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Man jailed for stealing £65,000 from parish council by cheque fraud

A man who stole tens of thousands of pounds from a parish council through a cheque fraud has been jailed.

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'You can achieve it' - Former homeless man thriving as chef with Centrepoint support

Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.

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Road closures and traffic changes for Royal Ascot 2026

Traffic changes will be in force for one of the busiest events in Berkshire.

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Four-bed detached property in Maidenhead on sale for £1.4m

A four-bedroom Maidenhead home is on the market for £1,400,000.

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Watermill summer musical dedicated to the late Chris Boulton

Watermill Theatre has announced it is dedicating its summer musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, to Chris Boulton, who passed away earlier this year.

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LEGOLAND Windsor unveils England football team made entirely from LEGO bricks

An England football team made entirely from LEGO has been unveiled at LEGOLAND Windsor.

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The top mispronounced place names in Berkshire revealed

Mispronouncing a place name is a sure sign of being new to the area.

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Classic car event taking place at park in June

The Austin Healey International Car Meeting is set take place at Windsor Great Park in June.

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Half of Slough smokers who set out to quit have given up new data shows

Half of Slough smokers who set out to quit this year have successfully stubbed out the habit, according to new data

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Singer Anita Harris visits residents at care home

Singer and entertainer Anita Harris brought memories of the swinging sixties to life during a special visit to a care home.

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Teen from Windsor celebrated at Buckingham Palace after receiving DoE award

An 18-year-old has celebrated a major achievement at a Buckingham Palace celebration.

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Care provider welcomes MP's visit to discuss future of social care

A care provider has welcomed a visit from its area’s MP to discuss the future of social care.

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Speed cameras questioned as M4 driver fined for 'speeding' at 67mph

Speed cameras on the M4 have been questioned as many motorists have been caught travelling a few miles above or below the national speed limit of 70.

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Major UK toy retailer introduces £2 fee for customers under new rule

Customers who shop at Smyths Toys Superstores may notice a new £2 charge if they collect their click and collect orders too late.

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Two greyhounds at rescue centre seek new home

Two greyhounds at a rescue centre are looking for a new home.

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Body found in search for missing 26-year-old man in Slough

A body has been found in the search for a missing man.

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'Do not eat' warnings issued to shoppers at Tesco, Waitrose & Morrisons

The Food Standards Agency has issued several “do not eat” notices affecting items stocked across major supermarkets.

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Four-bedroom detached family home on sale for £860,000

A four-bedroom detached home in Maidenhead is now on sale for £860,000.

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Over one in 10 properties at risk of flooding, study finds

More than one in 10 properties in Windsor and Maidenhead are a high flood risk, new research by Sell House Fast has revealed.

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Berkshire office space wins at regional awards ceremony

The Christopher Ward headquarters has won at the British Council for Offices (BCO) South of England and South Wales Awards