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Mum feared dementia after forgetting son's birthday, but it was menopause
A mum from Maidenhead thought she had early onset dementia when she forgot her sons' names - but it turned out to be menopause.
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Youth homelessness crisis deepens as need for independent living support highlighted
According to recent Centrepoint research, there are tens of thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds across the country facing homelessness.
Man jailed after drugs worth £60,000 and firearm found
A man has been jailed for more than six years for drug and firearm offences following a Thames Valley Police investigation.
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UK Government draws up plans for possible food shortages amid Iran conflict
According to leaked documents, measures are being considered to address potential disruption to supplies of key goods
Seized car heading to court after driver's late-night McDonald's visit
A late-night fast food run ended with a car being seized for a string of motoring offences.
Police make arrest after 51 offences clocked on two motorways
Thames Valley Police made an arrest after 51 offences were clocked across the M40 and M25 motorways.
Council moves to object to proposed changes to planning application rules
The Royal Borough’s lead member for planning will put forward a motion asking the council to object to the Government’s proposed changes to the way planning applications are decided at a meeting next week.
In the Dock: Latest court results from Reading Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Courts.
Council agrees to pay woman £2.5k after placing family in cramped and 'damp' housing
Slough council has agreed to pay a woman £2,500 over housing "injustice" after placing a family in "small" and "damp" accommodation.
Thames Valley Police boss urges for closure order extensions
Powers given to police to enforce closure notices on homes and properties "do not go far enough", a police boss has said.
Schoolchildren lead Vaisakhi celebration at Sky HQ
Schoolchildren took centre stage at a vibrant Vaisakhi celebration hosted at Sky HQ.
Recap: Train lines reopen after swan ends up on track
Animals on the line are causing train disruptions between Windsor and Eton Riverside and Staines, affecting travel to London Waterloo.
Council to start charging up to £20 a day at car parks which are currently free
Slough Borough Council are set to start charging people up to £20 a day for car parks near parks and leisure centres which are currently free.
Super El Niño to bring above-average temperatures to Berkshire
Experts have warned that the development of a rare “super El Niño” weather event could lead to unusually high temperatures across the UK – including in Berkshire.
'We are ill prepared to face threats' Slough's MP criticises government on defence
Slough's MP, Tan Dhesi, has criticised Keir Starmer's defence team after a former Nato chief accused the Government of “corrosive complacency”.
Inquest opens into death of Windsor cleaner
An inquest has opened into the death of a former cleaner from Windsor.
Jazz-fusion guitarist who toured with Jeff Beck to perform in Maidenhead
Nic Meier, a Swiss-born UK musician, will appear at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts as part of the Norden Farm Jazz Club on Friday, April 24, at 8pm.
Council to push ahead with day centre plans despite prospect of legal challenge
The Royal Borough looks set to push ahead with plans to turn two buildings in Windsor into supported living accommodation despite a call for the decision to be reconsidered – and the prospect of a legal challenge.
More men in senior roles leads to increase in Slough Council pay gap
The mean gender pay gap at Slough Borough Council has seen a ‘modest’ increase in 2025, mainly due to more men holding senior roles, a meeting heard.
Hotspot near Slough where rents have surged revealed amid wider price standstill
Iver has seen a price surge as average asking rents outside London hit a standstill in the early months of 2026, according to an index.