Monthly Archives: October 2021
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Woman calls for support as Hungerford home, where her 80-year-old grandparents live, burns down
“They watched their whole world burn,” said Lizzie Neale, granddaughter of a couple from Hungerfords who saw their house set on fire. “Everyone is asked if ... -
Reading, Slough, Wokingham and Bracknell areas with lowest Covid-19 infection rates
According to the latest figures from Public Health England, only six regions of Berkshire have coronavirus infection rates below 300 per 100,000 people. Data released Saturday ... -
Berkshire Covid at the latest as number of new cases halved in 24 hours
Nearly 600 new Covid infections were recorded in Berkshire today – less than half the number recorded in the region yesterday. A total of 570 new ... -
COP26: How environmentally friendly are Windsor and Maidenhead?
The government has announced a series of new policies as part of its goal of dramatically reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change. Its long-awaited net ... -
Portfolio: Newbury Bypass, 1996, Adrian Fisk
IN January 1996, activist and photographer Adrian Fisk joined protesters against the controversial Newbury bypass in the Thames Valley who had rushed towards the trees in ... -
Council accused of injustice as Twyford library work halted
Wokingham Borough Council has been charged with favoritism and injustice over the shutdown of Twyford Library. The charges were brought by Councilor Clive Jones, the opposition ... -
Maidenhead drug dealer arrested at Heathrow airport jailed
A drug trafficker who was arrested at Heathrow airport as he tried to flee to Turkey has been jailed for almost five years. Mohammed Asif, 22, ... -
Maidenhead: Battlemead Trail debate prompts councilor to be ‘silenced’
AN ARGUMENT ON building permit for setting up a trail in a Maidenhead field prompted a councilor to be “silenced” in a meeting. A hybrid meeting ... -
Fall Garden Party in Newbury, Massachusetts
Create a seasonal feast for friends and family from the bounty of the fall harvest. Photographs of Elise Sinagra Some people baked sourdough during the 2020 ... -
Provide a new body to investigate traffic accidents
Vehicle crashes could be investigated by a new organization as part of the government’s plans to boost road safety. The Department of Transport (DfT) has announced ... -
Ferguson PLC announces Transac – GuruFocus.com
WOKINGHAM, UK / ACCESSWIRE / October 28, 2021 / Ferguson plc (the “Society“) announces that on October 27, 2021, it purchased for the Treasury the following ... -
Appraisal Foundation Welcomes New Board Members and Appoints New Board Chair
Posted: October 27, 2021 at 10:22 a.m. CDT|Update: 1 hour ago WASHINGTON, October 27, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The Board of Directors of the Appraisal ... -
Maidenhead development hailed as ‘exceptional’ | Real estate news from the South East
The potential impact of a program designed to revitalize the Maidenhead center, which secured £ 155million in funding earlier this week, has been hailed. On Thursday ... -
‘They’re serious’: Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney watch Wrexham game opener
Hollywood star Wrexham co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds were on hand at York Road Tuesday night to watch their team play Maidenhead in the National ... -
Launch of a free bus service for reading students
The new 360 bus. Image: Bus playback Submitted by Reading Bus A free bus service named 360 has been launched in a new joint venture between ... -
Study Says Bright Future for Blue Economy | New
Contrary to popular belief, the fishing industry is not dead. And UMass Amherst’s Gloucester Marine Station has the numbers to prove it. According to a study ... -
Virtual reality imagery of Slough’s story comes to life
SLOUGH was chosen to be part of an augmented and virtual 3D time travel storytelling experience celebrating the city’s history. StoryTrails, is part of UNBOXED: Creativity ... -
Big week for Wrexham AFC on and off the pitch continues with a midweek trip to Maidenhead
