http://www.getbracknell.co.uk Top stories for getbracknell http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134382_boxing_club_could_be_homeless_by_june A boxing coach has made a desperate plea to businesses and schools which may have room to re-home his club. 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134382_boxing_club_could_be_homeless_by_june http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134427_vandals_play_noughts_and_crosses_on_petrol_cap_in_spate_of_attacks Vandals played noughts and crosses on a car's petrol cap in a spate of damage to vehicles in Hanworth. 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134427_vandals_play_noughts_and_crosses_on_petrol_cap_in_spate_of_attacks http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134399_police_helicopters_search_for_missing_man Police are keen to quash rumours about an incident last night after they led a search for a missing man. 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134399_police_helicopters_search_for_missing_man http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134389_plans_announced_to_create_bee_haven_in_bullbrook Insect lovers will be buzzing with excitement at the news of plans to create a bee haven in Bracknell. 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134389_plans_announced_to_create_bee_haven_in_bullbrook http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134384_arsonists_torch_mattress_in_jennetts_park Arsonists tossed a gas blow torch onto a blazing mattress after setting it alight in woods near Jennett's Park last night (Monday). 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134384_arsonists_torch_mattress_in_jennetts_park http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2134211_review__ford_fiesta_titanium_10litre_ecoboost_ The new Fiesta marks the latest chapter in the journey of the popular small car. Ford launched the first Fiesta in 1976 and has since sold more than 15 million models around the world. 2013-05-15T23:00:00Z Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2134211_review__ford_fiesta_titanium_10litre_ecoboost_ http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134143_memories_of_reading_fc_merger_plan_protest_march getreading.co.uk has provoked memories among Royals fans by publishing a photo from 30 years ago of the protest march against Robert Maxwell’s proposed merger with Oxford United. 2013-05-15T23:00:00Z Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134143_memories_of_reading_fc_merger_plan_protest_march http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2134095_restaurant_review_the_shoulder_of_mutton Owners Wendy and Alan Oxlade took over the Shoulder of Mutton 13 years ago, refurbishing it in 2007 and creating a relaxing, cosy country pub with contemporary conservatory. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2134095_restaurant_review_the_shoulder_of_mutton http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_cinema/s/2134083_film_review_all_stars The dance movie has proved popular among teenagers in recent years. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_cinema/s/2134083_film_review_all_stars http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/blogs/andanotherthing/s/2134042_emmview_vets_keep_an_eye_out_for_ticks This week, Rosie Skinner of Emmview Veterinary Surgery writes of the problem of ticks. 2013-05-13T23:00:00Z Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/blogs/andanotherthing/s/2134042_emmview_vets_keep_an_eye_out_for_ticks http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/blogs/andanotherthing/s/2134040_jane_holmes_blog_handy_men_and_women_needed_to_kit_out_charity_hq Jane Holmes is chief executive of Wokingham-based charity Building for the Future which provides support and activities for disabled children. 2013-05-13T23:00:00Z Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/blogs/andanotherthing/s/2134040_jane_holmes_blog_handy_men_and_women_needed_to_kit_out_charity_hq http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2133398_getbracknell_online_art_gallery Are you a Bracknell-based artist looking to publicise your work? 2013-04-30T23:00:00Z Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2133398_getbracknell_online_art_gallery http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2127678_pet_of_the_week_send_us_your_photos Would you like to give more people a chance to see your great pet pictures? 2013-01-23T00:00:00Z Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2127678_pet_of_the_week_send_us_your_photos http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/sport/football/goalpost/s/2126755_get_involved_in_goal_post_on_facebook Getbracknell, getwokingham and getreading are committed to covering as much local football as we possibly can, which is why we've set up our goalpost Facebook page. 2013-01-08T00:00:00Z Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/sport/football/goalpost/s/2126755_get_involved_in_goal_post_on_facebook http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2119700_getbracknell_on_facebook_and_twitter For up-to-the minute news on goings on across Bracknell Forest, why not follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook? 2012-08-29T23:00:00Z Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2119700_getbracknell_on_facebook_and_twitter http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2118136_where_to_collect_your_bracknell_forest_standard Where to pick up your Bracknell Forest Standard: 2012-08-01T23:00:00Z Wed, 01 Aug 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2118136_where_to_collect_your_bracknell_forest_standard http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2133964_russell_grants_horoscopes_for_may_13_to_19 Taurus (Apr21/May21) Patience is important this week so don't lose your cool; you're typically very good at waiting things out. 2013-05-12T23:00:00Z Sun, 12 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2133964_russell_grants_horoscopes_for_may_13_to_19 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2134390_wellington_college_pupil_creates_art_mural_for_crowthorne_station Crowthorne train station has been given a new lease of life by a mural painted by a Wellington College pupil. 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2134390_wellington_college_pupil_creates_art_mural_for_crowthorne_station http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134429_burglars_break_into_empty_garage Thieves left empty handed after breaking into a garage in Priestwood. 