Top Stories in Berkshire This Week
The mother of a woman killed by her husband received an award from the Prime Minister for her work supporting domestic abuse victims, making it one of the most popular stories in Berkshire this week. A variety of local issues were also featured on BBC News website, BBC Radio Berkshire, and South Today. Here are five of the top stories you need to know:
M4 Blocked After Overturned Van Crashes
An overturned van led to the closure of a stretch of the M4 in Berkshire near junction 6 for Slough. Traffic was diverted with delays and queues back to the Langley Interchange at junction 5.
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Battery Fire Causes £20k Damage to Recycling Centre
A battery fire at a recycling centre in Reading caused damage estimated at £20,000. The blaze was the ninth incident at the Smallmead site so far this year.
Man ‘Devastated’ by Uncle’s Death in Hamas Attack
A man from Maidenhead spoke about the devastating loss of his uncle who was killed during Hamas’ attack on Israel. David Karol, 72, was caught up in the violence at his home in Kibbutz Be’eri on 7 October.
Police Force Criticized Over Child Neglect Probes
Thames Valley Police has been criticized for not effectively investigating child neglect and abuse cases, with the police watchdog stating that the force is letting down children in too many cases.
Mother Recognized for Domestic Abuse Work
The mother of Joanna Simpson, who was killed by her estranged husband, has received an award from the Prime Minister for her work with domestic abuse victims. Diana Parkes’ daughter was beaten to death with a claw hammer in her family home in Ascot in 2010.
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