Monthly Archives: September 2021
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Manchester Senior Assessor retires | New
MANCHESTER – Ginny Thompson, Manchester Senior Evaluator, has retired after nearly 27 years of service in the city. “This is my last day and my 60th ... -
Maidenhead CEO to run two marathons in one week to support cancer charity
Helen Rippon runs the London Marathon and the Eden Project Marathon Submitted by Worldwide Cancer Research A CEO of a charity is preparing to run two ... -
Atchison sees increase in tourism for haunted attractions | New
One weekend in late September, the town of Atchison was bustling with tourists looking for a good scare. With the onset of fall and the return ... -
Councilors oppose Maidenhead golf course site
The ruling Tories have been accused of “destroying” Maidenhead’s “last green lung” as the golf course development debate continues to rage. A majority of the golf ... -
Berkshire Covid Last Like Another Life Lost In 24 Hours
Another person has died after catching coronavirus in Berkshire, official statistics show. The most recent death was in Windsor and Maidenhead. This means that 1,485 people ... -
1949 Bedford Bus traces the nostalgic journey from Newbury to Brightwalton 55 years ago
A small brown and cream 1949 Reliance bus passing through the now pedestrianized downtown core on Saturday was a sight many enjoyed and photographed. The trip ... -
Police launched investigation into racist abuse at Slough station
POLICE are looking for a woman with a “Harry Potter-style tattoo” who hurled racist slurs at a man at a bus stop in broad daylight last ... -
Ferguson PLC Announces Share Buyback Program | 2021-09-30 | Press Releases
WOKINGHAM, UK / ACCESSWIRE / September 30, 2021 / Following the announcement of Ferguson’s intention to repurchase up to US $ 1,000 million of its shares ... -
From the dead ? Jacob Wirth could reopen after all, with a new owner and a former Newbury Street bar liquor license
A man who was involved in the mass purchase of Boston dives a few years ago has filed plans with the city to reopen the apparently ... -
Mizzou Cross Country Set for Gans Creek Classic
History links COLUMBIA, Missouri – Mizzou Cross Country will host its second home competition of the season on Friday, as the Tigers host 16 Division 1 ... -
Three Tuns pub in Slough retains license despite noise fears
A SLOUGH pub criticized for being “noisy” has retained its alcohol and music license despite calls from residents. Advisors to the licensing subcommittee met on Wednesday, ... -
Reading Women Explain Why They Don’t Feel Safe After Sarah Everard
At least 106 women are believed to have been killed by a man in the UK so far in 2021. Femicide reports that on average a ... -
The memoir of West Berkshire naturalist writer Nicola Chester is inspired by his love for the environment and his firm belief in standing up for it.
Nicola Chester is an Inkpen award-winning nature writer whose first book On the gallows is released in October. She won the BBC Wildlife ReviewNature Writer of ... -
Kishida wins race to be Japan’s next prime minister
Former Japanese foreign minister Fumio Kishida won the ruling party leadership elections on Wednesday and is expected to become the next prime minister. He faces the ... -
Wokingham scrap metal worker rescued kittens minutes from death
A QUICK-ACTING junkyard worker rescued a pair of cute kittens who were minutes away from being crushed to death – after finding them trapped inside the ... -
Process Parameters talks about its range of PRTDs vs. thermocouples
Process Parameters talks about its line of PRTDs versus thermocouples and how they can be beneficial for industrial applications Maidenhead, UK – September 27, 2021 / ... -
Taiwan politicians scuffle after opposition rushes to podium
The Taiwanese legislature fell into a rowdy brawl after opposition politicians interrupted an important political speech and rushed to the podium. Opposition politicians made their way ... -
Chaminade and Village Christian women’s volleyball continue to roll – Daily News
