ADAMS – A 17-year-old boy is charged with adult murder in last week’s fatal shooting of a Springfield man in Adams. Angel Rafael Nieves innocently pleaded a first degree murder charge in North Berkshire District Court on Monday afternoon. He is sentenced to be detained without bail and is due …
Read More »Bracknell Forest house prices compared to the rest of the country
House prices rose 2.1% – more than the South East average – in Bracknell Forest in January, new figures show. This momentum is contributing to the longer-term trend, which has seen house prices in the region reach annual growth of 4.8%. The average house price in Bracknell Forest in January …
Read More »Film playback studio “to meet Netflix, Amazon and Disney demands” approved
A film studio will be built in Berkshire after those behind the project say there is a lack of space to meet demands from companies like Disney, Netflix, Amazon and Apple. The studio could be used to make Hollywood blockbusters and will be built in Thames Valley Science Park near …
Read More »Warren visits Berkshire COVID vaccination site and food bank
Senator Elizabeth Warren visited two facilities in western Massachusetts related to combating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, both the disease itself and the economic effects it has created. Warren met with management and medical staff at the Berkshire Community College vaccination site in Pittsfield, one of three sites operated …
Read More »Film studio that could be used for Disney productions gets green light
The plan to build a film studio near Reading that could be used to make star-studded Hollywood blockbusters has been approved. Shinfield Studios obtained a building permit to set up a film studio – with four sound stages and four workshops – in Thames Valley Science Park for five years. …
Read More »Bracknell Hewlett Packard site to be demolished as new business park is planned
The new owners of the old Hewlett Packard offices want to bulldoze them as they plan a new 350,000 square foot business park on the site. Plans for a 24-unit business park at the Binfield site – which will hopefully attract data centers or film production – were released last …
Read More »Shinfield Studios: Major Hollywood blockbusters could be shot in huge new studios outside of Reading
Hollywood movie stars may soon descend on Reading as plans for a new television and film studio nearby look set to be given the green light. Shinfield Studios is seeking permission to operate the studio, which would have four sound stages and four workshops, for five years in Thames Valley …
Read More »Advocacy for the demolition of the HP offices in Binfield to build the Network West park
The company taking over HP’s former offices in Binfield has asked the board to speed up plans to destroy the tech giant’s former site. The new owners of the Cain Road space have submitted a second planning request to demolish the HP Enterprise offices. A planning statement attached to the …
Read More »BT red phones for adoption in Wokingham, Bracknell Forest and elsewhere in Berkshire
Berkshire communities can now adopt a red phone booth for just £ 1 – as BT leaves the English institution. Over 375 iconic phone booths are up for grabs in the South East, including 12 in Berkshire. Almost 7,000 boxes have been adopted to date and they have been turned …
Read More »Olympic track star arrested in Berkshire county for sexually assaulting minors as counselor in Becket
PITTSFIELD – A former Olympic track star accused of assaulting several young people while working as a counselor and coach in the 1970s in the Berkshires was charged Tuesday with 12 counts of indecent assault and assault and battery . Conrad Mainwaring, 69, has been charged with nine counts of …
Read More »Nuveen Real Estate Sets Net Zero Carbon Target for 2040 for $ 133 Billion Portfolio | New
Nuveen Real Estate has set a 2040 net zero carbon plan for its $ 133 billion (⬠109.7 billion) global real estate portfolio as the company seeks to meet its targets ten years ahead of targets set by the deal. Bets on the climate. The property management arm of U.S. …
Read More »SAS Red Notice: Sky action drama based on Andy McNab’s book filmed in Berkshire stately home
Scenes from Sky Cinema’s latest blockbuster were shot in a large stately home in Berkshire. SAS Red Notice is the latest Sky Original enjoyed by customers. Part of the fast-paced thriller was filmed at Englefield House in Theale. The film tells the story of the SAS battle against a group …
Read More »Buyer demand grows 34% to record high: Rightmove
“As we live in such a low interest rate environment, the market should remain bullish for some time.” The number of potential buyers inquiring about every available property has seen an annual increase of 34% to a new record, according to Rightmove’s latest home price index. Rightmove claims that “the …
Read More »Bracknell’s cheapest properties with the lowest asking prices
With the housing market volatile and house prices gradually increasing, it can be difficult to know where to start when looking for a new home. ALSO READ: Most Popular Home For Sale In Bracknell (And Government Could Help You Pay 95%) There may be some real hidden gem properties in …
Read More »TCL Boom: Trevallyn advances to the grand finale | Examiner
sport, cricket, In a rare event of history repeating itself, Trevallyn beat better-placed Bracknell by three points to advance to his second straight TCL Boom Grand Final. Both teams also finished second and third last year, battling in the preliminary final to see Trevallyn pass, the home side unable to …
Read More »Wokingham in Surrey named the healthiest place in England – what’s its secret?
