£255,000 fund to help Berkshire schools go fully phone-free
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£255,000 fund to help Berkshire schools go fully phone-free
• Secondary schools across Berkshire are set to benefit from share of £255,000 in new funding aimed at helping them become fully mobile phone free.
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 | Bracknell News — Newstoday Ascot road closing next month for fibre optic works• Park Crescent in Ascot will be closed in both directions between the junction with Rise Road on July 13 for fibre optic work |
 | Bracknell News — Newstoday See inside stunning Georgian manor house for sale• Grade II-listed Georgian manor house conversion in Binfield Park, with planning permission for two-storey extension, has come to market with guide price of £1.75 million. |
 | Reading Borough Council Newstoday Dr Bike summer roadshow around Reading• Free bike maintenance checks on offer around the borough Turn up with your bike for free repairs, cycle safety tips and advice from experts |
 | Bracknell News — Newstoday Residents disturbed by 'loud knocking and kicking' on doors, police say• Police have issued 'community safety message' after reports that people have been 'loudly' knocking on and even kicking residents' doors in the Binfield area |
 | Bracknell News — Newstoday Crowthorne primary school praised by Ofsted• primary school has earned glowing praise from Ofsted. |
 | Bracknell News — Newstoday Bracknell named fourth best place to live in the UK• Bracknell Forest has been named the fourth best place to live in the UK, according to recent national ranking. |
 | Bracknell News — Newstoday Roads near Bracknell set to close for resurfacing works• Roads in Winkfield, Sunninghill and Ascot are set to close from next month for resurfacing works |
 | Bracknell News — Newstoday Flag raised in support of Armed Forces Day• flag has been raised in support of Armed Forces Day. |
 | Bracknell News — Newstoday In the Dock: Wokingham man caught with two knives• The following cases have taken place in Reading Magistrates.. |
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