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- PC Andrew Harper: Killed officer 'died of multiple injuries' - Police are given more time to question 10 murder suspects as tributes are paid to PC Andrew Harper.
- South Western Railway workers to hold four-day strike - The stoppage in August and September is part of the long-running guards dispute.
- Reading police boss wants more female BAME officers - Supt Bhupinder Rai wants her force to be "significantly different to when I started" when she retires.
- Reading tenants charged thousands for non-existent lift - One Housing charged people for lift maintenance despite there being no lift in the block.
Local NewsPolice are given more time to question 10 murder suspects as tributes are paid to PC Andrew Harper. The stoppage in August and September is part of the long-running guards dispute. Supt Bhupinder Rai wants her force to be "significantly different to when I started" when she retires. One Housing charged people for lift maintenance despite there being no lift in the block. Police say reports of a rotting chicken and a dog with missing fur are examples of the 999 system being misused. Cyclists have been banned from meeting at Velolife, a cafe and bike workshop, after complaints from residents. As Theresa May leaves Downing Street, her constituents welcome back their long-serving MP. UK motorways are being upgraded with extra technology, but how exactly does it work? The new home of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has a rich royal history. Jahangir Shan said he drove past the scaffolding "five or six seconds" before it collapsed. The scaffolding came down just after 11:15 BST injuring three people. Officers were forced to shut the motorway as they pursued the geese that were recorded flying at 26mph. |
Community NewsRural Community DevelopmentPosted by Administrator : Thursday 8th October 2015
Parish Plans and other community participation exercises can provide rural communities with the opportunity of deciding how they want their community to develop in the future. CCB can help in the process by providing expertise. The Environmental Trust for BerkshirePosted by Administrator : Thursday 8th October 2015
CCB is responsible for the administration of the Environmental Trust for Berkshire. The Environmental Trust can help local organizations access funds of around £100,000 each year for environmental projects in Berkshire.
Community TransportPosted by Administrator : Thursday 8th October 2015
The West Berkshire Rural Transport Partnership (RTP) covers the area of the West Berkshire Council. The RTP’s aim is to enhance rural transport services in West Berkshire, to secure long term improvement in access to work, services and social activities and to improve access for visitors to the countryside.
The Community Council for BerkshirePosted by Administrator : Thursday 8th October 2015
The Community Council for Berkshire (CCB) is one of a national network of independent charities working to overcome social exclusion. The CCB has a particular remit to enhance and enable communities in rural villages and towns.
Can you support our Village Halls?Posted by Administrator : Wednesday 7th October 2015
Help from CCB’s specialist Village Halls Advisor can help community groups or management committees ensure that their village hall plays a central role in the life of the rural community. Potholes Giving Local Drivers a ProblemPosted by Administrator : Wednesday 13th March 2013
LEAVING US IN A DITCH? Potholes are becoming more and more of a problem in Berkshire due to a lack of local maintenance funding and the changes in the UK weather. Potholes despite being seen as a miner problem they can affect so many drivers on a daily basis. Local Weather |
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