WE have rounded up some of Bracknell's most shocking, exciting and important stories from the past week.
Here are a few of the most significant stories readers should be aware of:
1. Bracknell murder investigation: Tributes to victim of Twin Bridge underpass attack
A man who died after suffering from serious head injuries in an underpass in Bracknell has been described by friends as a 'lovely guy'.
Tributes have flooded in and a fundraising page has been set up in memory of Agapito de Sousa from Bracknell.
It comes after police launched a murder investigation into an attack at the Twin Bridges Roundabout underpass on Sunday, April 25.
Read more here.
2. Five famous singers who live in Berkshire
The county is home to many famous faces that have dominated the music charts list, blockbuster films and television screens.
Some of these people have played at the highest level possible in football, have starred in blockbusters, and have achieved several number ones in the charts.
However, are you familiar with some of the people that live in the county?
Here are some of the singers and musicians who live in Berkshire and you may be surprised by who is residing in the county.
3.Bracknell in top three busiest towns in country as shoppers return
Bracknell has been listed as being in the top three most busiest towns for footfall in the UK since non-essential shops reopened, statistics have shown.
Data provided by footfall analytics company Huq has shown that Bracknell has seen a 70.4 per cent rise in footfall since lockdown restrictions were lifted - this makes Bracknell the second-highest footfall increase out of all the towns in the UK.
Read more here.
4. The five worst roundabouts in Berkshire
A number of towns across Berkshire have a lot of roundabouts.
For example, anyone who has lived in Bracknell will understand how many you have to drive through just to get to the town centre alone.
Slough is another town known for its confusing roundabouts.
But if you have just moved to Berkshire or are learning to drive, then the roads can be confusing, fast-paced and a nightmare to get to grips with.
Read more here.
5. Wokingham fraudster who stole £750k from Bracknell dealership handed jail time
A Wokingham man defrauded Bracknell’s Jemca Toyota car dealership of more than £750,000 in a bid to fuel his gambling addiction.
Richard Zarifeh, of Church Lane, Arborfield, will serve three years and ten months behind bars as punishment for his actions.
Read more here.
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