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Restaurant and fish and chip shop in Slough receive new food hygiene score
An independent Asian restaurant which also serves British fish and chips in Slough has received a new hygiene score following a recent inspection.
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Tesco axes delivery fees for thousands of shoppers in major promotion
Tesco is waiving delivery charges on its Whoosh rapid delivery service for all orders of £25 or more
New Slough youth parliament members start their term
New Slough Youth Parliament members begin their term.
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Slough man charged after boat carrying £34m worth of cocaine is seized
A Slough man is among five people charged following the seizure of more than £30 million worth of cocaine in a major National Crime Agency (NCA) operation.
Home and garden giant fell into administration with 2,300 jobs lost owing £803m
A DIY home and garden improvement retail giant that collapsed into administration with the loss of thousands of jobs owed £803 million.
Local student wins award in national STEM competition
Students from a Slough grammar school have been recognised among the UK’s brightest young innovators after reaching the finals of a prestigious national science and engineering competition.
Slough author releases new children's book on well-known Biblical story
A new children’s book is reimagining a classic Biblical story for young readers.
Councillors asked to reconfirm decision to release land for new football ground
The Royal Borough’s cabinet will be asked to reconfirm its decision to release a piece of land at Braywick Park for the Magpies’ proposed move at a meeting next week.
Thames Valley Air Ambulance using blood transfusions to save lives
Thames Valley Air Ambulance administered blood to 76 critically ill or injured patients over the past year, amounting to more than six people a month.
Residents prepare to go to the polls as by-election to take place
Residents will have their chance to vote in the Cippenham Green by-election tomorrow (Thursday) when the polling stations open.
PCC warns police shake-up could mean ‘years of chaos’
Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber recently published a detailed response to the Government’s Police Reform White Paper.
BBC announces future of iconic show up in the air as Christmas special axed
The 2026 Christmas special of Doctor Who will no longer go ahead despite being announced last year.
Police hunt man who touched 12-year-old girl inappropriately
A man is being sought by police after a 12-year-old girl was touched inappropriately.
Rolf Harris made sinister comments in Maidenhead that revealed he was a predator
Rolf Harris made "chilling" comments about two young schoolgirls as he was driven through Berkshire before he was unmasked as a paedophile.
'Overlooked' Slough neighbourhoods to get boost with government funding package
Slough Council’s health and wellbeing board will get the chance to discuss what the opportunities are for tackling health inequalities through the Government’s £40million Pride in Place funding for Slough.
Berkshire pension fund losing experience and 'really struggling' with recruitment
A pension fund for thousands of public sector workers in Berkshire is losing experience and ‘really struggling’ with recruitment when senior employees leave, councillors have been told.
New children's nursery to open 'soon' with strong focus on the outdoors
A new nursery focused on outdoor learning, nature and simplicity is set to open its doors later this year – in a house steeped in local history once owned by Lord and Lady Cutler.
Luxury five-bedroom Maidenhead home for £3.85m
A five-bed Maidenhead property on Furze Platt Road boasts a number of facilities, including a gym, studio annexe, and landscaped gardens.
Father's plan for home gym with air con faces 15 neighbour objections
The council has said it has no justification to turn down a father’s plan to extend his family home – despite it fetching 15 objection letters from his neighbours.
Resident sounds alarm over rat issue that will 'only get greater' without action
A resident has raised the alarm about a rat issue in Firs Walk which is ‘only going to get greater’ without effective ways of tackling the infestation.