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The oak tree on Gainsborough in Bracknell that has been saved from being felled

Planning Applications

Beloved oak tree saved from felling

The Restaurant Hub at the Legoland Woodland Village Clubhouse. Credit: Legoland Windsor

The Restaurant Hub at the Legoland Woodland Village Clubhouse. Credit: Legoland Windsor

LEGOLAND Windsor

Exciting new woodland holiday village coming to Legoland resort soon

RSG Motor Group at the junction of Kings Road and the High Street in Sunninghill. Credit: Google Maps

RSG Motor Group at the junction of Kings Road and the High Street in Sunninghill. Credit: Google Maps

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Clash looming over plan for shop and flats at car business in Berkshire village

Proposed plans for houses that would replace two bungalows on Fernbank Road in North Ascot

Proposed plans for houses that would replace two bungalows on Fernbank Road in North Ascot

Planning Applications

Plans to demolish two bungalows for three houses ‘would not block light’

Ascot unveils its annual Royal Ascot Lookbook

Ascot unveils its annual Royal Ascot Lookbook

Ascot unveils its annual Royal Ascot Lookbook

Royal Ascot Trials Day returns this May

Royal Ascot Trials Day returns this May

Royal Ascot Trials Day returns this May

The man was caught driving while already banned (stock image)

The man was caught driving while already banned (stock image)

Man jailed for driving while disqualified

The defendant threatened another man with a sword at his home address (stock image)

The defendant threatened another man with a sword at his home address (stock image)

Community order for man who threatened another with a sword

A view of Charlecombe Hall house and cottage from its grounds in Sunningdale. Credit: Savills

A view of Charlecombe Hall house and cottage from its grounds in Sunningdale. Credit: Savills

Planning Applications

Plan to demolish £2.95 million house and cottage near Ascot rejected

Progress on the construction project for an apartment building containing eight one-bed flats to replace The Royal Hunt pub in New Road, North Ascot. Credit: Leila Moss-Kelly

Progress on the construction project for an apartment building containing eight one-bed flats to replace The Royal Hunt pub in New Road, North Ascot. Credit: Leila Moss-Kelly

Bracknell Forest Council

Work steaming ahead to replace pub with new homes in Ascot

Concerns raised after Waitrose staff turn blind eye to men in balaclavas stealing

Concerns raised after Waitrose staff turn blind eye to men in balaclavas stealing

Concerns raised after Waitrose staff turn blind eye to men in balaclavas stealing

"Ariella isn’t just a duck; she’s my baby!" Woman loses beloved house duck

The site of The Royal Hunt pub in New Road, North Ascot, seen completely demolished in May 2023. Credit: Google Maps

The site of The Royal Hunt pub in New Road, North Ascot, seen completely demolished in May 2023. Credit: Google Maps

Bracknell Forest

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Ascot pub now completely demolished to make way for new homes

Local interiors company scoops prestigious award

Local interiors company scoops prestigious award

Local Ascot interiors company scoops prestigious award

The vacant one-storey home called Missanda in Wells Lane, Ascot. Credit: Google Maps

The vacant one-storey home called Missanda in Wells Lane, Ascot. Credit: Google Maps

Planning Applications

Plan to knock down bungalow vacant for 10 years for six homes quashed

Patients warned to 'only visit A&E if necessary' as doctors strike for TENTH time

The petrol station in Ascot High Street which has been taken over by Asda Express recently. Credit: Google Maps

The petrol station in Ascot High Street which has been taken over by Asda Express recently. Credit: Google Maps

Ascot petrol station could become only place to get alcohol 24 hours in the area

A paedophile caught with explicit images of children and animals was spared jail at Reading Crown Court (pictured)

A paedophile caught with explicit images of children and animals was spared jail at Reading Crown Court (pictured)

Paedophile who fled to U.S. after abusing special school pupil spared jail

A view of the home Lynthorpe in the exclusive Fireball Hill private road in Sunnindale. Credit: Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead planning department

A view of the home Lynthorpe in the exclusive Fireball Hill private road in Sunnindale. Credit: Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead planning department

Local government

Plan to replace grand house with two mansions in exclusive private estate approved

2023's competition winner Iola Gilder, 15, from Garth Hill College

2023's competition winner Iola Gilder, 15, from Garth Hill College

Royal Ascot Fashion contest is open for Berkshire students

Ascot Racecourse Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday

Ascot Racecourse Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday

Ascot Racecourse Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday

Thousands raised after woman finds abandoned XL Bully tied to a tree

Thousands raised after woman finds abandoned XL Bully tied to a tree

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Thousands raised after woman finds abandoned XL Bully tied to a tree

Locals invited to view plans for improving Ascot's High Street

Locals invited to view plans for improving Ascot's High Street

Local government

Locals invited to view plans for improving Ascot's High Street

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Ex-headteacher warns overuse of screens may hinder students' learning

Sarah, Duchess of York and Hurst Lodge School in Ascot

Sarah, Duchess of York and Hurst Lodge School in Ascot

Renovations at Ascot school reveal Duchess of York's academic results

A general view of Windsor racecourse (PA)

A general view of Windsor racecourse (PA)

Winter Million jumps cards moved to Windsor in 2025

Larkfield, a five bedroom home that has been demolished to make way for 10 new homes. Credit: Google Maps

