The Slough Observer

The Slough Observer The Slough Observer is a weekly newspaper owned by Newsquest covering in Slough & The Royal Borough

Visitors should be aware of some access restrictions 👉
25/01/2025

Visitors should be aware of some access restrictions 👉

A new visitor centre and cafe in Black Park Country Park, Slough is expected to cause some disruptions to park-goers during construction.

Do you see the council improving?
25/01/2025

Do you see the council improving?

Slough Borough Council leader Dexter Smith lists some recent achievements

🤩 We can't get over those grounds
25/01/2025

🤩 We can't get over those grounds

A flat has gone on the market for £259,950 in an 'imposing' listed building surrounded by 'stunning' grounds

Set your calendars for this 📅
25/01/2025

Set your calendars for this 📅

A new adaptation of an award-winning 1980s TV series is set to begin its national tour at the Theatre Royal in Windsor

Watch out for this change in April - will you be affected?
25/01/2025

Watch out for this change in April - will you be affected?

Slough council tax discounts will be slashed for some of the poorest families after councillors voted in favour of the cut

Exciting times for this author 🎉📚
25/01/2025

Exciting times for this author 🎉📚

A bestselling romance author is set to release a novel about the stigma surrounding women with HIV

Absolutely stunning!! :)
24/01/2025

Absolutely stunning!! :)

Have you tried the newest Berkshire restaurants to join the coveted Michelin Guide?

People get passionate about their libraries
24/01/2025

People get passionate about their libraries

There was chaos as Conservative and Liberal Democrat councillors blocked a bid to definitively protect two libraries in Slough from closure

24/01/2025

A weather warning is in place for Slough today as Storm Eowyn sweeps across the UK

Congratulations :)
24/01/2025

Congratulations :)

TWO Berkshire restaurants have been named in the top 100 across the UK for 2025.

Did it all turn out okay in the end?
24/01/2025

Did it all turn out okay in the end?

A deal to hand three closed children’s centres over to nurseries shows public buildings can be closed while ‘enhancing’ services, Slough…

One man pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer
24/01/2025

One man pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer

The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts.

It's tough out there for so many families
24/01/2025

It's tough out there for so many families

A £2.5 million pound grant may not be enough to tackle the rising problem of homelessness in Slough, the council has warned

This follows the weather warning for strong winds
23/01/2025

This follows the weather warning for strong winds

Heavy rain could lead to travel disruptions and flooding in Berkshire this weekend as a yellow weather warning is issued.

People have been warned against travelling tomorrow
23/01/2025

People have been warned against travelling tomorrow

Storm Eowyn is set to hit the UK over the next few days with some areas being hit harder than others for wind and rain.

23/01/2025

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We've had some unconfirmed reports of an unusual sighting in the skies this Christmas Eve. If there's any children in your house, perhaps they can help us work out what it could be? Do you think it could be....🎅?

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Give what you can

⚠️Thousands of children will have serious questions this Christmas: 🥺About abuse 😢About neglect 💔About isolation ☎️ Help Childline answer more calls and be ready: https://trib.al/m3ZvhY3 @[NSPCC]

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Support Childline today

Last Christmas, 5,499 children contacted Childline. Help @[NSPCC] be ready this year - give £20 which could help answer five calls: https://trib.al/DMKpE5c

🗞️ OUT NOW 🗞️ Pick up a cool of this week’s Observer to stay informed with what’s happening in Slough and Windsor 👀 Packed full of local news and sport, not to be missed! #localnews #localnewsmatters #trustednews #buyapaper

Calling 14-18 year olds! Do you want to be a journalist? 😍
Calling 14-18 year olds! Do you want to be a journalist? 😍

📢 Are you aged 14 to 18 with ambitions of being a journalist? The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Since 2008, the scheme has given thousands of students huge advantages through this unique opportunity. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ➡️ www.youngreporter.co.uk This could be the start of your career as a journalist! 🤩

Remember the NSPCC in your Will
Remember the NSPCC in your Will

It’s so difficult to keep children safe when the world is changing so fast – bringing with it new dangers. We know just how much of a challenge it is – because we’ve been fighting to protect children for 140 years. By leaving a gift to the NSPCC in your Will, you’ll help ensure we’re always there for children. You’ll help us give support, guidance and protection – when it’s needed most. Find out more about gifts in Wills to the NSPCC today. Request your free gifts in Wills guide. https://trib.al/mTd1NkC

Calling 14-18 year olds! Have you got ambitions of being a journalist? The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Registrations are open ahead of September's new intake. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ▶ https://trib.al/Zr7hFwQ See what former The Young Reporter Scheme students have to say about the scheme 👇

Are you talking PANTS yet?
Are you talking PANTS yet?

Are you talking PANTS yet? Talk PANTS can help children understand that their body belongs to them. With the help of our friendly dinosaur, Pantosaurus, it can be roarsome fun too! ▶ Watch the video 🩲 Learn the rules ✉ Sign up for tips and advice #NSPCC https://trib.al/R9aFsKp

💥OUT TODAY💥 Make sure you pick up your local paper, it’s packed with great stories you won’t find anywhere else. Out today! #localnews #localnewsmatters #supportlocal

Talk PANTS today
Talk PANTS today

Do you know what to say to keep your child safe from sexual abuse? Talk #PANTS can help you start the conversation - without using any scary words or even mentioning sex. https://trib.al/Q4QUSYM #NSPCC

Calling 14-18 year olds! Have you got ambitions of being a journalist? 😍 The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Registrations are open ahead of September's new intake. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ▶ https://trib.al/zMsZXTe Here's a sneak peek at what the Young Reporter Scheme has to offer 👇

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