A quick glance at the map shows Wokingham wedged between sprawling Reading and the ‘new town’ of Bracknell, which to outsiders is a maze of mini-roundabouts and modern office buildings like the one that makes Prince Charles spit on his organic muesli. Plus, the number 10 spaghetti junction of the …
Read More »Knife crime on the rise in the Thames Valley
Thames Valley has seen knife crime skyrocket in just seven years, figures show. Anti-knife charity, the Ben Kinsella Trust, warns that soaring knife crime rates are no longer confined to the major cities of England and Wales, and that “every village, town and town” should be aware of the scale …
Read More »Reading Prison’s ‘Banksy’ Artwork Could Boost Local Property Prices
Homes near Banksy’s original artwork tend to skyrocket, according to the numbers. Data from the Zoopla online domain shows massive price increases in the areas where the Bristol artist has created his incredible designs. A painting of a man “escaping” from Reading Prison appeared on the walls of the empty …
Read More »Lakeside homes for sale that make Reading Florida look
Photos of a new development in Green Park make it look like Florida. Although built in Reading, these new waterfront homes look like marina homes in a sunny part of the United States. Photos taken during a hot weekend make the new neighborhood absolutely idyllic – especially the blue water! …
Read More »Recap: A overturned truck causes the closure of the A329m road in Bracknell
A truck overturned on the access ramp to the A329M, causing the road to close. The slip road was closed for hours from the Coppid Beech roundabout in Bracknell, towards Reading. The incident caused a major traffic jam. Firefighters remained at the scene for 30 minutes, with several devices in …
Read More »Longford advance to TCL Boom grand final with a tie | Examiner
sport, cricket, Despite losing three wickets in the last three balls of their innings, Longford advanced to the TCL Boom Grand Final with a draw against Bracknell. While Longford only needed a run to confirm her big place for the final with a win, Amy Buettel played Emily Scott before …
Read More »Tonight’s EuroMillions Jackpot Could Create UK’s Biggest Lottery Winner – How To Play
Friday’s EuroMillions draw could create the UK’s biggest lottery winner with a jackpot of £ 176million. The top prize would break the current record of £ 170million won by an anonymous UK winner in 2019. They would be pushed into the Sunday Times rich list, becoming the 700th richest person …
Read More »Developers behind Grazeley’s 15,000-home ‘garden city’ plan lose key legal battle
The controversial plans for a new ‘garden city’ in Grazeley have received another heavy blow, after developers lost a legal battle in the High Court. A site about a mile from AWE Burghfield had been set aside for 15,000 new homes, but the project faced a series of setbacks. Last …
Read More »Bracknell regeneration accelerates with addition of Sports Direct to The Lexicon – Retail Times
The Lexicon, the joint venture partnership between Schroder UK Real Estate Fund and Legal & General Capital, today announced that Frasers Group plc will invest 40,000 square feet in the program for its Sports Direct, USC, GAME and Evans Cycles brands. Located on Princess Square – which has undergone a …
Read More »Wokingham councilors urge MP to promote ‘permanent’ free school meals for students
CONSERVATIVE Councilors in the Borough of Wokingham have written to the Education Secretary asking him to make free school meals a permanent action for elementary school students. Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) Chief John Halsall and Director of Children’s Services Cllr UllaKarin Clark wrote a joint letter to MP Gavin Williamson, …
Read More »Jeff Chugg Cup contested for the first time | Examiner
sport, cricket, As Longford beat Bracknell on Saturday, the Tigers won the first annual Jeff Chugg Cup in commemoration of the Bracknell legend. Chugg, who died late last month, captained seven premier teams at Bracknell, some of which included Longford players Josh Adams, Phil Dodd, Adam Smith, Ben Dodd, Dean …
Read More »Unusual Berkshire Place Names and Their Origins
Berkshire is a historic and diverse county. Its six cities have a wide and varied history. Some, like Reading, date back thousands of years and contain historic sites like Reading Abbey. Others, like the town of Bracknell, are much more recent. But what all parts of the county have are …
Read More »Activate Accident Repair chooses Solera to streamline end-to-end bodywork management
Solera Audatex PlanManager increases technician utilization by 10%; dramatically reduces administrative time by 60 minutes per complaint BRACKNEL, UK, January 28, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Solera, a Global Leader in Data, Risk and Asset Management Software Solutions for the Insurance and Automotive Industries, Today Announces Partnership with Leading Provider …
Read More »TCL T20 Boom: Bracknell Evandale rally stem | Examiner
sport, cricket, A solid opening effort from Legana’s Elyse Page was not enough to lead the team to victory in the TCL Boom on Wednesday night. They faced first-place Longford, who topped a Durhams total of 80 points which was heavily influenced by Tigers bowler Nicole Davey, who had three …
Read More »Council mocked the hiring of David Seaman in bizarre £ 117.90 Covid video message
A bizarre Covid-19 warning video starring David Seaman has been openly mocked online after a council enlisted the help of the former England goalkeeper in encouraging people to get tested. The former Arsenal sniper, once known for his iconic mustache and ponytail, addressed the inhabitants of Bracknell Forest using his …
Read More »The best pubs in Reading and Bracknell voted by our readers
Sitting in the pub and enjoying a pint with friends has become a distant memory for some as pubs across the county have been forced to close during the pandemic. However, despite the current restrictions, we’ve asked our readers where their favorite pubs are located to help you decide where …
Read More »How much do you need to earn to climb the real estate ladder in Berkshire?
