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Murder probe as police search fields near Stoke Poges for missing man

Police have launched a murder probe and are searching fields to find a missing man in Stoke Poges.

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'Good progress' on adult social care services but more work needed, CQC says

The Royal Borough’s adult and social care services have made ‘good progress’ after a requires improvement rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – but work still needs to be done to address loneliness in the borough, a meeting heard.

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Backing for charity as it bids to create new Slough community hub despite competition

Councillors supported a charity that wants to find a home for a ‘thriving community hub’ but warned that volunteers might face competition from developers who have ‘deeper pockets’.

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Taxi drivers 'shut out entirely' on plans to stop licensing new diesel vehicles from 2026

Taxi drivers have been ‘shut out entirely’ during discussions around the implementation of a controversial policy to stop licensing new diesel vehicles in Slough, it has been claimed.

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First look: images reveal second phase redevelopment plans for Horlicks factory

Images showing plans for the second phase of the Slough Horlicks factory redevelopment have been revealed.

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Neighbouring council green lights 'monster' data centre plan

A major Berks data centre has been given a green light by Bucks Council after it was consulted on plans.

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Referendum could be called to decide on future of development in Berkshire town

A referendum could take place in March to give Maidenhead residents a ‘final voice’ on a neighbourhood plan to help shape significant planning decisions in the town.

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Planning round-up: New flats could replace office site and homes in Berkshire town

These are the latest planning applications for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

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Ascot bungalow abandoned more than 10 years on from redevelopment plans

A bungalow in Ascot has been abandoned for more than 10 years after plans were put forward to demolish it, with little happening since.

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Windsor park to be handed over to Crown Estate after 'decades of neglect'

The Crown Estate will take over the management of Windsor’s Home Park after ‘decades of neglect’ and ‘underinvestment’ so residents can continue to enjoy the space.

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Reduce in council tax support 'hurting the most vulnerable', says councillor

Slough Borough Council has been accused of ‘hurting the most vulnerable residents’ after it approved plans to reduce its council tax support once again.

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Film studios backs universal credit 'youth guarantee' for employment

A Pinewood Studios Iver has backed a scheme that would see young people lose universal credit benefits if they refuse to take up guaranteed offers.

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Image released as probe launched after fight in centre of Berks town

An image has been released by police after a fight broke out between The Bear hotel and pub on High Street three men in the centre of Maidenhead.

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Voyeurism probe launched after phone reported over café toilet door

A voyeurism probe has been launched after a female noticed a phone appeared to be filming her at Burnham Beeches Eco café.

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Police search for man, 42, missing from Slough

Tashfeen, aged 42, was last seen at Wexham Car boot sale at the Elite Banqueting car park

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Police appeal as 31-year-old woman goes missing

A 31-year-old woman from Wraysbury has gone missing.

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Berkshire faces flood alerts with high river levels and more rain expected

Drivers are advised to avoid low lying roads near rivers, and to check regularly online for updates

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Woman avoids jail after 'shooting' two pet cats

A 'suspended' sentence means Medland will not go to jail unless she commits a further offence

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Five-bedroom Windsor house with access to two acres on sale

A Windsor home is on sale for just under £3 million, including access to two acres of private garden.

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The 56p kitchen staple that will be your 'secret weapon' for cleaning bathroom walls

Clean your wall panels in your bathroom with this 56p product that will become your "secret weapon", according to an expert.