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Pub with 'lovely décor' gets new hygiene score following inspection

A popular village pub has received a new hygiene score.

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Seven Berkshire schools among the best in Sunday Times list

Six Berkshire schools have been named among the best in the country, with two local schools scooping top spots in the region.

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Tan Dhesi MP: Rail fares frozen to benefit Slough commuters

For years, commuters have faced rising fares and unreliable services, while private rail operators prioritised profits over passengers. Under previous Tory and Lib Dem led governments, fares increased by 60% between 2010 and 2024

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Manhunt for 28-year-old wanted in Slough in connection with fraud probe

A manhunt is underway for a 28-year-old man wanted in Slough in connection with a fraud investigation.

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Business that specialises in Indian street food fails another food hygiene inspection

A sweet shop in Slough has failed its most recent hygiene inspection, receiving the second-lowest possible rating.

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Senior police officer awarded for services in Thames Valley

A senior police officer has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award.

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Concerns over lack of social housing in borough having negative health impact

Members of a disability and inclusion forum have raised concerns over the lack of social housing in the Royal Borough – and the negative health impact this can have.

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More than 600 signatures for petition against diesel vehicle cut-off for Slough taxis

A petition calling on Slough Borough Council to delay the diesel vehicle cut-off for taxis has gathered more than 600 signatures.

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Stalker had an 'obsessive, intractable interest' in women's underwear

A stalker who has an "obsessive, intractable interest in women's underwear” has been jailed for 28 months after stealing a Slough woman’s knickers.

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Man, 26, jailed for threatening staff and stealing cigarettes

 A 26-year-old has been jailed after admitting to robbing a shop in Slough.

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German President in Windsor for third state visit hosted by town in one year

The first German state visit to the UK in 27 years has started in Windsor today, November 3, with a carriage ride through the town.

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'A truly devastating loss' - Police call for 'privacy' as four-year-old is found dead

The police have called for ‘space and privacy’ after a four-year-old who was found dead in Maidenhead has led to a conviction.

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Berkshire man wins £1 million lottery after playing same numbers for 30 years

A retired man from Berkshire has won a £1 million lottery jackpot after playing the same numbers for the last 30 years.

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Mother admits killing her own four-year-old son by stabbing him to death

A Maidenhead mother has admitted killing her own four-year-old son by stabbing him to death at their home.

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£5,000 worth of fines issued as fly-tipping continues in the Thames Valley

Multiple fines have been issued to members of the public after they were caught fly-tipping along the Buckinghamshire-Berkshire border.

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New carpet store opens in Maidenhead near local retail park

A new carpet and flooring store has opened in Maidenhead, welcoming customers to explore its latest showroom

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Detached house with lake views on the market for £900k

A four-bedroom detached house in Maidenhead with views of Bray Lake and discounted membership to a watersports club is on the market for £900,000

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Devolution talks progress as leaders consider prospect of elected mayor

Royal Borough councillors want to have ‘a seat at the table’ in council devolution discussions with the Government – but are not committing to a mayoral authority just yet.

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Warning as Windsor could be unable to support state visits if costs not reimbursed

Windsor and Maidenhead council will be unable to keep supporting state visits in the Royal Borough if the Government does not reimburse its costs for previous events, a councillor has warned.

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Image released in manhunt for alleged stalker of Slough mum and kids

An image of an alleged stalker who reportedly stalked a woman in Slough on Broadmark Road, High Street, Herschel Street and Uxbridge Road.