First-time buyers might hope that the bright side of the Covid-19 pandemic will be falling house prices due to the uncertainty it has created. However, a major downside is that the 5% deposits have basically been scrapped and you probably won’t be able to buy a house with a 10% …
Read More »9 of Berkshire’s most gruesome buildings
Downtowns across the country tend to be a mishmash of architectural styles. Unless they look like downtown Bracknell, which has now been built twice in its history in one go, there is a range of styles. Ancient churches and pubs can be found among the 1970s office buildings that stand …
Read More »‘The real life of Santa Claus’ who was homeless on Christmas presents worth £ 100 of gifts to children
An inspiring man has become a âreal Santa Clausâ by giving gifts to children in the borough. Bracknell’s Matthew Cobb donned a Santa costume to play the role. He used his own money to buy almost £ 100 in gifts for the children of the borough. READ MORE: Could Bracknell …
Read More »4 Berkshire towns named the best places to live in the UK
Now that we are spending more time at home in confinement, more and more people are reconsidering the areas where they live. YOPA real estate agency has launched a new map revealing where the best neighborhoods are to buy a home. Yopa’s Love Where You Live guide uses a color-coding …
Read More »Large Cap Punishments Vital, Says NWFL Chairman Andrew Richardson | Avocado
sport, local sport, NWFL, salary cap, NTFA, Tasmania, Andrew Richardson, Damian Gill, AFL Tasmania Players as well as clubs should be held accountable if they fail to meet a proposed statewide salary cap, believes NWFL President Andrew Richardson. Elaborating further on the idea, Richardson, whose competition has lost several players …
Read More »This is when The Deck in Bracknell could be completed.
More money is needed to complete work on a major project at Bracknell, it has been revealed. And the additional £ 1million needed appears to be taxpayer funded. The developer has asked for more money to complete the ambitious regeneration project, which will see the former Bentall’s department store demolished …
Read More »Bracknell regeneration continues | International retail and leisure
The Real Greek and Crew Clothing are set to join The Lexicon and Princess Square completes a multi-million pound renovation. The Lexicon, the joint venture partnership between Schroder UK Real Estate Fund and Legal & General Capital, today announced that The Real Greek and Crew Clothing will take 3,659 and …
Read More »New details emerge about Hewlett Packard’s departure from Bracknell headquarters
New details have been revealed about Bracknell’s HP Enterprise base transformation plans following the announcement of Hewlett Packard’s departure. A joint venture could see the creation of a 350,000 square foot business park on the Cain Road site. The âNetwork Westâ space should be divided into 24 units for local, …
Read More »McKay purchases logistics property from Bracknell
McKay buys logistics property in Bracknell – McKay Securities bought 1-4 Willoughby Road, a logistics asset fully leased to Bracknell, for £ 10million, which represents a net initial return 5.6%. The property was purchased off-market from a UK institutional supplier. The 2.7 acre freehold estate consists of two modern, self-contained …
Read More »the man behind the Lexicon Bracknell & Kings Mall
Bracknell’s lexicon is one of your business assets. How has this program worked since it opened at the end of 2017? The Lexicon is performing well despite the tough headwinds in retail, helping Bracknell drop from 255th to 26th in the nation’s retailer rankings in less than three years. Schroders …
Read More »UK estate agents fined £600,000 for price fixing | Property
A network of estate agents who colluded to set commissions at high levels in Berkshire have been busted and collectively fined over £600,000. Estate agents, who have handled most property sales in Wokingham and other parts of Berkshire, conspired to keep commissions at rates above 1.8% on each home sale, …
Read More »The new 4,000-unit development in Bracknell that will provide “cheaper homes”
A new estate to be built in Bracknell will now include affordable homes, the latest plans have revealed. The houses will be part of a 4,000-unit subdivision intended for Jealott’s Hill in Warfield. And the latest proposals now include 1,400 âcheaper homesâ. That means 35 percent of housing will be …
Read More »Game-changing regeneration makes Bracknell the next key investment hotspot
The well-documented decline in London’s popularity with home buyers and tenants has led to a shift in buyer activity in the UK property market in recent years. Where the capital once ruled, especially for investors, regional towns and suburban towns have started to take its place. One of those towns …
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