http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/ Top stories for Special features http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2072365_world_cup_2010_your_photos_from_bracknell Who are you supporting during the World Cup? 2010-06-07T23:00:00Z Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2072365_world_cup_2010_your_photos_from_bracknell http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2069399_10k_run_helps_fund_us_op_for_bella_mays Parents put their best feet forward to run 10km in a drive to raise money for a life-changing operation for her daughter. 2010-04-14T23:00:00Z Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2069399_10k_run_helps_fund_us_op_for_bella_mays http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2055767_longshot_lane_dump_should_improve_recycling_rates Recycling goods and ditching unwanted waste just got easier thanks to two multi-million pound revamps of local facilities. 2009-08-16T23:00:00Z Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2055767_longshot_lane_dump_should_improve_recycling_rates http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2052922_wokingham_traders_call_for_rent_cut Rents for shops in Wokingham that have been empty for 10 years should be cut, according to traders. 2009-06-21T23:00:00Z Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2052922_wokingham_traders_call_for_rent_cut http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2052586_small_traders_back_sir_alan_sugar Small businesses across Bracknell and the Thames Valley have backed the appointment of Sir Alan Sugar as Enterprise Champion. 2009-06-15T23:00:00Z Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2052586_small_traders_back_sir_alan_sugar http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2052180_tax_clinic_to_help_wokingham_firms Business owners in Wokingham will be getting a helping hand from a tax clinic aimed at business owners. 2009-06-08T23:00:00Z Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2052180_tax_clinic_to_help_wokingham_firms http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2051905_businesses_get_tax_delay More than 200 businesses across Bracknell Forest have been giben extra time to pay their taxes. 2009-06-03T23:00:00Z Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2051905_businesses_get_tax_delay http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2051814_european_election_a_guide_to_parties_and_policies Finding out what some parties stand for can prove challenging. 2009-06-02T23:00:00Z Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2051814_european_election_a_guide_to_parties_and_policies http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2051642_the_fun_of_the_sandhurst_donkey_derby Sunshine was on the programme for this year's fun event the Sandhurst Donkey Derby. 2009-05-28T23:00:00Z Thu, 28 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2051642_the_fun_of_the_sandhurst_donkey_derby http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2051012_high_taxes_hit_firms_budgets Rises in fuel and alcohol duty are hitting Wokingham's ailing small businesses in the pocket, local traders say. 2009-05-18T23:00:00Z Mon, 18 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2051012_high_taxes_hit_firms_budgets http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2050907_bracknell_half_marathon_a_video_diary Standard reporter Mike Pyle was among hundreds of runners who took on the Bracknell Half Marathon. 2009-05-15T23:00:00Z Fri, 15 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2050907_bracknell_half_marathon_a_video_diary http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2050835_do_you_have_any_memories_of_bracknell_new_town People are being asked for their memories of Bracknell to mark the town's 60th anniversary. 2009-05-14T23:00:00Z Thu, 14 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2050835_do_you_have_any_memories_of_bracknell_new_town http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049751_dream_wedding_on_a_budget_thanks_to_local_traders Brides and grooms-to-be in Bracknell do not need to break the bank to get married thanks to a scheme. 2009-04-27T23:00:00Z Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049751_dream_wedding_on_a_budget_thanks_to_local_traders http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049338_successful_keep_trade_local_campaign_extended The first 12 months of the Keep Trade Local Campaign has been so successful that the FSB is extending it into a second year. 2009-04-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049338_successful_keep_trade_local_campaign_extended http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049335_successful_keep_trade_local_campaign_extended The first 12 months of the Keep Trade Local Campaign has been so successful that the FSB is extending it into a second year. 2009-04-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049335_successful_keep_trade_local_campaign_extended http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049333_fsb_call_for_budget_relief Since the 2008 Budget the UK economy has entered into a decline and small businesses have found themselves at the eye of the perfect storm. 2009-04-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049333_fsb_call_for_budget_relief http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049213_rate_uturn_is_not_enough_to_rescue_traders Traders in Wokingham town centre say a Government U-turn on business rates increase is not good enough. 