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134429_burglars_break_into_empty_garage http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134428_tyres_stolen_from_car_in_harmans_water Tyres were stolen from a car parked in Harmans Water. 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134428_tyres_stolen_from_car_in_harmans_water http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134422_police_investigate_14_potential_child_sexual_exploitation_cases_after_oxford_convictions Thames Valley Police is investigating 14 other potential child sexual exploitation cases across the force area after the high-profile conviction of seven men in Oxford. 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134422_police_investigate_14_potential_child_sexual_exploitation_cases_after_oxford_convictions http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134324_tributes_paid_to_hardworking_community_activist_jean_kite A grandmother who devoted her time to helping others in the community has died. 2013-05-19T23:00:00Z Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134324_tributes_paid_to_hardworking_community_activist_jean_kite http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134337_mourners_sensitively_reminded_to_keep_relatives_graves_tidy Mourners 'stepping over the boundaries' will be 'sensitively' reminded to keep their relative's graves tidy. 2013-05-19T23:00:00Z Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134337_mourners_sensitively_reminded_to_keep_relatives_graves_tidy http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134335_swinley_forest_two_years_on_from_devastating_forest_fire Just over two years ago, firefighters from across the country were battling the biggest forest fire ever seen in Bracknell. 2013-05-19T23:00:00Z Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134335_swinley_forest_two_years_on_from_devastating_forest_fire http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134320_suspended_sentence_for_man_who_broke_babys_leg A man who broke a newborn baby boy’s leg “in a moment of impatience and frustration” has been given a suspended sentence. 2013-05-19T23:00:00Z Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134320_suspended_sentence_for_man_who_broke_babys_leg http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134342_cllr_alvin_finch_named_new_mayor_of_bracknell_town The mayoral chains were handed to Councillor Alvin Finch during an appointment ceremony this week. 2013-05-19T23:00:00Z Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134342_cllr_alvin_finch_named_new_mayor_of_bracknell_town http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134359_learn_about_antarctica_at_bracknell_forest_natural_history_society_meeting_tonight Bracknell Forest Natural History Society will hear Carole White talk about Antarctica and the birds that live there, when it meets in the recital room at South Hill Park, Ringmead, on Monday from 8pm. 2013-05-19T23:00:00Z Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134359_learn_about_antarctica_at_bracknell_forest_natural_history_society_meeting_tonight http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/sport/football/goalpost/s/2134355_players_needed_for_wargrave_girls_fc Goal-grabbing girls are needed for a football club struggling to field full teams. 2013-05-19T23:00:00Z Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/sport/football/goalpost/s/2134355_players_needed_for_wargrave_girls_fc http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134354_nearly_15000_given_out_in_grants_by_crowthorne_parish_council Nearly £15,000 has been given out in community grants. 2013-05-19T23:00:00Z Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134354_nearly_15000_given_out_in_grants_by_crowthorne_parish_council http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134353_around_100_retired_people_take_part_in_computer_workshop Nearly 100 retired people in Wokingham took part in a computer workshop. 2013-05-19T23:00:00Z Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134353_around_100_retired_people_take_part_in_computer_workshop http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134226_crime_commissioner_under_fire_over_travel_claims The Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has come under fire over his expenses and use of a chauffeur. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134226_crime_commissioner_under_fire_over_travel_claims http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/entertainment/theatre_and_dance/s/2134270_a_host_of_outdoor_events_could_come_to_south_hill_park_if_licence_is_approved Outdoor plays, films or sporting events could take place up to four times a year at South Hill Park, if a licensing application is approved. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/entertainment/theatre_and_dance/s/2134270_a_host_of_outdoor_events_could_come_to_south_hill_park_if_licence_is_approved http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134231_teenagers_arrested_over_air_gun_incident Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a pub brawl where two men were injured when an air rifle was fired. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134231_teenagers_arrested_over_air_gun_incident http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2134227_new_winter_wonderland_plans_revealed_for_swinley_park The magic of Christmas could be coming to Swinley Park after plans to build a temporary winter wonderland were revealed. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2134227_new_winter_wonderland_plans_revealed_for_swinley_park http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134271_young_readers_club_to_start_in_birch_hill_on_monday Young bookworms aged from seven to 11 are invited to a new weekly reading club which starts on Monday. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134271_young_readers_club_to_start_in_birch_hill_on_monday http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134261_have_your_say_on_nhs_matters_next_week Complaints about NHS care can be voiced next week. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134261_have_your_say_on_nhs_matters_next_week http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/entertainment/days_out/s/2134260_hundreds_of_vws_on_show_this_weekend_ Hundreds of VW cars, classic and modern, will be at Easthampstead Park House for the 10th annual London & Thames Valley VW show. