Monthly Archives: January 2022
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Help researchers track the elusive Santa Cruz long-toed salamander – Monterey Herald
MOSS LANDING — Landowners in the Monterey Bay area could help scientists learn more about the elusive and highly endangered Santa Cruz long-toed salamander by lending ... -
‘UFOs or the Bat-Signal?’ Strange lights spotted in Reading
Strange orange lights in the sky over Reading left residents “daunted” on Saturday. The “mysterious” beam turned the clouds orange and could be seen as far ... -
St Finian’s Catholic Primary School ‘delighted’ with positive Ofsted report
A primary school in Cold Ash has expressed its joy with a ‘long overdue’ Ofsted report acknowledging its achievements. St Finian’s Catholic School received a ‘good’ ... -
Thousands in Ottawa join protests against Canada’s Covid vaccine mandates
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Canada’s capital to protest vaccination mandates, masks and lockdowns. Some parked in the grounds of the National War Memorial and danced ... -
National Trust asks public to share flowers ahead of #BlossomWatch Day in Berkshire
Sandham Memorial Chapel blooms. Picture: Hugh Mothersole Submitted by the National Trust Blossom is one of the best things about an English spring. Many British trees ... -
Bracknell Hotel improvements in latest submitted plans
The owners of the White Gates Hotel in Binfield want to create larger rooms for their guests and add 10 new parking spaces. Meanwhile in Sonning, ... -
Greater Newburyport prepares for a massive snowstorm | News
PLUM ISLAND – Long before the first snowflakes from what could be Saturday’s record snowstorm fell on Greater Newburyport, residents and community leaders spent much of ... -
Maidenhead MP Theresa May celebrates the reopening of The Rose pub
A MAIDENHEAD pub has had a facelift as it celebrates its opening under new ownership today. The Rose pub on Kings Street has reopened to the ... -
Saracens boss Mark McCall will take a short medical break
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall is due to take a short break from the game for medical reasons. McCall has been in charge of the ... -
The latest list of Berkshire residents who appeared in court
Joao Da Silva Teixeira, 46, of Queens Ride, Crowthorne, admitted speeding on a road at 30mph, namely Barkham Road, Wokingham on November 11, 2020. Recorded at ... -
Preview: Wrexham v Maidenhead United – prediction, team news, line-ups
Sports Mole preview Saturday’s National League clash between Wrexham and Maidenhead United, including predictions, team news and possible line-ups. First place is within reach Wrexhamheading to ... -
Residents pack Newbury trustees meeting to discuss school ownership | local government
A crowd of about two dozen residents filled the hall at the Newbury Township Trustees’ meeting on January 19. Almost all attended a discussion about the ... -
US stocks fall after Fed says interest rates will rise ‘soon’
An early market rally on Wall Street gave way to a broad tumble in stocks and a surge in bond yields after the Federal Reserve announced ... -
NatWest issues scam warning to customers
NATWEST customers have been warned of the circulation of a fake text that has nothing to do with the bank. The Public Protection Partnership shares Natwest’s ... -
Stockport County 3-0 Maidenhead United
Stockport climbed to the top of the National League table after picking up a win over Maidenhead at Edgeley Park. The teams went to the break ... -
Memorial service remembers ‘Martyr of Kintbury’ William Winterbourne, executed during the Swing Riots of the 1930s
A Kintbury man who was executed during the ‘swing riots’ of the 1830s has been commemorated in a ceremony at his grave. William Winterbourne was hanged ... -
Australian Open fans are welcome to wear Peng Shuai t-shirts
Australian Open spectators are encouraged to wear t-shirts supporting Peng Shuai, tournament director Craig Tiley said. Organizers have come under fire after a woman wearing a ... -
Could Twyford get a new station – what Network Rail says
Cold water has been poured on a proposal to build a new station for a possible 2,500 housing development in Twyford. The proposal was made as ... -
How Berkshire breweries fared during the pandemic
The number of breweries in Berkshire has plummeted during the pandemic, following a tough year for business. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics ... -
Richard Benyon to kick off Village Halls Week 2022 in Bucklebury, West Berkshire
The fifth annual National #VillageHallsWeek will take place from Monday January 24 to Sunday January 30 and will kick off at Bucklebury Village Hall. Village Halls ... -
Farmers join opposition parties to protest Spain’s rural policy
Farmers, cattle ranchers and hunting enthusiasts have descended on Madrid to protest the environmental and economic policies of Spain’s centre-left government. The protest was organized by ... -
When Ant and Dec, Hugh Grant, David Tennant and Other Celebs Were Spotted in Quirky Places in Berkshire
Many celebrities choose to live in Berkshire because of its close ties to London and the beautiful countryside scenery. However, sometimes celebrities are spotted in places ... -
