Covid cases are rising sharply in Reading Cases in Bracknell and the rest of Berkshire have continued to rise dramatically in the last week of reported cases amid the spread of the coronavirus variant, which is believed to be 54 per cent more transmissible.
Tier changes are expected this afternoon, with Health Secretary Matt Hancock setting out the details of which areas will be affected in a Commons statement at around 3pm. Bracknell is likely to remain in tier 4, where it is possible restrictions could increase, such as limitations on the re-opening of schools. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is due to make a Commons statement about the return of schools in England this afternoon.
Covid cases are rising sharply in Reading Cases in Reading and the rest of Berkshire have continued to rise dramatically in the last week of reported cases amid the spread of the coronavirus variant, which is believed to be 54 per cent more transmissible.
Tier changes are expected this afternoon, with Health Secretary Matt Hancock setting out the details of which areas will be affected in a Commons statement at around 3pm. Reading is likely to remain in tier 4, where it is possible restrictions could increase, such as limitations on the re-opening of schools. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is due to make a Commons statement about the return of schools in England this afternoon.
Hungerford pupils end of term fundraising drive
Donations handed to food bank and other good causes
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HUNGERFORD school pupils raised a whopping £1,119.66 worth of funds in the last week of term for West Berkshire Youth Counselling Service Time to Talk.
The pupils at John O’Gaunt School also donated supplies and Christmas treats to West Berks Foodbank.
Debi Arden-Hunt, who co-ordinated the effort, said: “Our Christmas fundraisers normally focus on our own school Parent School Association (PSA) during the Hungerford Extravaganza and on hosting our annual community Christmas party for our older residents.
“But in this, no ordinary year, both were, of course, cancelled.”
Investigators provided insight Wednesday in a court filing in the first suburban slaying in Berks County this week while the investigation continues into a second homicide, both from domestic violence incidents.Â
Jillian R. Blimline, 38, initially told police that she was decorating the Christmas tree Sunday night in the dining room of a split-level home in the first block of Maywood Avenue in South Heidelberg Township.
She heard a noise and in her peripheral vision saw Chad A. Macwilliam, 39, on the floor with a pair of scissors in his chest. She called 9-1-1, requesting medical attention for her fiance.
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