http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:38:15 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 55 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/brn_logo_500x75.png http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/ AN ENGLAND rugby star returned to his routes to give a gift to his old school. Taking a break from preparation for Saturday's Six Nations Match against Scotland, James Haskell dropped in on Papplewick School, Ascot, on Wednesday. On arrival he presented the awestruck pupils with a signed England jersey that he wore in the tournament before taking questions from the eager crowd. Headteacher Tom Bunbury said: "It's a great honour to have James here with us." http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/13/45341-scrumming-it-down-at-school/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/13/45341-scrumming-it-down-at-school/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 News PEOPLE living in the Royal Borough can have their say in ways to spend £500,000. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/13/45340-how-to-spend-half-a-million/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/13/45340-how-to-spend-half-a-million/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 News Eminent art - the elegant, Georgian Somerton House is the venue for an 'Open Day' first, the launch of a special exhibition of Russian paintings and British sculpture and glass and the location is Winkfield Row, near Ascot. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/45374-a-one-day-only-exhibition-saturday-march-20/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/45374-a-one-day-only-exhibition-saturday-march-20/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:06:07 +0000 News PUTTING in a footbridge "would not be impossible", says Wokingham's council leader. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/45356-bridge-needs-to-replace-level-crossing/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/45356-bridge-needs-to-replace-level-crossing/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 News AN ASCOT councillor has exclusively told the News that she will not let an alleged smear campaign affect her work for the community. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/45337-plot-to-oust-tory-posted-on-youtube/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/45337-plot-to-oust-tory-posted-on-youtube/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 News A JUDGE has sentenced three men who robbed and stamped on a man to steal his heroin to eight years in prison. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/45394-jailed-after-stamping/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/45394-jailed-after-stamping/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0000 News PEDAL power was the key to raising money for an African school. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45344-pedalling-for-pounds/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45344-pedalling-for-pounds/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:19:24 +0000 News HARRY Potter, Batman and Spongebob Squarepants in the same room can only mean one thing - World Book Day. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45289-books-are-brought-to-life/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45289-books-are-brought-to-life/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000 News SHOPPERS can support servicemen and women by eating cake on Saturday. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45329-cake-fit-for-heroes/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45329-cake-fit-for-heroes/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:30:16 +0000 News A TRAIN conductor was knocked unconscious by a passenger after asking him to buy a valid ticket. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45348-search-on-after-train-assault/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45348-search-on-after-train-assault/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 News SUPER slimmer Angela Stretten has been crowned gym member of the year after shedding 10 stone in just 16 months. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45287-looking-fab-after-dropping-five-dress-sizes/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45287-looking-fab-after-dropping-five-dress-sizes/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0000 News CULINARY masters Heston Blumenthal and Delia Smith will team up for the first time with Bracknell-based Waitrose. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45288-pairing-up-for-culinary-treat/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45288-pairing-up-for-culinary-treat/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:30:00 +0000 News POLICE are still trying to trace a driver who may have seen a fatal car crash in Binfield. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/45290-appeal-for-witnesses-of-fatal-crash/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/45290-appeal-for-witnesses-of-fatal-crash/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:46:42 +0000 News Four different bank managers have told me the same thing in recent weeks. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/45274-you-can-bank-on-the-irony/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/45274-you-can-bank-on-the-irony/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000 News A RESOLUTION to start the New Year with a new look has given a smile to a News senior sales executive. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/45285-smiles-all-round-after-whitening-and-facial/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/45285-smiles-all-round-after-whitening-and-facial/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0000 News AN AGREEMENT has been reached between Unite union members and bosses at Fujitsu. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/45286-deal-made-with-fujitsu-workers/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/45286-deal-made-with-fujitsu-workers/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000 News A giant magpie made of umbrellas, an artist wearing a monkey mask and another dressed as a barefoot bride were inspired by an empty office building. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/08/45253-an-exciting-day-at-the-office-inspires-the-artists-of-the-future/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/08/45253-an-exciting-day-at-the-office-inspires-the-artists-of-the-future/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:40:03 +0000 News Over six million people in the UK are likely to have dyslexia and this specialist local charity was set up to help adults overcome barriers at work and socially http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/08/45251-confidence-building/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/08/45251-confidence-building/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:27:36 +0000 News A MAN has been killed after his car collided with a train. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/06/45243-driver-killed-in-crash/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/06/45243-driver-killed-in-crash/ Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:52:20 +0000 News THE political adviser to the Royal Borough's Tory group resigned today after a recording was released allegedly of him plotting a smear campaign. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/45239-breaking-news-political-adviser-quits-over-taped-call/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/45239-breaking-news-political-adviser-quits-over-taped-call/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:14:12 +0000 News THE children of a missing man have issued a plea for help in tracking down their father. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/45210-appeal-for-missing-man/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/45210-appeal-for-missing-man/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:02:57 +0000 News A QUIZ night will have a 100 theme in honour of the centenary of Berkshire County Blind Society (BCBS). http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/45132-quiz-night-in-aid-of-charity-for-the-blind/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/45132-quiz-night-in-aid-of-charity-for-the-blind/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0000 News A SOLICITOR'S battle to prevent the destruction of picturesque views has moved a step closer. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/04/45142-breakthrough-in-brick-wall-saga/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/04/45142-breakthrough-in-brick-wall-saga/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000 News VOTERS are being urged to check they are registered to have their say in upcoming local and national elections. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/04/45138-dont-lose-right-to-vote/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/04/45138-dont-lose-right-to-vote/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:39:32 +0000 News THIS little girl got her skates on to "p, p, p pick up" a new friend. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/04/45140-pen-pals-on-the-ice/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/04/45140-pen-pals-on-the-ice/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0000 News