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now. The Chaminade women’s volleyball team were undefeated as they made their way to ... -
Ferguson up 14.3% in fiscal 2021
Ferguson PLC, (NYSE: FERG), based in Wokingham, UK, announced on Tuesday that its revenue for fiscal 2021 increased 14.3% from a year ago to 22 , ... -
Windsor and Maidenhead schools see new classrooms and facilities
NEW classrooms and specialized teaching spaces have been provided at Royal Borough secondary schools to meet its growing demand for pupil places. The board said it ... -
61306 Mayflower steam locomotive passes through Newbury today
“Choose trainspotting” today, when the 61306 Mayflower steam locomotive passes through Newbury, en route to Penzance from London Victoria. The Mayflower locomotive will cross West Berkshire ... -
The government takes over the management of services in the south-east
The government will resume operating services from rail operator Southeastern after a “serious breach” of its franchise agreement. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said an investigation by ... -
Berkshire man in court after leaving woman with ‘unwanted gifts’
JASON DRURY, 30, of Billing Avenue, Finchampstead, Wokingham, admitted to being harassed without violence, namley texting a woman, leaving her with unwanted gifts and making unwanted ... -
Alcohol factor in fatal accident early Sunday
A 19-year-old man in Chagrin Falls was killed in a car crash early Sunday morning and the Ohio State Highway Patrol said alcohol was a factor ... -
Artist documents each lock day with ‘cathartic’ artwork
An artist from Edinburgh who documented the Covid-19 pandemic with an award-winning work of art made up of hundreds of porcelain tiles called the piece “cathartic.” ... -
More than half of Reading sees Covid cases increasing week to week on cluster map
More than half of Reading has seen cases increase week to week – and one area has seen a particular increase. This is after the number ... -
Latest Berkshire coronavirus sees increase of almost 400 new cases in 24 hours
Berkshire has recorded another coronavirus death and 483 cases in the latest daily update. According to the latest figures from Public Health England, one more person ... -
Zero Carbon Tour visits Newbury College Renewables Center
The Zero Carbon Tour at Newbury College Submitted by Newbury College The UK’s first all-electric coach stopped to take a look at the Newbury College Renewables ... -
Red Mill! The Musical sashays home with 10 Tony Awards
Red Mill! The Musical, a jukebox adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s hyperactive 2001 film, won Best New Musical Crown at the Tony Awards in New York City. ... -
Has the attitude of Berkshire residents towards Covid changed?
As fall begins and Covid restrictions continue to ease, people’s attitudes towards the pandemic appear to be shifting. Vaccinations help protect people from the worst of ... -
Kate and Prince William ‘Checked Out’ Prince George Residential Schools | Royal | New
Prince George could face a major change in his life as his parents Prince William and Kate consider sending him to boarding school. The future eight-year-old ... -
Newbury station disruptions resolved thanks to ‘multi-agency response’ from emergency teams
Disruptions to rail services at Newbury station were resolved in a “multi-agency response” from police, ambulance and fire crews. Emergency services witnessed an incident on the ... -
Latest Berkshire coronavirus sees three more deaths and 316 new cases
Berkshire has recorded three more coronavirus deaths and 316 cases in the latest daily update. According to the latest figures from Public Health England, one more ... -
Swiss voters clearly approve of same-sex marriage in referendum
Swiss voters voted in favor of same-sex marriage, which brought the Alpine nation into line with many other countries in Western Europe. The official results of ... -
Windsor and Maidenhead smoking cessation rates remain unchanged during pandemic
