's why they rely on research to create advice to help parents, families and carers keep their children safe. Whatever family life brings, they're here for parents and carers. For tips and advice, visit: https://trib.al/ihEtowJ #NSPCCParenting

Santa's on his way! Don't forget to leave out a mince pie and a carrot for Rudolph 🎅🦌

It’s a stunning day at Bond Square today! Where are you enjoying the sun? ☀️

Watch: Audi driver causes serious injuries by dangerous driving in car chase
Watch: Audi driver causes serious injuries by dangerous driving in car chase

A man has been jailed after leaving a motorcyclist with life-changing injuries in a hit and run before going on to crash into police. Ben Layton, of Broadmark Road in Slough, appeared at Reading Crown Court having admitted causing serious injuries by dangerous driving. The court heard how the 40 year old Audi driver was seen at the wheel of the black vehicle driving with false number plates through Slough about 1.45pm on August 27. He failed to stop for police on the A412 and continued driving dangerously, before crashing with a motorcyclist. Read more here: https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/23299134.man-serious-injured-motorcyclist-hit-run-jailed/

Royal Berkshire Hospital to feature on TV channel W tonight
Royal Berkshire Hospital to feature on TV channel W tonight

Royal Berkshire Hospital will be featured on TV tonight, with Slough junior doctor Zakariya Sattar amongst those filmed for the documentary series. Set to air at 8pm tonight on channel W, read more about the show here: https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/23273164.slough-doctor-appear-tv-show-filmed-royal-berkshire-hospital/

Diva toddler complains about fresh milk
Diva toddler complains about fresh milk

This is the hilarious moment a 'diva' toddler confronted her mum and complained she hadn't been given fresh milk. The intense mother-daughter standoff happened on Boxing Day at their home in Wokingham - but this is too funny to not to share 😂

Harry and Meghan Documentary
Harry and Meghan Documentary

Have you watched the Meghan and Harry documentary on Netflix? Thoughts?… https://bit.ly/3uEmpaR

Liz Truss announces her resignation as Prime Minister
Liz Truss announces her resignation as Prime Minister

This is the moment Liz Truss announced her resignation in a bombshell speech earlier this week Her resignation has prompted many Tories to begin backing the likes of Rishi and Boris for Prime Minister

Windsor Tributes - Brian McCormack
Windsor Tributes - Brian McCormack

Tears in our eyes listening to Brian, this is an emotional one.. Our reporter spoke to Brian McCormack who is the Owner of Snappy Snaps in Windsor and he shares his thoughts and memories of Queen Elizabeth II ❤️

Liz Truss: New Conservative Party leader in profile
Liz Truss: New Conservative Party leader in profile

Liz Truss has been named as Boris Johnson's successor after beating Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership contest.

Canvey resident shocked as fox plays swingball in her garden
Canvey resident shocked as fox plays swingball in her garden

Watch the moment this fox plays swingball! 😮🦊 Tracey Day, who captured the footage, said: “It certainly seems to have made people smile, and Foxy Roxy is now becoming a little star!”

Typhoon jet flypast in Bracknell
Typhoon jet flypast in Bracknell

🎥This is the spectacular moment an RAF Typhoon was caught on video flying over Bracknell earlier today! The flypast celebrated Peter Hale who is the last surviving pilot of the 41 Squadron. Happy birthday Peter on turning 100! 🥳👏 Video by Lauren Eldridge

Grandfather killer jailed in first TV sentencing in England and Wales
Grandfather killer jailed in first TV sentencing in England and Wales

A young man has today been jailed for life for the “ferocious” killing of his grandfather in the first televised criminal sentencing in England and Wales. Judge Sarah Munro QC made legal history at the Old Bailey as she handed 25-year-old Ben Oliver a minimum term of 10 years and eight months for manslaughter. The footage was being broadcast on news channels. The major change in the law, announced on Wednesday, allows broadcasters to film judges sentencing serious criminals. (video: PA)

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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.

Our dedicated team of reporters work tirelessly to bring all the latest news, travel, sport and features from across areas including Bracknell, Wokingham, and Ascot.

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