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Man's death 'unexplained' say police after 'welfare' incident at station

A man's death is "unexplained, but not suspicious", say police after a major emergency response to a 'fear for welfare' incident outside Maidenhead station.

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Major train disruption between London Paddington and Reading - LIVE

Passengers have been warned of major train disruption between London Paddington and Heathrow and Reading.

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Five arrested after 'disturbing video' shared of young female being attacked

 Five people have been arrested after a “disturbing video” was shared showing a young female being attacked according to Slough police.

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Slough ovarian cancer campaigner attends parliament to share story

A globally recognised ovarian cancer campaigner from Slough has attended parliament in an awareness-raising bid with a charity.

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Council refuses retrospective traveller site plans amid call for tighter rules

Retrospective plans for a Fifield caravan site at the centre of a legal battle have been refused by the Royal Borough – amid calls from parish councillors for ‘tighter enforcement’.

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Slough school with 'chronic' space shortage playground classroom build approved

A Marish Primary School has received approval to build 'adjoined' cabins for new SEND space amid a "chronic shortage of space".

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In the Dock: Latest court results from Reading Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts.

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Pottery painting studio announces opening near Slough this spring

A new creative activity space is set to open in Bucks, offering pottery painting fun for all ages.

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Police release E-Fit after woman sexually assaulted in town centre

Police have shared this E-Fit after a woman was sexually assaulted in Slough

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Concern for missing teens as police launch appeal

Police are concerned for the welfare of missing teens Erin and Thomas

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Severe train delays of up to 90 minutes after incident on train line

Commuters heading home from London have been warned of train delays of up to 90 minutes following an incident on the train line

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Car wash plan at former pub on 'literally impassable' road refused

Plans for a car wash in former The Red Lion pub car park have been refused amid objections calling the area "literally impassable".

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Slough theatre company lands two youth performance nominations

A theatre company has landed two award nominations for outstanding youth performances.

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Forget unfunny jokes, why Slough deserves to win Town of Culture 2028

SLOUGH is bidding to be named UK Town of Culture 2028 and if we win, it could be the most significant moment in this town's recent history.

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Academy celebrates Slough's diversity as town bids for culture title

A Slough school has brought the community together to celebrate diversity as the town bids to become Town of Culture.

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Telecom mast blaze extinguished with jet amid firefighter response

A Slough telecom mast blaze was extinguished with a hose jet by firefighters during a more than 90-minute call out this week.

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'Large fire' at semi-detached Slough house sees major emergency response

A 'large fire' at a Slough semi-detached house saw a major emergency response from firefighters across the county and beyond.

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Cleaning business fined £40,000 for employing illegal worker

A cleaning company in Datchet has been fined £40,000 for employing an illegal worker.

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Slough residents urged to use Crimestoppers to tackle crime

Residents in Slough are being urged to share information about crime anonymously using the Crimestoppers service.

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Slough College students give free beauty treatments to foster carers

A group of foster carers were treated to a morning of relaxation in Slough.