The same proportion of smokers in Windsor and Maidenhead stepped down during the coronavirus pandemic like the previous year, the numbers suggest – despite a higher ... -
From the Rohaan building to the concert field for Champions Day
All roads lead to Ascot and Champions Day for the remarkable Rohaan after his surprising performance in Ireland. The David Evans sprinter, who won Wokingham at ... -
Valley News – Upper Valley hearings set as NH lawmakers prepare for redistribution
NORTH HAVERHILL – Lawmakers drawing legislative maps that will shape New Hampshire’s political landscape for the next decade will meet in Grafton County next week to ... -
Ryder Cup day two: USA opens massive lead on Saturday
By Press Association 2021 Shane Lowry Europe must make a historic comeback to hold onto the Ryder Cup after the United States opened an 11-5 lead ... -
Match Report: Maidenhead United 1-1 Grimsby Town – News
Grimsby Town extended their unbeaten start to the season to seven games, although they were held to a 1-1 draw by Maidenhead United at York Road. ... -
Debate over plans for Bradfield Village Hall
Plans for a new party hall in Bradfield Southend have been released to the public. At a meeting last Thursday, friends and villagers discussed the plans, ... -
Delay in consultation on conversion therapy ban ‘disappointing’ – advocacy group
One of the UK’s largest LGBTQ rights groups called the government’s decision to delay its consultation on the conversion therapy ban “deeply disappointing.” The consultation on ... -
More than 12,000 EU nationals have been granted leave to stay in Windsor and Maidenhead after Brexit
More than 12,000 EU nationals have been granted permission to stay in Windsor and Virginity, the numbers show. The3Million, which advocates for the rights of European ... -
Fuel shortage: Drivers line up for gasoline and diesel at Tesco in Bracknell
Drivers line up to buy fuel in Bracknell as the government urges motorists not to panic to buy gasoline and diesel this weekend. Photos from the ... -
Shipshewana’s new fire tanker is worth the wait | Sun News
SHIPSHEWANA – The pandemic has forced the Shipshewana Fire Department to wait about six months longer than expected to receive its new tanker, but now that ... -
Charles hosts climate change channel for Amazon Prime
By Press Association 2021 Prince of Wales The Prince of Wales has launched an Amazon Prime TV channel focusing on climate change. The channel, named RE: ... -
Offer to bring waste bins and recycling bins to Wokingham rejected
A motion that could have seen combined bins and recycling bins across Wokingham was defeated. Combination bins are a common site across the country, and they ... -
M4 closure this weekend near Slough and Maidenhead is expected to cause delays
Drivers are warned to expect delays as a section of the M4 closes in both directions this weekend. The highway will be closed from Friday September ... -
Paul Hurst describes the challenge that awaits Grimsby Town with a step into the unknown against Maidenhead
Paul Hurst expects another physical test for his Grimsby Town side as they look to defend their unbeaten start at Maidenhead tomorrow. The Mariners are looking ... -
AA reassures motorists that there is “no shortage” of gasoline
Drivers were reassured that there was “no shortage” of gasoline, despite a number of queues at petrol stations spotted by residents of Newbury. Sainsbury’s petrol station ... -
Climate protesters warn of ‘grave consequences’ of imprisonment of ex-Paralympian
A judge has warned protesters who disrupt people’s lives that they “will face serious consequences” by jailing a former Paralympic athlete who has slipped onto the ... -
Frustration mounts for Maidenhead United manager ahead of Grimsby Town visit
Maidenhead United manager Alan Devonshire has admitted feeling frustrated with the accumulation of injuries ahead of his side’s clash with Grimsby Town. The Mariners head to ... -
At least 18 Afghan refugee families will be accommodated in Berkshire, but is that enough?
