Bracknell News

Bracknell News:

A JUDGE has overturned a previous ruling to declare the site of Sandhurst’s oldest pub an Asset of Community Value (ACV). A judgement was made that the previous ruling had been “made in error of the law” after a local community group appealed the original decision on behalf of The Rose and Crown in Sandhurst.

The chairman of the Rose and Crown Pub Community Group (RCPCG), Adrian Russell, said: “[I’m] very glad we won. it’s been a long haul.” The RCPCG had originally applied for the premises to be considered an ACV in January 2019 and it was listed as such by Bracknell Forest Council in February 2019, giving the pub protected status.

However, the owners of the pub, Punch Partnerships Ltd (PPL), successfully appealed against the application so RCPCG took the case to a first-tier tribunal in January 2020.

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Also in the paper:

  • A doctor who was caught speeding in Sunningdale has avoided a driving ban because she is a GP.
  • The GP practices in Bracknell with the most and least patients per doctor have been revealed
  • The Rotary Club of Easthampstead has announced that this year’s 3 Counties Cycle Ride willtake place on Sunday, June 12
  • A ceremony took place to formally mark the beginning of building work on a new Community and Health Hub,
  • A number of residents at a privately owned house in Bracknell have been experiencing the presence of rats within their walls and kitchen counters over the past few years.
  • A Berkshire council has been accused of being “misleading” over the latest council tax charges
  • Police have stopped dozens of men for harassment, stalking, and loitering in the streets across the area as part of a crackdown on predatory behaviour.
  • A cake sale was held by students in Bracknell to raise money for a charity supporting people with autism.
  • A heart-broken Bracknell resident has opened a building up in central Poland to house a total of 25 Ukrainian refugees.
  • A new burger chain has opened in Bracknell serving classic English streetfood

And much more

 

Wokingham News

Bracknell News:

LESS than one in a hundred incidents of fly-tipping in Wokingham have been successfully prosecuted since 2019, a freedom of information request (FOI) submitted by The News has revealed. Of the 5,205 cases in the borough over the last three years, just 45 fixed penalty notices have been issued and paid - a total of 0.9 per cent.

Incidents have fallen since a record high of 2,324 in 2020 during the pandemic, however the number since April 2021 has increased by 22 per cent on 2019’s figures. This is an average of 145 incidents per month for the last three years.

No data is held prior to 2019, according to Wokingham Borough Council. The data shows that Grazeley Road in Grazeley has seen the greatest number of successful prosecutions, with four being paid since 2019. One such incident in November saw a £400 fixed-penalty issued and paid - the highest onthe-spot fine possible.

Also in the paper:

  • A Wokingham man has appeared in courti n relation to a stabbing outside a popular town centre bar
  • A ‘legendary rock band’ will headline this summer’s live music event, Wokingham Festival has announced.
  • A local library has become one of just a handful of net zero library buildings in the UK, Wokingham Borough Council has announced
  • Reports linking a Wokingham MP to an opaque, pro-Russia ‘lobbying’ group have been dismissed as “misinformed” by the MP.
  • A council has to pay compensation to a resident after it offered unsuitable accommodation in accordance with their medical needs
  • An Easter camp for children will return to the borough during half-term, Wokingham Council has announced.

And much more

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Ascot News

Bracknell News:

BRIDGERTON fans throughout the world tuned in last Friday to watch the premiere to the much awaited season two of the Netflix series.

However, no one could have ever imagined thatthe famous racecourse would have featured so heavily so early on.

In episode two, named ‘Off to the Races’ we see the entire Ton descending into the famous race course with Anthony declaring ‘Let’s go to the races’ in his attempts to woo the future viscountess.

Also in the paper:

  • One of Berkshire’s oldest golf clubs is celebrating after being awarded for their commitment in promoting child protection in sport
  • The Royal Borough is set to end the financial year by spending under its budget despite failing to achieve targeted savings.
  • A road closure is set to affect drivers navigating around Sunninghill next week
  • Ascot pupils celebrated success after receiving scholarships for prestigious colleges across the UK.

And much more

 

You will also find a four-page puzzle supplement in each paper this week to keep your brain active.

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