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- Reading third bridge: Renewed opposition to Thames crossing plan - Reading, Wokingham and Bracknell councils all support the scheme in a bid to ease congestion.
- Commercial drone sky highway 'could open this year' - A technology firm applies to open a five-mile flight path for deliveries by drones and other uses.
- Reading stabbing: Police stop-and-search powers extended - The order is needed to "prevent a repeat" of an attack in Reading, police say.
- Slough schoolboy sexually assaulted girl in classes - The 16-year-old was given an 18-month Youth Rehabilitation Order for the "serious" offences.
Local NewsReading, Wokingham and Bracknell councils all support the scheme in a bid to ease congestion. A technology firm applies to open a five-mile flight path for deliveries by drones and other uses. The order is needed to "prevent a repeat" of an attack in Reading, police say. The 16-year-old was given an 18-month Youth Rehabilitation Order for the "serious" offences. Xavier Hopkins, who only has 10% of his sight, turned his passion for mountain biking into a career. Thames Valley Police say the officers and those they had close contact with are self-isolating. Network Rail says the coronavirus pandemic has delayed talks about the line from Reading to the airport. A teenager has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a man was stabbed on Saturday. They would be reserved for key workers struggling to get NHS tests. Vaneet Singh said one of the men tried to remove his turban and asked him: "Are you Taliban?" Photographer Gavin Watson's evocative 1980s photos are to form the basis of a new play. Full-time residents of university cities in England fear local lockdowns as students return. |
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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