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Weather warning issued for Slough as strong winds expected to hit

Areas across the south of England will be affected by strong gusts of wind tomorrow, as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning.

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Controversial plans for former medical clinic return after nursery blocked

A controversial plan to change the use of Bridge Clinic Maidenhead has returned – after RBWM councillors blocked previous plans on safety grounds

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Revealed: eight areas of Slough where you could struggle to find childcare

Eight areas in Slough have shortages of childcare places, council papers have revealed – although there is enough space in the borough overall

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Berkshire area ranks first place for 'most financially resilient area' in UK

South Oxfordshire has been named in the top 10 areas in the UK for households' financial resilience, according to a new study. 

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Council 'listened' to families warning they would struggle with council tax change

‘We did listen’ Slough Borough Council’s leader has said after being warned that council tax discount cuts would leave people struggling to eat

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New rules could remove £100 limit on contactless payments

Contactless payment rules could be changed, scrapping the £100 limit, says the Financial Conduct Authority

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Exact time to buy car insurance as cheapest revealed

The exact time to buy car insurance cheapest has been revealed, and it could save you more than £500 on your renewal price

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Do you have to pay council tax if you receive benefits from the DWP?

If you’re on a low income you might be able to get your council tax reduced.

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New rules could remove £100 limit on contactless payments

Contactless payment rules could be changed, scrapping the £100 limit, says the Financial Conduct Authority

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Exact time to buy car insurance as cheapest revealed

The exact time to buy car insurance cheapest has been revealed, and it could save you more than £500 on your renewal price

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Do you have to pay council tax if you receive benefits from the DWP?

If you’re on a low income you might be able to get your council tax reduced.

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Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes dies aged 65 after cancer battle

British rock guitarist John Sykes was known for his work with Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, and has died at the age of 65 after a battle with cancer

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State failures 'leap off the page' in Southport killings, Starmer says

The Prime Minister has said the failure of state institutions in the case of child-killer Axel Rudakubana “frankly leaps off the page”.

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Windsor al fresco restaurant forced to close its doors

The owners of a popular al fresco restaurant has been forced to close its doors after four years in Windsor Town Centre.

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Yellow weather warning issued as storm set to tear through the South East

Storm Éowyn is expected to bring very strong winds and some disruption on Friday January 24. 

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'Do not approach him': Police search for wanted man

Thames Valley Police is appealing for the public’s help to find a man who is wanted in connection with several shoplifting incidents in Slough.

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Could much-missed community theatre be brought back in Maidenhead?

Could the much-missed Desborough Theatre in Maidenhead be opened for performances once more, a RBWM councillor has asked following a Christmas success

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Former Slough police officer jailed for having sex with suspect

A Thames Valley police officer has been jailed after admitting to having sexual contact with a vulnerable woman, a London court has heard.

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Mum diagnosed with 16 fibroids after GP told her to use a water bottle to help pain

A Berkshire mum has told of how doctors discovered she had a whopping 16 fibroids inside of her - after her GP told her to just use a hot water bottle to manage her pain. 

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Contactless pay-as-you-go travel to be introduced at 12 more SWR stations

Contactless pay-as-you-go travel is set to be introduced at 12 more South Western Railway (SWR) stations.