We have rounded up some of the biggest stories from Bracknell this week, just in case you missed them.

1. Pop star Chesney Hawkes to play a special gig to help his Ascot school friend

Bracknell News: Vic Irvine left with Chesney Hawkes right

Pop star Chesney Hawkes is set to play a special gig to help his childhood friend raise money for cancer treatment.

The One and Only star met his school pal Vic Irvine at a school in Sunningdale near Ascot and have remained friends ever since.

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2. Recap as emergency services tackle lift fire in Bracknell building

Bracknell News:

Firefighters tackled a lift fire in a building in Bracknell earlier this week.

Smoke was billowing from the building in Bagshot Road.

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3. Platinum Jubilee: Bin collections dates across Berkshire

Bracknell News:

It's the Platinum Jubilee weekend and as some people prepare for another day of street partying, others may be worrying about how to their rubbish will be collected.

Find out when the bins will be collected in your area here 

4. Coroner makes decision on how man died in Bracknell underpass

Bracknell News:

An e-scooter rider who died in a Bracknell underpass was found to have been three times over the drink driving limit, an inquest has heard.

Agapito de Sousa, 34, was found in the Twin Bridges underpass on April 24 2021 having sustained a serious head injury, with swelling to the left side of his face.

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5. Queen's honours list recognises Crowthorne critical care worker for a lifetime of service

Bracknell News:

One of Berkshire’s most celebrated critical care professionals has been recognised this year on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

Suman Raj Shrestha, 43, will become one of the few in the South East to be awarded an MBE for his service within his specialised field.

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