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'Distressed' woman gets council apology after 'significant' housing blunders A WOMAN on the housing register who was caused “distress” and “worry” after “significant” blunders by housing bosses has received an apology and compensation from the council. Stars unite to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society at Wentworth Pro-Am A HOST of golfing greats and celebrities descended on Wentworth Club at the star-studded Pro-Am day on the eve of the BMW PGA Championship, to help support and raise funds for the tournament’s charity partner, leading dementia charity Alzheimer’s Society. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue service praised by national inspectors “The people of Royal Berkshire can be confident that they are being well-served” - that’s the message from the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (RBFA) after its fire service received a positive report from inspectors. Big turn out as Sunflower walkers remember loved ones they have lost Supporters of Windsor's Thames Hospice walked in memory of their loved ones on Saturday in the stunning surroundings of Virginia Water's historic lake. Knife crime at highest level in last eight years Serious knife crime is at its highest level in eight years in the Thames Valley, with almost 1,500 incidents reported last year. Crime up by 10 per cent in Thames Valley: See the breakdown of every type of crime Crime recorded by Thames Valley Police is up by 10 per cent, according to police figures collated by the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW). Fraud and cybercrime up by 17 per cent in Thames Valley Fraud and cyber crime rose by 17 per cent in Thames Valley last year, according to the latest research. Thames Valley Air Ambulance overjoyed with fundraising partnership PARAMEDICS who take to the skies in order to help people in peril will benefit from a year of fundraising initiatives. Cumberland Lodge throws open its doors A unique chance to enjoy a guided tour of a historic former royal residence is being offered next month - when Cumberland Lodge in Windsor Great Park throws open its doors. Investigations follow tragic road death as tree falls on car at Runnymede A MAN has died after a tree fell onto his car on the A308 between Old Windsor and Egham - only yards from the main Runnymede roundabout at 4pm on Sunday. Liked this newsletter? Subscribe to more like this     Nicola's new book is a 'number one' hit     Number of plastic litter incidents affecting animals at all-time high, figures show     Huge success for police campaign against drug dealing     Thames Valley Police budget agreed by Police and Crime Commissioner     Hundreds of irresponsible motorists arrested during campaign against drink and drug driving     QUIZ: How comfortable are YOU financially (this poll says you need two homes)     Ewan's bid to conquer notorious mountain - and raise money for new children's hospice     John Campbell chosen as proposed Thames Valley Police chief constable     New hospital for Ascot should be ready in 2021     Exclusive: Football could be coming home after experts raise concerns with Qatar   Read more news >

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