Berkshire weekly round-up: 2 October - 8 October 2023

The crossbow Jaswant Singh Chail had in his possession on his arrest

Metropolitan Police Crossbow — The crossbow Jaswant Singh Chail had in his possession on his arrest

The story of a man who has been jailed after taking a loaded crossbow to Windsor Castle "to kill" the late Queen was our most read this week in Berkshire.

A variety of local issues featured on the BBC News website, BBC Radio Berkshire and South Today.

We have picked five stories to keep you up to date.

Man who took crossbow to 'kill Queen' jailed

Chail was immediately detained by officers after being found at the castle

Metropolitan Police/PA Wire Jaswant Singh Chail after his arrest on the 25 December 2021 — Chail was immediately detained by officers after being found at the castle

A crossbow-wielding man who arrived at Windsor Castle with plans to assassinate the Queen has been jailed for nine years for treason.

Jaswant Singh Chail, 21, was arrested while the late monarch stayed in the castle on Christmas Day 2021.

He will also be subject to a hybrid order under the Mental Health Act.

PC Harper's mother calls for traveller site to stay shut

Debbie Adlam said the "connection to the site will remain forever"

BBC Debbie Adlam, PC Andrew Harper's mother — Debbie Adlam said the "connection to the site will remain forever"

The mother of a police officer who was killed in the line of duty has pleaded for a council not to reopen a traveller site connected to his death.

PC Andrew Harper died after being dragged along the road by three teenage quad bike thieves in 2019.

Two of the thieves were arrested at the Four Houses Corner site in Ufton Nervet, Berkshire, which was shut in 2020 due to its dilapidated state.

Woman calls for lido apology after 2019 sex attack

Toshihide Nukui attacked four women at Thames Lido and one at The Therapy Centre in Reading

Thames Valley Police Toshihide Nukui — Toshihide Nukui attacked four women at Thames Lido and one at The Therapy Centre in Reading

A woman who was sexually assaulted by a masseur has said she is still waiting for a formal apology from the business where she met her abuser.

Emma - not her real name - was one of five women to be attacked by Thames Lido employee Toshidide Nukui in Reading in 2018 and 2019.

Thames Lido said it acted appropriately when allegations of abuse were made.

Charity crowdfunds to set up training brewery

The project was founded by Becky and John Whinnerah, inspired by their own children who have complex needs

Count Me In Collective Becky Whinnerah — The project was founded by Becky and John Whinnerah, inspired by their own children who have complex needs

A charity is hoping to raise £25,000 to set up a training brewery for adults with learning disabilities and autism.

The Count Me In Collective is a group of disabled and non-disabled people in Reading who have been brewing their own beer.

The charity recently partnered with the Elusive Brewery, a microbrewery in Wokingham, and held two training days that resulted in two beers being developed - called Count Me In and Stand Up and Be Counted.

BBC radio presenter says goodbye to listeners

Paul Miller wrapped up his final programme shortly before 01:00

BBC Paul Miller — Paul Miller wrapped up his final programme shortly before 01:00

Paul Miller's late-night phone-in show has been a feature of local radio in the south of England since 2000.

In March, he announced to listeners that it felt the "right time" to leave after 34 years.

The final show was broadcast on BBC Radio Solent, Berkshire, Kent, Oxford, Sussex and Surrey on Thursday and can be heard throughout October on BBC Sounds.

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