http://www.getbracknell.co.uk Top stories for getbracknell http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067918_potholes_get_lasting_repairs_in_100000_spend Huge potholes caused by the big freeze in more than 50 roads around Bracknell are being repaired. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067918_potholes_get_lasting_repairs_in_100000_spend Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067904_rare_condition_caused_school_governors_death_ A school governor died from a “one in 3,000 complication” which caused a massive haemorrhage following a routine heart operation, an inquest heard. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067904_rare_condition_caused_school_governors_death_ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067910_50_speeding_drivers_caught Fifty drivers were caught overdoing it on the gas pedal in a speeding operation in Birch Hill and Hanworth – one doing 50mph in a 30mph limit. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067910_50_speeding_drivers_caught Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2067925_ranelagh_reunion_for_class_of_1983 Plans for a get-together for former school-mates to discuss the good old days are moving forward with more than 80 people looking likely to attend. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2067925_ranelagh_reunion_for_class_of_1983 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/entertainment/theatre_and_dance/s/2067948_cats_perform_murder_mystery_the_hollow A philandering doctor will be murdered in Crowthorne next week and the list of motivated suspects will make finding the killer a tricky task indeed. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/entertainment/theatre_and_dance/s/2067948_cats_perform_murder_mystery_the_hollow Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2067968_give_a_bird_a_home Bird lovers are being urged to put up a home for their feathered friends in their gardens. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2067968_give_a_bird_a_home Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2067956_my_spring_containers_have_gone_to_pot_this_year Very soon, the sound of lawnmowers will waft on the weekend breeze. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2067956_my_spring_containers_have_gone_to_pot_this_year Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2067902_fans_get_flava_of_peter_andre_gig Ear-piercing screams greeted pop sensation Peter Andre’s return to Reading as he performed for his adoring fans last night. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2067902_fans_get_flava_of_peter_andre_gig Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/entertainment/days_out/s/2067877_get_your_kicks_at_the_british_leisure_show Bungee jumping, canoeing and quad biking are some of the extreme sports and outdoor activities on offer at this weekend’s British Leisure Show. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/entertainment/days_out/s/2067877_get_your_kicks_at_the_british_leisure_show Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067839_four_jailed_for_winkfield_cannabis_factory Four men have been jailed for attempting to produce cannabis at a house in Winkfield after police investigating another crime spotted suspicious activity at a house. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067839_four_jailed_for_winkfield_cannabis_factory Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/sport/ice_hockey/s/2067833_bees_step_into_the_unknown Bracknell Bees player/coach Claude Dumas is concerned by the erratic form of this weekend’s opponents Guildford Flames, and is unsure whether to expect a backlash after their recent poor form. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/sport/ice_hockey/s/2067833_bees_step_into_the_unknown Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/sport/rugby/s/2067828_sevens_heaven_for_lvs_boys Licensed Victuallers School, Ascot, were crowned national champions after an unbeaten display at the ISA Rugby 7s under-14 championships last week. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/sport/rugby/s/2067828_sevens_heaven_for_lvs_boys Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_cinema/s/2067703_the_girl_with_the_dragon_tattoo_18__trailer The novel of the same name by the late Swedish author Stieg Larsson – part of a trilogy – was a real bestseller. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_cinema/s/2067703_the_girl_with_the_dragon_tattoo_18__trailer Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/lifestyle/s/2067215_weekly_horoscopes_15th_march_2010 Getting a little peace and quiet should be your first priority. You’re just recovering from a period of frenzied activity. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/lifestyle/s/2067215_weekly_horoscopes_15th_march_2010 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2067978_the_look_out_takes_to_the_road_in_schools_project Thousands of children will be on The Look Out for fun-filled activities coming to their classrooms. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2067978_the_look_out_takes_to_the_road_in_schools_project Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067977_litter_picking_hits_number_53 Community volunteers got their hands dirty to spruce up the grounds of Birch Hill’s arts centre. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067977_litter_picking_hits_number_53 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2067969_a_taste_of_success_for_first_food_market Villagers grabbed a slice of the action at Crowthorne’s first country food market. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2067969_a_taste_of_success_for_first_food_market Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067928_question_time_on_mental_health_for_election_hopefuls Bracknell's election hopefuls will take part in a question time session organised by a charity which helps people with mental health needs. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067928_question_time_on_mental_health_for_election_hopefuls Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/lifestyle/s/2067849_can_you_give_guinea_pigs_a_home This cute bunch are looking for new homes after they were found dumped in a skip in Bracknell – but be warned, they do not like each other’s company. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/lifestyle/s/2067849_can_you_give_guinea_pigs_a_home Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067841_man_jailed_for_possessing_404_child_porn_images A man has been jailed after police found more than 400 indecent images of children on his computers. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067841_man_jailed_for_possessing_404_child_porn_images Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067836_controversial_youth_shelter_is_shelved A village council has agreed to postpone a controversial plan to install a ‘teen shelter’ in a park. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067836_controversial_youth_shelter_is_shelved Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067832_a329m_crash_causes_major_delays An accident caused major delays on the A329M this morning. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067832_a329m_crash_causes_major_delays Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067825_11_arrests_in_drugs_raids Drug raids across the borough resulted in the arrests of 11 people  in a single day. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067825_11_arrests_in_drugs_raids Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067861_last_gestures_a_smile_and_a_hug_inquest_hears A “beautiful, artistic” woman took her own life because doctors could not cure the complex range of physical and mental illnesses she was suffering from. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067861_last_gestures_a_smile_and_a_hug_inquest_hears Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2067858_concert_to_raise_cash_for_minibus Wellington College’s Jazz Orchestra and Concert Bands are holding a charity concert tomorrow.   http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2067858_concert_to_raise_cash_for_minibus Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2067830_waitrose_hq_staff_cash_in_on_15_bonus Waitrose, the supermarket chain with its HQ in Bracknell, has celebrated recording bumper sales despite the recession by handing down a windfall equivalent to eight weeks’ pay to its workers. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2067830_waitrose_hq_staff_cash_in_on_15_bonus Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067693_eviction_for_crooks_in_new_police_op Persistent criminals could be kicked out by their landlords when police tell them what their tenants are up to. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067693_eviction_for_crooks_in_new_police_op Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067691_ill_sue_says_woman_in_damp_bedsit An asthma sufferer living in a damp-ridden bedsit has vowed to sue a housing company unless it pays her inflated electricity bills and replaces her ruined furniture. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067691_ill_sue_says_woman_in_damp_bedsit Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067694_molly_loses_eye_after_dog_attack A beloved family pet has had to have its eye removed weeks after it was savaged by another dog. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067694_molly_loses_eye_after_dog_attack Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067686_no_plans_for_houses_on_heatherwood_site Heatherwood Hospital will shrink its Ascot site but the hospital’s boss says service levels will not reduce and could even improve. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067686_no_plans_for_houses_on_heatherwood_site Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067774_renewed_appeal_for_missing_man_patrick_davies Police have renewed an appeal for help tracing a man who has been missing for two weeks. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067774_renewed_appeal_for_missing_man_patrick_davies Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067773_queens_scout_award_for_ranelagh_pupil A teenager has been given Scouting’s highest honour and has been invited to attend the St George’s Day Parade at Windsor Castle by the Queen. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067773_queens_scout_award_for_ranelagh_pupil Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067772_crowthorne_parish_council_agm_meeting Crowthorne Parish Council will hold its annual meeting on Friday. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067772_crowthorne_parish_council_agm_meeting Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067771_nurse_supports_families_of_children_with_lifelimiting_illness The first charity-funded “Alexander’s Nurse” has been out and about in Bracknell supporting families with children who have life-limiting illness. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067771_nurse_supports_families_of_children_with_lifelimiting_illness Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067745_community_stars_feted_for_their_hard_work The Queen has honoured people for their work in the community in ceremonies at Windsor Castle. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067745_community_stars_feted_for_their_hard_work Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2067638_heatherwood_boss_clinical_performance_is_at_heart_of_our_plan The chief executive of troubled Heatherwood Hospital has reaffirmed her commitment to the hospital which serves Bracknell and has said that “very, very few” jobs will be lost as a plan to ease financial troubles is brought in. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2067638_heatherwood_boss_clinical_performance_is_at_heart_of_our_plan Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067655_cruise_bug_pair_demand_probe A couple who had their holiday ruined by a vomiting bug are among dozens taking legal action against a cruise company. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067655_cruise_bug_pair_demand_probe Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067642_gambler_took_nandos_cash_ A Birch Hill man has admitted embezzling more than £10,000 from an Edinburgh restaurant where he worked for five years, to fund his gambling habit. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2067642_gambler_took_nandos_cash_ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0000