Plans for a plaque honoring the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are submitted
A PLAQUE could be erected in Windsor to honor the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is just one of many planning decisions or requests submitted to local authorities ... -
A new opera for Newbury
“It’s not every day you get asked to write an opera,” says Newbury composer Edward Lambert; “which is a good job, because the challenge is huge! ... -
Cristiano Ronaldo doubtful for Manchester United due to neck problem
Cristiano Ronaldo is a doubt for Manchester United’s game against West Ham with a neck complaint. After missing two games with a hip bending problem, the ... -
Shinfield St Mary’s Primary School gets solar panels
Added on January 21, 2022 Reading Shinfield St Mary’s Primary School, solar panel In 2021, Shinfield St Mary’s Primary School became even greener with the installation ... -
Maidenhead: Claires Court School cricket ground plans approved
The GREEN belt ground which was once under threat of being turned into a school campus will now be used for cricket matches. Two sports pitches ... -
Remastered to give victory to Gold Cup winning owner Garth Broom in Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock
Owner Garth Broom believes Remastered has the potential to fill the void left by 2018 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Native River by winning gold for the ... -
Review: Blood Brothers at Theater Royal Windsor
A standing ovation filled the auditorium as the cast of Blood Brothers bowed on their successful opening night. Originally written by Willy Russell, this musical sensation ... -
Train from Windsor and Eton Riverside to Staines canceled for a week
Network Rail will close the rail line between Windsor and Eton Riverside and Staines for a week in February. From Monday the 21st to Sunday, 27 ... -
Old Court Windsor and Norden Farm excluded from RBWM budget
The AN ARTS venue and residents of the Royal Borough have spoken out on cutting arts funding from the council’s draft 2022/23 budget. This affects both ... -
Goldman Sachs fourth-quarter profits fall 13% as compensation costs soar
Goldman Sachs said its fourth-quarter profits fell 13% from a year earlier, largely because the bank prepared to pay hefty payouts to its well-paid employees. This ... -
Windsor councilors clash over whether Ascot town forum should exist
COUNCILORS argued over whether Ascot should be separated from the Windsor Community Forum and discuss its own issues. A fight ensued after a councilor asked if ... -
The South East, including West Berkshire, is the region suffering most from work-related stress in England
The third Monday in January is known as Blue Monday and in the South East, including West Berkshire, 30% experience work-related stress on a weekly basis. ... -
Neil Robertson dominates Barry Hawkins to claim second Masters title
Neil Robertson claimed his second Masters title with a 10-4 win over Barry Hawkins at Alexandra Palace. The 39-year-old Australian, a 2012 champion, dominated after Hawkins ... -
Union Catholic Boys Set Fastest Time in State History, Finish Fourth at RunningLane Championships – Union News Daily
The Catholic Union boys posted the fastest time in state history and finished fourth at the Garmin RunningLane Cross Country Championships in Alabama on Saturday, Dec. ... -
Two houses in Slough are to be demolished for 18 flats
APPROVED plans to demolish two houses for 18 flats are just one of many planning decisions or requests submitted to local authorities in Slough, Windsor or ... -
Three-legged Maidenhead dog who likes to dress up raises £22,000 for emergency services
A three-legged fire dog with his own Twitter account has raised over £22,000 for emergency services. The 11-year-old Yorkshire terrier, who is called Mr Pelucchi or ... -
Woman fears nearby trash cans will make her condition worse
A concerned resident has contacted local authorities about a noxious gas polluting her home. Anne Brunton, 49, from Humber Way, Sandhurst, says the growing number of ... -
KFC is looking to open eight new restaurants in Berkshire, including Maidenhead and Reading
Fast food chain KFC is looking to open hundreds of new locations across the UK in a recently released list. Fried chicken experts said he had ... -
Two Newbury men face drug and weapons charges
Breadcrumb Links News Local News Two Newbury men are facing charges after police seized multiple firearms and drugs in South Middlesex and West Elgin, according to ... -
Wokingham chief calls for planning rules to be changed
The head of Wokingham Borough Council has written to Michael Gove expressing concerns about planning and rule changes that could result in housing development in undesirable ... -
Dorking claims ‘good win’ as they keep Maidenhead scoreless in big win
Dorking after their victory over Maidenhead. PHOTO: John Watkins Submitted for publication in Dorking & Leatherhead Advertiser Dorking recorded a 42-0 victory over Maidenhead as they ... -
Elaine Simons obituary (2022) – Swampscott, MA
Élaine SIMONS, 95 years old 1926 – 2022 Swampscott – Elaine Sylvia Simons, of Peabody, formerly of Swampscott and Lake Worth, Fla. Entered rest on January ... -
