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'Annoyed, numb and unbothered' - Man looks on as £5 note is spotted on tracks
A man was left amused and frustrated after spotting a £5 note flapping just out of reach beside the train tracks – while he sat helplessly on board.
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New cricket festival coming to Windsor
Windsor C6 Festival 2025: Six-a-side cricket, live music, family activities and food at Windsor Cricket Club. Open to all ages and abilities. Free entry.
In the Dock: Latest court results from Reading Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts.
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Slough council delay means investor can turn town centre office block into 62 flats
Town centre flats, and a former pub car park are in this week’s roundup of planning applications and decisions at Slough Borough Council
Motorists banned from the roads for driving at 58mph on motorway
A motorist has been banned from the roads after they were caught speeding at 58mph on the M4.
Police appeal for help in search for elderly Slough man
Police are becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare of a 72-year-old man from Slough.
Mystery as man, 30, dies after being found collapsed outside hospital
Berkshire man Sandeep Annavaratu, 30, died after being found unresponsive in the car park of King George Hospital - but doctors cannot explain what killed him.
Children injured as Mercedes mounts pavement and hits pedestrian and cyclist
A child has been hospitalised and a teenager has been knocked off their bike after a car mounted the pavement in a hit and run.
Full list of River Island stores set to close as hundreds of jobs at risk
River Island has announced the locations of the 33 shops it is set to close across the UK by January 2026.
Temperatures to hit 30C as amber heat health alert issued
Temperatures are set to soar this weekend as an amber health alert is in place for the south east.
Parking permits branded ‘complete nonsense’ by residents who’ve had them imposed
Claims that parking permits are ‘the only way’ to tackle a parking crisis in Slough have been branded ‘complete nonsense’ by people in Baylis and Stoke
Maidenhead company to give portion of turnover to hospice
Verus Group has become an official supporter of Thames Hospice.
Miss Great Britain Berkshire finalists revealed
Finalists for the first-ever Miss Berkshire pageant have been revealed, with applications open until the end of June
Police search for man after indecent exposure with fresh appeal for witnesses
Thames Valley Police are searching for a man who may have vital information about an indecent exposure incident.
Festival phone hacks on how to get better signal and avoid gadget theft
If you're heading to Glastonbury or any other festivals this summer, then Uswitch is offering their tips on how to stay connected and get festival phone signal.
Investigation after man with serious head injury found crawling along Slough street
A man has been rushed to hospital with serious head injuries after being found confused and crawling along the street in Slough.
Investigation launched as boat seen speeding on River Thames
An investigation is underway after reports of a boat seen speeding on the River Thames near the Bucks border.
Urgent search for missing boy, 16, as police 'extremely concerned'
An urgent search is underway to find a 16-year-old boy who has gone missing from a Bucks village.
‘Serious failings’ found in how Slough council allocates homes and treats tenants
An inspection has found ‘serious failings’ in the way Slough Borough Council allocates housing and treats its tenants
3 Mobile network down with customers unable to make or receive calls
There are also reported issues with ID Mobile and Smarty networks, which are owned by Three Mobile, as well as Vodafone, EE, and 02 networks.