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Detailed plans for 90 homes in Ascot submitted
Detailed plans for dozens of new homes at a site just south of Ascot High Street have been submitted.
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Bus workshop supervisor 'unsung hero' at Thames Valley Buses
A workshop supervisor has been shortlisted for the Unsung Hero award at the UK Bus Awards
Man who repeatedly stabbed partner with steak knife in woods near Slough convicted
A man who repeatedly stabbed his partner with a steak knife while he begged for mercy in a Burnham Beeches convicted of attempted murder.
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Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales dies aged 93 after 'remarkable' acting career
Actress Prunella Scales, best known for her role as Sybil in the memorable TV series Fawlty Towers, has died at the age of 93, her sons revealed.
Stolen car found dumped in small Thames Valley village
A stolen car that was found along the Berkshire-Buckinghamshire border has been found by the authorities.
New contract for Slough food waste collection awarded in 'vital' step
Slough Borough councillors awarded a new contract for food waste collection and disposal in the borough as a ‘vital’ step towards Slough’s carbon neutral 2030 target.
People asked to help shape health and wellbeing strategy
People are being asked to help shape plans to create a healthier borough
Founders of film and photography studio plan to start selling alcohol alongside café
The founders of a film and photography studio in Maidenhead want to start selling alcohol alongside the café that they opened inside the studio.
Slough care agency receives top accolade for 'excellent' end of life care
A care agency has been recognised for delivering excellent end of life care
Police step up patrols for Halloween and Bonfire Night
Thames Valley Police are cracking down on anti-social behaviour during the Halloween and Bonfire Night period
Thames Water offering apprenticeships with a job guarantee at the end
Thames Water is offering apprenticeships with the guarantee of a job at the end for every apprentice who completes their qualification
Detached five-bedroom house with swimming pool and National Trust land for sale
A five-bedroom detached house in Maidenhead with a swimming pool and direct access to National Trust land is on the market for £1,650,000
Luxury beauty brand chooses Berkshire town for latest expansion
A luxury beauty brand has chosen Maidenhead for its latest expansion
Care organisation reaffirms commitment to Slough's children
A care organisation has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting children and young people
Two Berkshire-based Cancer Research branches to close by May 2026
Two Berkshire-based Cancer Research shops are due to close by May of next year.
Homes with a view in Berkshire cost almost double the UK average
A study has revealed that homes with a view in Berkshire are 1.8 times more expensive than the UK average
Christmas card competition now open to young artists
A Christmas card competition is now open to young artists
In the Dock: Latest court results from Reading Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts.
Police apprehend disqualified driver at McDonald's drive-thru
A car has been seized at a McDonald’s drive-thru in the Thames Valley.
Louis Theroux dealt huge blow as sponsorship quits podcast after interview
Louis Theroux has lost podcast sponsorship from British Airways after Bob Vylan appeared on the show.