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'Icy patches' and 'injuries' expected in Met Office ice warning issued for Berks

A Met Office ice warning for Berks and is set to come into force overnight, with 'injuries from slips and falls' anticipated.

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Berks town receives thirtieth defibrillator amid community campaign

Windsor had its thirtieth defibrillator installed outside Horizon Construction, the former Boots building, on Peascod Street.

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'Exceptional' four-bedroom family home for sale in Berkshire village

A four-bedroom semi-detached house with a landscaped east-facing garden is for sale in Cookham

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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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Long-term improvements to pavements will require 'sizable injection of funding'

Long-term improvements to the pavements in Maidenhead High Street will require a ‘sizeable injection of funding’ from Government grants or developers, a council meeting has been told.

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New Post Office open at Slough shopping centre after High Street branch closure

Slough Post Office has re-opened at a new location at Observatory Shopping Centre after a closure in May 2024 left the High Street without a branch.

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Murderer handed life-sentence for 'brutal and sustained' attack at Slough property

A man who killed a father and grandfather in a 'brutal and sustained' attack has been handed a life sentence.

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Pinewood Studios hosts Remembrance Service to honour armed forces

Pinewood Studios hosted its annual Remembrance Service, paying tribute to the armed forces community

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Popeyes to open its 100th UK store as fast food giant continues rapid expansion

Popeyes is to open its 100th UK restaurant next week amid a rapid expansion of the chain across the country - see where.

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Four-bed detached house with open-plan living space listed for sale for £900k

A four-bedroom detached house with four bath or shower rooms and a modern open-plan living space is listed for sale in Maidenhead’s Altwood area

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Recruitment agency moves from Slough High Street to Maidenhead

A recruitment agency has relocated its Slough branch to Maidenhead

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Primary school pays tribute to alumnus after winning journalist award

A journalist has been praised by his former primary school after being named Outstanding Young Journalist at the Asian Media Awards

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32 per cent of eligible pensioners missing out on more than £50 a week says new study

Many households in England, Scotland and Wales missing out on more than £2,500 a year in pension credits, following a new Department for Work & Pensions (DWP)

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Retirement village to bring back Christmas market for second year

A retirement village is bringing back its Christmas market for a second year

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Top 10 most popular and trending dog names in the UK revealed for 2025

Luna, Milo and Buddy are among the UK's top 10 most popular dog names for 2025, according to research from Rover.com.

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Lidl launches new 'cream of the crop' deluxe beauty range starting from £2.99

Lidl's new Deluxe Beauty collection aims to deliver "skincare on a budget" with individual items starting at £2.99.

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I'm A Celebrity star falls ill just hours before the start of the 2025 series

An I'm A Celebrity star has fallen ill just hours before the return of the popular ITV reality show.

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Five-bedroom family home on sale in village near Windsor Castle

A five-bedroom family home with an outdoor heated swimming pool is up for sale in the Berkshire village of Datchet

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Bikers gearing up for festive toy run to bring Christmas cheer to children

Bikers are gearing up for a festive toy run to bring Christmas cheer to children of deployed armed forces personnel

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'Take litter to your journey's end' - Driver given huge fine for littering from car

A driver has been given a fine of £500 after they were caught littering along the Berkshire and Buckinghamshire border.