News: April 2026

St George’s Day 2026

St George's Day in England remembers St George, England's patron saint. The anniversary of his death, observed on 23 April, is seen as England's national day and it marks a special event in the calendar.
Tea party setup with English flag bunting on a brick wall. A floral teapot and teacups are on a table with scones, strawberry-topped sponge cake, and fresh strawberries. Plates and a tiered stand hold these treats, creating a festive atmosphere.

Land searches update and apology

Bracknell Forest Council and its land searches software supplier, Arcus Global, have apologised for the delay to local property sales and purchases caused through a significant data issue. 
A man in a blue shirt at a computer that has maps on the screen. A laptop is either side of the main screen and have property images on them.