http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:42:32 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 57 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/lb_logo_500x75.png http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/ FAMILIES found out if their children got their preferred school places this week. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/13/45362-pride-of-school-place/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/13/45362-pride-of-school-place/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000 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.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/13/45341-scrumming-it-down-at-school/ http://www.localberkshire.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.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/13/45340-how-to-spend-half-a-million/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/13/45340-how-to-spend-half-a-million/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 News A VISIT to Windsor Castle was in order for an education champion who was made a Dame in the New Year's Honours. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/13/45361-day-for-a-dame/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/13/45361-day-for-a-dame/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0000 News A PROPOSED 200-bedroom hotel opposite Ascot Racecourse is a step closer to reality after the plan was welcomed by councillors and police. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/45360-a-night-at-the-races/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/45360-a-night-at-the-races/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000 News PUTTING in a footbridge "would not be impossible", says Wokingham's council leader. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/45356-bridge-needs-to-replace-level-crossing/ http://www.localberkshire.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.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/45337-plot-to-oust-tory-posted-on-youtube/ http://www.localberkshire.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 DEDICATED mum has picked up a top award at a glitzy ceremony. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/45359-campaigning-mum-honoured/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/45359-campaigning-mum-honoured/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0000 News PEDAL power was the key to raising money for an African school. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45344-pedalling-for-pounds/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45344-pedalling-for-pounds/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:19:24 +0000 News CROWDS lined the streets of Wootton Basset this afternoon to pay their respects to fallen Reading army hero Coporal Richard Green http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45349-reading-hero-mourned-on-return-to-uk/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45349-reading-hero-mourned-on-return-to-uk/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:16:10 +0000 News YOUNGSTERS were welcomed to the wacky world of science. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45366-x-marks-the-spot/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45366-x-marks-the-spot/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000 News THOSE wanting to vote in the election are being urged to register. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45358-avoid-poll-card-nightmare/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45358-avoid-poll-card-nightmare/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000 News HARRY Potter, Batman and Spongebob Squarepants in the same room can only mean one thing - World Book Day. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45289-books-are-brought-to-life/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45289-books-are-brought-to-life/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000 News A TRAIN conductor was knocked unconscious by a passenger after asking him to buy a valid ticket. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45348-search-on-after-train-assault/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45348-search-on-after-train-assault/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 News POLICE have closed down a brothel they say was operating above shops in Virginia Water. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45357-brothel-shock-for-parade-traders/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45357-brothel-shock-for-parade-traders/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +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.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/08/45253-an-exciting-day-at-the-office-inspires-the-artists-of-the-future/ http://www.localberkshire.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 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.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/45239-breaking-news-political-adviser-quits-over-taped-call/ http://www.localberkshire.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.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/45210-appeal-for-missing-man/ http://www.localberkshire.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.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/45132-quiz-night-in-aid-of-charity-for-the-blind/ http://www.localberkshire.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 SUE RAYNER, Director of Communications at Reading University, who had had been battling cancer since the autumn died on Saturday at the age of 59. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/45229-sue-rayner--an-indomitable-spirit/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/45229-sue-rayner--an-indomitable-spirit/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000 News A SOLICITOR'S battle to prevent the destruction of picturesque views has moved a step closer. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/04/45142-breakthrough-in-brick-wall-saga/ http://www.localberkshire.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.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/04/45138-dont-lose-right-to-vote/ http://www.localberkshire.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.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/04/45140-pen-pals-on-the-ice/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/04/45140-pen-pals-on-the-ice/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0000 News LITTLE Heath school is today mourning the death of ex-pupil Richard Green, who was killed on duty in Helmand. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/04/45172-school-mourns-soldier-pupil/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/04/45172-school-mourns-soldier-pupil/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:03:06 +0000 News COUNCILLORS went ahead with a 2.94% council tax rise at their budget vote last night - and also agreed to hand over management of The Look In cafe. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/04/45159-tax-increase-but-council-handing-over-the-look-in/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/04/45159-tax-increase-but-council-handing-over-the-look-in/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000 News