Wrexham AFC approach Tuesday night’s away game at Maidenhead United with renewed optimism after a few impressive performances over the past week have revived their season. ... -
Giant issues retail stop-sale notice affecting four bike models
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (BRAIN) – Authorized dealers of Giant bikes received a stop-sale email notification on Friday regarding four models on which the adjustable stems can ... -
Pope Francis: Stop the “inhumane” practice of sending migrants back to Libya
Pope Francis has launched a passionate appeal to end the practice of returning migrants rescued at sea to Libya and other dangerous countries where they suffer ... -
“It’s good that this is recognized” – Ryan believes in the productivity of HIT sales | Bloodstock News
Laura Green “title =” Last year’s best lot, English King, steps over the Tattersalls grandstand before being knocked down for 925,000gns “class =” js-imageLoader “data-at-xn =” ... -
Man ‘covered’ in poo after plane dumped toilet waste in backyard
A man was soaking up the sun in his garden in Windsor, in the south-east of England, when a passing plane dropped toilet waste on him ... -
St Simon Stakes: Ilaraab thrills coach William Haggas with Newbury victory as Light Infantry wins Horris Hill Stakes | Race News
William Haggas was delighted to see Ilaraab return to the winning streak with a combat effort in the Virgin Bet St Simon Stakes in Newbury. The ... -
Charles warns of ‘dangerously narrow window’ for green recovery
The Prince of Wales has warned that there is a ‘dangerously narrow’ window of opportunity to tackle climate change. Charles said that “after far too long” ... -
Conversion of offices, Costco gas station in submitted plans
Take a look at some of the exciting town planning applications that have been submitted in our region this week. One plan involves the construction of ... -
Windsor & Maidenhead school grant could have £ 5million black hole
SCHOOLS have been warned of a potential £ 5million funding black hole in the borough by 2023 if no action is taken. At a Virtual Schools ... -
Newbury Saturday preview: what the coaches are saying
Check out the connections view ahead of Saturday’s action in Newbury, including Roger Varian on Dubai Poet. Dubai poet offers to secure his second victory at ... -
Glen Johnson is confident Mohamed Salah can maintain form until his mid-30s
Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson believes Mohamed Salah has every chance to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo and maintain his best form until his mid-30s. The Egypt international ... -
Anger as Wokingham taxi fee freeze offer is crushed
Anger followed the offer to freeze license fees for evicted taxi drivers in Wokingham. At a licensing and appeals committee meeting earlier this year, it was ... -
Maidenhead Town Center Parking Lot Closes on Halloween
THE D-Day parking lot at Maidenhead Town Center will be closed on Halloween day as the major regeneration program begins. The temporary parking lot on Queen ... -
Stricter measures in schools as Covid-19 cases increase in district
Students in West Berkshire are urged to resume wearing masks during class as the number of Covids increases across the district. The latest figures, released last ... -
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer delighted as Cristiano Ronaldo seals Atalanta return
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was thrilled with the overall impact of match winner Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester United roared to beat Atalanta on a night when poor ... -
Reading, Bracknell, Wokingham and other towns in Berkshire covered by the Met Office Amber Weather Warning
The Met Office has issued an orange weather warning for parts of Berkshire. The rain warning is in effect from 9 p.m. on Wednesday evening, October ... -
Why Some Windsor & Maidenhead GPs May Not Have Flu Vaccines
“Notorious challenges” in the manufacturing sector flu shots among one of the reasons for the shortage of jabs in some local GP offices. Speaking at a ... -
Fundraising Terror Trail Arrives in West Newbury Saturday | New