‘Disrespectful’ leak of Prime Minister’s statement on Covid investigated
The Scottish government has opened an investigation into the leaked Prime Minister’s statement on Covid-19. Details of the statement – where the 500-person cap on outdoor ... -
Snow forecast for Reading and other parts of Berkshire next month
Berkshire could see snow next month – according to recent weather reports. The AccuWeather website predicts that there will be snow in parts of Berkshire in ... -
Former adviser calls on Royal Borough to cut waste
A FOCUS on waste reduction in the Royal Borough this year is encouraged by a former adviser. Ed Wilson, who represented the Clewer South neighborhood, regularly ... -
Sackler Trust donated over £ 14million to UK public bodies in 2020 | Charities
A trust founded by the Sacklers, the billionaire family accused of contributing to the opioid crisis in the United States, has given more than £ 14million ... -
The Duchess of Cambridge personally thanks supporters for the anniversary messages
The Duchess of Cambridge thanked supporters who wished her a happy birthday. Kate, who is 40 today, took to Twitter to personally thank everyone who messaged ... -
Who needs Santa’s sleigh? Gifts delivered to RBH in an Aston Martin
through Editor-in-chiefSunday January 9, 2022 6:14 amSunday January 9, 2022 8:51 am0 To share0 Gifts delivered to Royal Berkshire Hospital by Aston Martin Reading HOLIDAY gifts ... -
WWI pistol and ammunition found in house renovation
A cache of weapons dating back more than a century has been unearthed in a house undergoing renovations. The WWI pistol and various ammunition items were ... -
Newbury Road Club aims for more success after impressive 2021 campaign
After a reduced racing season in 2020 and despite the ongoing pandemic, the gradual easing of restrictions has allowed 2021 to revert to what was an ... -
Judge re-issues permit for Creston water bottling plant
A Flathead County District Court judge ruled that the state had unlawfully granted a permit for a water bottling plant in the Creston area. The permit ... -
Wokingham fireworks raised £ 30,000 for local charities
Added the 7 january 2022 Wokingham Wokingham fireworks raised £ 30 Wokingham Fireworks Charitable Trust has raised over £ 30,000 for local charities through its annual ... -
New Bellway Homes in Belmont Park
With Maidenhead currently undergoing a period of rapid investment including complete transformation of the city center, a £ 30million expansion of high schools across the borough ... -
Hofstra University and LA Rams football player Tony Garay dies at 74
RAHWAY – The city welcomed a new official and said goodbye to another. Jeffrey Brooks was sworn in as general counsel at Tuesday’s reorganization meeting. Brooks ... -
New auto industry suffers from ‘gloomy’ 2021 with sluggish recovery
Demand for new cars in the UK grew only 1% last year despite an increase in electric vehicles, new figures show. About 1.65 million new cars ... -
Aerial photos of Amazing Reading show Caversham Marina, Business Park and Historic Park
Photographer Tony McGinn stepped out with his drone to capture the reading from above A drone photographer photographed historic sites around Reading hundreds of feet in ... -
Queen Victoria’s grave among historic Berkshire sites is at risk of being lost forever
Three historic Berkshire sites, including a royal cemetery, are at risk of being lost forever, heritage patrons have warned. On November 4, Historic England released its ... -
Home care workers ‘wait more than a week’ for coronavirus test results
A The head of home care has called for caregivers to be given priority when dealing with coronavirus tests, as some caregivers were found to be ... -
Supercomputers Could Be The Answer To The Biggest Threat To Human Health
Scientists have taken a “giant leap” in using supercomputers to combat the greatest threat to human health posed by antibiotic resistance. Each year, an estimated 700,000 ... -
Famous people who went to school in Reading, Berkshire
So it’s no surprise that many famous faces spent their school years in our county. And it’s not just celebrities, but royalty as well. Here are ... -
Over 100 touring caravans in Windsor and Maidenhead
More than 100 passenger caravans have been set up in Windsor and Maidenhead this summer – and 17 were at unauthorized sites, figures show. New legislation ... -
Nicholls goes to Cheltenham Festival with Bravemansgame and ‘wouldn’t trade’ | Horse racing news
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Rapper Kodak Black arrested for alleged trespassing in Florida
By Press Association 2021 Rapper Kodak Black appears in court Rapper Kodak Black has been arrested for trespassing in South Florida. The Broward Sheriff’s Office said ... -
Maidenhead swim star Tom Dean says OBE is “the best way to end a crazy year”
Remember this? Tom’s family celebrate their second medal at home in Maidenhead in July Two-time Olympic swimming champion Tom Dean said his OBE meant his “crazy ... -
Reading v Derby County preview: Royals host Rams in 2022 opener
Reading FC will be hoping to be back in action to host Derby County at Select Car Leasing Stadium on Monday 3 January. The Royals were ...