Local Berkshire | News Headlines http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:31:26 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 57 Local Berkshire | News Headlines http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/lb_logo_500x75.png http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/ Jewellery shop burgled A JEWELLER’S shop was burgled in an evening raid thought to have been carried out by three men. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48203-jewellery-shop-burgled/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48203-jewellery-shop-burgled/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0100 News Fire at park toilets 'arson' A FIRE in the toilets at a recreation ground pavilion is thought to have been started deliberately. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48202-fire-at-park-toilets-arson/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48202-fire-at-park-toilets-arson/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:30:00 +0100 News Axl's grinding show AMONG the thousands of revellers at Reading Festival were one couple who have attended for more than 30 years. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48197-axls-grinding-show/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48197-axls-grinding-show/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0100 News Subsidised buses axed as council cuts back BUS services subsidised by the council are being axed to save money – but fares on some remaining routes will come down. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48201-subsidised-buses-axed-as-council-cuts-back/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48201-subsidised-buses-axed-as-council-cuts-back/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:30:00 +0100 News Council to give verdict on flats plan THE next meeting of Holybrook Parish Council will be held at the Beansheaf Community Centre in Charrington Road, Calcot, at 7.30pm on Monday. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48200-council-to-give-verdict-on-flats-plan/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48200-council-to-give-verdict-on-flats-plan/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:30:00 +0100 News Smash and grab robbery at jewellers MOTORBIKE riding robbers struck a Maidenhead jeweller for the third time in 18 months. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48190-smash-and-grab-robbery-at-jewellers/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48190-smash-and-grab-robbery-at-jewellers/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:21:51 +0100 News Teen jailed for robbery A TEENAGER has been jailed for his part in a robbery which left a cyclist with a broken nose. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48194-teen-jailed-for-robbery/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48194-teen-jailed-for-robbery/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News Memorial service on Sunday AN ANNUAL memorial service for people to pay their respects to loved ones will be held on Sunday. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48187-memorial-service-on-sunday/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48187-memorial-service-on-sunday/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News Theft from woman, 91 HEARTLESS burglars raided a 91-year-old woman’s house after a doorstep con. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48179-theft-from-woman-91/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48179-theft-from-woman-91/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0100 News School scheme welcomes new pupils A SECONDARY school has held an introduction course to help pupils joining it this term. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48184-school-scheme-welcomes-new-pupils/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48184-school-scheme-welcomes-new-pupils/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 +0100 News Warning on dog virus DOG owners trying to save money by cutting back on vaccinations are putting their dogs’ lives at risk. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48171-warning-on-dog-virus/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48171-warning-on-dog-virus/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 +0100 News Child safety now 'adequate' COUNCIL care for vulnerable children in Wokingham borough is now judged to be “adequate”. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48172-child-safety-now-adequate/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48172-child-safety-now-adequate/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:30:00 +0100 News Police release 'wanted' list SEX attacks, robberies and attempted fraud are among crimes in the area that police hope a “Most Wanted” website will help solve. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48178-police-release-wanted-list/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/48178-police-release-wanted-list/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 +0100 News Villagers on the look out after double burglary POLICE are warning villagers to stay vigilant after burglars swooped on two houses in Sonning Common. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/48176-villagers-on-the-look-out-after-double-burglary/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/48176-villagers-on-the-look-out-after-double-burglary/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:30:00 +0100 News Church to host medieval fayre THE oldest building in Slough opens its doors on Saturday as part of a medieval church fayre. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/48167-church-to-host-medieval-fayre/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/48167-church-to-host-medieval-fayre/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0100 News Tools and mirror stolen in house raid BURGLARS escaped with tools and an ornate mirror worth £200 after raiding a Goring home. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/48170-tools-and-mirror-stolen-in-house-raid/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/48170-tools-and-mirror-stolen-in-house-raid/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News Reading FC ticket offer exclusive Don't miss your chance to get two tickets for the price of one with our Buy One Get One Free offer for tickets to Reading Football Club. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/48169-reading-fc-ticket-offer-exclusive/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/48169-reading-fc-ticket-offer-exclusive/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News Win a makeover with TV's Nicky MAYBE I should have made more of an effort to look stylish on the afternoon I interviewed Nicky Hambleton-Jones of 10 Years Younger fame. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/48168-win-a-makeover-with-tvs-nicky/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/48168-win-a-makeover-with-tvs-nicky/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News New school is set to open to ease classroom places crisis A NEW primary school is set to open in Slough to help ease the town’s long-term classroom places crisis. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/48166-new-school-is-set-to-open-to-ease-classroom-places-crisis-/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/48166-new-school-is-set-to-open-to-ease-classroom-places-crisis-/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News Fit as fiddles AN EXERCISE programme for over-50s has been held to boost health and wellbeing. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/48088-fit-as-fiddles/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/48088-fit-as-fiddles/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:00:00 +0100 News Reading FC ticket offer exclusive Don't miss your chance to get two tickets for the price of one with our Buy One Get One Free offer for tickets to Reading Football Club. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/31/48164-reading-fc-ticket-offer-exclusive-/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/31/48164-reading-fc-ticket-offer-exclusive-/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:00:00 +0100 News Banjo and paintings stolen in burglary A LAPTOP, seven water colour paintings and a banjo were part of the haul when burglars raided a country home. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/31/48163-banjo-and-paintings-stolen-in-burglary/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/31/48163-banjo-and-paintings-stolen-in-burglary/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:30:00 +0100 News Callous thieves steal charity box HEARTLESS thieves have broken into a clinic and stolen a charity box containing about £1,500. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/31/48161-callous-thieves-steal-charity-box-/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/31/48161-callous-thieves-steal-charity-box-/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News Hunt for dogs that bit toddler A TODDLER out walking with his mum was bitten by two dogs in a vicious attack. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/31/48159-hunt-for-dogs-that-bit-toddler/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/31/48159-hunt-for-dogs-that-bit-toddler/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News Two cars torched in early morning blaze TWO cars were set ablaze within an hour of each other last night (Monday). http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/31/48162-two-cars-torched-in-early-morning-blaze/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/31/48162-two-cars-torched-in-early-morning-blaze/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:30:00 +0100 News