WEST NEWBURY – Witches and wizards were spotted circling Indian Hill Reservoir in anticipation of a good old-fashioned haunt at a nearby farm later this month. ... -
Queen welcomes billionaires and tech entrepreneurs to Windsor Castle
The Queen hosted billionaire business leaders, presidential envoys and tech entrepreneurs at Windsor Castle for a reception following a government investment summit. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates ... -
Rising Covid Rates in Wokingham – Council Comments
Added October 19, 2021 Wokingham covid rate, Wokingham Council Cllr Charles Margetts, Executive Member for Health, Wellness and Adult Services, says: “Covid-19 infection rates are the ... -
Enjoy the resort lifestyle at Newbury Village in Brookfield
BROOKFIELD, CT – This second floor ranch style unit looks like it was built yesterday! Here is the original list as it appeared on Redfin.com: Address: ... -
Five Berkshire residents convicted of insulting morality
OUTRAGE of public decency is doing something obscene, obscene or of a disgusting nature and is punishable by imprisonment or a fine. The act must take ... -
Covid rally in Berkshire – October 18
MORE than 1,000 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Berkshire throughout Sunday. Public Health England recorded 1,031 new laboratory-confirmed cases in 24 hours yesterday, Sunday, ... -
More than 100 coronavirus cases in 24 hours in Windsor
THE number of coronavirus cases in Windsor and Maidenhead has increased by 105 in the past 24 hours, according to official figures. A total of 16,487 ... -
Negotiation Education: Behavioral Economist Leads Negotiation Readiness Workshop
When negotiating in business, you need to set high aspirations, keep them realistic but optimistic, and not reveal all of your cards, said Roman Sheremeta, associate ... -
Slough MP pays tribute to Sir David Amess at BBC breakfast
Slough MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi paid tribute to Sir David Amess on BBC Breakfast. Sir David, who was the Tory MP for Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, was ... -
Berkshire Men’s Football Results – Saturday 16th October 2021
Emirates FA Cup Fourth qualifying round Maidenhead united 3-1 Hastings UnitedTown of Hungerford 1-2 Bromley When the FA Cup first round draw takes place. South Vanarama ... -
Bonfire night 2021 in Reading, Wokingham, Windsor and Newbury – tickets, prices and how to book
Campfire night is fast approaching – leaves are starting to turn brown, pumpkins are popping up in supermarkets, and fireworks will be on their way before ... -
Slough’s Queensmere Shopping Center transformation revealed in new footage
New images have just been released of what a major shopping mall redevelopment will look like. Up-to-date designs and fresh photos were shown from Slough’s Queensmere ... -
Mizzou ends regular season at Madison
History links MADISON, Wisconsin – Mizzou Cross Country wrapped up the 2021 regular season on Friday, competing in the Nuttycombe Invitational in Madison, Wisc. With Mizzou ... -
Frustrations over development plans for parts of Woodley Airfield
RESIDENTS have expressed their dissatisfaction with the redevelopment plans for parts of the Woodley airfield site. A planning request was recently submitted to Wokingham Borough Council, ... -
Sir David Amess: Slough & Royal Borough personalities pay tribute
An outpouring of tributes from figures from Slough and Royal Borough followed the tragic death of Tory MP Sir David Amess. The heartbreaking news of the ... -
Tuesday October 19: Sustainable style
Tuesday October 19: Sustainable style Shoes made from recycled water bottles? A fashion line focused on selling less clothing? Update: 5:27 p.m. EDT October 14, 2021 ... -
The plans for the Queensmere shopping center in Slough defended by British Land
The “urban” makeover of downtown SLOUGH was defended by developers as councilors criticized the “lack” of affordable housing. By the end of the month, British Land ... -
Bracknell gets £ 2.3million to convert brownfields
The Bracknell Forest Council has received more than £ 2 million to help turn ‘brownfield’ sites into vibrant new areas with government funding. This week, the ... -
