Father’s plea  after losing daughter to death crash

Father’s plea after losing daughter to death crash

Jamie McDonald, 19, was sentenced to two years and three months in jail on Monday, July 14, for causing death by dangerous driving after he crashed his car, killing his girlfriend, Rebecca Gough, 16, from Bracknell, in February last year.

Rebecca's father, Brendan Gough, broke his silence this week to talk exclusively to the Bracknell Forest Standard and make a plea to everyone to change their attitudes to driving.


Cor – loads of courgettes!

Cor – loads of courgettes!

My tiny vegetable patch is rejoicing in its first glut and it feels like a biblical year of plenty.

Defeat potato blight using good plant hygiene

Defeat potato blight using good plant hygiene

It looks like it is going to be another bad year for potato blight.


 

You Kennet believe it – wildlife safe!

You Kennet believe it – wildlife safe!

At this time of year it is hard to see much wildlife – the trees are in leaf, the grass is tall, and many things are preparing for winter by eating as much as they can.

‘I’m not playing at selling great toys’

‘I’m not playing at selling great toys’

Sarah Tubbs was so obsessed with cuddly toys she decided to set up her own shop in the Harris Arcade selling everything from traditional teddy bears to lifesize penguins.


 

 
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