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Arrest as man in his 70s suffers potentially life changing injuries after HGV crash

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to a serious injury collision in Wokingham.

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DWP Child Benefit increase for 2025 - new amount confirmed

Millions of families who claim Child Benefit will receive increased payments - here's the confirmed amounts

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LIVE: Trains cancelled between Reading and London Paddington due to 'incident'

Trains cancelled between Reading and Paddington due to incident

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Police appeal for further help in search for missing 35-year-old man

Thames Valley Police have asked for assistance in the search for a 35-year-old man from Northamptonshire.

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Art Deco inspired home on the market for £600k in Slough

A three-bedroom detached home, inspired by the Art Deco period, is on the market for £600,000 in Slough

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The best and worst places to live in Berkshire

Data Experts at The Sunday Times have brought together 300 of the best places to live in the UK and multiple Berkshire destinations have made the coveted list.

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Seven-storey building with flats could be built on High Street if plans are approved

The fate of plans to build a tall new block of flats on Maidenhead High Street is set to be decided by councillors at RBWM

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Man, 70s, in hospital with 'life changing injuries' after HGV crash

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to a serious injury collision in Wokingham.

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Mayor attends Maidenhead & District Chamber of Commerce awards night

Councillor Simon Bond recently attended an esteemed awards ceremony to congratulate the hard work many small businesses do.

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Developers of flats with no planning permission 'taking the rise' neighbour says

Developers behind a five-storey block of flats built without planning permission are ‘taking the rise’ out of the community, a neighbour has told Slough Borough Council

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Adult learning enrolment sessions at The Curve live now

There are three adult learning enrolment sessions today (Thurs) at The Curve - Slough, from 9.30-11.30am, 1.30-4pm and 5.30-7pm.

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Comedian Russell Brand hit with fine after speeding on M4 near Slough

Actor and comedian Russell Brand has been hit with a £3,400 fine after speeding on the M4 near Slough.

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Met Office releases fresh weather warning amid freezing temperatures

Following rain and snow, many cold wet surfaces are likely to freeze later tonight, producing icy conditions in places.

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Berkshire town named one of the best in the UK

A small Berkshire town has been ranked one of the top 50 places to live in the UK, according to data experts at The Times.

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Parking concerns after mosque opens without planning permission

Concerns about parking have been raised after a new mosque appears to have opened in Langley without planning permission

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Plans to build new shops, cafe and short-let flats on central shopping street

Three new shops, a cafe and 21 short-term let flats at could be built on Peascod Street in Windsor town centre if plans set to be considered at RBWM are approved

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Another snow alert issued for Slough as residents warned of disruption

The Met Office has issued a snow warning across Slough as temperatures are expected to drop.

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Best primary schools in Slough, according to recent figures

As the deadline for applying for a primary school place for September 2025 approaches, many parents will have already chosen which school they would like their little ones to go to.

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Flood alerts around Slough and Windsor as river levels rise after rain and snow

Flood alerts have been issued around Slough and Windsor as river levels rise after rain and snow.

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Historic newspaper bought by Maidenhead media group

A 133-year-old newspaper has been bought by a Maidenhead media group