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Asbestos cancer victim's family launches appeal to trace colleagues
• An appeal has been launched to trace former colleagues of man diagnosed with mesothelioma.
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 | Slough Observer — News · yesterday 'Bold' deer causing problems in Cookham allotment• Allotment holders in Cookham have asked for the parish council’s support in finding solution to deer coming and eating their crops. |
 | Bracknell News — News · yesterday Dragons' Den star loses £200,000 dispute appeal after King strips MBE• Dragons' Den spin-off star has lost contempt appeal in £200,000 dispute after King Charles III stripped her of an MBE. |
 | BBC Berkshire RSS feed · yesterday Grass fire jumps over road to continue burning• About three hectares (7.4 acres) were burned in the grass fire on Thursday. |
 | Bracknell News — News · yesterday Thames Valley Police launches domestic abuse staff support group• Thames Valley Police (TVP) introduced Empower on August 4 to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse within the force. |
 | Reading Chronicle · 2 days ago Reading drug dealers jailed after police found heroin and crack in car• Two men have been jailed following police investigation into drug offences. |
 | Wokingham.Today — News · yesterday GCSE results 2026: Forest School celebrates record number of top grades• The Forest School in Winnersh is celebrating record number of students achieving the highest GCSE grades this summer. |
 | Maidenhead Advertiser — News · Local news · yesterday Appeal hearing will take place to decide future of controversial Fifield caravan site• The future of an unauthorised caravan site in Fifield will be decided at an appeal hearing in November. |
 | Slough Observer — News · Local news · yesterday Adoption charity appeals for family for twin sisters• Parents And Children Together (PACT) is seeking adopters who can provide nurturing and supportive environment for twin sisters with additional needs. |
 | BBC Berkshire RSS feed · News and media · yesterday Calls to plan ahead for Reading Festival impact• The music festival begins on Thursday 27 August and runs until Sunday 30 August. |
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