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Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs
Today media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech.
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Slough to receive £2.7m a year for residents struggling with cost of living
Slough residents living in hardship will be able to access help through a new £2.7million annual funding pot as national reforms to financial support take effect.
Planning round-up: Proposals for school given go-ahead to improve SEND provision
These are a selection of the latest planning applications determined by Slough Borough Council.
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Town primary school could close down after 'sharp fall' in children attending
Residents are being asked to have their say on proposals to close down a Windsor primary school’s nursery amid a ‘sharp fall’ in the number of children attending it.
Police dog Merlin, 6, set to return to puppy walker as retirement announced
A six-year-old police dog, Merlin, has officially retired from service after spending most of his working life in Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead.
Five-bedroom detached house in Hammond End on sale for £1 million
A spacious five-bedroom detached house in Hammond End, Farnham Common, is listed for £1 million, with no onward chain.
Planning round-up: New plans for Superdrug and Wenzel’s site in town centre
These are a selection of the latest planning applications for Windsor and Maidenhead.
Noise, litter and anti-social behaviour concerns amid McDonald's 24-hour licence bid
A bid to extend the opening hours of McDonald’s restaurants in Maidenhead and Windsor is facing objections ahead of a Royal Borough council meeting this week.
'Avoidable frustration' after resident's noise complaint upheld against council
Slough council’s ‘poor communication’ with a resident over his noise nuisance complaint caused him ‘avoidable frustration’, an ombudsman has found.
Calls for new mayor's trust after money raised for good causes went undonated
Slough council should set up a new mayor’s charitable trust to ‘ensure proper accounting practices and oversight’ after money raised for good causes was left undonated in the past, a report has said.
NHS urges South East residents to book for COVID-19 jab
The NHS spring COVID-19 vaccination programme is open, with eligible residents across the South East urged to book an appointment.
Slough cop car crash sees road held and major response
A Slough road has been cordoned off and held after a crash involving a police car with a major emergency response on Windsor Road.
Premium indoor cricket facility to open in Windsor
New Era Training (NET) will launch its latest venue on Goswell Hill with a free community event on Sunday, April 19, running from 11am to 2pm.
Victorian five-bedroom house on sale for £1,695,000
A detached Victorian house on College Avenue, Maidenhead is on sale for £1,695,000.
Jet2 warning to Brits as flights to and from popular Portugal spot face disruption
Jet2 has issued a warning to Brits as flights face disruption due to 'adverse weather conditions' at a popular holiday hotspot in Portugal
Beauty chain to return to high street with 25 new stores after closing 150 last year
Bodycare collapsed into administration in September last year, forcing around 150 stores to close
The rare Queen Elizabeth 50p coin selling for more than £160 - how to spot
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin is one of 210,000 minted in 2009
UK leisure centre charity with 20 sites enters administration - one already to close
Fusion Lifestyle, which operates 26 leisure centres across the UK, has entered administration.
Prince Harry sued for defamation by his former charity Sentebale
Prince Harry co-founded the charity Sentebale in 2006, and court records show it is now suing him for defamation
'Much-admired' Coronation Street, Doctor Who and Casualty star dies at the age of 84
Coronation Street and Dr Who star, Angela Pleasance, has died aged 84.