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Ice rink and winter attractions set to return after planning permission granted

A temporary ice rink and winter attractions are set to return to Alexandra Gardens after planning permission was secured for the next three years.

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Councillors give 'slam dunk' refusal to plans for new mobile homes

Royal Borough councillors gave a ‘slam dunk’ refusal to a proposal for mobile homes to be put up in Eton Wick – where work has already started on the site.

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Plans to upgrade garden centre backed by parish councillors

An application to upgrade facilities at a garden centre in Oakley Green has been backed by Bray parish council, with one councillor saying the owner ‘deserves our support’.

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Fire Brigades Union demands Donald Trump's Buckinghamshire visit is cancelled

Numerous firefighters are expected to be deployed to the Prime Minister’s Buckinghamshire country residence due to the visit of US President Donald Trump.

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Showdown over 101 homes plan for Berkshire town delayed

A showdown that was due to take place over a plan to build dozens of new homes in Ascot has been delayed.

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Search launched for missing Slough man who hasn't been seen in more than 24 hours

An urgent search is underway for a missing man who hasn't been seen in more than 24 hours.

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Calling all budding journalists - Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme returns

Budding reporters once again have the chance to join Newsquest’s Young Reporter Scheme.

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Prince William and Kate visit Sunningdale to honour late Queen

William and Kate visited the National Federation of Women’s Institutes in Sunningdale as part of a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

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Woman must pay £4k and risks having 'dangerous' XL Bully put down after women injured

A Denham woman has been ordered to pay more than £4,000 and risks having her XL Bully put down after the animal injured two women in Bucks.

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Detached house in Iver with five reception rooms on the market for £1.5m

A detached house in Iver with a self-contained annexe and five reception rooms is listed for sale at £1.5m.

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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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How to turn off Emergency Alert on phones in the UK ahead of testing

A test of the UK's Emergency Alert system will be taking place on Sunday, September 7 and here's how you can turn it off if you need to

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Probationers donate allotment produce to feed community

Probation team harvests vegetables at Keel Drive Allotment, donating fresh produce to St John’s Church pantry in Slough. Awarded silver by Slough in Bloom.

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Tan Dhesi MP: '£7,500 support for Slough parents'

I know working parents across Slough and the UK make sacrifices every day for their families. With childcare costs spiralling, many families have faced impossible choices between work and childcare. I want to empower parents to have the freedom to get back to work on their terms - to build a better ...

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See inside this £1.2 million home with its own cinema room and gym

A four-bedroom, three-storey detached home in Iver Heath, complete with its own cinema room and gym, is on the market for £1.2 million

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Government encourages Brits to 'keep their cool' during Emergency Alert testing

Pat McFadden, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, has said he knows Brits will "keep their cool" during the Emergency Alert testing on Sunday, September 7

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Fan-favourite Gogglebox stars mark major relationship milestone after show axe

A beloved Gogglebox couple have marked a major relationship milestone after being axed from the Channel 4 show.

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Motorists at risk of £110 fine for this common and annoying parking mistake

UK drivers have been warned that by making this one major driving mistake, they are risking a £110 fine.

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Windsor summer BBQ raises hundreds for local charity

A summer BBQ has raised hundreds of pounds for Windsor Mencap.

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Asda responds to 'useless' rewards system by promising 'outstanding value'

Asda has responded to several customer complaints regarding its Asda Rewards scheme over the past week.