WE have rounded up some of this week’s most read stories, just in case you missed them.
1. Update following traveller encampment at Longhill Park, Bracknell
THE COUNCIL has provided an update after a 'large group' of caravans were spotted in Bracknell over the weekend.
More than 10 caravans plus multiple vehicles set up an illegal encampment in Longhill Park, Bracknell.
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2. Coppid Beech park and ride near Bracknell set for go ahead
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a new park and ride in between Bracknell and Wokingham are set to be given the green-light despite concerns from residents.
The 254 space park would be added near the London Road/Coppid Beech roundabout if applicants Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) get their way.
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3. Crowthorne fire: Fire crews tackle blaze in Circle Hill
EMERGENCY services rushed to the scene of a fire after a 'loud bang' echoed in Crowthorne earlier today.
Concerned and worried residents in Crowthorne quickly took to social media to find out what caused the smoke.
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4. Traveller site in Finchampstead could be expanded
A traveller site in Finchampstead could be expanded in plans described as “inappropriate” by the local parish council.
The site – at land next to 166 Nine Mile Ride – currently has four caravan pitches and an additional four would be added if the plans are approved by Wokingham Borough Council (WBC).
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5. Bracknell woman fundraisers for former Crown Wood Primary School teaching assistant
A DEDICATED woman feels "shocked" to have exceeded her fundraising target for her best friend who is fighting terminal cancer.
Emma Claire from Bracknell felt inspired to help her closest friend Lisa Hepworth, after losing her mum to cancer when she was 23-years-old.
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