Berkshire will host and host at least 18 Afghan families, with each constituency supporting a different number of families. It is difficult to answer the question ... -
Carolyn Stanphill obituary (1935 – 2021) – Newbury, NH
Carolyn Stanphill made her sentimental trip on September 20, 2021. Her suitcases were ready, she had her ticket and was waiting for the ALL ABOARD. Her ... -
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Sabina Nessa
A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of teacher Sabina Nessa, Metropolitan Police said. The suspect was arrested Thursday at an address ... -
The graph shows the link between universal credit and life expectancy
Charities and politicians have warned that the reduction in universal credit will push people into poverty. (PA / The Health Foundation) The government has pledged to ... -
John Swift among goals as Maidenhead Town overcomes Wargrave
Maidenhead Town 3 Wargrave 1 Wargrave continues to impress after his promotion to the Premier League was narrowly beaten by a strong Maidenhead Town side on ... -
Sylvia Farrell Obituary (2021) – White River Junction, VT
Sylvia Clara Farrell White River Junction, VT – Sylvia Clara Farrell, 82, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday evening with her children by her side, ... -
Berkshire County Council could return as talks begin
A huge move to combine six council areas across Berkshire is under discussion. Discussions are underway to create a single Berkshire County Council, which would see ... -
Maidenhead Aquatics launches click and collect service
Maidenhead Aquatics has announced the launch of its new click and collect service, as part of a move to “bridge the gap” between its traditional outlets ... -
Berkshire coronavirus infection rates rise in two regions as 470 new cases are recorded
Another 470 cases of the coronavirus have been recorded in Berkshire – the latest official figures showing infection rates have increased in two regions. Wokingham and ... -
Reading Crown Court: Newbury pedophile jailed
A PEDOPHILE who was caught in a police undercover operation has been jailed. The 53-year-old bald engineer from Newbury – who called himself “Dishy Dave” online ... -
The new Royal District Youth Council holds its first meeting
A new Youth Council, helping to give a stronger voice to the youth of the Royal Borough, met for the first time at Town Hall on ... -
Notts County beats promotion rivals in defenseman transfer as Kyle Cameron update emerges
Notts County beat promotion rivals Chesterfield in signing Sheffield defender Ciaran Brennan on Wednesday on a loan deal until November. The Magpies chose the center-back after ... -
Terrific Twins: The Sutton Siblings of Pentucket Are Field Captains, Classroom Scholars | Sports
When it comes to finding model student-athletes, Pentucket doesn’t have to look any further than twins Will and Katie Sutton. Both captains of their respective teams ... -
Arcuri claims Johnson had a ‘crush’ on her when London mayor
Entrepreneur Jennifer Arcuri said Boris Johnson was known to have a ‘crush’ on her, but denied that her relationship with the former mayor of London had ... -
Confusion over changes to Wokingham and Woodley car parks
Confusion rages on Facebook over proposed changes to parking lots in the Borough of Wokingham, which includes the suburb of Woodley and Earley. Posts on Facebook ... -
Ascot Heatherwood Hospital site could see more than 200 new homes built
An aging hospital in Ascot could be demolished to make way for 230 new homes. Heatherwood Hospital, which was first used as a hospital in 1922, ... -
The first battle of Newbury commemorated last night in a minute of silence on the battlefields
Commemorations were returned last night to those lost in the First Battle of Newbury. The anniversary of the battle fell yesterday, Monday, September 20. The reenactors ... -
German authorities fear anti-mask radicalization after murder
A young gas station worker in Germany was killed after asking a customer to wear a face mask. A 49-year-old man has been arrested in the ... -
John Sutcliffe, Coach of Top Miler Right Tack, Dies Aged 81 | Horse racing news
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Over 1,000 vulnerable adults protecting their fears in the Royal Quarter
More than 1,000 protection issues have been reported involving vulnerable adults in Windsor and Maidenhead in the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, figures show. Age ... -
Pioneering test could increase early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say
Pioneering EEG test could dramatically increase early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say. Scientists have developed a two-minute passive test called Fastball EEG that measures people’s ... -
Wokingham store owner’s alcohol ban after sales to minors
A shop owner in Wokingham has been banned from selling alcohol in his wine store after selling alcohol to underage teenagers. Parmit Singh Kapoor, 31, of ... -
Maidenhead assistant makes Notts County fans cry out as Magpies march continues