2009-04-19T23:00:00Z Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049213_rate_uturn_is_not_enough_to_rescue_traders http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049144_bracknells_small_firms_remain_very_optimistic Small businesses across Bracknell Forest remain bullish despite the recession, according to an expert. 2009-04-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2049144_bracknells_small_firms_remain_very_optimistic http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2048972_celebrating_25_years_of_the_halfmarathon The Bracknell Half-Marathon is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. 2009-04-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2048972_celebrating_25_years_of_the_halfmarathon http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2048857_help_brighten_up_bracknell Creative floral displays are set to spruce up the town centre as part of the Bracknell in Bloom 2009 campaign. 2009-04-13T23:00:00Z Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2048857_help_brighten_up_bracknell http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2048276_fighting_for_lower_rates A cafe owner in Wokingham is planning to do battle with the Government to get traders a better business rates deal. 2009-03-31T23:00:00Z Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2048276_fighting_for_lower_rates http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2048168_on_cusp_of_automatic_business_relief Rates relief for small businesses could be applied automatically under new plans. 2009-03-30T23:00:00Z Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2048168_on_cusp_of_automatic_business_relief http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2047783_noone_knew_we_existed_at_ww2_parade Former land girls and lumber jills gathered at a ceremony to recognise their war efforts. 2009-03-25T00:00:00Z Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2047783_noone_knew_we_existed_at_ww2_parade http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2047658_town_centre_should_become_outlet_village Bracknell should model itself on Bicester Village and become a shoppers' heaven, says a trader. 2009-03-24T00:00:00Z Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2047658_town_centre_should_become_outlet_village http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2047601_mp_speaks_out_for_the_evening_post Reading East MP Rob Wilson says local authorities should get behind their local newspapers. 2009-03-23T00:00:00Z Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2047601_mp_speaks_out_for_the_evening_post http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2047588_taking_the_crunch_to_task Action to help kick-start Wokingham’s economy is taking off thanks to a new business taskforce. 2009-03-23T00:00:00Z Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2047588_taking_the_crunch_to_task http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2047534_something_funny_for_money Bracknell Forest people were more than a little red in the face as they helped raise cash for Comic Relief. 2009-03-20T00:00:00Z Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2047534_something_funny_for_money http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2047370_support_pledged_for_local_newspapers A leading Tory MP visiting Reading has promised to call for a debate in the Commons to see what can be done to support local newspapers in the “crunch”. 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2047370_support_pledged_for_local_newspapers http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2047290_brock_is_the_nicest_dog Bracknell's champion search and rescue dog Brock has gone back to normal life after winning an award at Crufts. 2009-03-18T00:00:00Z Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2047290_brock_is_the_nicest_dog http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2047280_advice_online_to_help_traders “Real help” is available for people and businesses struggling to cope with the continuing effects of the recession. 2009-03-18T00:00:00Z Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/keep_trade_local/s/2047280_advice_online_to_help_traders http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2046606_brock_becomes_crufts_champion Bracknell's top dog Brock was last night crowned winner the of the Friends for Life competition. 2009-03-09T00:00:00Z Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2046606_brock_becomes_crufts_champion http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2046588_help_brock_the_dog Brock the search and rescue dog needs your vote this weekend to help him win at top dog show Crufts. 2009-03-07T00:00:00Z Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2046588_help_brock_the_dog http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2045877_staff_college_inquiry__day_nine_a_campaigners_diary A public inquiry is being held into controversial plans to develop Bracknell's former RAF Staff College. 2009-02-26T00:00:00Z Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2045877_staff_college_inquiry__day_nine_a_campaigners_diary http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2045803_staff_college_inquiry__day_eight_a_campaigners_diary A public inquiry is being held into controversial plans to develop Bracknell's former RAF Staff College. 2009-02-25T00:00:00Z Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2045803_staff_college_inquiry__day_eight_a_campaigners_diary http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2045740_flipping_victory_for_bracknell_forest_standard The Bracknell Forest Standard won a flipping grand victory this morning when it came top of the pancake race. 2009-02-24T00:00:00Z Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/special_features/s/2045740_flipping_victory_for_bracknell_forest_standard