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/entertainment/days_out/s/2134260_hundreds_of_vws_on_show_this_weekend_ http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134234_mum_of_bone_transplant_boy_urging_people_to_join_sebastians_action_trust_walk The mum of a three-year-old boy who recently had a bone marrow transplant is urging people to take part in a charity walk. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134234_mum_of_bone_transplant_boy_urging_people_to_join_sebastians_action_trust_walk http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134174_education_secretary_michael_gove_to_visit_bracknell_tomorrow Michael Gove will be visiting the town to attend a Conservative dinner at a Bracknell hotel tomorrow night (Friday). 2013-05-15T23:00:00Z Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134174_education_secretary_michael_gove_to_visit_bracknell_tomorrow http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134215_fundraiser_for_tony_calvert_for_his_birthday The family of former football legend Tony Calvert will be celebrating his birthday by raising money to pay for his treatment. 2013-05-15T23:00:00Z Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134215_fundraiser_for_tony_calvert_for_his_birthday http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134155_new_cycle_paths_open_in_swinley_forest A network of cycle paths spanning 1,000 hectares of woodland has been opened. 2013-05-15T23:00:00Z Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134155_new_cycle_paths_open_in_swinley_forest http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134150_heatherwood_hospital_governor_suspended_after_child_sexual_assault_charge A governor of Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospital Trust has been suspended after he was charged with assaulting a girl under 13. 2013-05-15T23:00:00Z Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134150_heatherwood_hospital_governor_suspended_after_child_sexual_assault_charge http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134141_posties_attacked_by_dogs_48_times_in_the_last_year Posties in the borough were attacked by dogs 48 times in a year. 2013-05-15T23:00:00Z Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134141_posties_attacked_by_dogs_48_times_in_the_last_year http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134158_new_mayor_of_bracknell_forest_and_deputy_chosen Applause filled Bracknell's council chamber last night (Wednesday) as a new Borough Mayor and deputy were chosen to serve the borough for the next year. 2013-05-15T23:00:00Z Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134158_new_mayor_of_bracknell_forest_and_deputy_chosen http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134157_sandhurst_farmers_market_to_return_in_june Sandhurst Farmers’ Market will return in June, thanks to the hard work of two town councillors. 2013-05-15T23:00:00Z Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134157_sandhurst_farmers_market_to_return_in_june http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134121_burglars_break_into_church Burglars smashed into a church and caused damage. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134121_burglars_break_into_church http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134117_thieves_target_cars_in_bracknell_forest Two men were seen driving off in a Land Rover without lights on after a leaf blower was stolen from a parked car. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134117_thieves_target_cars_in_bracknell_forest http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134127_easthampstead_shops_evacuated A row of shops had to be evacuated this afternoon after Lloyds Pharmacy staff became concerned about a strange smell. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134127_easthampstead_shops_evacuated http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134112_shoes_among_items_stolen_in_bracknell_burglaries Shoes, jewellery and household electricals were among items stolen in burglaries in the past week. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134112_shoes_among_items_stolen_in_bracknell_burglaries http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2134021_spending_in_bracknell_down_by_11_per_cent_since_start_of_recession Spending in the borough has fallen by 11 per cent since the beginning of the recession, holding up better than the regional average. 2013-05-13T23:00:00Z Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2134021_spending_in_bracknell_down_by_11_per_cent_since_start_of_recession http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134090_what_does_bracknell_think_does_winston_churchill_deserve_to_be_on_the_new_5_note_ This week we asked our panel what they thought of the Bank of England’s proposal to put Winston Churchill on the back of the new £5 note in 2016. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134090_what_does_bracknell_think_does_winston_churchill_deserve_to_be_on_the_new_5_note_ http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134085_get_involved_with_the_pinewood_festival Traders, clubs, societies and charities are being urged to get involved in a community festival. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134085_get_involved_with_the_pinewood_festival http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134092_young_boxers_given_gold_gloves_by_olympic_gold_medallist An Olympic gold medallist honoured two talented schoolboy boxers who pack a punch with prestigious Golden Glove awards. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2134092_young_boxers_given_gold_gloves_by_olympic_gold_medallist http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/entertainment/days_out/s/2134099_classic_campers_and_coming_to_bracknell_this_weekend_for_annual_volkswagen_show Classic campers and cars will pull into Bracknell next weekend for the 10th annual one-day Volkswagen show. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/entertainment/days_out/s/2134099_classic_campers_and_coming_to_bracknell_this_weekend_for_annual_volkswagen_show http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134032_dr_phillip_lee_holds_q__a_session Around 20 people turned up to grill Bracknell's MP at his latest Q & A session. 2013-05-13T23:00:00Z Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134032_dr_phillip_lee_holds_q__a_session http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134044_adam_greener_court_appearance_postponed Two men due in court today on suspicion of drug dealing have had their appearance postponed. 2013-05-13T23:00:00Z Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2134044_adam_greener_court_appearance_postponed