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Reading fire update
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Reading fire update

Work is continuing in Rowe Court, Reading to make the building safe following a major fire at a property at the site which occurred on 15 December.

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Dry 2022!
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Dry 2022!

I’m going dry for the whole of 2022 to raise money for injured emergency service personnel. Find out more about this fantastic charity and how you can sponsor me.

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Statement following the protest at MK testing centre
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Statement following the protest at MK testing centre

Yesterday afternoon (29th December) a large number protestors briefly gained access to a coronavirus testing centre and then went on to disrupt a pantomime at the Milton Keynes Theatre. The footage circulating on social media has understandably caused outrage at the actions of those involved.

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Security breach at Windsor Castle
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Security breach at Windsor Castle

Officers from Thames Valley and the Metropolitan Police today (25/12) responded to a security breach at around 8.30am within the grounds of Windsor Castle, which is under the control of the Met.

A 19-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested and he remains in custody at this time.

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