Alex Lacey insists Notts County is “capable of a lot more” despite taking seven points in their last three games and maintaining their unbeaten start to ... -
woman from Salisbury charged with YES after boat ran aground | New
NEWBURY – What started as an evening cruise at the mouth of the Merrimack River on Friday ended with a boat stranding in the Sandy Point ... -
Inspiral will be hard to beat in the Fillies’ Mile in Newmarket
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James Rodriguez of Everton set to discuss move to Qatar
By Press Association 2021 Everton playmaker James Rodriguez looks over his shoulder Everton playmaker James Rodriguez has visited Qatar to discuss a move to the Middle ... -
Recycleye system to be installed at re3 MRF
Re3 installed what it said was the UK’s first AI-powered retrofitable robotic waste collection system. It is at its MRF in Reading, which manages the material ... -
Rental agent jailed after £ 182,000 fraud …
A rental agent has been jailed for three years for defrauding tenants and landlords over £ 182,000. Lee Clarke, 42, of Park Corner, Windsor, was manager ... -
Newbury Park sets national record at Woodbridge Invitational
Seconds after crossing the finish line, Leo Young stopped, looking at the electronic standings. The Newbury Park runner’s mouth was gaping, sucking air to fill the ... -
Berkshire sees 370 new cases of coronavirus in one day as two more die
Two other people have died in Berkshire within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19. The new deaths have taken place in West Berkshire and Bracknell ... -
About one in seven Windsor and Maidenhead adults still unvaccinated
About one in seven adults in Windsor and Virginity have yet to receive a Covid-19 vaccine, the numbers suggest – as the government launches plans to ... -
Dubai International Duty Free Weekend in Newbury further strengthens profile of leading tour operator
UK / UAE. Dubai Duty Free’s global profile was bolstered by its continued support for horse racing in the UK this weekend – where it was ... -
Towns and villages that Buckinghamshire has lost over time, including Slough and Linslade
A lot can change in a short time – so imagine what can change in a very short time. Whether it’s the development of technology, the ... -
Read “free parking” to stop when the red route in the city center has become permanent
A no-parking zone for cars in Reading city center will remain permanent, it has been announced. The red route was introduced to speed up journeys for ... -
Truss defends ‘stubborn’ security pact with US and Australia
New Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has launched a strong defense of the UK’s security pact with the US and Australia amid a growing diplomatic row with ... -
Wings Of War Takes Mill Reef Stakes In Newbury For Clive Cox | Race News
Wings Of War imitated his father Dark Angel by returning home late to win the Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes in Newbury. Dark Angel is ... -
Berkshire coronavirus death toll rises as nearly 300 new cases recorded in one day
Another person died in Berkshire within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 – while nearly 300 new cases were recorded on the last day. A ... -
Notes from Notts County players as fans witness a ‘collector’s item’ against Maidenhead
Notts County maintained their unbeaten streak at the start of the National League season, but worked hard to secure their 1-0 victory over Maidenhead. Head coach ... -
Bracknell Bygones – What was going on in 1998?
For this week’s Bygones, we’re going to go back 23 years ago to see what was going on in the summer of 1998. The country was ... -
Don Newbury the Idle American they let us eat cake
Blackie Sherrod – arguably the best sports writer on this side of the ancient Olympics which began in Greece seven centuries before Christ was born – ... -
Slough Apartments refused and Windsor Hotel parking changes approved
The rejection of MAJOR plans for 29 apartments is only one of many planning decisions or requests submitted to the Slough Borough Council or the Royal ... -
Bracknell’s Blueprints Gathering: See What Your Neighbors Are Doing
Bracknell owners make extensions, skylights and adaptations to their homes throughout the year. This week, the owners of a cottage in Bracknell filed a request to ... -
Timeform’s 8 best bets at Newbury on Saturday
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Banksy artwork on display before online auction deadline
By Press Association 2021 Girl with balloon – Color AP (gold) Rare works by subversive street artist Banksy were on display before the auction deadline later ... -
Bluebird Care Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell launch Wish campaign to make customers’ dreams come true
Wendy got the chance to make her wish to pet an owl come true at the Feathers and Fur Falconry Center Submitted by Bluebird Care Bluebird ... -
All dates for Ed Sheeran’s math tour in 2022
Ed Sheeran has announced that he will be touring the UK next year. The Mathematics Tour, or ‘+ – = ÷ x’, will take place in ... -
