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21/09/2024

Wow!! Dream home 😍

A six-bedroom home near Reading University, complete with a cinema room and a 20-foot kitchen island, is on the market for £1.5 million.

21/09/2024

The ribbon was cut to open the specific facility

A new daycare nursery has been inaugurated at the iconic Horlicks Factory site.

21/09/2024

Do you agree with him?

The Labour government has to make difficult decisions, including means testing for the winter fuel payment for pensioners

21/09/2024

Make sure you have your umbrella with you if you have to head out today

Thunderstorms and heavy showers are expected to cause disruptions across Berkshire this weekend.

21/09/2024

Sad :(

An increase in the number of puppies who came into RSPCA care last year has raised fears that people may still be impulse buying young dogs they…

21/09/2024

Looks amazing!

This is what three million pounds can buy you in the way of property in the area.

21/09/2024

The drive thru fell through

McDonald’s has withdrawn its application to put up signs and adverts where plans to build a drive thru on London Road in Slough fell through

20/09/2024

He'd been warned about his temper

Former PC Sulaiman Ahmed was sacked for his conduct during two incidents in Slough

20/09/2024

Horrific

Don Prescott is alleged to have run a pa******le ring from Green Field House in Maidenhead where he abused and rented out boys between 1964 and…

20/09/2024

Important update on Frimley Park Hospital

Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey will be removed from the government's review of the hospitals programme and be rebuilt, the Health Secretary has…

20/09/2024

A chilling warning

Plans to open a nursery at Bridgewater Lodge in Maidenhead would be dangerous, a neighbour has warned RBWM

20/09/2024

A man from Slough has been jailed for his "unprovoked" attack on a man after he had threatened to "smash his teeth in."

20/09/2024

Would be a shame to see them go :(

The retailer is planning to appeal against the decision last month that saw more than 3,500 former and current workers at the group win…

20/09/2024

21 schools, one borough – let the Street Tag fun begin

Pupils in 21 schools across the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead are taking part in the second season of Street Tag.

20/09/2024

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Green’s Kitchen and Bar closed its branch in Windsor just weeks after opening because of a dispute between its owner and landlord, RBWM's town…

19/09/2024

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Property developer Crystal Oak wants permission from Slough Borough Council to demolish a home at 573 London Road and replace it with a pair of…

19/09/2024

Not what the council needed right now

Slough Borough Council was ‘held over a barrel’ by a software firm Unit4 forcing the hard-up local authority to spend tens of thousands of…

19/09/2024

A pub in Bray run by star chef Heston Blumenthal has won a national award for its food - after missing out on the accolade at the competition last year.

A pub in Bray run by star chef Heston Blumenthal has won a national award for its food - after missing out on the accolade at the competition last…

19/09/2024

Great stuff!

Mr Dhesi clearly deemed his interaction with these highly important people should be recognised on social media so he posted the following message…

19/09/2024

Are they right to strike?

Teachers in the NEU union employed by Thames Learning Trust at Baylis Court School are striking for paid time off for medical appointments

19/09/2024

Be warned!

Whilst some places will remain dry, thunderstorms and heavy showers could cause some disruption on Saturday in a few places.

19/09/2024

Be aware!

M4 westbound Jct 12 entry slip road closure from 9 pm to 6 am. M4 westbound Jct 18 entry slip closed from 10 pm to 6 am.

19/09/2024

Life-changing cuisine that will wow your senses

Have you ever been at a loss at where to frequent to experience some of the finest quality cuisine?

19/09/2024

Windsor and Maidenhead is bucking the national trend for rising health-related benefit claims, new research has revealed.

19/09/2024

A popular virtual treasure hunt is underway across Windsor and Maidenhead, with pupils from more than 20 schools competing to win prizes for their schools.

A popular virtual treasure hunt is underway across Windsor and Maidenhead, with pupils from more than 20 schools competing to win prizes for their…

19/09/2024

Looking great!

On Saturday, September 17th, Slough High Street transformed into a vibrant celebration of art, music, and community spirit with the launch of the…

19/09/2024

Nice!

Great to be back helping constituents with two more very busy MP advice surgeries, where dozens of people had come to seek assistance.

19/09/2024

What do you think?

A regional mayor would ‘impose’ authority over the councils of Berkshire, the leader of Wokingham Borough Council Stephen Conway has said.

19/09/2024

Do you support them?

Members of the NEU union were set to strike at Reading Girls' School and Baylis Court School in Slough

18/09/2024

Amazing!

One such event was when Councillor Simon Bond visited St Piran's in Maidenhead for an unveiling of a very special kind of memorial celebrating those…

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Police incident at petrol station

Thames Valley Police have arrested a man today (June 4) after cars were sprayed with a "small quantity of petrol". The Esso Garage was cordoned off all morning whilst police closed the petrol station for cleaning. It has since reopened.

Watch: Audi driver causes serious injuries by dangerous driving in car chase

A man has been jailed after leaving a motorcyclist with life-changing injuries in a hit and run before going on to crash into police. Ben Layton, of Broadmark Road in Slough, appeared at Reading Crown Court having admitted causing serious injuries by dangerous driving. The court heard how the 40 year old Audi driver was seen at the wheel of the black vehicle driving with false number plates through Slough about 1.45pm on August 27. He failed to stop for police on the A412 and continued driving dangerously, before crashing with a motorcyclist. Read more here: https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/23299134.man-serious-injured-motorcyclist-hit-run-jailed/

Royal Berkshire Hospital to feature on TV channel W tonight

Royal Berkshire Hospital will be featured on TV tonight, with Slough junior doctor Zakariya Sattar amongst those filmed for the documentary series. Set to air at 8pm tonight on channel W, read more about the show here: https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/23273164.slough-doctor-appear-tv-show-filmed-royal-berkshire-hospital/

This dog deserves the happiest life in the world

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