Greenham Trust, Feltham Group and Aldi plan to transform land adjacent to Newbury College with a supermarket, 100 houses and a hospice
Discussions are underway to transform the south side of Newbury with nearly 100 homes, a new Aldi, a 70-bed care home, a hospice and an electric ... -
The Berkshire region with the highest daily COVID-19 cases
An area of Berkshire has recorded more than 100 cases of the coronavirus in the past 24 hours. The highest number of new cases has been ... -
Wokingham Ice Rink arrives in November, reservation is now available
Added the 13 october 2021 Wokingham Wokingham Ice Rink Residents slip on their skates as Wokingham’s first-ever ice rink debuts in November at Cantley Park. The ... -
Covid death in New Berkshire reported as 464 cases added to total
Another person died in Berkshire within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19. The new death was reported in Windsor and Maidenhead, according to the latest ... -
BMW driver tried to evade officers in Newbury Sainsbury parking lot, police say
A BMW driver has been charged after trying to escape police in a Sainsbury’s car park in Newbury. At around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday 6 October, ... -
Revealed: Berkshire MPs earning £ 70,000 or more per year
THE SALARIES of each Berkshire MP have been revealed. It comes after Tory MP Sir Peter Bottomley said last week some MPs found it “really grim” ... -
Wokingham pub The Rose Inn confirms reopening date
A famous Grade II listed pub dating from the 19th century is set to reopen in Wokingham this month. The Rose Inn, Wokingham, will open on ... -
Henry Smelt: Coroner’s scathing remarks for mom during her son’s inquest
“THIS is not a restaurant reservation, you can come back on a different date or time.” A coroner made scathing remarks to the mother of a ... -
Are you seated comfortably? The history of Newbury benches
In Newbury there are 123 benches. You sit on it. Drink coffee on it. Meet friends on them. Spies of the Cold War once used them ... -
Sydney reopens to vaccinated after more than 100 days of containment
Sydney’s hairdressers, gyms, cafes and bars reopened to fully vaccinated customers on Monday for the first time in more than 100 days after the city hit ... -
Berkshire Covid at the latest as more than 560 new cases are reported in 24 hours
More than 560 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Berkshire in the past 24 hours. The latest official figures released tonight (Sunday, October 10) ... -
End of universal credit hike will impact thousands of Windsor and Maidenhead residents
The government will remove a pandemic-inspired benefit increase on Wednesday and thousands of people in Windsor and Maidenhead will lose around £ 1,000 a year, according ... -
Buchanan High girls beat the competition at ASICS Clovis Invitational
Buchanan High junior Sydney Sundgren finished 6th in 17: 36.5 at the ASICS Clovis Invitational. JUAN ESPARZA LOERA [email protected] Fresno The recent dispersal of rain has ... -
Berkshire has 525 new cases of covid and one more death in Slough
525 more cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Berkshire in the past day. There was another covid-related death in Slough, bringing its total to 309 ... -
Latest Covid-19: Where coronavirus cases rise and fall in Berkshire
SOME areas of Berkshire are still reporting high numbers of Covid-19 cases according to the latest data. An interactive map, which uses data from Public Health ... -
Robins aim to ‘bounce back’ against out-of-form Maidenhead United
Altrincham FC prepare to face 17th Maidenhead United at J Davidson Stadium today at 3pm. Last weekend, the 94th-minute winner Dan Mooney sealed a 3-2 victory ... -
Appleby full of confidence in Native Trail for Dewhurst
Native trail offers to emulate a pair of Godolphin-owned Dewhurst Stakes (G1) stars and cap off his brilliant 2-year-old season by maintaining his unbeaten record in ... -
UK lifts travel advice for 51 countries and territories
The government is lifting its opinion against non-essential travel to 51 other countries and territories due to the coronavirus pandemic. Foreign Minister Liz Truss said the ... -
Wokingham Sports Awards 2020/21 – who will get your vote?