The Templegate runner-by-runner guide for a massive race in Scotland on Saturday
The GREAT AMBASSADOR can find gold in Ayr. The Ed Walker’s flyer had a blistering season with an impressive Listed win in York last time around. ... -
“A special place for special occasions”
This is a mistake I have encountered before: an inedible food that is used to decorate or hold a piece of food on the plate, but ... -
Stunning Truro Gem in Seashore
TRURO – What a place. In the heart of the protected verdant world of the Cape Cod National Seashore sits this stunning contemporary cape on 3 ... -
Board Overview: Changing the Eastern Main Land Use Code
In addition, the success of the neighborhood walks, the latest development activity and the name of the environmental education center discussed On Monday, city council considered ... -
Bracknell Police urged to act at ‘anti-social’ car meetings
Bracknell police have been called on to crack down on “anti-social” car rallies that take place in parking lots. The issue was raised when councilors received ... -
Paul Jacobs’ worth plays for Saturday’s ITV races
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Maidenhead man convicted of raping child
A man from Maidenhead has been convicted of raping a child under 13. Stanley Perry, 54, of Greenfields, was convicted by a unanimous jury verdict of ... -
Geauga Events | Geauga County Maple Leaf
Christ Presbyterian Church offers free spaghetti dinners on the third Thursday of every month … Spaghetti Awareness Dinner September 16, 6 pm-7pm Christ Presbyterian Church offers ... -
Kamran Ali jailed for launching flaming missiles at Maidenhead’s house
A MAN who threw flaming bottles at a house while a family with a four year old child was inside has been jailed for arson. Kamran ... -
Maidenhead arsonist targeted a house with children inside before driving back to police
An arsonist targeted a Maidenhead house with children inside – before reversing a car towards the police. Kamran Ali threw a number of bottles filled with ... -
California Governor Gavin Newsom beats recall election
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday became the second governor in U.S. history to defeat a recall election to expel him from office earlier. After a ... -
The most and least vaccinated areas of Berkshire, as those over 12 are offered a jab
MOST and least vaccinated areas in the county have been revealed as children over 12 are now eligible for the Covid jab The vaccine figures were ... -
Berkshire Covid at latest with five deaths and 244 new cases reported in 24 hours
Five deaths linked to Covid-19 and 244 new cases of pandemic disease have been reported in Berkshire in the past 24 hours. Two of the deaths ... -
Slough & Maidenhead: group convicted after duo beaten up and coerced into dealing drugs
FALSE IMPRISONMENT, blackmail, supply of drugs and money laundering – these are some of the crimes five people have been convicted of in Slough and Maidenhead. ... -
Elizabeth Folsom obituary (1926 – 2021) – Newbury, NH
Elizabeth A. Folsom, 95, formerly of Old Post Road, Newbury, died on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at New London Hospital. She was born in Bridgeville, Nova ... -
Grant’s Getaways: Paddling the Lower Columbia River
The nooks and crannies of the lower Columbia River offer paddlers a plethora of waterways. ASTORIA, Oregon – On a clear day, the views atop Bradley ... -
Berkshire Covid at latest with two deaths and over 300 new cases reported in 24 hours
Two new deaths linked to Covid-19 and 331 more cases of coronavirus have been reported in Berkshire in the past 24 hours. According to Public Health ... -
Numbers reveal tragic number of suicides in Windsor and Maidenhead
The numbers reveal how many Windsor and Maidenhead residents have lost their lives to suicide – as campaigners call on the government to strengthen prevention services ... -
Media companies responsible for Facebook comments, Australian court finds
By Press Association 2021 A woman on her phone under the Facebook logo The media are “publishers” of allegedly defamatory comments posted by third parties on ... -
Spring Pool Debate Continues in Newbury | Local News
NEWBURY – The Conservation Commission, Cricket Lane Village developer and project stoppers on Pearson Drive continued to debate on Tuesday whether a second vernal pool should ... -
Latest Covid figures in Windsor and Maidenhead amid October lockdown rumors
The UK could be put in place for a ‘firewall’ lockdown in October if hospitalizations for Covid continue to rise. The government reportedly drew up plans ... -
The fate of the plan that expels the farmer from the land to be decided
The fate of a plan for a huge solar farm in Barkham, which will see a farmer evict his land, should be decided tomorrow. Wokingham Borough ... -
Morrisons, Aldi, Sainsbury’s: Top Rated Supermarkets in Reading and Berkshire According to Google Reviews
Have you ever wondered which is the best supermarket in Berkshire? There are plenty of reasons our list is something you didn’t even know you needed. ...