http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:00:00 +0000 Copyright (C)2013 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 55 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/mh/brn_logo_500x75.png http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/ A CHRISTMAS drink-driving initiative saw Bracknell and Wokingham boast the lowest number arrests in the Thames Valley. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/bracknell/articles/2013/01/09/65662-eight-people-arrested-in-drinkdriving-campaign/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/bracknell/articles/2013/01/09/65662-eight-people-arrested-in-drinkdriving-campaign/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:00:00 +0000 News A TEMPORARY free parking incentive has boosted the number of people hitting the shops in Bracknell town centre. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/bracknell/articles/2013/01/09/65649-free-parking-is-boosting-trade/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/bracknell/articles/2013/01/09/65649-free-parking-is-boosting-trade/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:30:00 +0000 News THE 2013/14 budget for sports facilities in Crowthorne and Sandhurst will be recommended for approval next month. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/crowthorneandsandhurst/articles/2013/01/09/65654-new-sports-facility-budget-recommended/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/crowthorneandsandhurst/articles/2013/01/09/65654-new-sports-facility-budget-recommended/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:30:00 +0000 News COURAGEOUS Berkshire youngsters battling cancer could receive an award recognising their bravery. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/09/65648-awards-for-little-battlers/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/09/65648-awards-for-little-battlers/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:30:00 +0000 News BRACKNELL Rugby Club will receive £8,000 so it can make its facilities more accessible to the disabled. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/bracknell/articles/2013/01/09/65651-sports-facility-gets-grant-to-improve-disabled-access/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/bracknell/articles/2013/01/09/65651-sports-facility-gets-grant-to-improve-disabled-access/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:30:00 +0000 News A MULTI-MILLION pound cash pot has been set up to revive economic growth by helping business owners struggling to secure funding. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/09/65650-multimillion-pound-scheme-set-up-to-revive-economic-growth/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/09/65650-multimillion-pound-scheme-set-up-to-revive-economic-growth/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:30:00 +0000 News DRIVERS are warned to expect further traffic disruption as the £2m upgrade of Wokingham's water system continues. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/wokingham/articles/2013/01/09/65647-wokingham-drivers-warned-about-more-roadworks/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/wokingham/articles/2013/01/09/65647-wokingham-drivers-warned-about-more-roadworks/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 09:30:00 +0000 News A 76-year-old woman who went missing in Finchampstead earlier this afternoon has been found. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/wokingham/articles/2013/01/08/65636-missing-woman-in-finchampstead--update/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/wokingham/articles/2013/01/08/65636-missing-woman-in-finchampstead--update/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:45:00 +0000 News A Wokingham business leader believes the town centre remains a good place to trade, despite the news of another shop closure. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/wokingham/articles/2013/01/08/65623-wokingham-continues-to-thrive-as-business-centre/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/wokingham/articles/2013/01/08/65623-wokingham-continues-to-thrive-as-business-centre/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:00:00 +0000 News FIREFIGHTERS were called out this afternoon when a roof ignited. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/bracknell/articles/2013/01/07/65618-firefighters-called-after-wasp-nest-sparks-fire/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/bracknell/articles/2013/01/07/65618-firefighters-called-after-wasp-nest-sparks-fire/ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:40:00 +0000 News POLICE closed down an illegal rave in Crowthorne on Saturday night. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/07/65617-police-close-illegal-rave/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/07/65617-police-close-illegal-rave/ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:00:00 +0000 News POLICE are hunting a man who exposed himself to a woman who was walking along the footpath through Mill Pond. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/07/65612-hunt-for-easthampstead-flasher/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/07/65612-hunt-for-easthampstead-flasher/ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:30:00 +0000 News PARENTS who drive their children to school in Priestwood are being urged to walk instead. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/07/65608-have-your-say-should-all-youngsters-walk-to-school/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/07/65608-have-your-say-should-all-youngsters-walk-to-school/ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:30:00 +0000 News A 48-YEAR-OLD man has been cautioned for possessing cannabis following a raid on Friday. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/crowthorneandsandhurst/articles/2013/01/07/65607-man-cautioned-for-cannabis-possession/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/crowthorneandsandhurst/articles/2013/01/07/65607-man-cautioned-for-cannabis-possession/ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:30:00 +0000 News FIREFIGHTERS rushed to Ascot this morning and stopped an outdoor structure from going up in flames. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/ascot/articles/2013/01/07/65597-double-bin-blaze-thought-to-be-arson/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/ascot/articles/2013/01/07/65597-double-bin-blaze-thought-to-be-arson/ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:15:00 +0000 News Accident happened between Junctions 8,9 and 10 http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/07/65596-threecar-collision-eastbound-on-the-m4/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/07/65596-threecar-collision-eastbound-on-the-m4/ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:00:00 +0000 News A BLAZE that destroyed a car in the eary hours of today is being treated as suspicious. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/06/65591-blaze-destroys-four-wheel-drive/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/06/65591-blaze-destroys-four-wheel-drive/ Sun, 06 Jan 2013 08:45:00 +0000 News A MAN was evacuated from his home today after triggering a gas leak by moving his freezer. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/05/65590-freezer-triggers-gas-leak/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/05/65590-freezer-triggers-gas-leak/ Sat, 05 Jan 2013 18:00:00 +0000 News BURGLARS stole cash from a pub in the early hours of New Year's morning. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/bracknell/articles/2013/01/04/65566-pub-hit-by-new-years-day-theft/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/bracknell/articles/2013/01/04/65566-pub-hit-by-new-years-day-theft/ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:40:00 +0000 News FREE parking in Princess Square has been extended. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/bracknell/articles/2013/01/04/65557-cars-park-for-free-until-the-end-of-the-month/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/bracknell/articles/2013/01/04/65557-cars-park-for-free-until-the-end-of-the-month/ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:30:00 +0000 News PEOPLE with the winter vomiting bug Norovirus are being warned to stay away from the Royal Berkshire Hospital after more patients were struck down with the illness. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/03/65542-royal-berks-imposes-visiting-restrictions-to-combat-norovirus/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/03/65542-royal-berks-imposes-visiting-restrictions-to-combat-norovirus/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:00:00 +0000 News TRIBUTES were paid today to a "generous, intelligent and beautiful" Bracknell woman found dead during a Christmas party at one of Reading's top hotels. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/03/65537-family-pay-tribute-after-madejski-hotel-tragedy/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/03/65537-family-pay-tribute-after-madejski-hotel-tragedy/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:15:00 +0000 News AN URGENT appeal is being made today for O Rh negative (O-) blood donors to help restore stocks depleted over the Christmas and New Year holidays. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/03/65533-blood-shortage-sparks-urgent-call-for-o-negative-donors/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/03/65533-blood-shortage-sparks-urgent-call-for-o-negative-donors/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:30:00 +0000 News LONG-AWAITED plans to redevelop Bracknell town centre should finally take significant steps forward this year, according to the borough's regeneration leader. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/03/65511-have-your-say-is-bracknells-regeneration-moving-forward/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/03/65511-have-your-say-is-bracknells-regeneration-moving-forward/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:15:00 +0000 News A car park which has been shut due to flooding has re-opened today. http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/wokingham/articles/2013/01/03/65512-loddon-bridge-park-and-ride-open-today/ http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/wokingham/articles/2013/01/03/65512-loddon-bridge-park-and-ride-open-today/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:00:00 +0000 News