THE COUNTDOWN for the annual Wokingham Borough Sports Awards has started, and the Wokingham Borough Sports Council is now calling for nominations for deserving athletes, coaches ... -
House prices in Reading: house prices 40% above UK national average
Reading house prices are around 40% higher than the UK national average, according to new data from Zoopla. The average cost of buying a square meter ... -
London Marathon 2021 – Residents of West Berkshire and North Hampshire set new UK records and raise vital funds for charities
A record runner, a woman who suffered from a rare spine disease just three years ago, an 18-year-old running in memory of his uncle and two ... -
The Bracknell Boots thief among the last residents on the wharf
OLIVER COPLAND, 25, of Oaklands Crescent, admitted possession of cannabis in Wokingham on March 29, 2021. Amended £ 200 and ordered to pay £ 134 in ... -
No time to die: all the places Bond has filmed in Berkshire as new movie hits theaters
The new James Bond No time to die premiered on September 30 and sees Daniel Craig’s famous spy embarking on a new mission. Hot and sunny ... -
White House says Biden and Xi should meet virtually
By Press Association 2021 Biden’s debt President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to hold a virtual working meeting before the end of ... -
Thames Valley Police ask Windsor nightclub to close earlier
A SPIKE of anti-social behavior after the lockdown prompted police to demand that a Windsor nightclub reduce its opening hours. The owners of Labyrinth in Unit ... -
Murrysville to consider increasing earned income and property transfer taxes
With the public misperception when Murrysville council considered increasing its share of income taxes earned this spring, council members chose to wait for more specific numbers. ... -
The new arrangement for Wokingham’s public protection services
Wokingham and West Berkshire councils will continue to work together to protect the public despite Wokingham Borough Council ‘leaving’ a joint partnership next year. Currently, all ... -
Berkshire Covid Latest As Another Life Lost To Pandemic
Another death and 512 more cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Berkshire in the past day. The last death was recorded in Bracknell Forest. Read ... -
COMMENT: Important educational walk among the trees | Opinion
Editor’s Note: This is one in an ongoing series of guest opinions on promoting environmental stewardship with an appreciation for our environment and the well-being of ... -
What the Newspaper Say – October 6
By Press Association 2021 A collection of British newspapers Wednesday’s articles are led by details of the Prime Minister’s opening speech at the Conservative Party conference. ... -
Yeovil Town 0-0 Maidenhead United
Yeovil and Maidenhead played a goalless draw in their National League game at Huish Park, where the visitors finished with 10 men. The Magpies, who had ... -
Reading neighborhoods where coronavirus cases are on the rise
CORONAVIRUS infection rates in the borough have fluctuated over the past few weeks. There was a massive spike in infections in late April and early May ... -
Pittsburgh City Council approves $ 2 million project to prevent landslides on Mount Washington
Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday approved a $ 2 million project to prevent landslides on Mount Washington. Known for its panoramic city views, Mount Washington has ... -
Berkshire crime: Police arrest man after crash at Slough Texaco gas station left man in hospital
A man is hospitalized with a broken arm after being involved in an accident near a Berkshire gas station. The incident happened near the Texaco garage ... -
Complete list of Tesco gas stations in Berkshire that still have fuel
Although the fuel crisis appears to be easing across the country, Berkshire is one of the places where it seems even harder than usual to refuel. ... -
Pick your own pumpkins in Berkshire – dates specified
The CONKERS are falling and the leaves are turning brown – it’s officially fall. And what better way to celebrate the spooky season than to pick ... -
‘We’re sorry’: Facebook apologizes for widespread social media blackout
Facebook has apologized for the outage that hit the social media giant, as well as Instagram and WhatsApp, for several hours late Monday. In a statement ... -
Margaret Mary Cunningham Porter 1939-2021 • Paso Robles Press
Margaret Mary Cunningham Porter, 82, died on Friday, September 10, 2021, after a long battle with dementia and complications from a stroke. She passed away peacefully ... -
KFC Wokingham and Lower Earley? speculation on new sites
