1621. Sporty residents in national survey

SPORTY residents in Bracknell are among the most active in the country, according to a national survey by Sport England.

1622. Mindless act of vandalism

A QUICK thinking Priestwood resident saved more than 150 Christmas cards from going up in smoke after he poured water into a postbox that was on fire.

1623. More money for our pupils

A PREDICTED decline in the numbers of children attending Bracknell schools will mean more cash available per child over the coming year.

1624. Spate of burglaries in Ascot

BURGLARS have broken into four houses in Ascot over the weekend.

1625. Shops busier than last year

THE tills are jingling in Bracknell this year as traders in the town are looking forward to a bonanza Christmas.

1626. Gang brawl in town

A MASS brawl broke out between rival gangs of white and Asian youths at Bracknell train station last Thursday afternoon.

1627. Network of family centres set to be built in two years

1628. Appeal rejected for MOT centre

RESIDENTS in Harmans Water are over the moon this week as a plan for an MOT centre near their homes has been turned down by a planning inspector.

1629. Decapitated body: three are charged with murder

1630. Police warn of arsonist loose in Sandhurst

A SPATE of arson attacks has hit Sandhurst.