Early prison release scheme paused after anger at possible early release of PC's killers
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Early prison release scheme paused after anger at possible early release of PC's killers
• The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until review has been conducted.
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 | Reading Borough Council News · today Over 5,000 crucial health checks complete as Council signposts where to get help• 5,203 free health checks completed as part of Council-led project Council signposting other residents to where to now get health and blood pressure checks |
 | BBC Berkshire RSS feed · today Men's Shed finds permanent home after two-year hunt• The group has 48 members and is now preparing to launch its new base on 1 August. |
 | Reading Borough Council News · today Dangerous Tree to be Felled in Caversham Court Gardens• Mature beech tree to be felled due to extensive internal decay Tree's location poses significant risk to public safety Four-metre-tall monolith to be retained to preserve its legacy |
 | Reading Borough Council News · today Programme of improvement works approved for Caversham Court Gardens• Works will include repairs and conservation work to several listed buildings and structures New oak double gates will be installed at the main entrance to replace those damaged in car accident |
 | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead news · today Families set to save as Royal Borough introduces discounted bus passes for young people• Official RBWM news and public service updates. |
 | BBC Berkshire RSS feed · today Council removes video over Justin Bieber copyright• member of the public suggested the authority did not have the rights to use it. |
| Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead news · today Royal Borough urges new government to rethink impacts of Fair Funding Review• Official RBWM news and public service updates. |
 | BBC Berkshire RSS feed · today Thames Water issues hosepipe ban for 10m customers• The water company said high temperatures and lack of rainfall have forced it to act. |
 | BBC Berkshire RSS feed · today Town centre post office closure delayed by month• The Post Office is hoping to find solution as the town centre branch is forced to close. |
 | BBC Berkshire RSS feed · today Wildfires putting lives at risk fire service warns• Fire and Rescue Service wants public to extinguish cigarettes, avoid public barbecues and dispose of glass. |
 | Reading Borough Council News · today Warning after more than 300 unsafe squishy toys seized by Reading Trading Standards• Official Reading council press RSS, meetings and service updates. |
 | BBC Berkshire RSS feed · today Teen not guilty of manslaughter of 82-year-old man• Giovanni Cecaro was pushed over in the street by 16-year-old boy and died later in hospital. |
 | BBC Berkshire RSS feed · today 'Eyesore' derelict cinema set for new life as mosque• The Ritz, former bingo hall and cinema, has been acquired by the Wokingham Islamic Centre. |
 | BBC Berkshire RSS feed · today Doctor accused of sexually assaulting woman• John O'Connell appeared before Reading Magistrates' Court where he did not enter plea. |
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