Larkfield, a five bedroom home that has been demolished to make way for 10 new homes. Credit: Google Maps

Bracknell Forest

House in Berkshire village bulldozed down to make way for 10 new homes

Mother's anger as pavement outside school remains a DANGER for pupils six years on

Mother's anger as pavement outside school remains a DANGER for pupils six years on

Mother's anger as pavement outside school remains a DANGER for pupils six years on

A tree reported to have fallen on Forest Road in North Ascot during Storm Henk

A tree reported to have fallen on Forest Road in North Ascot during Storm Henk

Local government

Council ‘very busy’ and ‘working hard’ to clear trees felled by Storm Henk

2024 New Years estate agents predictions for Ascot

2024 New Years estate agents predictions for Ascot

'People want to be in Ascot': Estate agents house price predictions for 2024

Laura Hall opposed plans to build a new building of flats at Highveld in Ascot

Laura Hall opposed plans to build a new building of flats at Highveld in Ascot

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‘Tragedy will strike’ neighbour warns as new flats approved

The takeaway would have sold fried chicken

The takeaway would have sold fried chicken

Plans to turn hairdresser's into fast food takeaway blocked

Lily Park in Bracknell

Lily Park in Bracknell

Beautiful Boxing Day walks around Berkshire

Pubs in Ascot are

Pubs in Ascot are

Pubs in Ascot are "fully booked" for Christmas Day

A CGI of what the six home luxury apartment building to replace Highveld in Coronation Road, Ascot could look like. Credit: Coba Design Architecture

A CGI of what the six home luxury apartment building to replace Highveld in Coronation Road, Ascot could look like. Credit: Coba Design Architecture

New flats will ‘generate loud noise from children,’ says neighbour on leafy road

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New hospital given green light to be built by 2030

The reservoir would be built to the east of the 14th hole on the red course at Berkshire Golf Club

The reservoir would be built to the east of the 14th hole on the red course at Berkshire Golf Club

Large reservoir planned at Berkshire Golf Club

Neighbours Andrew Laszkiewicz (top left) and Artur Kushnir (bottom right) took their disagreement to Bracknell Forest Council's planning committee

Neighbours Andrew Laszkiewicz (top left) and Artur Kushnir (bottom right) took their disagreement to Bracknell Forest Council's planning committee

Home extension approved despite ‘fierce resistance’ from neighbours

Solicitors withdraw from Max Coopey case, stating 'professional embarrassment'

Plans for a house extension on Darwell Drive in Ascot have caused controversy

Plans for a house extension on Darwell Drive in Ascot have caused controversy

Fears that house extension will be holiday let – but owner says its for his family

Met officer's son skips court AGAIN for further driving offence

Connie and Bernard

Connie and Bernard

Inspiring story behind one of Berkshire's oldest dog rescue centres

Max Coopey outside court

Max Coopey outside court

Met police officer's son, who killed two men in crash, in court AGAIN

Bulent Yazici (left) says Windsor Road in Ascot is a dangerous place for his young family

Bulent Yazici (left) says Windsor Road in Ascot is a dangerous place for his young family

Worried father calls for safer crossing at fast-moving road – but council says no

Duane Chappell, who has been appointed to the role of assistant director for education and learning in Bracknell. Credit: Bracknell Forest Council

Duane Chappell, who has been appointed to the role of assistant director for education and learning in Bracknell. Credit: Bracknell Forest Council

Bracknell Forest

New appointment made to head education at Bracknell Forest Council

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Students to learn in marquees after dangerous concrete is discovered

Students to learn in marquees after dangerous concrete is discovered

No dangerous RAAC concrete found in council-controlled schools, it is confirmed

Students to learn in marquees after dangerous concrete is discovered

Students to learn in marquees after dangerous concrete is discovered

Students to have LESSONS IN MARQUEES after dangerous concrete is discovered

LVS Ascot in the UK has seen an impressive increase in top grades for its students in this year's GCSE exams, despite a national grade reset.

LVS Ascot in the UK has seen an impressive increase in top grades for its students in this year's GCSE exams, despite a national grade reset.

Ascot independent school praises students' GCSE results

James Sunderland at The Crown Wood pub in Bracknell with landlord Phil Duhig. Credit: Office of James Sunderland MP

James Sunderland at The Crown Wood pub in Bracknell with landlord Phil Duhig. Credit: Office of James Sunderland MP

Bracknell Forest

Measures to cut tax on pints at pubs welcomed in Bracknell

James Sunderland meeting with senior managers of South Western Railway at Bracknell train station. Credit: Office of James Sunderland MP

James Sunderland meeting with senior managers of South Western Railway at Bracknell train station. Credit: Office of James Sunderland MP

Bracknell Forest

Call for commuters in Bracknell area to give views on train ticket office cuts

Berkshire Coroners Court

Berkshire Coroners Court

Woman found dead in Ascot home suspected to be from asbestos exposure

Synter in Sunningdale, Berks

Synter in Sunningdale, Berks

Student tries to defraud Ascot car dealership out of a £24k luxury BMW

Bracknell Forest Council is inviting people to an event where they can receive cost of living advice. Credit: Bracknell Forest Council website

Bracknell Forest Council is inviting people to an event where they can receive cost of living advice. Credit: Bracknell Forest Council website

Bracknell Forest

Household support event in Bracknell to help residents in cost of living crisis

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