KFC has finally responded to speculation about potential new locations in Wokingham and Lower Earley. Speculation recently swept through Facebook when a member of the Earley ... -
Mizzou finishes in the Top 5 at Gans Creek ClassicOzark Radio News
COLUMBIA, Missouri – Mizzou Cross Country continued the 2021 regular season on Friday, competing in and hosting the Gans Creek Classic in Columbia, Mo. With Mizzou ... -
What the Newspaper Say – October 4
Monday’s papers are run by a leak of the financial transactions of some of the richest and most powerful people in the world. The Guardian reports ... -
Indigenous Peoples Day Ceremony scheduled for Moseley Woods | New
NEWBURYPORT – For approximately an hour on October 11, community leaders and area residents are expected to converge at the Moseley Woods Lodge to honor, recognize ... -
Preview: Yeovil Town vs. Maidenhead United
Sports Mole provides an overview of Tuesday’s National League clash between Yeovil Town and Maidenhead United, including predictions, squad news and possible rosters. Yeovil Town will ... -
Reading, Bracknell, Slough and Wokingham Tesco gas stations which are open today
Panic purchases of fuel at UK service stations have slowed – but long delays continue in some areas. Many drivers are turning to supermarkets in hopes ... -
Newbury busting days behind her, Saskia records at Abbey Road
Saskia Griffiths-Moore will make a highly anticipated return to Newbury on October 15, at ACE Space, where she will host an afternoon songwriting workshop and perform ... -
Protesters take to the streets of Brazil to demand the impeachment of the president
Tens of thousands of people marched in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and dozens of other cities in Brazil to protest President Jair Bolsonaro and demand ... -
Fifteen TV Shows You Didn’t Know were filmed in Berkshire
It’s no surprise that many TV show spotters have chosen Berkshire as their backdrop. The county is home to the River Kennet as well as lush ... -
Berkshire Covid death toll rises as nearly 350 new cases reported in one day
Another person has died after testing positive for the coronavirus in Berkshire – as nearly 350 more cases have been recorded in the county. Figures from ... -
Help turn apples into juice at Newbury Apple Day
This year, Newbury Apple Day will return to Newbury Market Place on Saturday 9e October from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Organizers have been busy picking ... -
M4 speed limit at 50 mph: drivers caught breaking smart highway rules
IF YOU have driven the M4 in the past two years, you have likely encountered one of the temporary speed limits in place on the highway. ... -
Windsor MP says most will be ‘protected against excessive bills’
WINDSOR MP Adam Afriyie speaks this week about rising gas prices and their real impact. He writes; This week has seen a considerable amount of attention ... -
William Warns of Planet’s Environmental ‘Crisis’ in BBC Documentary Series
The Duke of Cambridge has issued a stern warning about the environmental “crisis” engulfing the planet and the threat to its finely balanced ecosystems in a ... -
Fundraising in West Newbury to Help the Family of a Deceased Sailor | New
WEST NEWBURY – Many members of the community gathered for a fundraiser this past weekend in an attempt to ease the burden on the family of ... -
Berkshire Covid at the latest with two more deaths recorded in 24 hours
According to official statistics, two other people have died after catching coronavirus in Berkshire. The most recent deaths have been in Reading, Windsor and Maidenhead. READ ... -
Wokingham music store wins bid for beer sales and live events
The owner of a music store in Wokingham won his bid to sell beer and host live events in the store. The app involved selling the ... -
Will the Windsor & Maidenhead parking discount be back?
THE Ruling Conservatives have pledged they “fully intend” to reinstate the much appreciated parking reduction by residents if finances permit. For years, residents of the Royal ... -
They will go to the ball … Newbury Corn Exchange announces the casting of Cinderella panto
The Corn Exchange has just announced the casting for this year’s pantomime Cinderella, which will run from November 26 to January 2. Writers Plested and Brown ... -
Hungerford suffers derby loss on day one of Berks, Bucks & Oxon season
Hungerford RFC suffered a 10-40 home loss to Slough in the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Premier. Slough quickly carried the game to Hungerford with his opening ... -
School to become fully mixed
READING Sonning’s Blue Coat School will become fully co-ed by 2027. Independent secondary education will begin to develop from September 2023 by welcoming girls in grade ...